The singer reportedly declined to give the broadcaster permission to film and air her headline set, sparking controversy among viewers and festival fans.
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Commanding the stage: The pop superstar had thousands singing along as she performed her biggest hits during the headline set
Working the crowd: Beyoncé sang and swayed in a sparkling blue jumpsuit during her V Festival performance
A show-stopping appearance: Beyoncé brought her trademark energy to the huge crowd at Hylands Park
Festival presenters Edith Bowman and Steve Jones revealed on air that Beyoncé had refused to grant clearance for Channel 4 to broadcast her headline performance.
Her late arrival also tested the audience's patience, with the crowd booing after waiting around 30 minutes for the headliner to appear.
That frustration quickly disappeared once the superstar took to the stage and delivered a powerful set.
Her performance was not the only talking point. Beyoncé also debuted another hairstyle, arriving with a blonde bob just days after surprising fans with a dramatic pixie cut on Instagram.
A rapid transformation: Beyoncé revealed her pixie cut on Instagram only last week (left), before appearing at V Festival with a completely different blonde bob (right)
The unexpected change generated widespread headlines and reportedly even caught her hairstylist off guard.
'Changing hair is like changing lipstick or eye shadow for her,' a friend of Beyoncé told the Daily Beast. 'I think she gets a kick out of how much the press talks about it.’'
While her hairstyle had undergone a major makeover, Beyoncé's high-impact stage style remained instantly recognisable.
The Queen of Pop headlined V Festival on Saturday, captivating the crowd with a succession of daring costumes and energetic routines.
She wore her sleek new bob loose as she moved across the stage in a white leotard, later switching to a black design as fans loudly chanted her name.
Full of energy: The star kept the audience entertained with bold choreography and non-stop movement
Daring look: Beyoncé performed in a studded black leotard while headlining V Festival on Saturday
Sparkling change: She switched to a shimmering purple jumpsuit for another section of the show
Taking flight: Beyoncé leapt into the air after changing into a pair of white trousers
The mother-of-one treated the packed festival grounds to a selection of her best-known songs, maintaining the intense energy that has become a hallmark of her live shows.
Having revealed her freshly cut hair just days earlier, the singer once again demonstrated her flair for eye-catching on-stage fashion.
Backed by a troupe of dancers, she appeared in high spirits as she commanded the stage in a revealing black ensemble.
Provocative choreography: The singer added daring dance moves, including a moment when she grabbed her crotch
Girl power: Beyoncé performed alongside a group of female dancers during the spectacular set
Spinning around: One of her dancers twirled the singer, highlighting her famous silhouette
Stylish finish: Beyoncé completed the striking outfit with a black cap and matching stilettos
She added a glittering cat-ear hat to cover part of her new hairstyle and completed the look with towering stiletto boots.
Earlier in the show, she highlighted her celebrated figure in a high-cut white leotard and fishnet tights while dancing across the stage with her backing performers.
Brilliant in white: Beyoncé dazzled in an embellished leotard and metallic stilettos at V Festival
Show-stopping style: The singer teamed the striking outfit with fishnet tights as she danced across the stage
Signature moves: Beyoncé delivered several of the famous routines her fans know and love
Polished look: Beyoncé displayed her new sleek, straight hairstyle during the performance
The revealing costume featured dramatic shoulder pads that gave it a powerful shape, along with panels of fabric attached to the waistband.
Clearly enjoying her latest transformation, Beyoncé wore her hair loose and carefully styled, pairing the look with fresh, understated make-up.
Thousands of festival-goers had turned out at Hylands Park to see the star, and she rewarded them with a performance that lived up to the occasion.
Before taking the stage in Chelmsford, Beyoncé reportedly placed a £1,400 order for Nando's chicken from a local branch.
Endless energy: The singer tossed her short hair as she powered through the lively set
After sharing a photo of her blonde pixie cut on Instagram the previous week, Beyoncé had already changed her look again by Thursday, when she was seen in Miami sporting a longer style.
While Beyoncé was performing in Britain, her husband Jay Z remained in Miami, where he was reportedly seen partying with Justin Bieber at a nightclub.
The couple were also due to perform at Jay Z's Made in America festival in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the Labor Day holiday, alongside Phoenix, Nine Inch Nails and Solange Knowles.
The event was set to cap a busy summer for the Grammy-winning pair, with Jay Z touring across the country with JT and Beyoncé continuing her Mrs. Carter Show world tour.
4Music will broadcast highlights from Sunday's V Festival on Monday night at 6pm.
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