Amid scenes of near-chaotic disorganisation, the most confounding sight of Mutiny’s move to Fontwell was its headliner.
Wearing an England shirt and puffing on a cigarette later declared “mysterious” by the Daily Mail, Snoop Dogg may never visit a Sussex racecourse again.
But rap’s skinniest showman made opening the main stage resemble the easiest job in the world.
Gin And Juice remains a faux playboys’ anthem 22 years after it was released, although his more recent collaboration with Katy Perry, California Gurls, rivalled its sun-kissed sleaziness.
A cover of I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll proved hilariously unconvincing, but his set – delayed following transport and admission problems for many of the hedonist’s fans – was an undeniable triumph. Elsewhere, the largely teenage crowds found much to scream about.
The Crow’s Nest teemed with young ravers for drum and bass overlord Goldie, on menacingly judicious form, followed by an equally blistering slot by Adam F.
Special guest Ms Dynamite, by contrast, was barely audible, while Katy B’s decision to ask whether her audience was ready for home coincided with rainclouds.
For those who stayed the course, Knife Party’s comical floor-fillers caused mayhem under white laser streams, smoke plumes and a glowing light show.
Three stars
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