THE Lounge Kittens opened the action on the Big Top today.

The trio from Southampton took to the stage to perform their inspiring comedy lounge rock style which has won them plaudits from big industry names such as Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst and Francis Rossi from Status Quo.

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The threesome performed a mash-up of popular songs with a twist including "Jump Around' by House of Pain mixed with a series of Prodigy tracks including "Fire starter" and "Voodoo People".

The group consist of Jenny Deacon, Timia Gwendoline and Zan Lawther.

Jenny and Timia - who met while studying at Southampton University - had envisioned the idea for the band - but it wasn't until they could draw in Zan that they could make it a reality.

They admitted they were nervous about such an early set at what is their first time at the festival but say their performances of tracks which are recognisable to many music lovers - often draw fans in during festival's.

Jenny, 29, said: "We were really nervous at first as we weren't sure how many people would come to the tent but by the time it was nice and busy towards the end and we have a knack of grabbing people's attention."

Zan, 33, from Portswood, said: "It's been a really great experience as it's the first time we've been at this festival. It's so great to see so many Southampton bands included."

Their top festival acts included the Who, Queen and Adam Lambert and The Stereophonics.

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