A SELL-OUT crowd for a man who has not sold out to commercial pressure.

Passion and sincerity are the qualities which have made Martyn one of the most relevant and respected singer-songwriters on the live music scene.

War, religion and politics are running themes in Martyn's evocative and lyrical songs, and a devoted audience lapped up every minute of a two-hour set.

The Good In Me Is Dead, a song "for the refugees", was an early reminder that in war, in this case Kosovo, everyone is a victim. Another highlight was The Rain is a Strange Kind of Friend with the audience providing atmospheric sound effects, directed by Martyn.

The intensity of Martyn's songs was lightened by some humorous rugby banter as the Welshman completed an enthralling set, which included the impassioned What if God Was One of Us? and All This Time.

All in all, it was a truly memorable gig.