Overview

• Raye paused her Saturday headline performance for about one to two minutes after a crowd member fell ill, asking security to assist.
• Festival-goers across both weekends reported heavy dust at Victoria Park, sharing images of clothes and skin visibly coated in dirt.
• Attendees described coughing and throat irritation, with some advising mask use for anyone with respiratory issues.
• All Points East issued guidance acknowledging dry, dusty ground and recommending sunglasses, reusable water bottles and face coverings.
• Coverage linked the conditions to London’s hot, low‑rain summer, with the Met Office noting one of the city’s warmest seasons, and some attendees also complained about slow exits.