Charli XCX's eye-catching debut at Bishop's Stortford music fest is remembered vividly by a local journalist, featuring a striking ensemble of striped stockings and black leotard.
In a fascinating find for music enthusiasts, footage of a 16-year-old Charli XCX's performance at a small community event in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, back in 2009, has surfaced and is now available on the Daily Mirror's website.
The energetic performance, captured on camcorder by a young journalist named James Burton, showcases a Charli XCX who was already confident and full of charisma, acting as if she was headlining a massive festival. Despite the small crowd and somewhat baffled older spectators, Charli XCX gave an unforgettable show.
Her distinctive outfit, consisting of striped stockings, a black leotard, dyed pink hair, a neon green scarf, and a plastic cake hair piece, was as unique as her performance. Charli XCX's rapping about her various interests, including Krispy Kreme doughnuts and the photographer David LaChappelle, stood out and left a lasting impression.
One of the highlights of her set was the track "Dinosaur Sex," which, according to Burton, was not about dinosaur sex as one might initially assume. The song, with its unique lyrics about her artistic influences and random interests, caught Burton's attention and marked the beginning of his interest in Charli XCX's career.
Burton, the first journalist to interview Charli XCX, expressed his admiration for her raw and unique style, particularly in her EP that was sent to The Herts and Essex Observer the previous year. Despite some criticism from festival organizers about her performance, Burton found it hilarious and was pleased to see the start of Charli XCX's journey towards achieving her childhood dream.
As Charli XCX continues to make waves in the music industry, this rediscovered footage offers a rare glimpse into her early days, providing a fascinating insight into her evolution as an artist. Burton expressed hope that Charli XCX had enjoyed chasing her dream and wished her all the best in her future endeavours.
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