It has been another amazing year at the Monmouth Festival with some incredible performances at St Mary's, The Three Horseshoes, Green Dragon, The Robin Hood and of course on the main stage.

The weather was challenging at times but the hardworking crew still managed to produce another extraordinary festival.

All the bands came off stage saying how much they loved being here and that they want to come back, how welcoming and professional the crew were and what an awesome audience Monmouth draws.

The wide diversity of the music means there is something for everyone with a true sense of community, says Bryn Williams, fringe festival organiser.

"It solidifies the reputation of Monmouth as a centre of musical talent and world class recording studios," he said.

"This year we have attracted international artists, which is a first, and yet we still have the family feel – our youngest visitor this year was just 11 weeks old.

"It's great to think that our youngsters are growing up with a musical spirit."

Stage manager Lottie Dixon said: "Our volunteers range from 12 to 60-plus, yet we work as a really good team, the bands say they love how chilled out and how much fun it all is."

Bryn Williams said: "They actually think we are a professional full-time festival crew that do this all year round."

Les Modget, chair of the festival committee, added: "Seeing the happy faces in the crowds, the smiles, laughter and then them putting extra money in the buckets, it makes it all worthwhile.

"The audience and bands have been texting and emailing and leaving comments on our face book page saying how much they have enjoyed it and when is it happening next year.

"It means despite the very long hours with your support we're going to do it again. Check our Face book page and website to see live footage of the bands. Thank you Monmouth."