Rewind festival revellers basked in sunshine as the temperature soared on Saturday but were soaked by Sunday as the Scone Palace grounds became a mud bath.
However, the downpour did not dampen the spirits of 30,000 music fans who had travelled to Perthshire to see a host of 80s chart toppers, including Rick Astley, Belinda Carlisle and Kim Wilde.
Topping the bill on a sunny Saturday was Ali Campbell’s UB40, while the Human League entertained sodden crowds at the climax of the festival on Sunday.
Organiser David Heartfield said: “On Sunday morning people were staying in their tents but, despite the weather, the crowd has been fantastic and continued to party on.”
The weather had cleared to blue skies by early yesterday evening. The sold-out two-day event, now in its third year, has traditionally attracted an eclectic crowd and many of the revellers were dressed in 80s-inspired costumes.
The only hiccup came as Level 42’s early evening set was interrupted by a five-minute power cut.
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However, artists performing at the festival whipped the crowd into a frenzy and 80s heartthrob Rick Astley, 47, was given the warmest reception on Saturday.
He sang his biggest hits including Never Gonna Give You Up but joked that he could land in trouble for departing from the 80s theme with a cover of Daft Punk’s recent No. 1 hit Get Lucky.
“I always make sure that my band knows a couple of up-to-date songs so if we’re in the mood we’ll just do something else,” he told The Courier.
Former M People lead singer Heather Small, 48, who has recently recovered from surgery on her vocal chords to restore her voice, wowed the revellers with a rendition of the band’s chart-toppers, including Search For The Hero and Movin’ On Up.
“I have to say, I always find a Scottish crowd really enthusiastic,” she said.
Soul II Soul founder member Jazzie B, who will celebrate the group’s 25th anniversary next year, also said: “Fantastic crowd. It’s interesting to see families here and see all generations getting together today.”
Artists and fans alike appreciated the breathtaking surroundings, with the festival set at the historic Scone Palace, where the Kings of Scotland were once crowned.
Founding member of Genesis Mike Rutherford, who took to the stage with his band Mike and the Mechanics, said: “When you play outdoors, the setting helps, with the River Tay behind and the palace. It’s a nice vibe and a very friendly crowd.”
Police dealt with fewer than a dozen incidents over the weekend and were pleased with the “good-natured” crowd.
Officers made two arrests over the weekend.