Despite heavy rain brought on by the remnants of Hurricane Erin, festivalgoers rallied at the End of the Road Festival in Wiltshire, enduring muddy conditions to enjoy one of the summer’s final major music events. A sell-out crowd of 13,500 packed the grounds on Saturday, proving the event’s enduring popularity.
Celebrating its 19th year, the festival offers a rich lineup that blends indie rock, folk, and alternative music, featuring both established stars and emerging talent. This year’s headliners included British pop sensation Self Esteem—Rebecca Lucy Taylor—who took the main Woods stage on Saturday, and American folk-rock artist Father John Misty, who closed the festival on Sunday.
Earlier days showcased performances by American singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory and Canadian electronic musician Caribou. Other notable acts included Swedish post-punk band Viagra Boys, who performed on the Garden stage, and Leeds-based synth-pop group Adult DVD at The Folly.
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The festival’s diverse roster also featured international artists like Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Toure, son of legendary Ali Farka Toure, and Japanese jazz multi-instrumentalist Takuya Nakamura. Across five music stages and the Talking Heads arena—dedicated to comedy and literature—attendees enjoyed performances from British comedians Adam Buxton, Grace Campbell, and Stewart Lee, alongside surprise collaborations.
Held at the scenic Larmer Tree Gardens from August 28 to 31, the four-day festival marks the end of the meteorological summer. Although sunny spells on Thursday and Friday gave way to rain on Saturday, the spirited crowd continued to celebrate music in all its forms, undeterred by the weather.