Day three of T in the Park 2013 got off to a disco-dizzy start on the Main Stage with the 12-strong legend that is Earth, Wind & Fire. The veteran American party band launched the final day of the 20th TITP with an appropriately euphoric set. Boogie Wonderland came to the Kinross-shire pastures as the dancin’ dozen wowed the early-bird crowds. The band, too, were feeling the love. Lead singer Philip Bailey was backed up by his son Philip Doron Bailey, and the youngster was enjoying his first trip to Scotland. “I thought I was in a Harry Potter movie!” he beamed afterwards of the rolling Scottish countryside. That’s T in the Park: pure magic. 

Deap Vally continued the American invasion of Sunday’s early slots, with a fiery set in the King Tut’s Wah Wah Tent. The Californian female guitar/drums duo – think Suzi Quatro and Janis Joplin forming their own version of The White Stripes – delivered an ear-cleaning early afternoon blast of heaviosity. They must have enjoyed themselves – 12 hours later they were still roaming around the artists’ area, availing themselves of backstage hospitality unrivalled on the international festival circuit. 

Back on the Main Stage it was still about the Americans as Frank Ocean delivered a set of blissed-out, downtempo R&B. With the temperature soaring and the sun blaring, it was the perfect cooling experience for the high-heat afternoon. 

Into the home stretch, the Big Hitters were duking it out on the outdoor stages. David Guetta threw everything he had at his bill-topping Radio 1 Stage set: mega-anthems, fire, smoke, more fire, more mega-anthems. The French DJ is a le grande fromage of giant outdoor club shows, and his skills did the job. The roar from the crowd was rapturous and delirious. Tuuuuuuuuunes! 

But over on the Main Stage, The Killers weren’t about to take that lying down. The American band – returning headliner favourites to T in the Park – were, simply, sensational. Under the giant skies of the Kinross-shire dusk, the Las Vegas foursome rocked their way into the hearts and minds of the heaving crowd. All These Things That I’ve Done, a crowd-pleasing Travis cover (Side), Brandon Flowers’ matinee idol smile, another crowd-pleasing cover (I Think We’re Alone Now) and some of the greatest rock songs of recent times had the fields jumping. By the time they closed with a giddy, ecstatic Mr Brightside, it was all over bar the fireworks… and the piper playing Happy Birthday… and a shout-out for T in the Park 2014. 

What a climax. What a show. What a weekend. What a T. Scotland’s only festival and its brilliant faithful fans couldn’t have hoped for a better 20th outing. Now, how will we celebrate that all-important 21st…? 

Festival Director Geoff Ellis said: “Last night, we saw The Killers deliver an epic set on the Main Stage, and it truly was the perfect finale to what has been an incredible 20th year celebration. Over the past two decades, we’ve been privileged to welcome some of the world’s biggest artists to our stages, and this year is no exception – in these past 3 days we’ve been joined by over 200 of the greatest acts around right now, from global superstars like Rihanna, to iconic pioneers like Kraftwerk. As well as world class performances, our 20th year festivities have been filled with glorious sunshine and great memories, and we couldn’t have hoped for a better weekend. It’s been one of the best yet, and we’d like to thank everyone who was a part of it. We always say we have the greatest audience in the world, and it’s true – this weekend was truly special because of our fans – they’ve been at the heart and soul of T in the Park since the very beginning, and we were thrilled to share this special celebration with you.” 

George Kyle, Head of Sponsorship, Tennent’s Lager, said: “What a fantastic weekend. It’s been a phenomenal celebration of a very special occasion, and we’re exceptionally proud to have been there from day 1, as the T in T in the Park since the very beginning. From the sunshine to the outstanding performances we witnessed here in Balado over the weekend, it’s been a brilliant past few days. Here’s to 20 great years.”