20 photos of the stars backstage at Glastonbury

28 June 2024, 13:00

Backstage - it's where the stars gather to relax, chat, chill and hang out. Radio X has the pick of candid shots from behind the scenes at Glastonbury

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  1. Liam Gallagher in 1995

    It doesn't matter if your band is headlining the Pyramid Stage, you still have to navigate those guy ropes. Liam Gallagher at Glastonbury 1995
    It doesn't matter if your band is headlining the Pyramid Stage, you still have to navigate those guy ropes. Liam Gallagher at Glastonbury 1995. Picture: Martyn Goodacre/Getty Images
  2. Damon Albarn in 2009

    The Blur man was spotted enjoying a sit down and a pint before he headlined the Pyramid Stage in 2009
    The Blur man was spotted enjoying a sit down and a pint before he headlined the Pyramid Stage in 2009. Picture: Tabatha Fireman/Redfern/Getty Images
  3. Royal Blood in 2017

    Ben Thatcher prepares to take off, while Mike Kerr looks on
    Ben Thatcher prepares to take off, while Mike Kerr looks on. Picture: Harry Durrant/Getty Images
  4. Kate Moss and Pete Doherty in 2005

    The Libertines man and the supermodel were seen together at Glasto 2005. They're both frequent visitos to Worthy Farm
    The Libertines man and the supermodel were seen together at Glasto 2005. They're both frequent visitos to Worthy Farm. Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images
  5. Keanu Reeves in 1999

    Keanu's band Dogstar were appearing at the 1999 festival.
    Keanu's band Dogstar were appearing at the 1999 festival. Picture: Alamy
  6. Noel Gallagher in 2017

    Noel Gallagher poses for a photo at the 2017 festival... and he wasn't even playing!
    Noel Gallagher poses for a photo at the 2017 festival... and he wasn't even playing! Picture: Shirlaine Forrest/WireImage/Getty
  7. Kings Of Leon in 2004

    Kings of Leon prepare to face The Guardian, Glastonbury 2004.
    Kings of Leon prepare to face The Guardian, Glastonbury 2004. Picture: Alamy
  8. Grahan Coxon in 2009

    Graham Coxon backstage at the Glastonbury Festival 2009 before Blur's headline set
    Graham Coxon backstage at the Glastonbury Festival 2009 before Blur's headline set. Picture: Alamy
  9. Alex Turner and Miles Kane in 2008

    Alex Turner and Miles Kane of The Last Shadow Puppets during day two of the Glastonbury Festival in 2008
    Alex Turner and Miles Kane of The Last Shadow Puppets during day two of the Glastonbury Festival in 2008. Picture: Alamy
  10. Guy Garvey in 2004

    The Elbow frontman is glad he brought that waterproof. Glastonbury 2004
    The Elbow frontman is glad he brought that waterproof. Glastonbury 2004. Picture: Alamy
  11. Sinead O'Connor, 1992

    The late, great singer at Glastonbury, 27th June 1992.
    The late, great singer at Glastonbury, 27th June 1992. Picture: Alamy
  12. Travis in 2003

    Fran Healy and Dougie Payne hang out near the toilet block in 2003
    Fran Healy and Dougie Payne hang out near the toilet block in 2003. Picture: Alamy
  13. Gaz Coombes in 2003

    The Supergrass man does his bit for Water Aid, 28th June 2003.
    The Supergrass man does his bit for Water Aid, 28th June 2003. Picture: Alamy
  14. Kate Nash in 2010

    The Foundations singer attended Glastonbury in 2010
    The Foundations singer attended Glastonbury in 2010. Picture: Alamy
  15. Jake Bugg in 2013

    "Wristbands only mate" The Nottingham singer-songwriter in his "security man" period.
    "Wristbands only mate" The Nottingham singer-songwriter in his "security man" period. Picture: Alamy
  16. Franz Ferdinand in 2004

    Franz Ferdinand hop aboard the Freedom Bus in the year of Take Me Out.
    Franz Ferdinand hop aboard the Freedom Bus in the year of Take Me Out. Picture: Alamy
  17. Paolo Nutini in 2009

    A pre-Iron Sky Paolo at Glastonbury in 2009
    A pre-Iron Sky Paolo at Glastonbury in 2009. Picture: Alamy
  18. Dua Lipa in 2019

    "Hey, it's me. Book me the Pyramid Stage in five years' time. OK, cheers."
    "Hey, it's me. Book me the Pyramid Stage in five years' time. OK, cheers.". Picture: Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP/Alamy
  19. Lars Ulrich in 2015

    The Metallica drummer wonders what he's let himself in for.
    The Metallica drummer wonders what he's let himself in for. Picture: Jim Ross/Invision/AP/Alamy
  20. R.E.M. in 2003

    R.E.M.'s "laser show" was a little underwhelming
    R.E.M.'s "laser show" was a little underwhelming. Picture: James Looker/Avalon/Getty Images