The Who Concert Guide

TENS of thousands of music fans flocked to the grounds of Harewood House for a two-day rock and dance music bash which featured top acts like Massive Attack, Goldfrapp and The Zutons.

The big draw, though, was Sixties legends The Who, who brought the festival to a close in barnstorming fashion last night. It was Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey's second appearance in the city in the space of just over a week, following their sell-out gig at the University of Leeds.

And the band's set even put a smile back on the faces of football-loving festival goers who had missed England's big World Cup clash with Ecuador earlier in the day.

One, Bryan Doherty, 38, from Huddersfield, said: "I thought they might be showing the match on a giant screen, so I'm gutted, to be honest."

Another fan, 23-year-old Jordan Hinchcliffe, from Heckmondwike, added: "It's a shame about the football, but we are getting to see The Who and as consolation prizes go that takes some beating!"

West Yorkshire Police today said that the O2 Wireless Festival – which was running at the same time as its larger, sister bash in London's Hyde Park – had passed off peacefully.
Festival organiser Stuart Galbraith also hailed the concerts as a success.

He said: "We've had what I can only describe as the best launch we could have hoped for. The site has worked perfectly.

"Lord Harewood is very, very happy, we're happy and, hopefully, we are sending home 40,000 satisfied customers."

The weekend's extravaganza was just part of a busy few months of musical entertainment in Leeds.

James Blunt, Westlife and Simply Red are playing at Harewood House this Friday, Saturday and Sunday respectively.

Bramham Park, near Wetherby, will then stage the Leeds Festival in August while pop superstar Robbie Williams has two massive outdoor dates lined up for Roundhay Park in September.