Organizers of the Reading Music are still kind of excited about the festival, despite heavy rains that have rendered many camping areas unusable. In an open letter at readingfestival.com, Melvin Benn assures concert goers that the conditions will 'get better' before this weekend. The Reading Festival is England's longest running festival, with origins tracing back to 1961. This year's headliners include Razorlight, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and The Smashing Pumpkins.