Tim Minchin

Tim Minchin

After making his Reading and Leeds Festival debut four years ago, Tim Minchin's profile has risen.

With popular shows So Rock and Ready For This?, Minchin manages to cross the boundaries of music and comedy.

For that reason, he's a perfect festival act, and will likely be the "headliner" of the Alternative Stage when he performs.

It's probably best to note, for anyone not familiar with his work, Tim tackles "sensitive" subjects including religion and sex, and his material may offend some people.

That said, what can people who do go expect from the set?

Fans of certain material may be disappointed, as it's likely that Minchin will be performing new songs.

That said, new material will be fresh and keep people laughing, whether it's their first Minchin show or their fifth.

Popular songs like 'Darkside' and 'Canvas Bags' are always festival favourites, and almost-new track 'Pope Song' should go down well (despite its divisiveness).

As Bill Bailey and Minchin himself showed at Sonisphere, musical comedians fit in well at rock-based festivals.

When Tim last played Leeds Festival in 2009, the crowd stretched outside the Alternative Stage tent, and it will probably be even busier this year.

Fans wanting a glimpse should get down early and catch something a bit different over the weekend.

Female First - Alistair McGeorge


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