And the rain poured down: Isle of Wight festival goers faced with second year of mud baths

Friday 14 June 2013 18:15 BST

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The rain poured down on the first day of the Isle of Wight 2013, but hardened festival goers remained unfazed despite the muddy conditions.

Click here for more pictures of Isle of Wight festival goers in the mud

The Met Office predicts stormy winds and rain over the weekend, with festival goers hoping there won't be a repeat of last year’s torrential downpour, which turned car parks into mud baths.

But Isle of Wight revellers seemed optimistic despite the mud, dressing in shorts and tank tops, with the inevitable wellie boots.

They will be camping over the weekend to see Bon Jovi, The Killers and Blondie.

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And the rain poured down: Isle of Wight festival goers faced with second year of mud baths