Victorious Festival 2023: 87 pictures of the crowds enjoying Victorious and some of the festival highlights
Kelly Brown
·6-min read
From left, Andrea Kilminster, Tracey Burman and Joanne PearcePicture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-088)
Jamiroquai, Kasabian, Mumford & Sons, DJ legend Pete Tong and the Kaiser Chiefs were among the many highlights of the weekend which also saw those attending enjoying comedy entertainment, visiting Southsea Castle and taking full advantage of the food, drink and festival atmosphere on offer.
Here are pictures showing just some of the highlights across the three days:
The crowds watching Natalie Imbruglia on the Common Stage on Saturday afternoonPhoto by Alex Shute
Belle & Sebastian wowed the crowds at the Common Stage on Saturday afternoon.Photo by Alex Shute
General Levy sent the crowd at Beats & Swing wild with his electric performance on Saturday afternoon.Photo by Alex Shute
General Levy sent the crowd at Beats & Swing wild with his electric performance on Saturday afternoon.Photo by Alex Shute
Watching the Kaiser Chiefs on the Common Stage on Saturday eveningPhoto by Alex Shute
Belle & Sebastian wowed the crowds at the Common Stage on Saturday afternoon.Photo by Alex Shute
Kate Nash left the stage to sing up close and personal with the crowd on the Common Stage Saturday afternoon.Photo by Alex Shute
General Levy sent the crowd at Beats & Swing wild with his electric performance on Saturday afternoon.Photo by Alex Shute
Belle & Sebastian wowed the crowds at the Common Stage on Saturday afternoon.Photos by Alex Shute (Photo: Alex Shute)
The crowds watching Kate NashPhoto by Alex Shute
Enjoying performances at the Common StagePhoto by Alex Shute
Having fun at VictoriousPhoto by Alex Shute
Kate Nash fan waits for her to performPhoto by Alex Shute
General Levy sent the crowd at Beats & Swing wild with his electric performance on Saturday afternoon.Photo by Alex Shute
Families were among those enjoying VictoriousPhotos by Alex Shute (Photo: Alex Shute)
General Levy sent the crowd at Beats & Swing wild with his electric performance on Saturday afternoon.Photo by Alex Shute
Matching hats in the crowdPhoto by Alex Shute
Fans enjoying McFly on the Castle FieldPhoto by Alex Shute
Fans enjoying McFly who performed at the Castle StagePhotos by Alex Shute (Photo: Alex Shute)
Young fans were delighted with the news McFly were the surprise special guests to perform on the Castle StagePhotos by Alex Shute (Photo: Alex Shute)
Fans packed into Castle Field to watch McFlyPhoto by Alex Shute
McFly were the surprise artist to perform on the Castle Stage on Saturday afternoon to a packed crowd.Photo by Alex Shute
The crowds watching Pale Waves on the Common StagePhotos by Alex Shute (Photo: Alex Shute)
Enjoying the music and the sunshine at VictoriousPhoto by Alex Shute
Happy faces at VictoriousPhotos by Alex Shute (Photo: Alex Shute)
Pale Waves rocked the Common Stage on Saturday afternoon.Photo by Alex Shute
General Levy sent the crowd at Beats & Swing wild with his electric performance on Saturday afternoon.Photo by Alex Shute
Smiling faces at VictoriousPhoto by Alex Shute
Natalie Imbruglia was the big lunchtime act on the Common Stage on Saturday afternoon.Photo by Alex Shute
Enjoying a few drinks at VictoriousPhoto by Alex Shute
Fans watching Raye performPhotos by Alex Shute (Photo: Alex Shute)
Raye wowed the crowd with her incredible performance at Victorious Festival on Friday evening.Photos by Alex Shute (Photo: Alex Shute)
Kate Nash left the stage to sing up close and personal with the crowd on the Common Stage Saturday afternoon.Photo by Alex Shute
Jamiroquai closed Friday night with a nostalgic performance on the Common Stage.Photos by Alex Shute (Photo: Alex Shute)
Fans of Friendly FiresPhotos by Alex Shute (Photo: Alex Shute)
Stone performing at Victorious. Picture by Paul Windsor
Festival-goers of all ages enjoyed the three-day eventPhotos by Alex Shute (Photo: Alex Shute)
Taking it all in at VictoriousPhoto by Alex Shute
Crowds flocked to see Friendly Fires perform on Friday afternoon on the Common Stage.Photos by Alex Shute (Photo: Alex Shute)
Friendly Fires entertain the crowds on the Common StagePhotos by Alex Shute (Photo: Alex Shute)
Colourful scenes at VictoriousPhotos by Alex Shute (Photo: Alex Shute)
Getting into the festival spiritPhotos by Alex Shute (Photo: Alex Shute)
Kasabian closed out Saturday night on the Common Stage with an electric performance to a packed crowd.Photo by Alex Shute
Fantastic fun at VictoriousPhoto by Alex Shute
All smilesPhoto by Alex Shute
Colourful scenesPhoto by Alex Shute
Mae Muller wowed the crowds with her performance on Friday afternoon.Photos by Alex Shute (Photo: Alex Shute)
All ages enjoyed the three-day festivalPhotos by Alex Shute (Photo: Alex Shute)
Amazing hats and glasses are always a festival must-have!Photo by Alex Shute
Great atmosphere at VictoriousPhoto by Alex Shute
Bloosoms opened Victorious Festival 2023 on Friday afternoon.Photo by Alex Shute
Fans enjoying Blossoms performing at Victorious Festival on FridayPhoto by Alex Shute
Giving Victorious two thumbs upPhoto by Alex Shute
Lots of fun was had over the three daysPhoto by Alex Shute
Happy smiles all weekendPicture: Paul Windsor
Stone performing at Victorious Festival 2023Picture by Paul Windsor
Festival fun this weekendPicture: Paul Windsor
McFly were the surprise guests on Saturday on the Castle Stage (Photo: Paul Windsor)
Sunday afternoon at VictoriousPicture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-106)
Don't spill the beer!Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-105)
Friends having fun at VictoriousPicture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-104)
Esther, 12, and her father, Marcus OliverPicture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-103)
Festival vibesPicture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-102)
Amyl and the Sniffers Victorious Festival 2023Picture by Paul Windsor
The News' publishing editor Mark Waldron in "characteristic pose", according to his wife! Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-101)
Keeping in touch was key at the festivalPicture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-100)
Paul and Nikki Harrison from TitchfieldPicture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-099)
Eleanor Holding and Tim Hoare. Sunday afternoon at Victorious, Southsea Common Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-098)
Sunday afternoon at VictoriousPicture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-097)
Daniel PhibbsPicture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-095)
Sunday afternoon at Victorious,Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-094)
Sunday afternoon fun at VictoriousPicture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-093)
Gary and Giovanna YoungPicture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-91)
Discussing selfie techniquePicture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-089)
Sunday afternoon at VictoriousPicture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-087)
The Wharton and Di Marco families and David JonesPicture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-92)
From left, Jo Bye, Lisa Edwards and Georgia Steel.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-090)
Shame perform at Victorious 2023Picture: Paul Windsor
Enjoying the comedy stagePicture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-086)
From left, Holly Bobbins, Neil Treloar and James WilkinsonPicture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-085)
Millie and LiamPicture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-084)
Sunday afternoon at VictoriousPicture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-83)
Sea Girls perform on Sunday afternoon at VictoriousPicture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-82)
Sunday afternoon at VictoriousPicture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-81)
Crowd as Sea Girls perform on Sunday afternoon at VictoriousPicture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-079)
Sea Girls get up close to the crowdPicture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270823-078)
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