Notable recent acts have included Goldie Lookin Chain, Dr and the Medics, Gino Washington, The Animals, Mungo Jerry, The Drifters[2] and Eddie and the Hot Rods.

The highlight is the Carnival Procession, which sees people thronging the streets of Monmouth to watch floats, dancers and walkers organised by local groups and businesses.

The main performances take place on an outdoor stage which for the last few years has been sited during the festival week in the large car park at the bottom of the town, between the ancient gatehouse and new bridges.

Other performances take place at St Mary's Church in the centre of the town, and in local pubs The Three Horseshoes and The Green Dragon.

This money pays for artists, staging, sound and lighting, as well as aspects such as leaflet and T-shirt printing, insurance, security, toilets and traffic management.