The Attendance
Was almost scandalously quiet on Friday, with a handful of people watching Sven Vath and Leftfield while mediocre crowds witnessed big turns from Swedish House Mafia and The Strokes. Even Black Eyed Peas struggled a bit on the main stage. It's clearly less about camping and all about the day tickets though, with the crowd picking up a fair bit on Saturday, doubly so come Sunday.
The Crowd
ÌýWhat that meant for us was more space and less melters - victory for the average punter going about his/her business. If you're talking good behaviour and nice vibes, this was possibly the best Oxegen ever.
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Sunday, Main stage, 10.25pm
Describe in a Tweet: Show stolen.
What Happened: A near perfect festival set - thoughtful setlist, incredible lighting, affable singer and a load of fireworks. They may not be the coolest act on the bill, but they're definitely the most tuned in when it comes to knowing what works.
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Sunday, Vodafone, 20:40
In a Tweet: Beyonce who?
What Happened: The odds were certainly against The National. With a sound that's more suited to a more intimate venue instead of an open air stage and competition from a former Destiny's Child on the main stage, it was questionable as to whether the band could pull their performance off, but they allayed any fears within 10 minutes of their set.
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