FOCUS Wales 2022 has thanked its artists and its guests for making this year's event 'bigger and better than ever'.

The festival is an international multi-venue showcase which takes place in Wrexham and places the music industry spotlight firmly on the emerging talent that Wales has to offer.

The Leader: Mongolian band Growl of Clown performing. PIC by Brent Jones.Mongolian band Growl of Clown performing. PIC by Brent Jones.

This year's event is estimated to have attracted around 15,000 people to the North Wales town.

Read more: Day one of FOCUS Wales 2022 in pictures

Having begun last Thursday (May 7), FOCUS Wales showcased over 250 artists over the course of the three days.

Talented musicians performed in the likes of Ty Pawb, Central, the Parish, the Fat Boar and St Giles Parish Church.

The Leader: Dead Letter were at The Parish. PIC by Brent Jones.Dead Letter were at The Parish. PIC by Brent Jones.

On Friday, the Royston Club dazzled at Ty Pawb, Mace The Great wowed crowds in Penny Black and Hazmat impressed at the Wynnstay Hotel.

On Saturday, performances began earlier in the day, with Hope St playing host to Shade at 1pm.

Echo & The Bunnymen performed at Llyn Isaf from 8.30pm, the Crawlers in Central, Room 1, from 10.30pm and many more.

Other events in this year's festival included HWB Cymraeg and film at Hafod Theatre.

A statement from FOCUS Wales following the festival read: "Dydd Sadwrn. WOW. WOW. WOW. Not just back to normal, but bigger and better than ever. DIOLCH PAWB!"

The Leader: There was something for everyone to enjoy at this year's FOCUS Wales. PIC by Brent Jones.There was something for everyone to enjoy at this year's FOCUS Wales. PIC by Brent Jones.