Ryan Sheridan opens the main arena of Electric Picnic in style

Talk about setting the bar high - the guitar wizard was in dazzling form, showcasing his infamous and unique six-string guitar style.

There are worse ways to spend a sunny Friday evening at Electric Picnic, than with his captivating husky tones echoing Sting and Bryan Adams, and his distinctive backing of shrill electric guitars, relentless drums and cymbals.

'Stand Up Tall' was a triumph with Sheridan just having a ball with his guitar. Borrowing from a myriad of influences such as rock, country and the attitude of ghetto, this song played like Stevie Wonder's 'Superstition' on speed. As well as slaying with his voice in popular songs like 'Stay' and 'I'm Alive', the born entertainer filled the main arena and drove the crowd into a dancing frenzy.

Sheridan has never forgotten his busking roots and proudly referenced them before performing crowd favourite 'The Dreamer'. Here his guitar prowess was really brought to the test as he segued effortlessly between delicate plucking to trademark heavy jamming; all the while punctuated by a powerful cajon back beat.

Slaying the audience with his anthemic melodies and visceral percussion, he took no prisoners in the main arena and gave us a taste of the great acts to descend upon Electric Picnic 2016.