Beginning a song with a crowdsurf, Mura Masa’s performance is purpose built to get people moving. Alex Crossan takes to the stage, arsenal of hits in tow, destined to impress the crowd already clamouring for more.
Together with guest vocalist Bonzai, the pair kickstart a smooth groove led dance riot with an irresistible pull – evident quite literally in the seemingly endless streams of people barraging their way closer to the front.
Armed with a laptop, keys, and drums, the electronic pop producer brings his vision to astounding glory. Barely a word is spoken between songs. Instead, the only conversation is Bonzai’s rallying cries of “Reading, are you with me?” The answer is there before the question’s even asked, in the deafening claps, arms flailing, and hips shaking along to the beat.
The most spectacular moment occurs when Crossnan is alone on stage. As Bonsai dances her way along the barrier, diving amidst the audience to incite the fervour even more, he fuels the performance from the stage, crafting rhythms and groove that possess the tent with an unshakable dexterity. Mura Masa are here it live life to it’s largest, and there’s not better way to do it.