The Bandit steals the show at the UK Air Guitar Championships - in pictures

Juan Nightstand, a finalist at the UK Air Guitar Championships Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

The Bandit takes to the stage in Islington Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

A Boy Named Sue, who describes her style as 'confusing and upsetting' Photograph: David Levene/Guardian

El Buritto, who describes his style as 'flamboyant yet controlled elegance personified' Photograph: David Levene/Guardian

Tor works up a sweat Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Boney Air, contestant at the UK Air Guitar Championships Photograph: David Levene/Guardian

The five finalists (left to right): The Bandit, Thom Wildthing, A Boy Named Sue, Juan Nightstand and Tor Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

The Bandit, winner of the championships Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

The Bandit, far left, holds his trophy aloft. He will go to Finland next week to compete in the World Air Guitar Championships Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian