Caught by the River’s return to uniquely gorgeous Portmeirion last weekend saw some glorious weather, some apocalyptic weather and a lot of sublime and brilliant performances on stage. Thanks to everyone who came and watched and to those who talked, sang or played on the Estuary Stage and apologies if you turned up to see one of the artists on Sunday that got cancelled because of the weather. Photos from the frontline by – as ever – the mighty Neil Thomson.

Here’s a selection from the first couple of days, Sunday to follow:

Our festival resident, Stephen ‘Spoonful’ Parker playing records in the rain on Friday afternoon

Temples, just before stage time, Friday.Michael Smith reading from his book Unreal CityCaitlin Rose, magnificent as always, on Saturday night.