There are times in life when something you see just doesn't seem right. The coming together of novelty rappers Goldie Lookin Chain and much-travelled rockers Feeder is almost as odd as the Empress Ballroom is beautiful.

Feeder's decision to pick GLC as their support seemed odd, but any doubts that the sizeable crowd may have had weren't going to spoil the Welsh rappers having fun.

The best (and presumably only) hip hop troupe in Newport blasted through their hilariously foul-mouthed hits as if their life depended on it.

With more tracksuits on show than a sale at JD Sports, they really stood out in a venue fit for music royalty, but the reception they received was good,

Once the novelty factor of seeing Welsh chavs sending up gangsta rappers began to rub off, however, it was clear that most of the crowd were turning their attentions to the main act.

Over ten years of touring would take its toll on most bands. And in the case of Feeder, perhaps it has as well.

The youthful, energetic Feeder of a decade ago has made way for a more reserved band that leave the bouncing to their lively fans.

That's not to say that they don't put on a show. In Mark Richardson, Feeder has a drummer who is not only easy to watch, but hard to take your eyes off.

In opener Feeling A Moment they have a real sing-a-long classic that gets the watching crowd eating out of the palm of singer Grant Nicholas' hand.

However, the band's choice to throw in a large number of older tracks often saw the newer members of the Feeder fan club feeling a little out of sorts.

When you are a band like Feeder though, it doesn't take long to get an audience back on side.

The sound of 3,000, old and new, fans singing every word to Buck Rogers proved that Feeder still have mass appeal.

Singer Nicholas finished the show by saying, "I've never been to Blackpool before. Its just like Las Vegas."

After this show Grant, you're welcome back any time.

Will Watt