By Grace Elizabeth
By Sunday morning, the wellies were muddy, the glitter had settled, and the energy at Henham Park was that perfect festival mix of worn out and wired. But Latitude being Latitude, the final day of the festival still had plenty of magic left, from mass singalongs to hands-in-the-air headliners that closed the weekend on a massive high.
The day kicked off in the most wholesome way possible – with a choir. Not just any choir either, the Latitude Choir, led by the one and only Gareth Malone, who returned to the festival exactly ten years after his first appearance. Over the weekend, Gareth had been running rehearsals with festivalgoers and local people of all ages, and on Sunday morning, their hard work paid off entirely.
They opened the Obelisk Arena with a set of singalong classics, ending on a huge rendition of Sweet Caroline. And just when you thought it couldn’t get more feel-good, they rolled straight into It’s Coming Home, a cheeky nod to the Lionesses that had everyone on their feet, arms around strangers, singing for their home team.
Things kicked into gear across the smaller stages from there. Over at the Alcove Stage, The Pill brought their usual tongue-in-cheek charm, delivering sharp lyrics and playful stage banter. Their tradition of introducing songs with a “problem” continued, this time it was a camping drama, which hit home for the soggy, sleep-deprived crowd. Still, their punchy riffs and biting wit had people dancing and laughing in equal measure.
At the Sunrise Arena, Annahstasia brought a stunning change of pace. Her voice was rich, soulful, and utterly captivating, a blend of gospel, folk, and raw emotion that hushed the entire tent. Bathed in the soft afternoon light, she played a set that felt almost spiritual, with stripped-back arrangements that let her vocal talents shine. It was a quiet, powerful highlight of the afternoon.
Meanwhile, the Obelisk was warming up again with Infinity Song, who came armed with rich harmonies and infectious energy. The sibling group from New York blended soul, R&B, and folk so smoothly. Their Fleetwood Mac cover, Dreams, had the crowd swaying, and by the end of their set, they’d clearly won over a field full of new fans.
Pale Waves brought the energy right back up over on the Second Stage, opening with the kind of punch that gets a tired crowd moving again. Their slick pop-punk sound was met with roars from the front row, and frontwoman Heather Baron-Gracie was on top form, dedicating Red to a sweet young fan named Maya, and later pausing to send “love to the queers” before launching into She’s My Religion.
By late afternoon, the Obelisk was transformed into a colourful pop wonderland thanks to Mika, who turned up in full technicolour. His set was pure joy from start to finish, bursting with theatrical charm and singalong bangers. Grace Kelly, Love Today, Lollipop, each track landed with huge cheers, and his charisma had the whole site bouncing. Few artists have the power to turn a day three crowd into something similar to a Eurovision final, but Mika sensationally delivered.
Then came Elbow, and with them a wave of emotion. Guy Garvey’s warmth as a frontman made the massive crowd feel intimate. Their set built beautifully, from atmospheric slow-burners to full-on crowd anthems. After the first couple of songs, Garvey paused to check the score of the Lionesses’ penalty shootout, eventually announcing their win to massive cheers. A shared moment of celebration before One Day Like This made the occasion even more special.
Finally, it was Snow Patrol who brought the weekend to a close. Their set was a confident mix of big hitters and newer material, including a song dedicated to their longtime producer. Run, Chocolate, Open Your Eyes, and Chasing Cars all landed perfectly as the sun set, with Just Say Yes providing a soaring final moment as the thousands of tired eyes and full hearts made their way out of the site for the final night of 2025.
Sunday proved Latitude still knows how to strike the balance between spectacle and sincerity, big names and holding space for new voices.
Photography Copyright 2025 Emeli Meagher/ADRENALINE Magazine
Text Copyright 2025 Grace Elizabeth/ADRENALINE Magazine
Ally Olis