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From the weird to the wonderful, the hilarious to the moving, Glasto 2017 was always unexpected. Here's the 15 things we really never saw coming:

1. It didn't rain

We know the weather forecast said it wouldn't, but this is Glastonbury - who'd trust the weather forecast?!?

2. Nothing But Thieves passing a pint THROUGH the crowd

And it didn't spill a drop!

3. The bumbag comeback

Bumbag!
Bumbag!
Bumbag!
Bumbag!
Bumbags!
Bumbags!

One fashion trend we thought had been consigned to history and probably will be again soon!

4. Katy Perry crowdsurfing

It was the most Katy Perry crowdsurf you'll ever see. Confetti!

5. Strictly's Ed Balls queuing for a shower like a normal punter

Yes, the former MP. We wonder if he used the long-drop toilets!

6. The Killers secret set

[Watch] The Killers return to Worthy Farm for a surprise appearance on the John Peel Stage

When you see a Secret Guest's lined up for mid-Sunday afternoon, you expect it to be one of the elder statesmen of rock - I mean it's Sunday afternoon, everyone wants a rest. But who'd we get? The bloody Killers! A-MAZ-ING.

7. Radiohead playing Creep

[Watch] Radiohead perform Creep amongst other hits at Glastonbury 2017

Aren't they meant to hate the song? Best singalong of the festival: maybe 100,000 people joining in, even with the swearing.

8. Shaggy giving out his phone number on stage

[Watch] Highlights of Shaggy at Glastonbury 2017

It's apparently 1-800-M-R-L-O-V-E-R and only ladies are allowed to call it. Don't try though; we're first in the queue.

9. Stormzy and Katy Perry's backstage love-in

RECORD A SONG TOGETHER NOW, PLEASE!

10. The sousaphone stage invasion

Especially given it was in Kano's set. At least we think it's a sousaphone. Where's classical station 大象传媒 Radio 3's staff when you need them?

11. A 大象传媒 presenter putting on corpse paint at a grindcore show

Is that in his job description? Brave, brave man.

12. Elbow elbowing their way on stage

Their secret set on the Park Stage was a bit selfish, mind. We were trying to watch The xx and then suddenly had to run halfway across Glastonbury to catch them. Give us some warning next time, lads!

13. And Slaves doing it too and everyone LOSING IT

[Watch] Highlights of Slaves performing at Glastonbury 2017

Sweatiest set of the festival. Moshiest set of the festival. Most heaving tent of the festival. And it wasn't even announced until about five minutes beforehand!

14. The most talked about politician being a man with a bucket for a head

15. And Liam Gallagher providing THE Glasto Moment

[Watch] Highlights of Liam Gallagher's performance at Glastonbury 2017

If there was one person we thought would provide the most memorable moment of this year's fest, it certainly wasn't Liam. But he sure did when he got the crowd singing Don't Look Back in Anger in tribute to the victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the recent terror attacks. It couldn't have been more moving or appropriate. A whole new side to the legend.

This was TOO GOOD A YEAR. Come back soon, Glasto. We miss you already!

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