Jamie T's Explosive Reading Festival Secret Set - In Photos

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2014's comeback king Jamie T made a storming return at Reading with a secret set in the tiny confines of the Festival Republic stage

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The eager crowd spilled out from from the edges of the small tent, trying to get a glimpse of the indie hero as he played new material and old favourites

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The crowd welcomed Jamie with huge roars as he kicked things off with 'The Man Machine' and new single 'Don't You Find'

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The south London singer was on top form as he rattled through a stellar setlist including 'Salvador' and 'If You Got The Money'

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Jamie took the time to share his own Reading memories with the raucous mass of fans in front of him. "I first came to Reading Festival when I was 15 years old. I saw a band called Rancid playing," he told them.

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One fan was even sly enough to make his way on stage to try and grab a selfie with the musician, before being swiftly carted off by security

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Fan favourite 'Sheila' sent the crowd into overdrive as they yelled the words back at the stage

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The singer brought things to a close with 'Sticks 'N' Stones' from his second album 'Kings And Queens', provoking a fresh wave of crowdsurfers to finish the set