Latitude Closes

Interpol Draw Festival to a Close

21 July 2008 - The Latitude festival in Suffolk was brought to a close last night by Interpol, who braved the wet weather to deliver the goods.


The reaction from fans was largely positive:

"It was absolutely fantastic once they started playing," gushed one fan.

"The lights and the effects were brilliant and it didn't matter about the weather, if anything, that made it even more special."

The band played a mix of old and new tracks including 'Mammoth' and 'Obstacle 1' and chose one of their early classics 'Stella Was A Diver And She Was Always Down' for the encore.

"The lights and the effects were brilliant and it didn't matter about the weather, if anything, that made it even more special."   Fan gushes over Interpol

Just before Interpol, The Breeders thrilled fans with a set packed with classics and friendly banter. Kim Deal joked with the all ages crowd: "Given this is a family affair, we all know someone who's a meth head or a speed freak."

The band finished with their regular cover of the Beatles classic 'Happiness Is A Warm Gun.'

Elsewhere, Nick Cave showcased his occasional side project Grinderman, and in the Uncut Arena Blondie and Tindersticks both played lively sets. But Joanna Newsome was the talk of the festival after her impressive set on the main stage at mid-day.


Elizabeth Alker