Canine, BMXers and an entire bloody playground – Camila Cabello is right here to play.

Phrases: Abigail Firth.
Pictures: Patrick Gunning.

Who’d have thought probably the most weird set opener of the weekend would come from Camila Cabello? Stepping out to the polarising lead single from newest drop ‘C,XOXO’ in, erm, a tracksuit and a canine masks, with all of her dancers in the identical garb, it’s instantly a logo of her wackier new period. 

With the album solely dropping yesterday, punters have barely had an opportunity to spin it as soon as, but it surely doesn’t deter Camila from taking part in most of its tracklisting. With a set made up of an empty swimming pool and numerous different playground tools, she takes us again to the Miami she grew up in, the identical place ‘C,XOXO’ is devoted to. 

‘TWENTYSOMETHINGS’ sees her take a quick second of sincerity to say she doesn’t know what the fuck she’s doing (hopefully she’s conscious she’s taking part in the Different Stage and it’s fairly a giant deal), whereas ‘DADE COUNTY DREAMING’ has her on the again of a BMX, and on ‘JUNE GLOOM’, she spins on a roundabout.

Whereas this album is devoted to Miami, most of Camila’s profession centered on her heritage, her Cuban roots. That’s not forgotten right this moment both as ‘Havana’ kicks in mid means via the set, Camila nodding to what a scorcher it’s out. 

Though most likely a 3rd of the tracks carried out right this moment have important options, there’s no dilly dallying about and ready for it to be over. As a substitute, the blanks are crammed in with dance breaks and stunts aplenty from a trio of BMX riders.

Loads of ‘C,XOXO’s rollout has seen Camila be accused of ripping off different artists and forcing a swap up, however seeing the document carried out reside reveals her true intent. It’s her most playful document but, and on stage she’s having probably the most enjoyable with it.