105,000 music fans each day descended on Parque Fundidora in Monterrey this weekend for Pa’l Norte, one of northern Mexico’s biggest festivals. NME photographer Jenn Five was there to capture the madness…
Richard Ashcroft dove deep into The Verve’s back catalogue on Friday afternoon
He closed his set with a euphoric version of ‘Bittersweet Symphony’
Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos leading a sing along on Friday evening
Franz have a huge Mexican following, and they were out in force at Pa’l Norte
Franz bassist Bob Hardy strikes a pose
So, not to be outdone, Kapranos strikes one as well
Before demonstrating his best Statue of Liberty impression
Muse headlined the festival on Friday night, although they actually played in the early hours of Saturday morning
Muse bassist Chris Wolstenholme loves a singsong
The Pa’l Norte crowds don’t mind a late night
Queens of the Stone topped the bill on Saturday night
Queens’ Dean Fertita lends some chops
French duo Justice brought the curtain down on the festival late on Saturday night/Sunday morning
And even in silhouette you could tell they were feeling it
That’s all from Pa’l Norte 2018! See you next year in Monterrey!
