Star of the Show, Day 3

I really enjoyed WARMSDUSCHER, although it's not really my kind of music.

I thought DECLAN MCKENNA overdid the 'deliberately wacky' persona, although I love his voice, and his band were incredibly tight (as they say in the lingo). Hard to believe he's as young as he is, and I have no doubt he will be a successful and important singer/songwriter, if he doesn't disappear up his own arse or get badly advised.

He would do well to take the lead of JARV IS (the artist formally known as Jarvis Cocker) who remains admirably mercurial and unique, nearly 30 years after first arriving on the scene.

I caught 10 minutes of Charlie XCX, and the tunes were catchy, but I am genuinely sick of 20-something pop girls doing dance moves in their underwear.

PET SHOP BOYS put on a cracking show to finish things off on The Other Stage. I don't think I've ever seen anyone look as comfortable in their surroundings as Neil Tennant did last night - the man was relaxation and contentment personified - and the 'Dreamland' duet with Olly Alexander was one of the highlights of the weekend.

But my Sunday Star Award goes to HERBIE HANCOCK. Perfect Sunday afternoon fodder, and amazing renditions of amazing songs.

RC 27-6-22