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Published: PM September 21, Updated: AM September 23, You may also want to watch:. Most Read. Hackney News. Become a Supporter This newspaper has been a central part of community life for many years. Local girl Leona Lewis opened the main stage on Saturday and confirmed that she may be irredeemably bland but she sure can sing.

Rizzle Kicks ' infectious wholesome rap charmed more than Example's aerobic rave-pop, while the inexplicably popular Ed Sheeran spent much of his set giving the crowd extremely well-spoken singing lessons.

The ubiquitous will. Saturday main stage headliner Jay-Z 's star wattage is so great he was able to drop cameos by Rihanna, MIA — who suffered the indignity of a non-functioning microphone — and regular sparring partner Kanye West into his set.

Sunday nodded towards the local east London grime scene via Labrinth's symphonic techno-rap and Professor Green's shrill narratives. Plan B overcame technical hitches to confirm he is an extraordinary talent, switching easily between mellifluous Motown soul and the hardcore rap of thrilling riots-referencing recent single Ill Manors.

After mood-dampening showers, the sun came out in time for Jessie J to surpass her utterly generic material with a personality-plus performance.