Ignite - Lock Up stage

Crashing thunder was all that could be heard from the Radio One Lock Up stage as punk rock band Ignite ripped through the tent. 

Fronted by vocalist Zoli Teglas, the band oozed energy as they launched into an explosive but varied set which gripped the small but intensive crowd.
After paying tribute to fellow punk rockers Sick Of It All, the band then leapt into Fear is Our Tradition with a passion revealing the true meaning of the song to the band – an exploration of as Teglas called it: ‘what is happening in our country, America’. 

As the set continued the prevalence of Ignite’s viewpoints which stoke the fire of many of their songs became apparent, and at times a little too obvious. But the strength of these convictions, the emotion behind the lyrics, clearly forms the cement between the band. The magnetic onstage energy that became so obvious quickly engulfed the tent. 

Teglas showed his impressive vocal range and adaptability as he slid through Better Days before drummer Craig Anderson punched out at the crowd  with an explosive start to Bleeding. 

The only disappointment was the sparsity of the crowd gathered, but as the band reached a strong climax with Judgment Day every space was electrified. 

Claire Carter