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