Festivals 2008

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Photos, video, gossip and more from Hylands Park, Chelmsford and Weston Park, Staffordshire.

Notorious moments, best performances, survival tips - all this and more in our Glasto special.

Smack-bang in the centre of London in Hyde Park, festivals don't get much more urban than this.

It's the little island that likes to rock big, and has played host to some true rock legends.

Heavier than a sackful of spanners and louder than a monster truck symphony - it's Download 2008.

The Carling Weekend is a leviathan in the festival calendar, playing host to the biggest names in rock.

What could be more civilised than a nice cup of tea and a sit down in the park?

Rob Da Bank's four year-old Bestival is described as a "boutique" festival due to its non-corporate vibe.

Take a whirlwind tour of 2008's biggest international music festivals, from Coachella to Pinkpop.

Reading and Leeds enjoyed three days of sun for another year of rock revelry.

Relive this year's V Fest highlights with our bumper gallery of snaps.

Some of the world's biggest artists performed across eight countries.

Over 60,000 fans flocked to Wembley Stadium for this huge tribute concert.

The highlights from three glorious days of music, mud and mayhem.

London and Leeds enjoyed a four day party at this year's O2 Wireless festival.

The Rolling Stones made their first UK festival appearance in over 30 years.

Linkin Park, Korn and Megadeth were among the heavy acts to rock Download.

Are you going to a festival this year? Who are you looking forward to seeing?