There is a possibility that a new law will prevent Carling (or any other Alcohol company for that matter) from sponsoring the Carling Weekend in 2007. The law hasn’t been made yet but it’s being seriously considered and this could have some terrible knock on effects for Leeds, Reading, T in the Park and various other festivals and sporting events.

The government claims that festivals sponsored by beer companies are the cause for a recent increase in “irresponsible drinking”. The people behind Leeda and Reading have denied this claim.

Melvin Benn (the guy behind the Carling Weekend) has assured fans that Leeds and Reading are not reliant on Carling and the festivals will continue if this law is created.