Charli xcx shines at PARTYGIRL takeover for LIDO Festival – Day 4

Charli xcx delivered a spectacular headline set yesterday as she took over London’s new LIDO Festival with ‘PARTYGIRL’. 

Charli xcx’s bill followed Massive Attack (June 6) and Jamie xx (June 7), as well as Outbreak Fest headlined by Turnstile (June 13). On Sunday, London Grammar round off the first ever LIDO festival in Victoria Park. 

In her headline slot, Charli xcx appeared along with her green ‘brat’ banner after an explosive opening of beats and lights. “London, put your ******* hands up,” said Charli, preparing fans for absolute anthems like ‘360’. When the Brat curtain came down, it was ‘Von Dutch’ and the communal singing really began: “I’m your number one, I’m your number one…”

‘I Might Say Something Stupid’ was a moment of tenderness before the beats came back in for ‘Club Classics’. 

The talk around the site, ahead of the gig, was about who would do the ‘Apple’ dance and it was famed presenter Amelia Dimoldenberg who showed her famous moves on the huge screen.

Throughout the rest of the day, A.G. Cook, Magladena Bay, 070 Shake, Kelly Lee Owens, The Japanese House, The Dare and Pinkpantheress all performed on a brilliant day of live music in the capital.