Photo Diary: Clementine Douglas Takes Reading & Leeds Festival
Clementine Douglas has spent years being the voice behind the scenes - the powerhouse vocal on Calvin Harris' 'Blessings', the songwriting hand behind cuts for Jessie Ware, Jorja Smith and Paloma Faith, the secret weapon of dance music's biggest hits. Now, with singles like 'Trust' and a sound built on emotional honesty and floor-filling instinct, the Birmingham-raised, twice BRIT-nominated artist is firmly stepping into her own spotlight.
Last weekend, that spotlight found her at Reading and Leeds Festival, one of the most beloved rites of passage in British music.
Clementine documented the day as it unfolded for DMY - from the nerves and adrenaline of pre-show prep to the chaos of the crowd and the release of finally stepping on stage.
"About to go on stage at Reading for the first show of the weekend!"
"First time wearing heels for a whole set I think I did pretty well 😅 "
"Hair and makeup doneeee ready for LEEDS!"
"LEEDS! crazy how many people showed up thank you 🥹🧡"
"Sooo lovely to have Nanny Barbara at the show in Leeds, and it was her first ever festival!"
"VIP Nanny Barbara."
"Leeds done ☑️ on the way home with Nanny Barbara."
"Reading with Chase and Status."
"Always the best times with my girl @nadiahadugyamfi."
"The lads @liambailey.music @trigga_mcr @novelistguy.”
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