Nick Cave is a man of many guises. Tonight he is a preacher; he is a showman; he is a comedian; he is a therapist; he’s an artist. At his core, however, and as unlikely at times it seems, he’s human.

Whilst one eye is on the band's future, The National’s second headlining stint at All Points East was a greatest hits tour-de-force, showcasing the best of the band’s vast discography and in trademark fashion bringing a few friends along for the journey.

All Points East (APE) Festival is back again in Victoria Park. We covered last year’s phenomenal event, which marked the return of festivals and cemented the event in its new August Bank Holiday timeslot. For 2022 the festival returns with 6 days of performances and free events in the midweek round Victoria Park, this year will be the most extensive iteration to date. At The Perfect Tempo, we’re far too excited to wait to attend the festival to write about it, so we’ve decided to tell you about 10 acts that would be a crime to miss…