Wireless Festival 2009 Sponsored By Barclaycard

Finally, the time had come for the headline act that everybody was waiting for. Following an operatic introduction, Basement Jaxx stormed onto the stage with the same energy and vigour that we witnessed four years ago at the very first Wireless Festival in 2005.

Felix was the epitome of cool, strolling onto the stage shouting “How ya doin’ London” before the band broke into a storming rendition of Good Luck.

Oh My Gosh was delivered with a gritty rock edge offset by infectious Latin grooves and a bonkers bongo backbeat. Jus’ One Kiss was performed true to the original recording with some additional guitar work making it sound even livelier – as if it needed to be!

A flurry of hits ensued including Red Alert, Do Your Thing, new single Raindrops and Agro, followed by a stripped back acoustic version of Romeo. Simon played a simple guitar accompaniment as a backdrop to Kele Le Roc’s ever impressive vocals, a truly sublime moment of calm in an otherwise pounding set.

As the sun set over Hyde Park we were also privy to a first airing of future Jaxx classic She’s No Good. “You just heard that for the first time” announced Felix at the song’s conclusion – and we’re pretty sure it won’t be the last; it had No.1 written all over it.

Tonight we were treated to our own West End Musical with a full light and laser show including stunning visuals played on their own colossal plasma screen. The band covered every genre from rock to ragga and shifted from one musical style to the next with consummate professionalism and the look of a tight knit band who were thoroughly enjoying themselves.

And so, as the first epic day of Wireless 2009 comes to a close, we know that when the sun rises in the morning we’ll be doing it all again. Tomorrow sees none other than international sensation Kanye West headlining the Main Stage with a supporting cast of the finest acts from the world of urban music who will once again turn Hyde Park into the ultimate party venue. It’gonna be a large one – bring it on.