By Ewan Gawne & Jasmine DuFraisse, BBC News, Manchester
Aitch’s unexpected appearance at Parklife sent the crowd wild
A surprise appearance by Aitch has capped off a weekend of fun for tens of thousands of revellers at Parklife.
The Manchester rapper returned to his hometown during singer-songwriter Anne Marie’s set at the annual festival in Heaton Park on Sunday.
Disclosure, Sugababes and Becky Hill were among the big acts to perform at the two-day event.
The festival closed during heavy rain as American rapper Doja Cat took to the stage for the final headline set.
Gabi Moyo from Brighton came to Parklife for the first time
“It’s been so good, so amazing, so entertaining, and you meet new people,” Indi Moyo from Brighton said.
“Book it next year, that’s all I am saying.”
Gabi Moyo, also from Brighton, said Becky Hill was one of her highlights.
She said there was “good energy” on Sunday despite the wet weather, adding: “We’re still here and we’re ready to go.”
Joshua Burgess has been to the festival three years in a row
Joshua Burgess from Eastbourne said the crowd “were all up on our shoulders, going off on it” at a set by Scottish DJ, Barry Can’t Swim.
“It’s been amazing, so, so good”, he said, adding that Parklife just gets “better and better”.
Andy Greg said despite the weather being “a bit rubbish” he and his friends loved coming to Manchester “because it’s a great city”.
Tina West from Manchester came to Heaton Park for her eighth Parklife festival
Tens of thousands of people went to the festival at Heaton Park
Annaon and Raissa travelled from London to “bring the vibes”
Veteran Parklife attendee Tina West said she went to the first two festivals that were held at Platt Fields in Fallowfield in 2010.
“I love Parklife, and at 52 years of age, I encourage everyone to come along,” she said, enjoying her eight visit to the festival.
