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The UK's music festival season got into full swing at the weekend with the Isle of Wight and Download events. REM topped the bill at the Isle of Wight.

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Troubled rocker Pete Doherty turned up at the Isle of Wight with girlfriend Kate Moss before playing with his band Babyshambles.

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Roxy Music, led by singer Bryan Ferry, played on Saturday night. Both Roxy Music and the Isle of Wight Festival were revived several years ago.

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Travis, who were last-minute replacements for Morrissey, tested out some new material during their Saturday slot at the Isle of Wight.

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The Isle of Wight Festival was attended by 30,000 fans. A festival spokeswoman said: "It's been a fantastic success. The weather has been gorgeous and the crowd has loved the acts."

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Comedy Welsh rap collective Goldie Lookin' Chain lifted spirits on Saturday.

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At Download in Donington Park, Derbyshire, 45,000 rock fans gathered to see stars of heavy rock and metal.

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Velvet Revolver, who feature former members of Guns N' Roses and The Stone Temple Pilots, defied rumours of an imminent break-up to play a storming set.

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Billy Idol belted out his greatest hits at Download - much to the crowd's delight.

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Garbage, who are enjoying renewed success with their latest album, Bleed Like Me, played on Download's main stage on Friday.

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US metal heroes Slipknot, who wear horror masks on stage, were among Sunday's main attractions.