Bono was a surprise addition to the Electric Picnic festival when it kicked off in brilliant sunshine yesterday.
Arriving by helicopter at 6.15pm, the U2 frontman wasn't performing but turned up to catch a set by his long-time friend Gavin Friday on the first day of the music and arts event.
For decades Friday has jetted around the globe as U2's 'special adviser', giving them notes about their live shows.
But last night the roles were reversed as Bono sized up the former Virgin Prune's performance on the main stage just after 7pm.
The only problem with having a superstar pal watching your show is that photographers' lenses were all trained on Bono watching from the mixing desk rather than on the stage.
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| Edge, Bono and his wife Ali watch their friend Gavin Friday |
Nevertheless, Gavin dedicated his song 'Angel' to Bono and his wife Ali who are celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary this month.
It was Bono's first visit to the Electric Picnic, which is now in its ninth year.
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