M.I.A.
More like "HOT Fest," right? Horrendously warm, humid weather aside, HARD Fest (or HARD NYC as it was officially called) featured an all-star lineup of dance, rock and hip hop—headlined by bewildering and beguiling Sri Lankan rapper M.I.A. (Who drew many jeers, and walkouts, for her uneven performance. She also reportedly spat on a photographer. WTF /\/\/\Y/!?). Joining her at the two-stage bash: Sleigh Bells (weren't you just playing Coco66?), Theophilus London, Skream and Benga, Rye Rye, Ninjasonik, 12th Planet, Destructo and thousands of sweaty fans.
More concert photos: Siren Fest | Warped Tour | Caribou at Governors Island | She & Him at Governors Island | Passion Pit at Prospect Park | The Creators Project at Milk Studios | Silversun Pickups at Williamsburg Waterfront | Band of Horses at Williamsburg Waterfront | Backstreet Boys at Hammerstein Ballroom | Norah Jones at Prospect Park | Lil' Kim at Irving Plaza | The Futureheads at Music Hall of Williamsburg | Tokyo Police Club at Studio at Webster Hall | Public Image Limited at Terminal 5 | Broken Social Scene at Webster Hall | Hot Hot Heat at Public Assembly | Bamboozle Festival
