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These aerial pictures show the Glastonbury site only days before the biggest festival of the year.

The field in Pilton, Somerset is set to be swarmed by 135,000 music fans next week as the annual event kicks off.

Thousands of tens of tents are expected to cover the green pastures before the fanatic crowd ascend to the stage.

Organisers have been working for months to prepare the pasture prior to the start date on June 25.

Spanning 1,200 acres, the land is home to three main stages which are set to be full of world-class musicians.

The most recognisable of which is the Pyramid Stage which can be seen clearly on these pictures.

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This year Arcade Fire, Metallica and Kasabian will be performing on it when they headline.

Also visible on the shots is the pointed red and blue John Peel Stage.

In total there are over 70 venues where people can catch live music during the extravaganza.

Many campers will even be setting up home for the weekend.

Once they've pegged their tents the outlook is sure to be drastically different.

Since 1970, Glastonbury has laid claim to being the UK's number one music festival.

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This year tickets sold out in only one hour and 40 minutes.

Founder Michael Eavis recently defended this year's headline act after after fans criticised Metallica's style of music.