The Prodigy at Download Festival 8/6/12

The Prodigy are one of the most renowned electronic music bands around, and their headline slot at Download Festival definitely proved why.  They opened with ‘World’s On Fire’, instantly sending the crowd wild and setting the tone for the rest of the evening. Their set list contained many classic hits, such as ‘Firestarter’ and ‘Breathe’, but they also played songs from their 2009 album ‘Invaders Must Die’. Maxim Reality knew exactly how to hype the crowd up and seemed genuinely at home on stage. The mixture of flashing lights and electronic music transformed Donington Park into a rave for a couple of hours, and it was truly incredible to watch them do what they do best, perform to thousands. The Prodigy proved Download Festival isn’t exclusive to metal and rock, it’s a celebration of amazing live music.