Reading & Leeds' awesome 2019 edition was recognised with the Festival Of The Year award at this year's Music Week Awards. Here, Festival Republic MD Melvin Benn looks back at the event and shares his hopes for getting the beleaguered live industry back on track...

How does it feel to win this honour?

Melvin Benn: “Reading & Leeds 2019 really was a stellar year for the shows, so it’s great to know that others felt that too. At a time ...