Is awful, was awful and will be awful. A nasal dancer.

Re-invention?? Last time she re-invented herself as Abba.

Cringeworthy.

Pu Li, Guangxi, PRC

I have seen every concert and im happy to say that whilst this was not the best i have seen, she is really only preparing for her paying guests later in the year. This show was free and im sure that some of you will agree, brilliant for nothing! Drop the age thing...50..who cares!

Long live...

Mat, Kirkham, UK

Who is the women...Lisa Verrico....

Nobody

What rubbish

Mat, Kirkham, UK

Her voice always been like that, we knew it!! But immediate she perform on that stage, it is just superb!! It worth every penny. She's Madonna! And what with the age issue? I would dying to look like that when I'm 50!

J Lin, Miri, Malaysia

Whatever!!!!! I mean, you come here and you decide what is good or bad about Madonna or Mariah or anyone else. All this post about her is stupid. Weather you like or not, Madonna is here to stay forever... it's hard to accept but it's true, like her hard candy... Long live the queen of pop!!!!

J, Toronto, Canada

It's not so much the age... it's her voice. She just can't sing in my eyes. She's got no volume, no variety, nothing. Not to mention her ridiculous clothes choice. Haven't we seen all this before? Like 20 years ago? I thought Madonna was all about re-inventing???

Franziska Erbar, Sevenoaks, UK

its supermarket music pumped out to any sheep that will listen too it..

Eric Reynolds, GLASGOW , SCOTLAND

I saw it on TV and thought it was superb. The reviewer who only gave it two stars should be sacked.

Andrew Thomas, Swansea,

Her music was dated back in 80s and still sounds dated,
Debbie Harry of blondie is in her 60s and still looks better than haggered old madge,sorry mage some folk have it and some folk just dont.

Eric Reynolds, Glasgow , Scotland

Everyone seems to be complaining about the production of the event. Do you think Madge has control over EVERY aspect of a HUGE LIVE event? And, Does anyone know how many #1 singles she has and how many times her albums have debuted at at #1 in the US and UK. Let's see what you are doing at 50.

Shane Martin, NYC, USA

I'm sick to death of people harping on about Madonna's age; the media having been counting her down to the big five-zero for at least 5 years - probably longer - and it's gone beyond the point of tedium now.

She's a pop culture legend, regardless of age.

tim abbott, London, UK

I was at Maidstone and although I am not a Madonna fan I was looking forward to seeing her on Saturday and I have to say, she was great. Everyone there loved it - she is 49, so what?! I'm 26 and sure can't move like her. Why is it always women journalists that have a problem with great women!?

Paul Richards, Brighton,

Hmmm. She's a good superstar to have around but I think this latest offering is pushing it a bit. The body is willing but the voice is not. It was difficult to tell where the live vocals ended and the digital backing tapes kicked in... Madonna 'half-live' come the summer shows, I think...

Neil Taylor, Birmingham, UK

I think she is an inspiration both to her own generation and younger ones too. You never quite know what to expect from her and I like that very much. Good on you Madge :o)

Irmelin, Maidstone, UK

I was there, wished I wasn't! When we were told her DJ was coming on stage to get the crowd “hot and sweaty” I knew we were in trouble - you would have thought that a "pop veteran" could have done that herself. Her set took a 2nd in "worst performance of the day", 1st place: "The Fratellis"

Ben, Kingsnorth, Kent, UK

You have six songs. You have a new cd out. You don't need to promote it. It will sell itself. It always does. So, play '4 minutes' and 1 other new track. Give us 2 recent hits; Hung up and Music. Then give us 2 classics. Prayer, Virgin, Vogue, Holiday, Groove, Ray. Everyone gets what they want!

stu, manchester,

Blimey! A woman of 50 YUK! that's the real point isn't it? it isn't that her performance may not have been so great or her clothes were not perfect , many of the younger acts would have been in the same boat - but what this article really puts across is the fact that now she is 50 she is disgusting?

lara, Oxford, England

She is artisan-NOT artist- she uses artists to sell- Malcolm Mclaren was her first template..Her fans are convinced she's above-yes-feeding the poor and fight'n aidz -takes strength. Making millions &community work is nice, right? Imagine if she didn't(pay taxes).

KMike J, Brooklyn, U.S.A

Wonder what Lisa Verrico's life like????????????????

johnny, london,

Ouch! Slightly ageist I think.

Heather, Lancaster,

Harsh. Very harsh. And quite unjustified.

Adam Watson, Belfast, Northern Ireland

oh give up with the sniping! What a mean article. I and a lot of people would rather go and watch 'auntie' Madonna than the supposedly relevant and better younger acts. She is an Artist and you know you will a slick well choreagraphed proffesional show.

anne, Nottingham,

Ok Madonna. I love you and your music. I've been a huge fan for the last 23 years. But, I need to advise you. Having seen your 'Confessions' tour last, and watched this performance on Freeview, I was struck by the same thought. Why, why, why make the same mistakes?

Let's look at it.

stu, manchester,

Ok I have read the reviews,watched the performance live on BBC3 and I dont get why ppl keep talking about her age!Madonna is ageless.she has nothing to prove or justify to anyone.She is and will remain on top until she decides its time to call it aday.This show was what it was to promote hard candy.

Carlton, Burntwood, UK

She is one of the few performers to which it can be said you will get your money's worth, if you don't believe me just watch the upcoming tour sell out fast and furious, and I bet the buyers have all seen her before and know they won't be disappointed.

Emmett, Harrison Township, USA

I have just watched the Madonna performance and having been a die hard fan for twenty years, I cringed all the way through the performance. Madonna, I love you, but girl you can do better than that! Oh ditch the guitar.

Mark Thompson, Stoke, U.K

Mark thompson, Newcastle Under Lyme, United Kingdom

The fact that the only super stars are now over 50 just proves that there is no new talent. In the 60s and 70s new groups with new groundbreaking music appeared almost every week. Now all we have to listen to is recooked leftovers. It is a really sad state of affairs.

John Morgan, Old Stratford, United Kingdom

As poor as usual. Why break into a bit of Machine Heads Davidian? Where is the crossover appeal there?

Dave Wintle, edinburgh,

I have to say, while I wasn't at Maidstone, I listened to the whole day on radio and Madonna's performance wasn't that bad. By no stretch of the imagination was it great, but for a 50 year old performer, she did herself justice. Her voice has never been strong- her image &attitude made her famous

Nikki, Carlisle,

But look how much older she made it to than Amy Winehouse before turning into an embarrasing old aunt (hic).

Eric Skelton, Cardiff, Wales

Madonna is SUPERB!! her performance was amazing, better than what most young popstars can give yout these days!! she truly is the QUEEN OF POP!!

Farai, oxford,

actually, she had a certain style that was OK for her when she was 20, 30 even 40...but when you are about 50 it`s ridiculous trying to look like 18...she should change ,but it might be not Madonna then..who cares...

polly, sofia, bulgaria

The case for Madge's retirement is almost as strong as the one for Hillary's.

andre, San Francisco, usa

She should retire now. And should be satisfied that she was just GREAT once upon atime.

t.c.chopra, delhi, india

Although I waited to see Madonna I can honestly say it wasn't her best performance although I'm not complaining as it was a free event and besides, us gals need to stick together.
The radio 1 Djs rocked ! Excellent music, positive vibe equals great dancing.
Credit to all who put on the festival

Irene, Walmer, England