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Festival fans flocked in their tens of thousands to the first ever date of All Points East, the brand new festival spectacular set in East London’s Victoria Park. The new festival concept was embraced by fans who enjoyed sets from some of the most incredible artists on the planet kicking off the bank holiday weekend in spectacular style. Festival headliners LCD Soundsystem played a hit laden set featuring classics such as ‘I Can Change’, ‘Tribulations’ and ‘All My Friends’. The crowd had been warmed up by a blistering set from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, playing in London for the first time in five years who ended their set with an explosion of ticker tape. Young Fathers andGlass Animals delivered outstanding sets to huge crowds.
Despacio was an undoubted highlight as the travelling discoteque attracted fans of music of all genres. Despacio will take place over all three days of All Points East.
The brand new X Stage wowed electronic music lovers with Eclair Fifi, Gerd Janson and DJ Tennis on the decks whist the West Arena saw performances from exciting newcomers Confidence Man and Superorganism, as well as big names like the inimitable Richie Hawtin and Dixon.
The JägerHaus was also one of the hottest places to be on the first day of the festival, with stunning intimate performances from the likes of Bakar and Vessels, as well as a suitably massive DJ set from wonky pop legends Hot Chip.
