Rihanna has revealed that she wants to play the Glastonbury festival in Somerset.

The US singer said her hit 'Umbrella' was perfect for the event, which famously endures mixed weather fortunes.

"I'd love to play Glastonbury. I have heard so many things about what happens there. I love rock music,” she told Q magazine.

“I love Kings of Leon and The Prodigy. You could have nightmares about that guy with the clown face and the weird hair [Keith Flint]. That's a look to scare little kids, right?

"But the music is awesome. I like the more traditional rock bands, too: Aerosmith and Bon Jovi. I think I could rock the stage at Glastonbury, no question."

The line-up for this year's Glastonbury festival, which takes place in June, has yet to be revealed. Tickets have sold out.

(by Jason Gregory)