Day two of Mad Cool 2024 goes off without a hitch
Yesterday’s opening of Mad Cool 2024 was clearly only the warm-up for a stellar day two, which went by in a flash after thrilling performances across rap, rock, dance and more.
Keane bask in the post-Glasto buzz
After a triumphant set at Glastonbury 2024, the crowd at Mad Cool 2024 had a whole lot more love to show Keane as they took to the Region Of Madrid stage as the sun set on Thursday evening.
Greta Van Fleet bring the old school cool
Performing at 1am didn’t stop Greta Van Fleet from bringing the energy, transporting fans into the thrilling universe of their third album ‘Starcatcher’ for an electrifying set.
Nothing but good times with Lawrence
Tucked away in one of the shady Mahou tents, New York duo Lawrence brought pop, funk and soul to the stage before Belfast rap trio Kneecap switched things up to a very different vibe with a rowdy mosh-pit just next door.
Nia Archives gives us everything
Jungle will always be massive as long as Nia Archives is around to throw the party. Crowds were practically running over to the Orange stage to catch a glimpse of the dance DJ’s kinetic set and thrilling visuals.
Michael Kiwanuka brings the good times to the main stage
Festivals days always require a reprieve from the relentless energy of such a genre-spanning bill, and Michael Kiwanuka’s soulful slot on the main stage was just that (with a plenty of opportunities for a boogie, too).
It’s an explosion of colour with Bomba Estereo
Appearing in a golden full-body jump suit complete with a rainbow of technicoloured frills, the bombastic Colombian band Bomba Estereo were a treat for both the eyes and ears.
Pearl Jam make rock ‘n’ roll magic
Back in top form after battling with illness across recent weeks, Pearl Jam drew a massive crowd to the Mad Cool stage. Smashing through hits like ‘Even Flow’, ‘Alive’ and ‘Black’, their highly-anticipated return to the festival was one fans won’t be forgetting in a hurry.
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