Fatboy Slim

Whilst his commercial heyday is likely behind him at this point - if you think about it, You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby basically soundtracked the late nineties - Fatboy Slim remains a compelling live prospect. After all, he’s a DJ by trade, not a recording artist, and his ability behind the decks means that the stage has clearly trumped the studio for him this past decade (not allowing for Here Lies Love, a bizarre concept album with David Byrne about Imelda Marcos, there hasn’t been a Fatboy Slim album since Palookaville way back in 2004). Harking back to an earlier era of EDM, Fatboy - or Norman Cook, when he’s at home - has been focusing primarily on techno in his recent sets; his steadfast refusal to yield to current, dubstep-flavoured trends is admirable. Indeed, anybody suggesting that techno is dead should see the size of the crowd he commanded at the Ultra Music Festival in Miami just last summer; only a choppy remix of Adele’s ‘Rolling in the Deep’ alluded to the present-day. He closed, too, with a reworked version of his classic ‘Praise You’; perhaps a nod that he’s set to move back towards his Big Beat days. After all, as Jeremy from Peep Show once so nobly put it: “Big Beats are the best, get high all the time.”

Fatboy Slim, despite his extremely confusing name, is one of the most iconic English DJs in history. He continues to make chart topping music and to enjoy international success with his catchy, fun tunes. The Surrey born producer, musician and DJ, despite not exactly looking the coolest in real life, nonetheless wowed his fans, many of whom were quite young. However, there were also a lot of older people in the audience, fans who clearly remembered Fatboy Slim’s hay day in the 90s. Indeed, the DJ played a whole host of songs that dated from everything to the 90s to modern day. He opened with one of his oldies but also had the crowd going with some of his most recent work, in particular ‘Eat sleep Rave Repeat’. ‘Right Here Right Now’ and ‘Weapon of Choice’ were also performed to a great crowd reaction and he had the whole crowd going mad with nostalgia and delight as he worked the decks to fabulous effect. The lights and visual effects that accompanied Fatboy Slim only added to the overall effect and aided what was a brilliant show.

Norman Quentin Cook also known by his stage name Fatboy Slim is one of Britain's most iconic electronic/dance musicians. He capitalised on the garage revival of the 90's and his second album 'You've Come a Long Way, Baby' soundtracked both a generation and a decade.

Through this elevated status and barrage of dance hits, Cook has been continuously developing a live show to match the reputation of his discography. Performing on some of the most esteemed dance stages across the globe, not to mention the London Olympics closing ceremony, Norman has a show now to rival any newcomer.

It is a barrage of light, visuals and the man himself continuously jumping behind the decks as he plays hit after hit including 'The Rockafeller Skank' and the seminal 'Praise You'. The crowd is receptive throughout to the icon of dance, yet it is his latest collaboration with Calvin Harris 'Eat, Sleep, Rave Repeat' that proves Fatboy Slim is both an innovator and developer of electro.

Seen him a few times it was a good set although very similar to his show at Brixton last year (not necessarily a bad thing was best dance act I've seen). Venue was terrible, main room not big enough, areas where the sound was really quiet (was able to talk to people next to me without raising my voice) and the stage was obstructed by pillars and the floor wasn't sloped so unless you're right near the front you can't see a thing. Don't think I'll bother seeing him again and I definitely won't be seeing anymore shows at Tobacco Dock.

OMG! Fatboy slim is a legend. The most amazing dj set which blew me away. The atmosphere was electric an i can honestly say the best concert ive been too (and ive been to a few )! From the music choice, lighting to pyro, oh an dthe sound quality was tops. Everything was just out of this world. I especially liked that he had his stage in the middle of wembley arena for all his audience could see and also that the stage revolved. Just amazing :-)

Awesome gig,the set up with the DJ in the centre of the arena added to the atmosphere. I felt we were there to dance and not just stare at a stage.
Having to queue an hour for a drink was not fun and spoiled the evening along with a lack of trains out of Cardiff following the gig so I hope he plays Birmingham next time.
The first support, Cousn, was great but the second was very disappointing

too much waiting for him to come on stage (5 hrs).
venue's on 3 floors and there's only 1 toilet (in the basement).
people too crammed together to move, dance or walk.
takes half an hour to by a drink.
I don't think it's the right venue for this kind of concerts.

Just brilliant! The best world dj!to see him in this great venue,in montjuic park, with great views of bcn just unforgettable. Make sure he comes to bcn more often! Maybe next time gig by the beach I think it would be also good idea!

What a great dancing party Fatboy Slim held for his audience!
His music, his beats for beats and all the great remixes he has made through the years just made the room rock! And made the room hot too :)

Incredible as always but made all the more enjoyable by the intimacy of the venue, the 99p CDs/vinyls and the good cause for which all proceedings went towards. Best Monday ever.