Unassuming teenager Jake Bugg walked on to the Brighton Centre stage, almost bashful at the crowds that were screaming his name. “I never thought I’d fill a room as big as this,” he confessed.

The 19-year-old’s coyness was juxtaposed with thousands of fans at his feet, clambering to catch a sight of the star.

His unfaltering country-style voice proved to be as adaptable and pitch perfect live as on his eponymous debut album.

His distinctive tones – from a 1950s style akin to Johnny Cash, to indie rock which would challenge Oasis and Arctic Monkeys, through gentle acoustic pieces – were captivating.

He proved to be a master of the guitar – acoustic and electric – as his young fingers danced over the strings with ease, climaxing with hit Lightning Bolt.

Supporting were trio of brothers The Family Rain. Dressed in black and doused in red light, they performed blues rock, with William Walter expertly leading the vocals.

Second support act honeyhoney provided an entirely different sound. The American duo performed their deep country on almost every stringed instrument in existence, accompanied by gorgeous harmonies.