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Thousands of Leeds revellers make the most of thick mud as festival weekend kicks off

Even the rain couldn't dampen their spirits as festival-goers slid about in the mud on the first day of the annual rock bash

EVEN the rain couldn't dampen festival goer's spirits as the Leeds music festival got off to a wet start last night.

Revellers got down and dirty sliding about in the mud at the annual Bank Holiday rock bash, which kicks off tonight with headliners Biffy Clyro and Fall Out Boy.

Two men launch themselves into the mud at Leeds Festival 2016 near Wetherby this afternoon
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Two men launch themselves into the mud at Leeds Festival 2016 near Wetherby this afternoonCredit: SWNS

Despite the weather fans turned up in droves as up to 90,000 music lovers donned their wellies at the fest, held at Branham Park near Wetherby.

And things are only going to get muddier as fans can expect a weekend washout with up to 40mm of rain and heavy showers tonight as temperatures stay at a hot 18C.

Met Office forecaster Grahame Madge predicted: “We have put a weather warning on Leeds from Saturday 3pm until Sunday 9am for rain.

“Around 20 to 40mm will fall on Saturday, which is obviously a lot of rain.

“Basically, those going to Leeds should make sure they pack their wellies and ponchos."

 

This reveller clowned about in the mud
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This reveller clowned about in the mudCredit: NB PRESS
One woman didn't let the downpour dampen her spirits as she danced in the rain
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One woman didn't let the downpour dampen her spirits as she danced in the rainCredit: NB PRESS
These two look like they could do with some new footwear after braving the mud in trainers
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These two look like they could do with some new footwear after braving the mud in trainersCredit: NB PRESS

 

Two women ducked for cover as they sought refuge from the rain under a sign
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Two women ducked for cover as they sought refuge from the rain under a signCredit: NB PRESS
Another man attempts to SWIM in the mudbath at the country estate in Wetherby
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Another man attempts to SWIM in the mudbath at the country estate in WetherbyCredit: NB PRESS

 

Retailers cash in on the weather as the festival field turns into a mud bath
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Retailers cash in on the weather as the festival field turns into a mud bathCredit: NB PRESS
A group of lads dressed as Power Rangers clown around at Leeds festival
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A group of lads dressed as Power Rangers clown around at Leeds festivalCredit: Alamy

More than 300 acts will perform across nine different stages over the course of the weekend as the festival, which also takes place in Reading, celebrates its 18th year in the business.

This year’s line-up includes sets from Biffy Clyro, Disclosure, Foals, Chvrches, The 1975 and will be finished with a set from US superstars the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Comedians Russell Kane, Russell Howard and Bill Bailey will also take to the Alternative Stage to deliver stand-up sets.

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Meanwhile, those travelling up for the day have been warned of busy traffic, and families heading off for a bank holiday break are advised to avoid the area.

Traffic and delays are also expected on Sunday as the festival comes to a close and thousands of people leave the campsite.

Meanwhile, revellers in Reading were basking in the sun as temperatures soared in Berkshire.

Music fans were spotted sunbathing and enjoying the good weather which was the opposite to the sister festival in Leeds.

A woman sunbathes in at Reading Festival 2016 as temperatures soar
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A woman sunbathes in at Reading Festival 2016 as temperatures soarCredit: PA:Press Association
This festival-goer already looks worse for wear as she arrives in a shopping trolley
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This festival-goer already looks worse for wear as she arrives in a shopping trolleyCredit: Photoshot

 

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