Download Festival was plagued by complaints after a weekend that saw the ground turn to slush because of incessant rain, numerous bands drop out of the bill at short notice, technical issues cut some performances short, layout changes that infuriated attendees and dangerous crushes as huge stars played in small tents.

Before the festival even started it was plagued by dropouts as several bands pulled out due to the event’s connections with Barclaycard. Then on Saturday (June 15) Electric…