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Canary Wharf is an unusual bustling metropolis on the edge of one of the world's great cities.

So what does the estate ask of its premier arts and events venue?

For a full report on the Wharfstock festival click here, or here for a gallery of the event.

XFM and T4 presenter Alex Zane charmed Canary Wharf crowds last week as the host of Wharfstock.

The Wharf was on hand to quiz him about the art of juggling, his personal record collection and his strange dream about anarchist tubthumpers Chumbawumba.

A group of four Docklands businessmen bid to re-create the spirit of Woodstock 40 years on in Canary Wharf on March 13. The Wharf was at the East Wintergarden to sample music, comedy and dance, all in aid of Comic Relief.

Pictures by Ben Broomfield. Scroll down to see the rest of the images.

Were you at Wharfstock? Tell us about your favourite moments, your thoughts on the festival, or even your memories of the original Woodstock festival in the comments section below.

Click here for wharf.co.uk's Wharfstock picture gallery, or here for an interview with host Alex Zane

Wharfstock could be back for an encore after raising the roof of the East Wintergarden.

Organisers of the charity night believe the debut event set "a benchmark" for future shows, as crowds enjoyed music and comedy in aid of Comic Relief on Friday night.

With Comic Relief fundraiser Wharfstock just days away, The Wharf chats to Paul Bennett of headliners Longspoon about war, the power of music and playing in Canary Wharf.

For more about Wharfstock, click here.

TV star Alex Zane has backed charity festival Wharfstock to provide "something for everyone".

The MTV and Channel 4 presenter will head to the East Wintergarden on Friday to host a night of comedy and music, which is expected to raise more than £20,000 for Comic Relief.