So that was Reading Festival.

One half of music Goliath that is Reading and Leeds, this year saw thousands upon thousands of fans descend upon the dual site event, to be entertained by The 1975, Arctic Monkeys, Halsey, Dave, and more – a lot more.

Clash set up shop in Reading over the Bank Holiday weekend, with photographer Ben McQuaide sneaking backstage to grab some intimate portraits of some of your favourite artists.

Telling the story of the weekend in pictures, he caught up with Pale Waves, bbno$, Jords, Poppy (and more!) with his eagle-eyed lens.

Check out the pictures up top.