The UK’s largest music festival starts this weekend. We take a look at the 10 acts appearing at Glastonbury that you should wade through to the mud to take a closer look at.

10. VV Brown

VV Brown is a new singer-songwriter from the UK. VV Brown is now signed to Universal's Island Records. Brown describes her sound as "musical mashed potatoes". Not sure what that means but VV will be a very busy lady at Glastonbury this year. Here are the times you can catch her:

Fri 4.35pm John Peel Tent (highlights on BBC3 7-9pm)
      Tune into BBC2 at 11pm to see acoustic performance
 
Sat 11.30am Pyramid Stage 11.30am
       7pm Orange Tent (full band accoustic)
       11pm ‘Playing For Change’ Jazz World Stage (collaboration)
       1am Africa Express Dance Arena (collaboration)
 
Sun East Dance Tent 6.45pm (remix set)

Check out the video of her covering the Kings of Leon below or visit her official website for more info:

9. Florence & The Machine

Florence & The Machine have been compared with everything from Jefferson Airplane to Kate Bush. Florence herself says she has been inspired by many different artists and bands. She followed/stalked a punk band for a while and has subsequently become the darling of BBC radio. Florence & The Machine are playing on the John Peel stage at 20:00 to 21:00 on Saturday. Check out an acoustic version of her songs below:

8. Fleet Foxes

The Fleet Foxes are a 5-piece band from Seattle. Their front man Robin Pecknold has said that he owes his success to online piracy. Pecknold also said that the Fleet Foxes would never sign with a major record label. He wrote on his blog, ““Fleet Foxes will never, ever, under no circumstances, from now until the world chokes on gas fumes, sign to a major label,”. Fleet Foxes are performing at the Pyramid stage on Friday at 16:40 to 17:40. Check out their video below.

7. Horace Andy

Horace Andy is one of the most respected reggae artists in the world with a huge back catalogue of songs. Massive Attack brought him to a wider audience on their track “Angel” on the Mezzanine album. He has been credited with influencing a whole generation of reggae listeners and his Glastonbury performance is sure to be one of the highlights of the festival. Check out Horace Andy at “The Park Stage between 16:50 to 17:50”. Watch a video clip below:

6. The Specials

The Specials are undoubtedly the best band to ever come out of Coventry. After seven consecutive UK Top 10 singles between 1979 and 1981, including, Ghost Town and Too Much Too Young the band broke up. Now they’re back on the road and have reformed just in time for lucky Glastonbury goers. They play the Pyramid stage at 20:00 to 21:15. Here’s their classic hit Ghost Town:

5. Neil Young

Ever since Buffalo Springfield Neil Young has enjoyed critical acclaim from his peers and music journalists. After The Gold Rush is still regarded by many as one of the finest albums every released and he has influenced more people than anyone can care to remember. Make sure you catch him at 22:00 to 00:15 Pyramid Stage on Friday. He’s a video of him performing Don’t Let It Bring You Down to remind you of just how good he is:

4. Q-Tip

If you’re looking for an influential hip-hop pioneer to listen to then head over to the jazz stage on Friday between 23:00 to 00:15. Along with A Tribe Called Quest, Q-Tip has produced for some of the biggest hip-hop artists on the planet and still finds time to do his own stuff. He’s produced tracks for Slum Village, Nas and Mobb Depp

3. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

You won’t see many people as gloomy and dark as Nick Cave over the Glastonbury weekend, but it still promises to be an exciting performance for anybody hanging around the Pyramid Stage on Sunday between 20:00 and 21:15. Just make sure you put on your goth repellent though as they’re sure to be out in full force.

2. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band

The Boss has sold more than 120million albums worldwide, so The Boss will certainly be able to get the crowd on their feet during the performance. You can see Bruce Springsteen & The E Street band between 22:00 to 00:15 on Pyramid Stage on Saturday.

1. Spinal Tap

Spinal Tap are back. This time they’re bringing their rock n’ roll parody to Glastonbury Festival. Expect big hair, big tunes and big laughs. Just don’t stand next to the speakers – they go up to 11. Spinal Tap play the Pyramid Stage on Saturday at 14:50 to 15:40