![50. The Cure at Bestival 2011 - The Cure played a storming round of gigs in 2011 often stretching over the three hour mark with a jam-packed greatest hits set. However it was their Bestival performance which was the real deal: the perfect combination of a delirious crowd, a perfect setting and a band with songs for days.]()
50. The Cure at Bestival 2011 - The Cure played a storming round of gigs in 2011 often stretching over the three hour mark with a jam-packed greatest hits set. However it was their Bestival performance which was the real deal: the perfect combination of a delirious crowd, a perfect setting and a band with songs for days.
![49. The Last Shadow Puppets at Reading 2008 - In the group's short-lived side project (if you call it that after a number one album) their Reading set was a special show - Alex Turner and Miles Kane dazzled with their full orchestra and roll neck aesthetic.]()
49. The Last Shadow Puppets at Reading 2008 - In the group's short-lived side project (if you call it that after a number one album) their Reading set was a special show - Alex Turner and Miles Kane dazzled with their full orchestra and roll neck aesthetic.
![48. Chic Ft Nile Rogers at Bestival 2014 - Chic and Nile Rogers delighted the Isle of Wight with their dancefloor classics and even brought out the world's largest mirror ball during their set.]()
48. Chic Ft Nile Rogers at Bestival 2014 - Chic and Nile Rogers delighted the Isle of Wight with their dancefloor classics and even brought out the world's largest mirror ball during their set.
![47. Outkast at Coachella 2014 - Their second performance rather than their initial comeback proved that they had been sorely missed. Andre 3000 was on typically strange form wearing a jumpsuit bearing the words 'My Dad had cool albums'.]()
47. Outkast at Coachella 2014 - Their second performance rather than their initial comeback proved that they had been sorely missed. Andre 3000 was on typically strange form wearing a jumpsuit bearing the words 'My Dad had cool albums'.
![46. Stone Roses at Benacassim 2012 - The reformed group brought their Nineties baggy anthems to the Spanish beaches in 2012. For a band who said they'd never reform, their victory lap never sounded better.]()
46. Stone Roses at Benacassim 2012 - The reformed group brought their Nineties baggy anthems to the Spanish beaches in 2012. For a band who said they'd never reform, their victory lap never sounded better.
![45.Wolf Alice at Glastonbury 2014 -]()
45.Wolf Alice at Glastonbury 2014 - "This is very scary, if we break down in tears it's because it's a dream come true and we're very nervous!" Ellie Roswell shouted before they kicked off their set, but that nervous energy made up for a live experience like no other as the group proved themselves to be one of UK's most promising new bands.
![44. Elbow at Glastonbury 2011 - This performance confirmed Guy Garvey as one of Britain's finest songwriters as they played a beautiful set to a sun-drenched field. A particularly lovely moment occurred when dedicating 'Mirrorball' to Emily Eavis' newborn baby.]()
44. Elbow at Glastonbury 2011 - This performance confirmed Guy Garvey as one of Britain's finest songwriters as they played a beautiful set to a sun-drenched field. A particularly lovely moment occurred when dedicating 'Mirrorball' to Emily Eavis' newborn baby.
![43.Tyler The Creator at SXSW 2014 - The anarchic rapper brought a riot to SXSW, literally. Tyler was arrested for leading the crowd into a frenzy which stretched way beyond the stage he was performing at.]()
43.Tyler The Creator at SXSW 2014 - The anarchic rapper brought a riot to SXSW, literally. Tyler was arrested for leading the crowd into a frenzy which stretched way beyond the stage he was performing at.
![42.Tame Impala at Glastonbury 2013 - Off the top of breakthrough album Lonerism, the band drew an impressive crowd who lapped up the longated jam versions of their psychedelic pop songs, with mesmerising visuals.]()
42.Tame Impala at Glastonbury 2013 - Off the top of breakthrough album Lonerism, the band drew an impressive crowd who lapped up the longated jam versions of their psychedelic pop songs, with mesmerising visuals.
![41. The Flaming Lips at Coachella 2004 - Wayne Coyne and Co brought the glitz, the confetti and the hamster ball to Coachella which stapled them in as one of the best live bands in the world.]()
41. The Flaming Lips at Coachella 2004 - Wayne Coyne and Co brought the glitz, the confetti and the hamster ball to Coachella which stapled them in as one of the best live bands in the world.
![40.The Prodigy at T in the Park 1998 - This show saw The Prodigy in their prime, their trio of classic albums had ingrained themselves on people's minds throughout the Nineties which was shown at the rapturously received set in Scotland.]()
40.The Prodigy at T in the Park 1998 - This show saw The Prodigy in their prime, their trio of classic albums had ingrained themselves on people's minds throughout the Nineties which was shown at the rapturously received set in Scotland.
![39. Royal Blood at Reading 2014 - The pulverising rock duo had been rising throughout the course of 2014, but it was at Reading where their celebrations peaked. The album was out, everybody knew the songs and they smashed through an enthralling set marking them as the best new band in town.]()
39. Royal Blood at Reading 2014 - The pulverising rock duo had been rising throughout the course of 2014, but it was at Reading where their celebrations peaked. The album was out, everybody knew the songs and they smashed through an enthralling set marking them as the best new band in town.
![Sly & The Family Stone at Woodstock 1969 - A classic from the Woodstock Weekend, the group brought the funk to the festival alongside the likes of Hendrix and The Who.]()
Sly & The Family Stone at Woodstock 1969 - A classic from the Woodstock Weekend, the group brought the funk to the festival alongside the likes of Hendrix and The Who.
![37. Nine Inch Nails at Lollapalooza 1991 - Everyone's favourite rock nihilists played a chaotic set at Lollapalooza where the group offered up a raucous spectacle, which saw them destroying and smashing up their equipment.]()
37. Nine Inch Nails at Lollapalooza 1991 - Everyone's favourite rock nihilists played a chaotic set at Lollapalooza where the group offered up a raucous spectacle, which saw them destroying and smashing up their equipment.
![36. Prince at Hop Farm 2011 - In the crowded field of great Prince performances this one stands alone. Fans were treated to a greatest hits set that any fan of the Purple One couldn't argue with.]()
36. Prince at Hop Farm 2011 - In the crowded field of great Prince performances this one stands alone. Fans were treated to a greatest hits set that any fan of the Purple One couldn't argue with.
![35. LCD Soundsystem at Reading 2010 - This turned out to be James Murphy and co's last UK festival appearances, but they went out in style with this epic set which included an emotional version of 'All My Friends' before the group disbanded the next year.]()
35. LCD Soundsystem at Reading 2010 - This turned out to be James Murphy and co's last UK festival appearances, but they went out in style with this epic set which included an emotional version of 'All My Friends' before the group disbanded the next year.
![34. Them Crooked Vultures at Reading 2009 (surprise set) - The supergroup, comprised of Josh Homme, Dave Grohl and John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin, played a surprise mid afternoon set in the Radio 1/NME tent much to the delight of the waiting crowd.]()
34. Them Crooked Vultures at Reading 2009 (surprise set) - The supergroup, comprised of Josh Homme, Dave Grohl and John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin, played a surprise mid afternoon set in the Radio 1/NME tent much to the delight of the waiting crowd.
![33.Yeah Yeah Yeahs at Reading & Leeds 2006 - Karen O clad in sparkly red cape creating havoc for security as she splits, dives and wriggles in amongst the crowd - what more could you want?]()
33.Yeah Yeah Yeahs at Reading & Leeds 2006 - Karen O clad in sparkly red cape creating havoc for security as she splits, dives and wriggles in amongst the crowd - what more could you want?
![32. Metallica inside a tent at Download 2003 - Metallica may have been the first headliners of the event in 2003, but emerged for a special performance on a tent stage to an unsuspecting afternoon crowd was when they really showed what they were capable of.]()
32. Metallica inside a tent at Download 2003 - Metallica may have been the first headliners of the event in 2003, but emerged for a special performance on a tent stage to an unsuspecting afternoon crowd was when they really showed what they were capable of.
![31. Bjork at Coachella 2007 - Bjork brought a spectacle to Coachella in 2007 as she performed with a full orchestra and graced the stage with her idiosyncratic style.]()
31. Bjork at Coachella 2007 - Bjork brought a spectacle to Coachella in 2007 as she performed with a full orchestra and graced the stage with her idiosyncratic style.
![30. Slipknot at Download 2007 - Download favourites they may be but the band's awe inspiring 2007 set proved to be their best as they returned from their hiatus in some style.]()
30. Slipknot at Download 2007 - Download favourites they may be but the band's awe inspiring 2007 set proved to be their best as they returned from their hiatus in some style.
![29. Daft Punk at Wireless 2007 - Still talked about in dance music circles as one of the defining live music experiences of the past decade. The duo performed a rare festival appearance from the top of a pyramid structure.]()
29. Daft Punk at Wireless 2007 - Still talked about in dance music circles as one of the defining live music experiences of the past decade. The duo performed a rare festival appearance from the top of a pyramid structure.
![28. Eminem at Lollapalooza 2014 - The rapper stunned the crowd with an epic performance comprising his uncanny powerful vocal delivery, mind-blowing visuals and a closet full of hit songs.]()
28. Eminem at Lollapalooza 2014 - The rapper stunned the crowd with an epic performance comprising his uncanny powerful vocal delivery, mind-blowing visuals and a closet full of hit songs.
![27. Kanye West at Coachella 2011 - In suitaly chaotic style west emerged via a crane which the likes of Michael Jackson had used before him, Kanye delivered one of the best shows of his career. If you're doubtful about his Glastonbury booking, look no further for confirmation of West's headline status.]()
27. Kanye West at Coachella 2011 - In suitaly chaotic style west emerged via a crane which the likes of Michael Jackson had used before him, Kanye delivered one of the best shows of his career. If you're doubtful about his Glastonbury booking, look no further for confirmation of West's headline status.
![26. Green Day at T in the Park 2005 - in the wake of breakthrough album American Idiot, Green Day received a swell of popularity, their show at the Scottish bash had them welcoming an unknown 18 year old fan to the stage to play bass guitar for the track 'Longview'.]()
26. Green Day at T in the Park 2005 - in the wake of breakthrough album American Idiot, Green Day received a swell of popularity, their show at the Scottish bash had them welcoming an unknown 18 year old fan to the stage to play bass guitar for the track 'Longview'.
![25. Bloc Party at Reading 2009 - Reading Festival is of significance to Bloc Party as the band step up one stage at a time over the years. Had it not been for the groups hiatus the headline slot could have been there's, but it was 2009's set which turned out to be the peak.]()
25. Bloc Party at Reading 2009 - Reading Festival is of significance to Bloc Party as the band step up one stage at a time over the years. Had it not been for the groups hiatus the headline slot could have been there's, but it was 2009's set which turned out to be the peak.
![24. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds at Big Day Out 1996 - The Bad Seeds show at their native Australian Big Day Out festival showed the group at the height of their powers spurred on by a collaboration with Kylie Minogue on the track 'Where The Wild Roses Grow'. Minogue joined the band on stage to perform a lustrous version of the murder ballad which projected a compelling chemistry between the unlikely pair.]()
24. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds at Big Day Out 1996 - The Bad Seeds show at their native Australian Big Day Out festival showed the group at the height of their powers spurred on by a collaboration with Kylie Minogue on the track 'Where The Wild Roses Grow'. Minogue joined the band on stage to perform a lustrous version of the murder ballad which projected a compelling chemistry between the unlikely pair.
![23. Dolly Parton at Glastonbury 2014 - Dolly Parton surprised everybody at Glastonbury last year with a stunning greatest hits set, the country singer owned took the legends spot which had everyone old and young enticed, with fantastic on-stage banter to match. We still sing the Mud song to this day.]()
23. Dolly Parton at Glastonbury 2014 - Dolly Parton surprised everybody at Glastonbury last year with a stunning greatest hits set, the country singer owned took the legends spot which had everyone old and young enticed, with fantastic on-stage banter to match. We still sing the Mud song to this day.
![22. Rage Against The Machine at Reading 2008 - The rockers brought a raucous set to the Radio 1 stage at 2008's festival, thrilling the crowd with their 'Killing in the Name' anthem which went on to become an unlikely Christmas number one.]()
22. Rage Against The Machine at Reading 2008 - The rockers brought a raucous set to the Radio 1 stage at 2008's festival, thrilling the crowd with their 'Killing in the Name' anthem which went on to become an unlikely Christmas number one.
![21.Beyonce at Glastonbury 2011 - After her husband Jay Z smashed his headline appearance in 2008, Beyonce took her turn and brought the glamour and glitz to the rain-drenched muddy Somerset fields, to unanimous praise.]()
21.Beyonce at Glastonbury 2011 - After her husband Jay Z smashed his headline appearance in 2008, Beyonce took her turn and brought the glamour and glitz to the rain-drenched muddy Somerset fields, to unanimous praise.
![20. The Libertines at Reading 2010 - Pete Doherty and Carl Barat reunited in 2010 after years of arguing between the pair, but that was forgotten for the sake of astonishing comeback shows which peaked at Reading Festival, which witnessed a thrilling raucous rattle through of the hits just like the days in tiny clubs and The Albion Rooms.]()
20. The Libertines at Reading 2010 - Pete Doherty and Carl Barat reunited in 2010 after years of arguing between the pair, but that was forgotten for the sake of astonishing comeback shows which peaked at Reading Festival, which witnessed a thrilling raucous rattle through of the hits just like the days in tiny clubs and The Albion Rooms.
![19. Jefferson Airplane at Woodstock 1969 - Jefferson Airplane stood out among the legends who played the festival with a phenomenal rendition of 'Somebody to Love', a sight which captured the 'Hippy free love' time in a nutshell.]()
19. Jefferson Airplane at Woodstock 1969 - Jefferson Airplane stood out among the legends who played the festival with a phenomenal rendition of 'Somebody to Love', a sight which captured the 'Hippy free love' time in a nutshell.
![18. The Pixies at Coachella 2004 - A massive show for the reunited grunge band, which saw the latecomers to their music and original fans unite to celebrate the likes of 'Debasser'.]()
18. The Pixies at Coachella 2004 - A massive show for the reunited grunge band, which saw the latecomers to their music and original fans unite to celebrate the likes of 'Debasser'.
![17. Arctic Monkeys at Lollapalooza 2012 - One of the first festivals who experienced the fully transformed Alex Turner, featuring slick hair, knee slides and a galavant down the ego-ramp. This performance was one of the elements which added to their second-coming as one of the best bands in the world.]()
17. Arctic Monkeys at Lollapalooza 2012 - One of the first festivals who experienced the fully transformed Alex Turner, featuring slick hair, knee slides and a galavant down the ego-ramp. This performance was one of the elements which added to their second-coming as one of the best bands in the world.
![16. Oasis at Glastonbury 2004 -]()
16. Oasis at Glastonbury 2004 - "I fucking hate Glastonbury, I'm only here for the money" frontman Liam Gallagher said before their headline slot, but Glastonbury's crowd seemed willing to forgive them. As they brought their anthemic likes of 'Stop Crying Your Heart Out' and 'Don't Look Back In Anger' to the Pyramid Stage, even Liam must have eaten his words.
![15. The Killers at Glastonbury 2007 - This was the year for The Killers, after releasing the energetic synth-led anthems on Sam's Town, owned the top slot on the Pyramid Stage. This marked the beginnings of Brandon Flowers group taking the world by storm.]()
15. The Killers at Glastonbury 2007 - This was the year for The Killers, after releasing the energetic synth-led anthems on Sam's Town, owned the top slot on the Pyramid Stage. This marked the beginnings of Brandon Flowers group taking the world by storm.
![14. Joe Cocker at Woodstock 1969 - The mad dog shone like many artists did at this legendary event - his soulful rendition of The Beatles' 'With a Little Help from my Friends' stunned the crowd gravitating full attention to the Yorkshireman's howl.]()
14. Joe Cocker at Woodstock 1969 - The mad dog shone like many artists did at this legendary event - his soulful rendition of The Beatles' 'With a Little Help from my Friends' stunned the crowd gravitating full attention to the Yorkshireman's howl.
![13. The White Stripes at Coachella 2003 - Jack and Meg White were on the cusp of superstardom with their raw rock power at this set in 2003, this set saw them ready to blow. Given Jack White's recent comments, we will never see the likes again.]()
13. The White Stripes at Coachella 2003 - Jack and Meg White were on the cusp of superstardom with their raw rock power at this set in 2003, this set saw them ready to blow. Given Jack White's recent comments, we will never see the likes again.
![12.Pulp at Glastonbury 1995 - Although they replaced The Stone Roses as headliners, Jarvis and co proved they were more than capable of taking on the prestigious slot. Much of their breakthrough album Different Class was debuted at the gig, the album which rocketed them to Britpop stardom.]()
12.Pulp at Glastonbury 1995 - Although they replaced The Stone Roses as headliners, Jarvis and co proved they were more than capable of taking on the prestigious slot. Much of their breakthrough album Different Class was debuted at the gig, the album which rocketed them to Britpop stardom.
![11. Jay Z at Glastonbury 2008 - Who could forget how Jay retaliated to Noels quip of]()
11. Jay Z at Glastonbury 2008 - Who could forget how Jay retaliated to Noels quip of "Hip-Hop doesn't belong at Glastonbury"? In graceful style, the rapper emerged armed with a white stratocaster as 'Wonderwall' played, before bringing it to a halt to blast through 99 problems. A revolutionary moment for hip-hop.
![10. Leonard Cohen at Glastonbury 2008 - One of our greatest living songwriters held the Pyramid Stage in the palm of his hand, as he performed to the crowd with his baritone lullabies of love, life and loss.]()
10. Leonard Cohen at Glastonbury 2008 - One of our greatest living songwriters held the Pyramid Stage in the palm of his hand, as he performed to the crowd with his baritone lullabies of love, life and loss.
![9. David Bowie at Glastonbury 2000 -David Bowie graced the Pyramid stage in 2000 harnessing that mysterious charisma he had built up in his time to bring one of the most celebratory shows of his life.]()
9. David Bowie at Glastonbury 2000 -David Bowie graced the Pyramid stage in 2000 harnessing that mysterious charisma he had built up in his time to bring one of the most celebratory shows of his life.
![8. Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock 1969 - The legendary guitarist delivered one of the most championed festival performances ever, the show also say him play the distorted version of 'Star Spangled Banner' which continues to be remembered to this day.]()
8. Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock 1969 - The legendary guitarist delivered one of the most championed festival performances ever, the show also say him play the distorted version of 'Star Spangled Banner' which continues to be remembered to this day.
![7. Beastie Boys at T in the Park 1998: Their version of Intergalactic alone was out of this world.]()
7. Beastie Boys at T in the Park 1998: Their version of Intergalactic alone was out of this world.
![6. Nirvana at Reading 1992 - Wheeled out on stage by music journalist Everett True, this was Cobain's defiant response to his critics. This was the group's last UK festival show before Kurt Cobain's suicide in 1994.]()
6. Nirvana at Reading 1992 - Wheeled out on stage by music journalist Everett True, this was Cobain's defiant response to his critics. This was the group's last UK festival show before Kurt Cobain's suicide in 1994.
![5. Queen at Rock in Rio 1995 - The year which had the band performing that famous Wembley gig also saw them play in front of 250,000 people in Brazil. Televised to over 60 countries across the world, Queen's performance was watched by nearly 200 million people.]()
5. Queen at Rock in Rio 1995 - The year which had the band performing that famous Wembley gig also saw them play in front of 250,000 people in Brazil. Televised to over 60 countries across the world, Queen's performance was watched by nearly 200 million people.
![4. Radiohead at Glastonbury 1997 - The group played a mesmerising set at Pilton Farm, their first major headline slot, where they performed songs from their breakthrough album OK Computer.]()
4. Radiohead at Glastonbury 1997 - The group played a mesmerising set at Pilton Farm, their first major headline slot, where they performed songs from their breakthrough album OK Computer.
![3. Blur at Glastonbury 2009 - This was the band's cathartic moment which witnessed the group recompose themselves as an entity as the beautiful echoes of the 'Oh my baby' refrain drifted through the fields and back to the band, to a teary-eyed Damon.]()
3. Blur at Glastonbury 2009 - This was the band's cathartic moment which witnessed the group recompose themselves as an entity as the beautiful echoes of the 'Oh my baby' refrain drifted through the fields and back to the band, to a teary-eyed Damon.
![4. Muse at Glastonbury 2004 - The year saw the group first playing in arena spaces encompassing all the makings of rock legends, a stature which they haven't climbed down from since, their unparalleled ability to put on a live performance was showcased to the world at this headline pyramid slot.]()
4. Muse at Glastonbury 2004 - The year saw the group first playing in arena spaces encompassing all the makings of rock legends, a stature which they haven't climbed down from since, their unparalleled ability to put on a live performance was showcased to the world at this headline pyramid slot.
![1. Arcade Fire at Reading 2010 - The group could have been considered an odd choice for headliners at the time, but they totally aced it in 2010 with the best album of their career The Suburbs. They cited Nirvana before they played 'Wake Up' and trumped them to give one of the best festival performances ever.]()
1. Arcade Fire at Reading 2010 - The group could have been considered an odd choice for headliners at the time, but they totally aced it in 2010 with the best album of their career The Suburbs. They cited Nirvana before they played 'Wake Up' and trumped them to give one of the best festival performances ever.
