# Radio Free Alice ready for world

> Radio Free Alice's Reading Festival 2026 set shows explosive growth from tiny London gigs.
- Title: Radio Free Alice ready for world · NME | Shortify
- Summary: Radio Free Alice's Reading Festival 2026 set shows explosive growth from tiny London gigs. Radio Free Alice grew from zero attendees at a London clothing…
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- Source: NME — https://nme.com/the-cover/radio-free-alice-19-10-2026-3973461
- Author: Jordan Bassett
- Published: 2026-10-19T08:00:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: radio free alice, reading festival, 2026, polyester, london, paper dress vintage, nme, music, culture
## Reading Festival 2026 set
Radio Free Alice played a jam-packed tent at Reading Festival 2026 with sweaty fans dancing to 'Johnny' and '(I Gotta) Fall In Love'.

> We were really happy, the frontman beams. There was a full tent, so that was crazy.
## From zero to sold out
Radio Free Alice sold out London shows after their first gig at Paper Dress Vintage with only their manager and Jules’ cousin present.

> It sold out immediately when they released tickets for their next London show the following summer.
## Polyester EP breakthrough
Their EP 'Polyester' released after the clothing shop gig became a hit with urgent lyrics and propulsive energy.

> One spin of ‘Polyester’ tells you everything you need to know about their appeal.
## Key takeaway

Radio Free Alice grew from zero attendees at a London clothing shop to sold-out shows after releasing their EP 'Polyester'.