Set at Alexandra Palace with that unreal London skyline, the setting alone was elite, but it was the layers to this festival that made it special. Sun out, good energy, proper crowd… and then you step into the Palace Basement and it’s a whole different world. Lights low, bass heavy, that underground rave feel, like you’ve left the daytime festival and walked straight into a late night set.
MJ Cole brought pure UK garage soul, smooth and nostalgic but still hitting.
Rudimental came through and completely lifted the place, and when they brought out Ella Eyre?! Madness. Crowd erupted, hands up, voices loud, one of those moments you actually feel. Big moments all round with acts like Black Grape and Groove Armada adding to an already stacked day.
And it wasn’t just the music, the food options were on point. Proper variety everywhere you turned, from quick bites to full on meals, keeping everyone fuelled all day. Add in the views, the different stages, the hidden corners, it just kept giving.
From the open air vibes to the dark rave energy in Palace Basement, Kaleidoscope really covered everything. London festival season done RIGHT.
We can’t wait for next year 👏🏾
