THE shock death of popstar Michael Jackson has stunned thousands of music lovers at Glastonbury Festival.

News of the King of Pop's death spread quickly through Worthy Farm with phone calls, text messages and word of mouth relaying the revelation to fans.

Late last night stalls were playing Michael Jackson records and crowds were singing his songs along the muddy pathways, to mourn the controversial star.

One festivalgoer, Paul Jones from Wales, said: "This came as an unbelievable shock.

"As music fans we all liked him as a performer.

"It feels like one of those moments when you always remember where you were when you heard the news."

The death has cast a shadow over the festival, which kicks-off on its main stages today.

Around the world, fans have gathered to mourn Jackson. To watch a video of fans outside UCLA medical centre, click below:

Neil Young, Lily Allen, The Specials and Bloc Party are just some of the big names set to play for fans.

But torrential rain during the night has already seen some parts of Worthy Farm become a mudbath.

Tributes to Michael have been led by his brother Jermaine, who visited schools in Taunton and Bridgwater, in 2007.

Today Jermaine said: “My brother, the legendary King of pop, passed away on Thursday June 25 at 2.26pm.

"We believe he suffered a cardiac arrest at his home, however the cause of his death is unknown until the results of the autopsy are known. The personal physician who was with him at the time attempted to resuscitated him."

Jermaine visited North Town Primary School in Taunton and St John and St Francis School in Bridgwater with an anti-bullying message - watch the video of his visit here:

Fans of Michael Jackson are invited to leave their tributes to him here - just fill in the Your Say box on this page.

Michael Jackson was a controversial figure who will be remembered as one of the music world's greatest innovators: Watch the video