UBER ONE PRESENTS... ALL POINTS EAST 2024 - FIELD DAY // VICTORIA PARK, LONDON
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UBER ONE PRESENTS… ALL POINTS EAST 2024 - FIELD DAY AT LONDON’S VICTORIA PARK
★★★★☆ (4/5)
Through a drizzly Saturday, the distant thumping of basslines can be heard on the approach to Victoria Park as concertgoers head to Field Day to sample a repertoire of electronic music.
Thankfully the rain caused no issues to the day's organisation as the planning and layout meant attendees were looked after throughout. Once inside, eight stages play host to some of the best electronic music acts.
When taking a look at the stacked lineup you can see that a highlight of Field Day’s diverse acts is the ability to easily switch between genres. If one performance isn’t to your liking, a different musical experience is just a few steps away. Field Day, consistently delivers high-quality talent alongside world-class staging, making the entire day an immersive festival experience.
The day features an eclectic mix of performances, including a rhythm-infused set from BAMBII, a delightfully esoteric show by horsegiirL, and a stellar selection of electronic music from artists like Yaeji and Batgirl. With so many acts to choose from, attendees spend their day discovering new favourites.
Experimental dance pop from Shygirl was warmly received. With a blend of abrasive electronic music which covered a number of genres, she was able to deliver a rousing set.
A highlight of the day came from xx member, and solo star, Romy as she performed her ode to 2000’s fuelled dance-pop to a captivated audience. Deftly navigating from nostalgic love songs to certified floor fillers the set was an impeccable fusion of the best elements of dance-pop.
Mura Masa turned the east stage into the biggest boiler room set, as the producer filled the stage with friends and peers as he made his way through a DJ performance which covered all the fan favourites. This included some tracks from the headliner PinkPantheress who could sadly not attend the day.
In the CUPRA North Arena, Berlin techno duo Brutalismus 3000 generates some of the most intense soundscapes of the day as the tent is filled with skull-shaking beats. Weaving between techno, trance and hardcore the act managed to deliver music that was both pleasantly heavy, but which also had undeniable danceability. The darkness of the tent provides an apt backdrop for their retina-scorching visuals and incredibly tight flow of songs as they transformed the east London park into a sweaty Berlin nightclub.
Charlotte de Witte closed the west stage with a blistering set which packed in a headliner-worthy array of big-stage visuals. Heavy tracks were accompanied by retina-scorching light shows which elevated the performance.
As time draws in towards the headliner, the East stage becomes rammed as the other stages finish and thousands descend for the jubilant musical stylings of Justice. The crowd is tight-knit as they stand in the darkness of the night, waiting with anticipation for one of electronic music's most well-known acts.
With their iconic blend of electronic rock and house French duo Justice delighted the thousands in attendance. With such tight funk-laden dance-pop diamonds as “D.A.N.C.E” and “Genesis” it took little time for the crowd to be enraptured by Justice. Indie Sleaze's classic “We Are Your Friends” exemplified the blend of dance elements with rockier compositions.
Vibrant visuals elevated the performance throughout, with screens displaying thematic accompaniments to immerse the crowd.
Justice were at ease on the headlining stage and delivered a performance which reflected their iconic status.