One of the highlights of MIPIM down the years has been Lovells property chief Bob Kidby’s blues/jazz band. In 2005 the group – which includes Nabarros partner James George – is still going strong.

As befits such a key event, it is good to see flamboyance from Axeman Kidby, kitting himself out in a crazy, er, suit ‘n’ tie combo. Perhaps that Mexican-style poncho was in the wash.