Video: Muddy start to Leeds Festival

Thousands of music fans flocked to Leeds Festival as the three-day event got underway.
By The Newsroom
Published 23rd Aug 2013, 16:45 BST
Rebecca Henderson, 20, Annmarie Shannon, 22, and Helen Welburne, 22, walking through the mud at Leeds Festival. PIC: Ross ParryRebecca Henderson, 20, Annmarie Shannon, 22, and Helen Welburne, 22, walking through the mud at Leeds Festival. PIC: Ross Parry
Rebecca Henderson, 20, Annmarie Shannon, 22, and Helen Welburne, 22, walking through the mud at Leeds Festival. PIC: Ross Parry

Heavy rain at the Bramham Park site last night meant some muddy areas underfoot but it did not deter festival-goers, many of whom were excited to see headliner Eminem on Sunday.

Eminem’s last performance at Leeds Festival was 12 years ago in 2001 when Leeds turned three years old - this year the festival turns 15.

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The line-up this year features a variety of performers including Biffy Clyro, Green Day, and Eminem on the main stages, and Jake Bugg, Skrillex, Knife Party and Alt-J elsewhere.

The festival officially opened today with many revellers having braved overnight downpours to bag themselves a prime spot to watch their favourite bands.

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