George Ezra and Chemical Brothers send Isle of Wight Festival crowds wild

Musically, not a lot - but as joint headliners of the Isle of Wight Festival last night, both sent the crowds wild.

Alongside Ed Sheeran and Lewis Capaldi, Ezra completes the ‘holy trinity’ of male singer-songwriters that could cough and still get played at a wedding.

As you can probably tell from the quote marks, I see them more as the three horsemen of the musical apocalypse, but I tried to put my personal bias to one side as he took the stage.

The Brit award-winner clearly has legions of devoted fans and they were singing their hearts out to a hit-packed set list including Shotgun, Budapest and the infuriatingly catchy Green Green Grass.

George Ezra at the IOW Festival. (Image: Rockstarimages)

Out of the three, Ezra’s catalogue is certainly the summeriest, which made for a fitting send-off to the sun as it set behind the Main Stage.

Will I stream his latest album? No, but it was clear from his rapturous reception that I am in the minority.

If Ezra’s set was a family barbecue, then The Chemical Brothers was a kebab shop at 5am… in a good way.

The six-time Grammy winners whipped the crowd into a frenzy with their set, accompanied by mesmerising visuals, which featured chart toppers including Block Rockin’ Beats.

George Ezra at the IOW Festival. (Image: Rockstarimages)

But my highlight of the weekend so far were Brits Critic’s Choice winners FLO, who are on the cusp of snatching the crown of Britain’s reigning girl band.

The Big Top crowd was basking in their sheer talent and star power - and it will be a moment to remember in years to come when they inevitably hit the big time.

Earlier in the day, Sam Ryder’s boundless enthusiasm and stellar voice charmed the crowds twice over, despite technical difficulties hampering his set on the Main Stage.

Thankfully, he was able to deliver a pitch-perfect acoustic set on the intimate Barclaycard Amp Stage earlier in the afternoon.

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Speaking to a packed crowd, he said: “I thought this was going to be a lot smaller than it is. I’m just wearing my flip flops and pyjamas basically.”

Ten-time Brit nominee Anne-Marie was not appropriately dressed either, wearing an oversized coat as she brought the party in the late afternoon sunshine.

“I’m feeling a bit sweaty, I won’t lie”, she confessed before launching into chart hits including 2002 and Friends.

R&B chanteuse Gabrielle took the crowds through her extensive back catalogue, including Rise, and the summery When a Woman - albeit not in the order she was expecting.

Anne Marie at IoW Fest. (Image: Rockstarimages)

Introducing Dreams instead of Out of Reach, she joked: “Look, I’m menopausal - I’m not afraid to say it - so I’ve got this cue for what my next song is and I still get it wrong! All the mums get me.”

Closing the festival later today is Robbie Williams and Blondie, so there is still plenty to enjoy - another day of top tier performers ahead.