Lovebox Weekender

We still involve ourselves in the booking, and this year I was a big flag-bearer for Blondie. They looked a hell of a lot better than we will if we keep gigging for as long as them, and 'Heart Of Glass' was definitely one of this year's defining moments. Photograph: Andy Cato /Andy Cato

I think the atmosphere at Lovebox is really special. If you take into account the Dublin event, we got 50,000 people moving that weekend, which gives me, and everyone else involved with it, enormous pride. Photograph: Andy Cato /Andy Cato

When we took to the stage the roar that came from the crowd was just absolutely incredible. To go onstage at your own festival and get a reaction like that was quite special. Photograph: Andy Cato /Andy Cato

Nu rave? I've seen too many 'Nu' scenes come and go over the years to take them seriously... Photograph: Andy Cato /Andy Cato

Groove Armada live is something we've spent a large part of the last ten years getting right. Working out how to perform dance music with a live band isn't an easy thing to do well, but judging by the reactions we've got it right now. Photograph: Andy Cato /Andy Cato

This is part of Horsemeat Disco, the UK's first mobile gay disco. They have a perfectly reconstructed downtown New York street scene that they take on the road - they took it to Glasto first, then Lovebox. Inside it's an electric mix of classic disco and cabaret - not to be missed. Photograph: Andy Cato /Andy Cato

There were some very excited phone calls when we heard Sly was booked. To establish a line-up that's different to all the other line-ups but is of really high quality is tough. To end up with Blondie and him finishing off the day, as well as all the new kids like the Rapture and Hot Chip was really amazing. We knew we'd be in for some shenanigins with him because he's such a interesting character that has led such a colourful life, and so it proved true. Photograph: Andy Cato /Andy Cato

From the beginning we've had a hook-up with DJ Marky who purveys a distinctly Brazilian brand of drum'n'bass, which always drove the crowd mental. So we've always had a Brazilian connection and Bonde Do Role (pictured) are part of the new wave of talent from Brazil. Although I missed it I hear they put on one of the festival's best shows. Photograph: Andy Cato /Andy Cato

We've had Soul II Soul play several times in the past and every time they come up trumps, Jazzie B is a real character and always adds something special to the festival. Photograph: Andy Cato /Andy Cato

We were a little concerned about the weather after Glastonbury, but it wasn't too bad at all. We had a couple of downpours on the Saturday but Sunday was just amazing. As you can see there was lovely blue skies... Photograph: Andy Cato /Andy Cato

Mutya's (from Sugababes, pictured right) a great girl, she came round our house had sausage and chips and sung what would become our biggest chart hit, 'Song For Mutya'. Photograph: Andy Cato /Andy Cato

You have to be careful with the older acts, as sometimes you'll find people doing the rounds that are just 'pedalling it out', but this certainly wasn't the case with Soul II Soul (pictured), it was one of my favourite performances of the weekend. Photograph: Andy Cato /Andy Cato

The size of the crowd was immense, but it doesn't really get overly daunting. All the nervous energy is more excitement than anything else, we usually just can't wait to get out there. Photograph: Andy Cato /Andy Cato

This one was taken in the green room area where I was very happy to see DJ Brandon Block knocking out some old classics. We try not to encourage too much of the whole VIP backstage thing, it's important for us that Lovebox has as little partitioning as possible. Photograph: Andy Cato /Andy Cato

Tom's 'tash there goes back to Horsemeat Disco. They're a great bunch and become good friends of ours. When you enter you contribute 10 pence and they give you a 'tash, as I remember Tom managed to keep his on until about 5am at the afterparty, which was quite impressive. Photograph: Andy Cato /Andy Cato

It was great too see bands like Blondie and B52s playing on a bill with new bands like New Young Pony Club and the Rapture because you know the older bands have had such a huge influence on them. Photograph: Andy Cato /Andy Cato