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Roger's picks of the festival

Saturday - The Charlatans. The Mancunian band have been churning out consistently good music for 15 years - no mean achievement - and this performance had the best of the entire period. Sunday's top act were Groove Armada. The roof of the JJB arena almost came off with the atmosphere generated by the band. Audio Bullys caught the ear with their ska/punk/dance sound. Yet another JJB arena success story.

Chris's picks of the festival

The highlight of Saturday has to be the Killers. The Las Vegas indie rock and rollers gave a set that hinted of big things to come.

Sunday's top performers were the hip-hop crew from South Wales, Goldie Looking Chain. Their early afternoon show put a smile on everyone's face and got the day off to a storming start.

The potential headliners to put their hands up this year had to be Faithless. The power of their mid-afternoon performance could be doubled if it was after dark.

Mark's picks of the festival

Saturday's top act for me were Faithless the dance veterans give a blistering set and got everyone moving.

Sunday's huge following for Snow Patrol was fully justified. Their year just keeps on getting better, with rave reviews, a huge crowd and a faultless performance. One more great album and it'll be a headline slot.

Future headliners - Snow Patrol

Published Monday August 23, 2004