A surprisingly small, unsurprisingly damp crowd greets the first band to say “Hello Strathallan”.

Sythpop Glaswegians Prides have had a good 12 months; capped off this afternoon as they take to the main stage at their home festival on the day their debut album - The Way Back Up - is released. The early kick off means it’s wise to open with something familiar and Prides do just that.

Out of the Blue clears the cobwebs for those still bleary eyed after a long night and encourages the festival veterans to stop critiquing the new site for a moment

Despite the conditions and the time of day, frontman Stewart Brock’s enthusiasm wins over the hungover assembly.

He eventually cajoles the audience into getting off their feet and having the occasional dance and sing along, becoming a gyrating, thrusting blur. He's clearly having the time of his life.

By the time they get to Little Danger, their mission is accomplished and those who weren’t convinced have been won over.

It was inevitable that they would close with what has become their signature track.

Prides appeared on most people’s radar when they performed Messiah at last year’s Commonwealth Games closing ceremony, so it seems appropriate for the same song to close the set and it goes down a storm and the weekend is off to a good start.

David O'Connor