AL FEROF, GRANDS CRUS, BRAMPOUR, FINGAL BAY, STEPS TO FREEDOM (to name but a few) all put down major markers for the season ahead whilst at the same time letting connections know that they fully intend to be involved when the festival strolls into view in March!

There were, however, plenty of eye-catching performances outwith the winners this weekend and here are 3 that went in (or in 1 case stayed in!) my notebook -