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Download Festival 2018: Friday in photos

The Donington Park extravaganza kicks off in style

Andrew W.K.
Author: Scott ColothanPublished 8th Jun 2018
Last updated 8th Jun 2018

Boasting one of its strongest line-ups in its distinguished 15-year history, Download Festival 2018 has officially kicked today in style.

After a damp start to the Friday, the heavens duly relented as the Download faithful streamed through the entrances at midday to grace the sacrosanct Donington turf.

Bestowed with the honour of kicking off the Main Stage were Blackpool pop-punks Boston Manor who stepped up to the occasion with a punchy set before Gothenburg’s prodigal sons Avatar injected a bit of metal into proceedings.

You can see photos from the opening day right here:

The gates open

The gates open


Download Festival 2018: Friday in photos
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Download Festival - Friday

Download Festival - Friday


Download Festival 2018 continues on Saturday with performances from Neck Deep, Parkway Drive, Monster Truck, Black Stone Cherry and a sprawling three-and-a-half hour set from Guns N’ Roses.