Six weeks to go before Leeds Festival 2025 and we’ve been sharing some memories…………..
“……………………From here it’s a quick slide through the mud to the NME / Radio 1 Stage for Half Moon Run who were excellent, but you can never go wrong with two drum kits, and although not essential even further percussion was added by frontman Devon Portielje who brought additional Tom Toms to the party. The crowd loved it.”
“You kind of knew what sort of set you were in for when 20 year old Jordan Cardy, AKA Rat Boy exploded onto the stage with the sound of sirens and blue search lights. Backed by the star of the recent Get It On video, the jumpsuit wearing, masked character headed straight to the front, ignited the crowd and it was plain sailing from there. The audience were like putty in his hands. He took to a little choreography as he directed the moshing, telling the crowd to form circles, split in middle or jump in sync. Certainly the biggest crowd pleaser of the day so far and a lot of fun for all.”
“Back in the mad house of the Radio 1 tent, and dressed almost entirely in black, apart from a white top donned by the guitarist, Savages owned the stage – and the audience. Lead singer Jehnny Beth quite literally walked on the crowd using her fans to support her. A powerful, adrenaline fuelled and at times breathtaking set.”
“The headliners at summer festivals don’t only draw the best crowds; they also benefit from darkness and with that comes the light show, the lasers, and on this occasion the help of the audience who lit fires, rather smokey ones which made the whole experience just that little bit more atmospheric.”
“Thursday’s rain and the resulting ground conditions did nothing to dampen spirits. Leeds Fest 2016 is off to a cracking start. It might be a touch damp but the impressive lineup certainly isn’t, so we head into day two with great anticipation and excitement. Let the fun begin again!……………………..”
Photography by Mark Wheelwright.
Paul Simon’s words, too.
