Glastonbury 2022 in photos: Kendrick Lamar wears crown of thorns in plea for women's rights
Thousands enjoy Glastonbury Festival as it celebrates its 50th anniversary after a two-year hiatus
Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar closes Glastonbury 2022 with a powerful headline set which saw him chant "Godspeed for women's rights" before dramatically exiting the Pyramid Stage
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The performance reaches its theatrical pinnacle at the end as the lights come up during the rapper's new song Saviour to reveal fake blood pouring down his face from a crown of thorns
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Disco diva Diana Ross performs during Sunday's teatime legends slot
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Diana Ross sports a sparkly dress with a matching white cape and headpiece ensemble while reeling off hits including including Baby Love, You Can't Hurry Love, Stop! In The Name Of Love and Chain Reaction
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Ahead of Kendrick Lamar's performance, Lorde takes to the Pyramid Stage to deliver a set ranging from melodic moments to high octane energy
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The crowd watches the Pet Shop Boys. The infamous Glastonbury showers were infrequent and the weather remained relatively dry in comparison to previous years
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Arcadia's 50 tonne spider shoots lasers at the crowd below as they watch Groove Armada on Saturday night
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For the last five days, Worthy Farm in Somerset has homed more than 200,000 people and hosted a number of performances for the ages
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Paul McCartney headlines the Pyramid Stage on Saturday night during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset
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Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen embrace during the performance
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The electrifying atmosphere as Paul McCartney performs
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Yungblud performs on the John Peel Stage
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Lily Allen performs as a surprise guest of Olivia Rodrigo on the Other Stage
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Skin of Skunk Anansie performs on the Other Stage on day four
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Masters of the Kazooniverse perform in the Cabaret field
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Performers appear as frozen arctic explorers
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A group of Glastonbury festival-goers avoid the long queue for the showers by setting up their own facilities
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...others got their shower in the rain
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And the crowds go wild for English singer-songwriter Griff
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Getting a better view: A woman beams as she sits on her friend's shoulders
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Purple hair, don't care: Two friends enjoy themselves as rock band Crowded House perform on the Pyramid stage
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In the buff.. a couple of naturists stroll through the festival site
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Checklist: Carpet, houseplants....
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Revellers packed for all weather conditions
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Once you're in, it's all good vibes and no stress
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An intimate moment at sunset
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In 1971, the festival became known as the Glastonbury Fair, with its dates moved to the time of the Summer Solstice –12,000 people attended and tickets were free
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Things have come a long way since the first Glastonbury in 1970, where tickets were £1, which also got you free milk from the farm
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