The final day of 2000trees arrived with no signs of the energy slowing down. From the first band of the day to the final silent disco, Saturday was packed with huge performances, unforgettable moments and one last chance for festival-goers to leave everything in the pit.
Frozemode had the honour of opening the day and wasted absolutely no time getting the crowd moving. From the first song, the trio demanded energy, even bringing out the classic "get down low" moment before exploding back into chaos. It didn't matter how hot the weather was – everyone was bouncing. Vermin was undoubtedly the standout of the set, hitting even harder live than on record. The crowd was constantly moving from side to side, and the band even joined fans at the barrier to sing together, creating one of the most interactive sets of the morning.
Over at Heart Attack Man, things quickly descended into the kind of organised chaos you'd expect. Water was thrown into the crowd to help everyone cope with the heat before one of the festival's more bizarre pit moments unfolded – an axolotl and a penguin began battling in the middle of the crowd. After joking that they didn't want any injured axolotls, the band immediately launched everyone into a circle pit before demanding the entire audience get up off the floor.
Lastelle delivered one of the most energetic performances of the weekend. The guitarists barely stood still, constantly spinning, kicking and throwing themselves around the stage. Their infectious energy spread through the audience as vocalist Adam urged everyone to match the intensity. Having waited so long to play 2000trees, the emotion was clear, especially during a touching lights-up moment that united the crowd.
Although I arrived slightly late to Pinkshift, I was greeted by vocalist Ashrita Kumar screaming, "It's time to get active!" – a sentence that perfectly summed up the rest of the set. Making their 2000trees debut, Pinkshift turned the field into one huge party. Having seen them before, it was impossible not to notice just how much Ashrita's screams have developed. This was easily the strongest I've ever heard the band sound live.
High Regard once again proved why they're one of the UK's most exciting rising bands. Matt and Tom barely slowed down throughout the entire performance, their relentless energy making the show even more enjoyable to watch. It's impossible not to smile seeing just how much fun they're having on stage. Watching this band grow over the years has been incredible, with Georgia's screamed vocals improving every single time I see them. The biggest surprise came when Charlie Rolfe from As Everything Unfolds joined them on stage – a collaboration I never expected to witness live.
Few bands connected with the audience quite like Petrol Girls. Their powerful vocals were matched by equally passionate messages, with the band voicing support for trans people and highlighting political prisoners in Palestine, receiving huge cheers from the audience. The response to I Had An Abortion was immense, while their dedication to young mums, encouraging the crowd to shout "You're doing really well," created one of the day's most heartfelt moments.
Every time I watch As Everything Unfolds, I leave wondering how they've somehow managed to out do themselves again. Their consistency is remarkable, delivering another flawless performance that reminded everyone why they're one of the UK's standout modern rock bands.
As the sun began to set, Carolesdaughter brought a completely different atmosphere. The intensity shifted away from constant chaos and towards emotion, with her stunning vocal performance effortlessly captivating the audience. It was one of the most soothing and beautiful sets of the weekend.
The packed tent waiting for Cody Frost showed just how much anticipation surrounded the performance. Joking that she'd camped for three days and demanding a circle pit "for a reason", the crowd happily obliged. The atmosphere was electric throughout, while Mechanical sounded absolutely massive live, with Cody delivering one of her strongest vocal performances.
Closing the main stage, Neck Deep couldn't have asked for a better start, opening with some of my favourite songs. Judging by the deafening reaction from the crowd, I certainly wasn't the only one who appreciated the setlist. It was the perfect way to bring the festival to a close.
For those still somehow full of energy, Frozemode's Silent Disco provided one final opportunity to lose themselves in the music. Playing plenty of tracks they don't usually perform made the set feel intimate and unique despite the huge turnout. The Forest stage never stopped moving, with one last mosh pit breaking out as Dead Man sent the crowd into absolute chaos.
2000trees once again proved why it remains one of the UK's best independent festivals. Across four unforgettable days, the atmosphere, community and quality of music never dipped. Saturday was the perfect finale – packed with emotion, chaos, incredible performances and memories that will last long after the festival gates closed.
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