Buy this photo Norman Cook poses in front of the crowd before his set. Picture: Liz Finlayson
Praise him
Buy this photo Brighton and Hove's favourite musical son Fatboy Slim, aka Norman Cook, held his triumphant third Big Beach Boutique on new year's day and kept revellers dancing throughout, despite the wet weather. Picture: Kate Howell
A few local people
Buy this photo The seafront was packed with thousands of fans for the Big Beach Boutique 3. Picture: Liz Finlayson
On stage
Buy this photo DJ Fatboy Slim plays his set. Picture: Kate Howell
High spirits
Buy this photo The wet weather failed to dampen revellers' enthusiasm. Picture: Liz Finlayson
Spinning the disks
Buy this photo DJ Fatboy Slim on stage. Picture: Liz Finlayson
Taking the stage
Buy this photo Norman Cook takes the stage in front of the huge crowd. Picture: Liz Finlayson
Whatever the weather
Buy this photo Towels were wrapped around Fatboy slim's equipment to ensure the weather would not stop him. Picture: Liz Finlayson
Stormin' Norman
Buy this photo DJ Fatboy Slim knew what his fans wanted. Picture: Liz Finlayson
Hometown boy
Buy this photo "There's nothing better than playing in your home town" Picture: Kate Howell
Seeing stars
Buy this photo Patsy Palmer and husband Richard Merkell were amongst the revellers. Picture: Kate Howell
Can't dampen their spirits
Buy this photo The weather couldn't dampen their spirits, thousands of revellers filled Maderia Drive. Picture: Liz Finlayson
Festive fun
Buy this photo Many of the party-goers were in fancy dress. Picture: Liz Finlayson
