So that was The Great Escape 2019.
The city-wide Brighton event brought thousands of music fans to the south coast for what must rank as Europe's key showcase festival.
Maintaining a ruthless pace right to the end, this year's Great Escape closed with sets from Another Sky, black midi, Just Banco, Jaykae, and more.
Photographer Lauren McDermott got up close.
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