Neither bridges nor bunting your thing? Well head out East, to the double whammy that is Field Day and Apple Cart festivals, which are both happening this weekend in Victoria Park. Now in its sixth year (and thus celebrating a Jubilee of its own, albeit the less glitzy version), Field Day is all about the music – it’s the hip electronica one, with an ear-poppingly good line up – Com Truise, The Vaccines, Metronomy (pictured), Afrocubism, Jessie Ware – and these are just the tip of a very cool iceberg. Get lost in the crowds, have a sweaty dance off in a packed tent and glory in the fact that all of East London will be there.

Apple Cart is an altogether more rounded day which goes beyond the music, one for those who like their tunes but who want to feel free to just wander, not pressured to race from tent to tent in the hope of catching Jamie XX. Noah and the Whale are headlining, current songstress of the moment Lianne La Havas will be on stage and everybody’s favourite world music DJ, Gilles Peterson will be on the decks. Beyond the music, be sure to check out the comedy stage featuring the likes of Miles Jupp, Sean Lock and Josie Long. Once you’ve recovered from laughing so much you’ve almost peed yourself, make your way to the cabaret stage for some good ol’ fashioned entertainment, having made sure to stop by the Art Car Boot Fair stalls (pictured)  to learn “The Art of Flirting and delivering Compliments and Flattery in abundance” from the Pretty Boys. That should stand you in good stead for the rest of the night.

So go to one or both, if you’re feeling extravagant, heck, it’s not like you haven’t got two days to recover. (Words: Jane Duru)

Field Day festival runs on Saturday, June 2 at Victoria Park, E3 5SN. Tickets are £45 plus booking fee. www.fielddayfestivals.com 

Apple Cart festival runs on Sunday,  June 3 at Victoria Park, E3 5SN. Tickets are £35 plus booking fee. www.theapplecartfestival.com

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Then chances are you’re probably already all over this next one. Currently one of the biggest DJs in all of the world, Toronto’s Deadmau5, plays Victoria Park on Saturday 11th June in his first ever outdoor UK gig as part of the LED festival, with a strong support line-up from Calvin Harris, Mark Ronson, Nero, Skrillex, Modestep and Radio 1’s Zane Lowe amongst others.

It’s set to be quite a mainstream affair, which also means big excitable crowds (i.e. more hotties per square mile), fantastic venues and incredible stage sets; just check out what Mr Mau5 and his diamond encrusted mouse-head have been getting up to recently on YouTube. This man doesn’t do things by halves – oh no.

So stick your light-up mouse ears on yer head and get down to the best outdoor music venue in East London. Glow sticks at the ready! (Words: Aoife Moriarty)

For more info about the festival, visit ledfestival.net.

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