Frontman Adam Levine led the six-piece band through a non-stop catalog of international hits, opening the night with the rugged rhythms of “Harder To Breathe” immediately following an introductory audio tribute to The Beach Boys. The band maintained an electric momentum, moving seamlessly into global chart-toppers like “Animals” and “One More Night,” which saw Levine navigating the stage runway to interact directly with the front rows. Classic tracks such as “Sunday Morning” soundtracked the London sunset, highlighted by an extended guitar solo from lead guitarist James Valentine, before the crowd united for massive singalongs during “She Will Be Loved” and the Cardi B collaboration “Girls Like You.” The main set concluded with the unmistakable whistle hooks of their definitive global smash, “Moves Like Jagger,” before a thundering encore of “Payphone” and “Sugar” brought the evening to a close.
The late-afternoon lineup on the main stage featured an equally hit-heavy performance from pop-rockers OneRepublic. Frontman Ryan Tedder tore through nearly two decades of radio favorites, including “Stop and Stare,” “Apologize,” and their recent European streaming giant “Counting Stars,” alongside a solo medley of global hits he penned for artists like Beyoncé and Adele.
Earlier in the afternoon, pop vocalist Jess Glynne drew massive crowds with her signature energetic delivery of chart-toppers “I’ll Be There” and “Hold My Hand,” while R&B star Ella Eyre showcased her powerful vocals on “Space” and a soulful cover of “Crazy.” The day’s diverse musical bill was rounded out by opening rock sets from Reading four-piece Only The Poets, alongside vibrant alternative performances from Bradley Simpson, Pedro Santos, and electronic pop duo VOILÀ across the festival grounds.
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