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Jamie xx Reunites The xx for Headlining Set at London's LIDO Festival

Persistent rain failed to dampen attendance at Victoria Park, which hosted Jamie xx's curated lineup alongside a surprise reunion with The xx.

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Overview

  • Jamie xx reunited with Romy and Oliver Sim to perform The xx favourites including 'Waited All Night', 'Life', 'Dafodil' and 'Loud Places'.
  • The festival drew around 25,000 fans who braved persistent rain and dark grey skies at Victoria Park.
  • Before closing the main stage, he shared the production tent with Skrillex and played his first back-to-back set with DJ Nia Archives.
  • LIDO also featured a club stage called 'The Floor' and performances by Sampha, Arca, Shy FX and DJ Harvey.
  • His headline set concluded with a remix of 'I Hate Hate' accompanied by visuals of a dancer wearing a keffiyeh in Palestinian flag colours.