THE 12th Kendal Calling Festival closed with a firework spectacular after Tinie Tempah’s headline set.

The popular festival, which boasts 25,000 festival goers enjoyed a sold out weekend of top notch music, comedy and arts.

Huge acts including Stereophonics, Manic Street Preachers, Franz Ferdinand, Happy Mondays Brian Wilson performing Pet Sounds, Jake Bugg, Slaves, Frank Turner, Kurupt FM, Example, Loyle Carner, Kate Nash took to the stage with well over 200 other artists.

The weather over the four day festival failed to dampen spirits as many of the performance avoided the downpours.

Brian Wilson performing Pet Sounds drew large crowds as they recaptured the brilliance of the 1960's band, the Beach Boys.

Another favourite was local folk band the Lancashire Hotpots, who managed to get thousands of fans dancing to their folks songs commenting on real life situations.

Andy Smith, Kendal Calling director, said: "We’re thrilled that once again we’ve been able to welcome some of the biggest, best and most beloved musicians in the world to Kendal Calling, alongside all the incredible new and local bands, artists, entertainers and producers who make the festival what it is.

"The Kendal Calling family is a hardy bunch who, as always, brought their amazing energy, humour and fun and we’d like to thank everyone for joining us in the fields for a classic Kendal Calling.”

Saturday’s Into The Wild fancy dress theme saw thousands of zebras, leopards, elephants and penguin’s join the parade through the festival site, while the stunning art installations of Lost Eden, fine ales at the Real Ale Festival, the tranquil settings of The Woodlands and the Garden of Eden provided a tranquil space for leisurely fun.

As usual all sorts of unexpected musical and literary surprises were order of the day at Tim Peaks Diner where a secret set by The Coral and a supergroup exclusive with members of The Verve and The Charlatans drew huge crowds.

Thursday saw a riff laden headline set from Scottish art rockers Franz Ferdinand with hits such as ‘Take Me Out’, ‘Do You Want To’, and ‘Matinee’ receiving a rapturous reception from the crowd. The legendary Happy Mondays presented by Amazon Music came to the lakes whilst Frightened Rabbit and local boys British Sea Power added to the general first night merriment.