Idles rip a hole in Latitude 2017

A few hours before their chaos filled Lake Stage set, Idles tweet out that none other than Theresa May would be introducing them. Sadly, this match made in sarcastic heaven doesn't come to fruition, and instead, they take to the stage with frontman Joe Talbot gruffly declaring: "Hola, Como esters, yo muy bien." It's an apt opener for the band who are so openly for the people; the energy is palpable. After making their entrance, they waste no time as Joe stares menacingly into the crowd, eyeing everybody there. Rampager ‘Mother', with its post-chorus refrain of "Mother! Fucker!" reaches an impressive volume. Joe's face reddening with each passing assault, his audience jump to every drum beat and vicious chord. Among a sea of lovingly raised middle fingers, Idles' ripples are felt for miles around. <em>Photos: Sarah Louise Bennett / Dork</em>