![]() Today, only one woman is officially booked for Main Stage, but there are a series of female-led performances and guest spots that are show-stopping and suggest more should be present. Wireless hasn't had the best record of supporting women over the years, albeit with attempts to make amends. Dancers in pleated skirts support Ice as she twerks, smiles and blows kisses to the audience. The music is marred by adoring shrieks once Pantheress comes out in a signature striped dress, ready to soothe audiences with her soft, melodic vocals. Disappointment over her royal highness’ 20 minute lateness are quickly replaced by squeals of glee, as fellow internet royal PinkPantheress joins the stage for a performance of ‘ Boy’s a liar, Pt. ![]() Ginger wigs and high vis jackets with “certified munch” on the back flock in numbers to see their ruler make her London debut. People run to the pen as pink and white bubble writing and Y2K mascots replace Carson’s horror-influenced visuals. Both are among a new generation of musicians powering a movement of nu-wave Black punk rap, producing expressive musical creations that fuse screamo vocalisation styles, excessive future bass synths and punk aesthetics with nods to trap influences.īearing the internet awarded crown of ‘the People’s Princess’, Ice Spice brightens up the stage next with a short but sweet set. And duly, Ken Carson brings Destroy Lonely out on stage to close. The two have collaborated on each other's projects in the past, with Carson featuring on the deluxe version of Destroy Lonely’s studio project debut, and Destroy Lonely collaborating with Carson on both the music video and recording of his 2022 hit ‘ MDMA’. Both performances ignite a head-banging response from the audience, as devotee’s stomp their New Rock boots to the booming bassline of the artists’ raging raps. His performance is followed by Atlanta-born Ken Carson, a fellow signee to Playboi Carti’s Opium label. ![]() Lyrical familiarity means those on the outskirts have their own mini performances between themselves, taking on new personas and wild hand gestures as they impersonate each artist with unflinching accuracy.Ģ1-year-old Destroy Lonely’s performance proves just as mosh-worthy, as the American neo-punk rage rap artist celebrates the release of his debut studio album ‘ if looks could kill’, featuring his eponymous smash hit lead single. As the tastemaker rap DJ opens the festival with his bag of UK music, the crowd moves in unison, showing their appreciation for the artist with whoops, wails and the occasional shoe throw. The day begins strongly, with BBC 1XTRA DJ Kenny Allstar setting the scene with a two-hour curation of music that sends eager, topless boys scrambling over one another in mosh pits. ![]() The 30 degree sunshine complements the aromas of food trucks, Victoria Secret vanilla body mist, Dior Sauvage and coconut scented hair gel, as London’s melting pot festival opens in full swing. “I can’t believe Ice Spice is going to be opposite my nan’s house” I hear one glitter painted attendee say as she gets her wristband. Many attendees seem to have caught a severe case of Ice Spice-mania, as a surprising (bordering on alarming) school of testosterone heavy men prance around in curly ginger wigs and Lil Uzi Vert-style bootlegged pink American flags with the people’s princess’ face draped around their shoulders. For many South-East England teens, it’s their first festival experience and today, wide-eyed attendees excitedly share their anticipations for each performance and speculate about who may be brought out this year as they wait in line. ![]() The eclectic mix of fashion forward young people, sporting aesthetics that mirrored the expressive styles of the artists they were coming to see, down Magnums, ginger beer and free tester shots of tonic wine on offer from an adjacent start-up cart before making their way through the festival's big black gates.įounded by Live Nation in 2005, Wireless has gained a reputation for hosting memorable “I was there when.” performances, with huge guests like Jay-Z and Drake making surprise appearance at past editions. N4 is active with more than its usual share of bustling Londoners, as the first batch of 135,000 strong ticket holders spills out from Finsbury Park station and makes their way towards the opening day of the 18th edition of the renowned Wireless festival. ![]()
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