Lightning and thunder rumblings reverberated throughout the room. The crowd was jolted to attention. Awaking from the hazy slumber of queuing in the sunshine earlier that day, the crowd was ready. All eyes focused as three figures filled the stage, hands waiting in silence for their lead singer. MALLAVORA had arrived. With a single metronome sound leaving the audience on tenterhooks, lead singer Jessica Douek ’s hymn-like vocals started off their set as she took centre stage