Looking like a cross between a pirate and Ali G, Alex Gigante's set was uplifting and energising.

Although the support the Ethan Price Band, and the extremely talented Emily Baker were well received, the atmosphere certainly became more charged when Alex and his band played their acoustic blend of reggae, funk and soul.

I would have danced around enthusiastically had I not been squashed in a corner.

My boyfriend, who had been complaining all night of being too exhausted to breathe, started smiling, nodding his head appreciatively, and finally forgot he was missing the snooker on BBC2.

And that's no mean feat.