Charli XCX goes unnoticed by crowds at London festival before headlining
Charli XCX went completely unnoticed at London 's Lido Festival on Saturday as she watched some performances in the crowd ahead of her headline show.
The singer, 32, took to the stage of Brockwell Park in front of 35,000 people and insisted 'Brat Summer was forever'.
But before her anticipated performance, Charli enjoyed the rest of the festival as she was seen smoking a cigarette while watching Japanese House on the main stage.
She was seen drinking from a cup as she enjoyed the performance.
Before headlining, Charli wore blue cropped denim pants and a polka dot tank top.
Charli delighted her fans at the sold-out concert, bringing surprise guest Amelia Dimoldenberg out to do the iconic apple dance.
She wore hotpants and sipped an Aperol spritz on stage while performing.
Charli asked the crowd 'You ready?' and yelled with autotune 'Put your hands up' as her she sang her hits.
The songstress recently opened up about her next album, admitting that she's prepared for it 'to be a flop'.
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