Evenin' all

Snow Patrol
After wowing Witnness 2002 with a star studded Reindeer section cast, Gary Lightbody returns wearing his Snow Patrol hat. Future singles 'Spitting Games', 'Run' and 'Tiny Little Fractures' are debuted from their impending third album. 'One Night is Not Enough', 'Black and Blue' and 'Post Punk Progression' get a rollicking live run through to reminder us that this the same outfit that fashioned the When Its All Over We Still Have to Clean Up and Music for Polar Bears long players. A short and very sweet and noisy set from the Northern upstarts.

The Cardigans
Nina from The Cardigans is many a male's wet dream, looking marvelous as a raven haired front-girl. Swish lighting and a finely structured stage accentuate their Scandinavian pop precision. 'My Favorite Game' caps a fine main stage outing.

Har Mar Superstar
Meanwhile over at the Onstage Har Mar Superstar is hosting his cabaret striptease. "I love the way you guys say Wit-nesssss", he purrs, before launching into an opening number that manages to cram felatio, cunlingus and masturbation all into the first line. Not be taken too seriously, but a perfect slice of naughty festival comedy which won't be forgotten in a hurry.

The Jimmy Cake
The Jimmy Cake pack 'em in and send us out to the early evening air sweaty and confused. 'The Opposite of Addiction' from Dublin Dead. Everybody Gone really kicks it off, while 'Superlady' from their brand new EP induces mass bouts of clapping - an unusual but welcome sight at a Cake gig.

Calexico
Calexico follow with some Wild Western romance, chipping in a neat cover of the Love classic and Forever Changes opener 'Alone Together Or'.

Paddy Casey
Paddy Casey has gone electric and there isn't a Judas heckle to be heard. This souped up festive set works well, mixing new material with familiar audience pleasers like 'Whatever Gets You Through'.

The Flaming Lips
Super Furry Animals declare the stage safe for yetis in advance of the Flaming Lips dancing bunny invasion. Two very hairy creatures believed to include Johnny from Snow Patrol belt a pair of kettle drums while the Welshmen take a brief breather during 'Mountain People'. They dedicate a number to the fairground that boasts "the slowest big wheel ever" which eerily stops for the rest of the set. 'The Man Don't Give a Fuck' is as raucous and rowdy as ever, repeating their recent Limerick gig trick of reprising the song just when you thought it was safe to grab a beer and burger before The Frames.