Strokes & Jarvis, MCR & Queen, Muse... the 10 best bits of fan footage from Reading & Leeds Festivals 2011

It was the Reading & Leeds Festivals at the weekend (26-28 August), and following Q's pick of the best of the 2011 event, we're getting a view from deep in the crowd. Below you'll find the 10 best bits of fan footage taken at both sites. And if you think we've missed out something better please post your links below. Plus stay tuned for Q's backstage interviews with many of the acts who played the festival later this week.

Queen's Brian May joins My Chemical Romance

A Reading Festival punter turns the site into a mudslide

Jarvis Cocker joins The Strokes to cover The Cars

The Offspring + circle pit + lots and lots of mud

Muse perform Plug In Baby in a life-sized version of the Origin Of Symmetry album cover

Just be thankful you weren't sharing a tent with this lot - mud wrestlers at Reading

Ed Sheeran makes a surprise acoustic appearance before his scheduled slot

Elbow create a sea of waves during Lippy Kids at Leeds

Skip to 4.20 to see Jared Leto of 30 Second To Mars surprised by a crowd surfer in a rubber dingy - always travel in style kids

Pulp perform Disco 2000, it's from the BBC but we presume they're Jarvis fans

NB Q is only streaming these video and accepts no responsibility for their content. Please contact the footage owner or video distribution network directly to resolve any issues.

Read Q's pick of the 10 best acts of Reading Festivals 2011.

11:59 AM | 30/08/2011

More Photos Of:

Reading & Leeds Festivals

User Comments

Latest News

Q&a Tom Jones - on his new album, working with Jack White, covering Leonard Cohen and whether Elvis Presley would do The Voice

The real star of The Voice uses his voice to talk to about the show and his new album
Stone Roses record new songs, watch Lady Gaga's Simpsons song, Damon Albarn & Portishead collaborate, Green Day man plays Facebook chief's wedding... Daily Hot List

A round-up of all the news, views, interviews and cool music things online today (22 May)
Bee Gees' Robin Gibb RIP (round-up) Muse carry Olympic torch, Mick Jagger plays with Foo Fighters & Arcade Fire, Jack White new record attempt, Citizens session, Crowded House drummer dies... Daily Hot List

A round-up of all the news, views, interviews and cool music things online today (21 May)
Column - Robin's Reign: the remarkable career of the Bee Gees' Robin Gibb

Following the Bee Gee's death last night, Dorian Lynskey looks back at the singer and songwriter's multifaceted work
The Cult: 'Nirvana's arrival was like a nuclear bomb for rock bands' - Q311 extract

As the band release a new album today (21 May) they recall how Kurt Cobain and co made them split the first time - get our current issue for the full interview
Q's Week that was... Gaz Coombes, sports star who can sing, Great Escape, Donna Summer RIP, T In The Park, Zulu Winter, Niki & Dove & more

Here's what we've been up to this week...

QTheMusic.com

News