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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 is in full swing - Kaiser Chiefs have opened the Pyramid Stage, with Raye and headliner Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts still to come.

Over on the other stages, Charli XCX and Doechii are among the acts expected to draw big crowds.

Kneecap's set on The Other Stage was not be screened live this afternoon, 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 performed on the Pyramid Stage on Saturday evening.

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 though it's early on day four, the crowd is 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: US country star Brandi Carlile's, whose album with Sir Elton John topped the UK charts earlier this year, performing on the Pyramid Stage. Many in the crowd were emotional as she 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.

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