This festival, held on the first weekend of December, looks very different to the single-day event in 2008 that was conceived by founders Mike Hill, Justin Sweeting and Jay Hofmann-Forster. Clockenflap has grown into a cultural phenomenon with more than 80,000 attendees, many of whom fly in from overseas.

Despite the new majority owners, it’s largely business as usual. The team is small, and deadlines are tight. But camaraderie and passion for music (not to mention a fridge of beers) keep tensions anchored as the event nears. “When you start getting emails at midnight, you know the festival is close,” says Chan, adding with a laugh: “When you start answering them at midnight, you know it’s only two weeks away.”

“Live Nation saw the team’s capability in putting out great events,” says Yuen. “They kept our original operation and structure. We kept our autonomy, even in booking artists: it’s still Justin and Cora. What’s great is having a network of resources we can access if we need.”

Poon adds, “We retained our autonomy in how we shape the festival as long as it’s world-class. But that’s always been our goal.”

So, will December’s festival feel any different to the average punter? “If different, then better,” says Yuen. She calls out: “More water!”

Chan: “Shorter queues!”

Poon: “More toilets!”

The three explode into laughter. “We’re a well-oiled machine,” adds Yuen. “We take on feedback after every event and try to do better.”

As the gates of the 13th Clockenflap open this month, Yuen, Chan and Poon will be on-site making sure the event is safe and fun. But there’ll be moments when they let the magnitude of their achievements sink in. Poon’s mind drifts back to memories of March: “I was stood there thinking, ‘Oh my god, I make these people very happy. That’s why I’m here.’”