With new owners for 2010, The Big Chill appears to have changed focus with the most 'accessible' line up to date complete with Lily Allen as a headline.  It hasn't been met with the warmest of reactions from seasoned Big Chill veterans, who have attended year on year primarily for the dance-orientated line up, a younger crowd seems to be the evidence of a changing demographic.  Whether this means the end of The Big Chill or just the beginning of a new era remains to be seen.

There still is plenty to get to grips with this year, although the lack of a comedy tent is a real disappointment.  There are touches of Glastonbury here, the Cubehenge installation is on site with a different name, the eyes are once again watching from the trees and there's a distinct lack of toilets, something The Big Chill has always had in plentiful supply!

Highlights will be Kelis, M.I.A, and Mr Scruff - with DJ Derek on the 'not to be missed' list as well.  Keep reading www.freeqmagazine.com for updates, photos and reviews.

 

Paloma Faith that is. The extravagant Glastonbury Sunday afternoon performance showcased why Paloma has gone from strength to strength over the last 18 months. A huge voice and great entertainment parked somewhere between burlesque and just plain odd, Faith certainly delivered on a stage where many others have fallen a little flat this year. Coming out to the relatively small audience (the problem with playing early at the Pyramid Stage) in a flesh coloured skin-tight outfit, Paloma attached two huge inflated balls to her shoulder straps which seemed quite cumbersome but failed to negatively impact on her performance and gave her something to entertain herself with between songs. It made for a very uplifting change from the dreary Muse set the night before, and an interesting one for the photographers. Playing her brand of alternative soul Paloma Faith is worth checking out on this performance.