The world’s largest paint party, DayGlow, splattered its second debut in Melbourne over the week. While I must admit I approached the event with caution (not so keen on getting paint all through my hair), I left the paint palooza without a single complaint. There were no egos, no long ass drink queues and no protection – bliss!

The creative show performance sets and colour burst added life to the usually recycled festival get-up. For once, it was about the vibe rather than headlining acts. Like a cross between paintball and visual spectacle; quirky, visual sensations, strobe lights, body-painted dancers, topless paint-covered girls, tattoo artists and eccentric performers lit up Flemington Racecourse. Big ups to the aerialist who stole the limelight from the DJs, and Xander Pratt who took to the main stage multiple times wowing the 4,000 deep crowd with his light show performance.

The music itself was the customary electro house tirade that often invades the Melbourne club scene. Featured were popular locals including Frazer Adnam, Jamie Vlahos, Heath Renata and Chardy. Polyfonik tore it up with their contagious energy, spinning their own mash-ups, including their spin on tunes like David Guetta vs Nicky Romero’s Titanium and Tiesto vs Chuckie’s Lethal Mutfarka.

The energy immediately caught on and the crowd was roaring throughout Tenzin’s set with blockbuster cheers by the time the paint cannon countdown began and Sebastian Morxx hit the decks. Bombs Away represented for the young commercial crowd, following the success of tracks Big Booty Bitches, Swagger and Super Soaker pumping up the crowd throughout the day. Stafford Brothers and Timmy Trumpet closed the night on Oasis vs Eric Prydz’s Wonderwall.

Those wanting to escape the main stage for a while had the option to chill outside to different tunes. However, I felt the real party was happening inside. While I followed the paint, I’d expected a hell of a lot more of it from the US giant dubbed “the world’s largest paint party.” Perhaps at $10 a paint bottle, young punters were content with their booze. But I’ll definitely keep my eyes peeled to see if and how this concept will be tweaked in the future. All in all, the crowd vibe proved it was a good day. Plus, the confetti machine really rocked it for me.