The Reading and Leeds promoters, Festival Republic, have asked the Libertine frontmen, Carl Barat and Pete Doherty, to reform. In exchange the promoters offered the band a headline slot at the huge Reading and Leeds festivals.

For those of you who would love a chance to see The Libertines reunite, sadly, they won’t be. Despite the money they have been offered to headline, Carl Barat sticks by his guns and has said the band ‘have to be friends’, it’s not just for the money.

Reading and Leeds Festivals will take place on the August Bank Holiday.