With tents secured and drinks flowing, festival-goers have been enjoying music, comedy and much more on day one of Latitude Festival.

Threats of rain have so far held off, despite muddy ground causing some issues for campers, with the festival's hotly-anticipated opening acts wowing crowds across Henham Park.

The day began with performances from rising bedroom popstar Ber and bleak indie rockers The Murder Capital.

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But the highlight has been The Last Dinner Party, who wowed fans with their unique blend of glam theatrics, baroque pop and new wave.

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Large crowds flocked to the Sunrise Arena and were treated to raucous renditions of the band's first two singles 'Nothing Matters' and 'Sinner'.

In putting the band on one of the bigger stages, Latitude appears to have learned from the drama of 2021, when queues of hundreds snaked around the site to catch a glimpse of Wet Leg. 

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Still to come on Friday are sprechgesang (speak-singing) pioneers Dry Cleaning, post-punk favourites Yard Act and, of course, headliners Pulp.

One music fan, Paul Simons, from Aylsham, said he had been enjoying the festivities so far, despite a soggy tent.

He said: "There's been no problems so far despite it being a bit muddy on site, but nothing major.

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"I've already been enjoying The Murder Capital and The Last Dinner Party and now can't wait to see Pulp again."

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Another fan, Kenny Valentine, from Norwich, said: "I'm looking forward to Yard Act and Siouxisie the most.

"I last saw her in 1985 with the Banshees - that night she was sitting in a chair as she'd broken her leg, so it'll be great to get the chance to see her again, standing up hopefully.

"It's just great to be here and seeing a mix of acts you haven't seen and ones you love.

"I'm obviously looking forward to Pulp as well, I saw them a few weeks back and Jarvis and the band were on great form."