![]() It’s a new addition this year, and certain to be a more permanent fixture in years to come judging from today.Īs the day begins to draw to an end it’s back to the main stage for headliners Chemical Brothers – and they do not disappoint. Despite the characteristically damp weather the vibe here is electric – and stays this way for the whole festival. The rest of the day passes flitting between stages until we discover the outdoor Circus Stage, which seems to have an unrivalled atmosphere at most points during the day. The Daft Punk-esque set culminates in a lot of happy faces partaking in a mass sing-along (if you can call it that) to well-known anthem ‘Inspector Norse’. Todd Terje’s disco-tinged set is another stand-out moment, transforming the Now Wave tent into dancefloor euphoria with the Norwegian DJ seamlessly blending electronic basslines with feel-good funk. Not someone we had initially planned to see, Woon ends up being the highlight of the day for some of the Exposed team, as he showcases a level of raw talent that stands head and shoulders above many of the button-pushing DJs of the day. It’s all a bit cheesy and predictable, but from the show of hands in the air and excitable girls singing along to the likes of top charting ‘Glitterball’ and ‘Coming Home’, they do the job.īy marked contrast, next act Jamie Woon is considerably more chilled out, with a live set blending soul, R&B and elements of dubstep. ![]() Making our way to the main stage, next up we catch dance duo Sigma, an act that epitomise the rise of electronic music into mainstream pop. With the appropriate level of Manc swagger, it soon becomes clear that Blossoms are one of those bands whose set list is unexpectedly recognisable tracks like ‘Charlemagne’ and ‘Getaway’ are instant crowd-pleasers as those in attendance (some just sheltering from the never-ending onslaught of rain) realise this is the band behind the song that’s been stuck in their head for the last few weeks. ![]() Wellies on, dance routines nailed and two-fingers to the drizzle, Exposed headed to Manchester to take in the delights of Parklife Festival 2016.įor a festival largely dominated by dance music, it’s Stockport indie rockers Blossoms that stand out early on in The Big Top tent.
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