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In pictures: Saturday at Glastonbury Festival

Clara Bullock
BBC News, Somerset
PA Media A man in chord trousers and a brown suit jacket is on stage holding a microphone. He has his left leg lifted up. Behind him are musicians on drums and violin.PA Media
Britpop icons Pulp were the mystery band listed under the Patchwork slot

Day four of Glastonbury Festival began with Kaiser Chiefs opening the Pyramid Stage and continued with performances from an array of huge stars.

Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts headlined the Pyramid Stage, with Charli XCX, Doechii and Scissor Sisters also drawing big crowds on other stages.

Kneecap's set on The Other Stage was not screened live, but will be made available on demand later, the BBC has confirmed.

Elsewhere, people finally found out who the mystery band listed under Patchwork were - Britpop icons Pulp.

PA Media A woman wearing a red flower top and a hat made of red and black feathers is standing at the front of a crowd, leaning over the barrier. She is wearing a red, yellow and orange dress made up of dozens of flowers. PA Media

Fashion show: People continue to put in their best effort when it comes to their outfits - even on day four.

PA Media A man is holding a microphone while jumping in to the air. He is wearing blue jeans and a striped shirt.PA Media
Kaiser Chiefs performed on the Pyramid Stage on Saturday

In the air: Kaiser Chiefs opened the Pyramid Stage on Saturday

PA Media A woman in a white dress is standing on a stage holding a microphone. She has long, black hair. Behind her is a pink stage set with the name Alessi Rose written on it.PA Media

All in pink: British singer-songwriter Alessi Rose performed on The Other Stage earlier.

Reuters A person in the foreground is dressed in warm clothes, resembling an Arctic explorer. They are holding a British flag. Behind them, people are walking past in T-shirts and shorts wearing sun hats.Reuters

Exploring Glastonbury: While everyone else is running around in T-shirts and shorts, one person was spotted dressed like an Arctic explorer.

PA Media A man sits on someone's shoulders in amongst a busy crowd. He is holding up a small, cardboard sign with the word 'Tune' written on it in black capital letters. He has a short-sleeved shirt on, which is not buttoned up. Festival flags can be seen in the background.PA Media

Tune: Even early on day four, the crowd was ready to party.

EPA/Shutterstock Brandi Carlile playing guitar on stage at Glastonbury Festival. She is wearing a white jacket with burgundy trim and is smiling towards the crowd. EPA/Shutterstock

You Without Me: Many in the crowd were emotional as US country star Brandi Carlile performed You Without Me, a song about the experience of a parent watching their child grow up and assert their independence.

PA Media A man is about to land in a crowd after jumping from the stage. He is wearing a white shirt and shorts and has long, dark hair. PA Media

Crowd surfing: Bob Vylan performed on the West Holts stage.

PA Media A man in a colourful shirt is holding a parasol while also wearing a umbrella-shaped hat. He is walking towards the viewing platform.PA Media

Protective parasol: It is due to stay warm with temperatures of up to 25C.

PA Media Two band members stand side by side on stage. They are both wearing white jackets and each hold a microphone. One of them has their elbow resting on his bandmate's shoulder as he appears to lift his sunglasses up. In the background, the third member can be seen holding his fist in the air. He is wearing a red jacket and a balaclava in the colours of the Irish flag.PA Media

Kneecap: Moglai Bap and Mo Chara of Kneecap perform to a huge crowd on the West Holts stage.

EPA A woman is wearing a carnival costume, which is blue and glittery. She is also wearing wings made of colourful feathers. EPA

Colour and glitter: Carnival performers put on a show on the festival site.

PA Media Singer Raye is sat inside a box which has just been opened by two men in smart attire. She is wearing a sequined black dress, with thin straps. Her hair is curled in a 1950s style. The backdrop is all red with 'RAYE' written in bright lights.PA Media

Raye in a box: There was a huge cheer from the crowd when singer Raye emerged from a black box at the start of her sunset slot on the Pyramid Stage.

PA Media A woman performs on stage wearing a black dress. She is playing an electric guitar, which is yellow and black. Her long blonde hair is partially in her face as she moves. She has her eyes closed and appears to be singing or shouting, with her mouth wide open.PA Media

A surprise appearance: Haim performed to a packed-out Park Stage. However, shouts of "louder, louder" could be heard from the crowd as they competed with music from a neighbouring stage, with some fans leaving the set early.

PA Media Neil Young performs in a plaid jacket and cap. PA Media

Keep on Rockin' in The Free World: Neil Young took to the Pyramid Stage in a headline set that did not disappoint. "The section of the crowd I'm in actually swooned as Neil Young plucked the opening chords to The Needle and The Damage Done," wrote the BBC's Mark Savage.

Getty Images Charli XCX performs in rain falling on a stage. She is on bended knee, singing intensely. Getty Images

Brat is forever: Despite a brat background going up on flames at the start of Charli XCX's set, it ended with the words "I think you all have proven to me that brat is forever." During Blame It On Your Love the singer crawled along the stage - and licked it - before launching into 2012 hit I Love It.

Reuters Doechii performs in a plaid skirt and white button down, surrounded by dancers mostly in plaid outfits. They gesture with one hand against the side of their head. Reuters

A hip-hop masterclass: Doechii delivered a high-energy set, schooling the crowd on hip hop. Her set was only 45 minutes long, but the Swamp Princess (a nod to her Floridian roots) made her Glastonbury debut count.

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