Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, UK is one of the world’s biggest music and arts festivals and attracts around 150 thousand visitors during it’s 3 days. Things started badly with mud and rain, but over the course of the weekend the sun came out and the crowds got to enjoy such bands as U2, Coldplay and Beyonce.
A woman laughs as she carries her belongings through muddy fields on the first day of Glastonbury Festival in Somerset June 22, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A man struggles as he carries his belongings through muddy fields on the first day of Glastonbury Festival in Somerset June 22, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A woman wears a poncho as she carries her belongings through muddy fields on the first day of Glastonbury Festival in Somerset June 22, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Women carry their belongings through muddy fields on the first day of Glastonbury Festival in Somerset June 22, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A man struggles as he carries his belongings through muddy fields on the first day of Glastonbury Festival in Somerset June 22, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
People carry their belongings through muddy fields on the first day of Glastonbury Festival in Somerset June 22, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A woman walks through a muddy field on the first day of the Glastonbury Festival 2011 in Somerset, south west England June 22, 2011. The Glastonbury festival opened its gates Wednesday to 150,000 fans ignoring forecasts for rain and muddy fields to hear U2 and Beyonce alongside a bewildering choice of smaller acts from Spliff Richard to punk poet Attila the Stockbroker. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A woman walks through a muddy field on the first day of the Glastonbury Festival 2011 in Somerset, south west England June 22, 2011. The Glastonbury festival opened its gates Wednesday to 150,000 fans ignoring forecasts for rain and muddy fields to hear U2 and Beyonce alongside a bewildering choice of smaller acts from Spliff Richard to punk poet Attila the Stockbroker. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A woman drags her belongings through a muddy field on the first day of the Glastonbury Festival 2011 in Somerset, south west England June 22, 2011. The Glastonbury festival opened its gates Wednesday to 150,000 fans ignoring forecasts for rain and muddy fields to hear U2 and Beyonce alongside a bewildering choice of smaller acts from Spliff Richard to punk poet Attila the Stockbroker. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A man falls in the mud on the first day of the Glastonbury Festival 2011 in Somerset, south west England June 22, 2011. The Glastonbury festival opened its gates Wednesday to 150,000 fans ignoring forecasts for rain and muddy fields to hear U2 and Beyonce alongside a bewildering choice of smaller acts from Spliff Richard to punk poet Attila the Stockbroker. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A man sells ice creams as festival goers walk through muddy fields on the first day of the Glastonbury Festival 2011 in Somerset, south west England June 22, 2011. The Glastonbury festival opened its gates Wednesday to 150,000 fans ignoring forecasts for rain and muddy fields to hear U2 and Beyonce alongside a bewildering choice of smaller acts from Spliff Richard to punk poet Attila the Stockbroker. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Festival goers push their belongings through muddy fields on the first day of the Glastonbury Festival 2011 in Somerset, south west England June 22, 2011. The Glastonbury festival opened its gates Wednesday to 150,000 fans ignoring forecasts for rain and muddy fields to hear U2 and Beyonce alongside a bewildering choice of smaller acts from Spliff Richard to punk poet Attila the Stockbroker. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A man falls in the mud on the first day of the Glastonbury Festival 2011 in Somerset, south west England June 22, 2011. The Glastonbury festival opened its gates Wednesday to 150,000 fans ignoring forecasts for rain and muddy fields to hear U2 and Beyonce alongside a bewildering choice of smaller acts from Spliff Richard to punk poet Attila the Stockbroker. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A woman sits in her tent on the first day of the Glastonbury Festival 2011 in Somerset, south west England June 22, 2011. The Glastonbury festival opened its gates Wednesday to 150,000 fans ignoring forecasts for rain and muddy fields to hear U2 and Beyonce alongside a bewildering choice of smaller acts from Spliff Richard to punk poet Attila the Stockbroker. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Festival goers carry their belongings through muddy fields on the first day of the Glastonbury Festival 2011 in Somerset, south west England June 22, 2011. The Glastonbury festival opened its gates Wednesday to 150,000 fans ignoring forecasts for rain and muddy fields to hear U2 and Beyonce alongside a bewildering choice of smaller acts from Spliff Richard to punk poet Attila the Stockbroker. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Festival goers carry their belongings through muddy fields on the first day of the Glastonbury Festival 2011 in Somerset, south west England June 22, 2011. The Glastonbury festival opened its gates Wednesday to 150,000 fans ignoring forecasts for rain and muddy fields to hear U2 and Beyonce alongside a bewildering choice of smaller acts from Spliff Richard to punk poet Attila the Stockbroker. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A woman walks through the mud on the second day of Glastonbury Festival in Somerset June 23, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Women dressed in costumes walk through the mud on the second day of Glastonbury Festival in Somerset June 23, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A bodypainted festival goer stands amongst the tents on the second day of Glastonbury Festival in Somerset June 23, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A festival goer sleeps on the grass on the second day of Glastonbury Festival in Somerset June 23, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A pair of discarded Wellington boots rest in the mud on the second day of Glastonbury Festival in Somerset June 23, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A festival goer paints a fellow festival goer as they stand among tents on the second day of Glastonbury Festival in Somerset June 23, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Festival goers talk behind their wind break on the second day of Glastonbury Festival in Somerset June 23, 2011. Glastonbury, the world's biggest open air arts and music festival, officially opened on Wednesday. The main event starts on Friday and ends on Sunday night. Picture taken June 23, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Festival goers dance as the sun goes down in the Shangri La area on the second day of Glastonbury Festival in Somerset June 23, 2011. Glastonbury, the world's biggest open air arts and music festival, officially opened on Wednesday. The main event starts on Friday and ends on Sunday night. Picture taken June 23, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Festival goers dance as the sun goes down in the Shangri La area on the second day of Glastonbury Festival in Somerset June 23, 2011. Glastonbury, the world's biggest open air arts and music festival, officially opened on Wednesday. The main event starts on Friday and ends on Sunday night. Picture taken June 23, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Festival goers gather at the stone circle during sunset on the second day of Glastonbury Festival in Somerset June 23, 2011. Glastonbury, the world's biggest open air arts and music festival, officially opened on Wednesday. The main event starts on Friday and ends on Sunday night. Picture taken June 23, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Two festival goers embrace as they watch the sun set from the Stone Circle area on the second day of Glastonbury Festival in Somerset June 23, 2011. Glastonbury, the world's biggest open air arts and music festival, officially opened on Wednesday. The main event starts on Friday and ends on Sunday night. Picture taken June 23, 2011.REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A festival goer makes their way through the Teepee Field on the second day of Glastonbury Festival in Somerset June 23, 2011. Glastonbury, the world's biggest open air arts and music festival, officially opened on Wednesday. The main event starts on Friday and ends on Sunday night. Picture taken June 23, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
The tents of hundreds of festival goers are seen in a field on the second day of Glastonbury Festival in Somerset June 23, 2011. Glastonbury, the world's biggest open air arts and music festival, officially opened on Wednesday. The main event starts on Friday and ends on Sunday night. Picture taken June 23, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Festival goers gather around the Glastonbury sign at Worthy Farm in Somerset June 23, 2011. Glastonbury, the world's biggest open air arts and music festival, officially opened on Wednesday. The main event starts on Friday and ends on Sunday night. Picture taken June 23, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A bin overflows with rubbish in the Park area on the second day of Glastonbury Festival in Somerset June 23, 2011. Irish rockers U2 face first-night nerves and the prospect of small protests as they prepare to make their Glastonbury debut on Friday at one of the world's biggest music festivals.Tens of thousands of fans have descended on the site, a dairy farm in picturesque southwest England, braving fields of cloying mud caused by recent rain to catch a glimpse of their favourite acts on dozens of stages. Picture taken June 23, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A family make their way across a muddy field on the third day of the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset June 24, 2011. Irish rockers U2 face first-night nerves and the prospect of small protests as they prepare to make their Glastonbury debut on Friday at one of the world's biggest music festivals. Tens of thousands of fans have descended on the site, a dairy farm in picturesque southwest England, braving fields of cloying mud caused by recent rain to catch a glimpse of their favourite acts on dozens of stages. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A man dressed as a clown makes his way across a muddy field on the third day of the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset June 24, 2011. Irish rockers U2 face first-night nerves and the prospect of small protests as they prepare to make their Glastonbury debut on Friday at one of the world's biggest music festivals. Tens of thousands of fans have descended on the site, a dairy farm in picturesque southwest England, braving fields of cloying mud caused by recent rain to catch a glimpse of their favourite acts on dozens of stages. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Festival goers dance in front of the Pyramid Stage on the third day of the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset June 24, 2011. Irish rockers U2 face first-night nerves and the prospect of small protests as they prepare to make their Glastonbury debut on Friday at one of the world's biggest music festivals. Tens of thousands of fans have descended on the site, a dairy farm in picturesque southwest England, braving fields of cloying mud caused by recent rain to catch a glimpse of their favourite acts on dozens of stages. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Festival goers wait for the music to begin in front of the Pyramid Stage on the third day of the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset June 24, 2011. Irish rockers U2 face first-night nerves and the prospect of small protests as they prepare to make their Glastonbury debut on Friday at one of the world's biggest music festivals. Tens of thousands of fans have descended on the site, a dairy farm in picturesque southwest England, braving fields of cloying mud caused by recent rain to catch a glimpse of their favourite acts on dozens of stages. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Manchester United soccer star Wayne Rooney walks with his wife Coleen backstage on the third day of the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset June 24, 2011. Irish rockers U2 face first-night nerves and the prospect of small protests as they prepare to make their Glastonbury debut on Friday at one of the world's biggest music festivals. Tens of thousands of fans have descended on the site, a dairy farm in picturesque southwest England, braving fields of cloying mud caused by recent rain to catch a glimpse of their favourite acts on dozens of stages. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A festival goer holds a placard protesting against Irish group U2 who are due to headline the Pyramid Stage on the third day of the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset June 24, 2011. Irish rockers U2 face first-night nerves and the prospect of small protests as they prepare to make their Glastonbury debut on Friday at one of the world's biggest music festivals. Tens of thousands of fans have descended on the site, a dairy farm in picturesque southwest England, braving fields of cloying mud caused by recent rain to catch a glimpse of their favourite acts on dozens of stages. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
U.S. blues guitarist BB King plays at the Pyramid Stage on the third day of the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset June 24, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A woman makes her way across a muddy field in Union Jack Wellington boots on the third day of the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset, June 24, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Two women laugh after falling in a muddy field on the third day of the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset, June 24, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Bono, lead singer of Irish band U2, performs with The Edge (L) and Larry Mullins(R) on the third day of the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset June 24, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Bono, lead singer of Irish band U2, performs with The Edge (L) and Larry Mullen (R) on the third day of the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset June 24, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Bono, lead singer of Irish band U2, performs on the third day of the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset June 24, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Singer Jessie J performs on the Other stage on the fourth day of the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset June 25, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A festival goer cheers as Jessie J sings on the fourth day of the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset June 25, 2011. Jessie J injured her left foot when she fell off a stage during a rehearsal a few weeks ago, according to media websites. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Supermodel Kate Moss arrives at the Other stage to watch her fiance Jamie Hince's band The Kills perform on the fourth day of the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset June 25, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Alison Mosshart, lead singer of The Kills, performs on the Other Stage on the fourth day of the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset June 25, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Jarvis Cocker (L) from the British band Pulp performs on the Park stage on the fourth day of the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset June 25, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin performs on the Pyramid Stage on the fourth day of the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset June 25, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin performs on the Pyramid Stage on the fourth day of the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset June 25, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A festival goer sunbathes near the perimeter fence at the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, southwest England June 26, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A reveller wears a hat made from empty cans of beer on the last day of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Somerset June 26, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A festival goer dances in front of the Other stage at Glastonbury Festival on the last day of the music event, Somerset June 26, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A festival goer dances in front of the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury Festival on the last day of the music event, Somerset June 26, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Festival goers begin to exit Worthy Farm as the Glastonbury Festival draws to a close in Somerset June 26, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Ricky Wilson of the Kaiser Chiefs performs on the Other stage on the last day of the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset June 26, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Revellers begin to exit Worthy Farm as the Glastonbury Festival draws to a close, in Somerset June 26, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Beyonce performs on the Pyramid stage on the last day of the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset June 26, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
U.S. rapper Jay-Z (in black sunglasses) watches his partner Beyonce perform on the Pyramid stage on the last day of the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset June 26, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Beyonce performs on the Pyramid stage on the last day of the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset June 26, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Beyonce (L) performs on the Pyramid stage on the last day of the Glastonbury Festival, Somerset June 26, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Beyonce performs on the Pyramid stage on the last day of the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset June 26, 2011. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
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