Above are 3 videos of Marina performing her incredible set live at the Reading festival. Marina was headlining the Festival Republic stage and performing to thousands over the suggested capacity. She sounds amazing and it is really chilling hearing all of those Diamonds singing along with her.

Watch the video above to see Marina discuss her first headlining show at a festival and her worries about her fans safety. They also talk about festival food, clothing & other Reading headliners Guns n’ Roses.

Marina performed her set at the Leeds festival this weekend for thousands. She was wearing a black full body dress, a pair of funky peace sign glasses and rocking bright yellow coloured pumps. Click the thumbnails below to view them in the gallery.

Related Links > 29/08/2010 : Leeds Festival Day 3

Marina And The Diamonds had a plastic bottle thrown at her head as she closed the Festival Republic Stage at Leeds Festival last night.

She played fan favourites ‘Obsessions‘ and ‘Hollywood‘, before finishing her set with ‘Guilty‘.

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Why are @NMEmagazine & co saying I got bottled at Leeds?! I didn’t. “Hit on head and left FUMING”. So much drama, little truth. Special gig. – @MarinasDiamonds

I turned on the TV and it came, it came on twice. If you don’t stimulate your brain you will seem like you have died. I turned on the TV and it came on twice. If your life is too mundane it is going to pass you by.

Marina was photographed yesterday backstage at the Leeds festival. Hopefully we will have some pictures from her set later on today. Click either sets of thumbnails below to view the pictures. Special thanks to João & Guilherme for the pictures.

Related Links > 28/08/2010 : Backstage At The Leeds Festival Day 2
Related Links > 28/08/2010 : Being Interviewed At The Leeds Festival Day 2

Just added to the gallery are some shots of Marina from last night at the Reading festival during her headlining set. Click the thumbs below to view the set and visit back later for more pictures from the Reading & Leeds festival.

Related Links > 27/08/2010 : Reading Festival Day 1

Above is an amazing stripped back version of Marina’s next single ‘Shampain‘ performed earlier on today at the Reading festival & it was live on BBC Three. Marina is currently on stage right now (23:10pm) headlining the Festival Republic stage. Keep checking back for more updates from Reading & Leeds this weekend.

If you haven’t heard of Marina Diamandis, it’s okay, you will soon enough. The Welsh singer of Greek descent and face behind MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS knows she isn’t a notorious public figure, but she acknowledges she can become one. BBC knows this and so does most of North America along with her diverse band of followers. During one of her first interviews with Canadian press, the extraordinary songstress discussed American pop music, celebrated vocalists and her complex yet cherished relationship with her keyboard.

In today’s music world, it’s difficult to target artists whose voice overpowers the music at their side. Do you know of any vocalists who share that quality with you?

Similar to me? Hmm.. maybe Brody Dalle of The Distillers. Joanna Newsom is another artist who has very unique vocals. I’m not too sure as there are a few, but not a lot that really stand out.

What about Robert Plant or Bob Marley?

Yes, they are very distinctive! Daniel Johnston is another artist with a unique voice. The reason why these artists are so popular is because it’s easy to recognize the voice. They’re born with it. Sometimes you can’t control it though, it can be a blessing or a curse. The mainstream can restrict it at times but you always win in the end.

Describe what it was like working with your music teacher when you were younger.

Well I started singing when I was 19 so I don’t know which teacher you’re talking about as I didn’t have one. I always wanted to sing in the choir but I was too shy to go out and do it. I think I know who you’re talking about though. A tabloid went to one of my old schools and a teacher shouted out to them “I always knew Marina would be famous!” (laughs). That must be him!

There’s something about you UK singers; you and Florence Welch have very distinctive vocals and a knack for unusual indie pop. Did your talent derive from the lifestyle in Wales?

I guess so. Singing has practically been a part of Welsh culture for many years now. There is something relaxing about the countryside. But it’s almost like Greece and how art is a major part of the country’s culture. It’s natural to the people in the area.

You two also seem to have an obsession with singles as your fifth one will be released in October.

Alright, alright, it’s true (laughs). No one’s really gotten me yet though. Like I’m well known on an international scale but I’m not as big in the UK as you think because people know me and their music scene is quite different. The Top 20 is one big auto-tune and I don’t fit in there. My lyrics aren’t the same as they are very different. I’m really just excited to do another music video, so f*ck it (laughs).
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Check out these amazing pictures from the set of Marina’s new music video ‘Shampain‘. There is 60 pictures in our gallery which will hopefully keep us set until we get more video information. Marina tweeted about the shoot which took place on Tuesday saying:

Well, the video has been made. Thank you, London, for your clear sky & full moon. We made you something special. – @MarinasDiamonds

Related Links > 22/08/2010 : On The Set Of The ‘Shampain’ Music Video, London