Over the weekend, a range of household musical names arrived in Baldersby Park, Topcliffe, North Yorkshire, to wow the crowds and showcase their talents at the 12th annual Deer Shed Festival.

During the three-day event, it was a perfect stage for female artists to lead the way.

Bristol-based Billy Nomates owned the main stage with her energetic set, Katy J Pearson lit up the Lodge Stage with her melodic folksy Americana, while South Tyneside’s own Nadine Shah brought Friday night to an electric close with her soulful set.

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The girl power theme continued on Saturday with Mercury Prize nominee Self Esteem - aka Rebecca Lucy Taylor, who won hearts with her empowering lyrics - and into Sunday with Liverpool-based Natalie McCool and soloist Bored At My Grandma's House.

Here are some of the images from over the weekend:

The Northern Echo: John Grant performs on the Main Stage at Deer Shed Festival. Picture: CHRIS BOOTHJohn Grant performs on the Main Stage at Deer Shed Festival. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo: A young fan watches John Grant at Deer Shed Festival. Picture: CHRIS BOOTHA young fan watches John Grant at Deer Shed Festival. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo: John Grant performs on the Main Stage at Deer Shed Festival. Picture: CHRIS BOOTHJohn Grant performs on the Main Stage at Deer Shed Festival. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo: John Grant performs on the Main Stage at Deer Shed Festival. Picture: CHRIS BOOTHJohn Grant performs on the Main Stage at Deer Shed Festival. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo: A crowd member enjoys John Grant at Deer Shed Festival. Picture: CHRIS BOOTHA crowd member enjoys John Grant at Deer Shed Festival. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo: The crowd watching Self Esteem perform on the Main Stage at Deer Shed Festival. Picture: CHRIS BOOTHThe crowd watching Self Esteem perform on the Main Stage at Deer Shed Festival. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo:  Self Esteem performs on the Main Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH Self Esteem performs on the Main Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo:  Self Esteem performs on the Main Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH Self Esteem performs on the Main Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo: Nadine Shah performs on the Main Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTHNadine Shah performs on the Main Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo: Nadine Shah performs on the Main Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTHNadine Shah performs on the Main Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo: Nadine Shah performs on the Main Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTHNadine Shah performs on the Main Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo: Crowd watching Nadine Shah performs on the Main Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTHCrowd watching Nadine Shah performs on the Main Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo: Katy J Pearson performs on the Lodge Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTHKaty J Pearson performs on the Lodge Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo: Katy J Pearson performs on the Lodge Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTHKaty J Pearson performs on the Lodge Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo: Katy J Pearson performs on the Lodge Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTHKaty J Pearson performs on the Lodge Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo: The crowd watching Katy J Pearson perform on the Lodge Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTHThe crowd watching Katy J Pearson perform on the Lodge Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo: Snapped Ankles perform on the In The Dock Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTHSnapped Ankles perform on the In The Dock Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo: Snapped Ankles perform on the In The Dock Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTHSnapped Ankles perform on the In The Dock Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo: Snapped Ankles perform on the In The Dock Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTHSnapped Ankles perform on the In The Dock Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo: Snapped Ankles perform on the In The Dock Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTHSnapped Ankles perform on the In The Dock Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo: Billy Nomates performs on the Main Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTHBilly Nomates performs on the Main Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo: Crowd watching Billy Nomates performs on the Main Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTHCrowd watching Billy Nomates performs on the Main Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo: Crowd watching Billy Nomates performs on the Main Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTHCrowd watching Billy Nomates performs on the Main Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo: Crowd watching Billy Nomates performs on the Main Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTHCrowd watching Billy Nomates performs on the Main Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo:  Billy Nomates performs on the Main Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH Billy Nomates performs on the Main Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo: The Lovely Eggs perform on the In The Dock Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTHThe Lovely Eggs perform on the In The Dock Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo: The Audience watching The Lovely Eggs perform on the In The Dock Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTHThe Audience watching The Lovely Eggs perform on the In The Dock Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

The Northern Echo: The Lovely Eggs perform on the In The Dock Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTHThe Lovely Eggs perform on the In The Dock Stage. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

Headliners John Grant - whose unique style of electronica dazzled amidst an atmospheric stage set - and Django Django didn't disappoint, pulling in large crowds for their finales.

Away from the music, families got active on the sports field, crafty in the activity tents and relaxed with various wellbeing sessions, including yoga, tai chi and wild swimming.

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