Some of the greatest rock musicians in the world performed at the Leigh Folk Festival in the United Kingdom. The top performers included Stick in the Wheel, Mabes, The Trials of Cato, The Magic Lantern, Josh Okeefe, Eliza Carthy, Scott Matthews, Emily Barker, and Scott Matthews. With thousands of people attending to take in the music, food, and atmosphere, the festival was a big success.
Folk and rock singer-songwriter Emily Barker dazzled the crowds with her lovely singing and stirring lyrics. Another singer-songwriter, Scott Matthews, brought his special fusion of folk, blues, and rock to the stage. A rising talent in the music business, Mabes, won listeners over with her enticing melodies and accessible lyrics.
A fan favorite was the sister trio known as Wildwood Kin, who are noted for their complex harmonies and moving lyrics. Welsh band The Trials of Cato, who are passionate about traditional folk music, offered a new sound to the festival. In addition to Stick in the Wheel, The Magic Lantern, Josh Okeefe, Eliza Carthy, Anna McLuckie, and The Magic Lantern all gave outstanding performances.
The Leigh Folk Festival was, in general, a celebration of rock music and the wide variety of talent found within it. All those who visited the event, which featured some of the top musicians in the world, were profoundly affected.