REVIEW: T in the Park [Festival Fever]

REVIEW: T in the Park

Posted on July 15, 2008 3:26 PM
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Top 10 T In The Park Moments

By Tim Kernutt

1. Amy Winehouse performs...

Only Amy Winehouse can get a crowd excited by the mere act of turning up. Yet so common is it for Ms Winehouse to cancel shows due to "Exhaustion", that fans often expect a no-show from her. Her performance was catchy, talented and kooky - testament to the fact that she is famous for a reason.

2. The Bitter Sweet Verve

Richard Ashcroft of the Verve is no stranger to success, however it appears he is still a stranger to modesty. Before doing a stirring rendition of "Bitter Sweet Symphony", Mr Ashcroft asked fans the rhetorical question of whether they knew what it was like to write a classic song. It's a good thing he knows what its like, I guess.

3. Eddy Grant Renaissance

Eddy Grant confirmed his current revival with a smattering of old hits amid new releases. Mr Grant is a 60 year old on a mission.

4. Powderfinger Bring the Weather

The boys from Brisbane get more rock-focused by the year, which we can all be grateful for. One of the better sets of the festival, and on a sunny afternoon too.

5. Prodigy Pack a Punch

The mad dance-rockers brought the festival to a stand-still. The performance of "Breath" was enough to take your breath away.

6. The Kaiser Chiefs Cause A Storm

No band gets a crowd more excited than the Kaiser Chiefs, and this proved to be the case once again.

7. Buffalo Burgers Are the Business

The buffalo burger stand in the gourmet food area did a roaring trade for a good reason. Try one at the next festival you attend.

8. The Chemical Brothers

One of the most intense light shows on the planet, and some classic tunes to boot.

9. The Crowd Revolt Against the System

The 80,000 strong crowd did everyone proud in an attempt to ignore the overly-vigilant security and festival bureaucracy, with the ticketing system being an absolute sham. Could it be that T In The Park's success has gone to its head?

10. REM Close

How apt that one of the most successful bands of recent times close off one of the biggest festivals in the United Kingdom.