Charli xcx builds her own pop universe at Victoria Park, London for LIDO Festival

You don’t need us to tell you that when Charli’s sixth album was released last year, it became a global phenomenon. Twelve months on though, there’s still a feverish excitement around her rebellious, straight-talking world. A record about finding joy in partying with your friends and doing things your own way, there’s perhaps no better way to kill it off than a huge blow-out at London’s Victoria Park.

In true Brat fashion, Charli’s brought together all of her favourite acts for the funeral. A.G. Cook delivers a hectic DJ set on the main stage, featuring everything from intense remixes of Charli classics to a searing version of his own ‘Being Harsh’, complete with an aching guitar solo. It’s a lot for 3pm on a Saturday, but the crowd is very much here for over-the-top pop. That ravey energy continues in the cramped The Club, with everyone from FIFI to GAG founders Alex Chapman and Zoe Glitter offering escapism via disco bangers.