As the sun went down on another glorious year at Bramham Park, the final day of the three-day event went out with a bang.

Of course, it's always difficult to replace a festival headliner, but when Lewis Capaldi withdrew from touring activities following his emotionally charged Glastonbury set, there was only one band that the organisers of Leeds Festival were going to call. That being the 1975.

It’s very rare for groups to get booked two years in a row, especially headliners, but The 1975 have a long and fruitful relationship with Leeds Festival. And following their headline spot last year, where the group stood in for Rage Against The Machine, it feels like the band fronted by Matt Healy have almost set up a residency at Bramham Park. Not that the band’s fans mind at all.

The Northern Echo: Leeds Festival: Day Three. The 1975, The Killers and more

Taking to the stage, dressed in black, sporting a leather jacket and grasping a hip flask the frontman looked the epitome of rock and roll cool.

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This time around, The 1975 were celebrating the 10th anniversary of their eponymous debut album, with the lion's share of the seminal album featuring in the set, along with a healthy dose of the band's hits. At the top of the show, Healy dedicated the performance to Lewis Capaldi himself, which was a heartfelt touch. And just like one of the hits from the group's first album, The 1975’s Sunday evening headline set was sweet like chocolate.

Elsewhere around the site, a fiery performance from British rapper Central Cee showed that the London-based artist is ready to follow in the footsteps of peers like Stormzy and Santan Dave as a future headliner. Whilst one of the most talked about sets on Sunday was a rare appearance from UK rapper Clavish on the BBC Radio 1 Xtra stage.

The Northern Echo: Leeds Festival: Day Three. The 1975, The Killers and more

As has become customary Sunday's proceedings at Bramham Park featured some secret sets, including the second show of the day for Baby Queen on the BBC Introducing stage. The artist had performed on the main stage east earlier in the day, and the emerging star closed out her festival appearances for this year with an astounding show later in the day. Whilst Soft Play, formerly known as Slaves, made a welcome return to the scene with an under-the-radar set on the Festival Republic stage.

Sunday’s lineup on the BBC Introducing stage showed that the UK's new music scene is very healthy right now. Rising stars such as Bellah Mae, Hannah Grae, Lucia and the Best Boys, Hot Wax and headliner Pixey drew large crowds all day long, and based upon each of their sets, it was justifiably so. Likewise, appearances from Nieve Ella and Caity Baser were well received on the Radio 1 Dance Stage, with each act showing so much promise for the future.

The Northern Echo: Leeds Festival: Day Three. The 1975, The Killers and more

The beauty of festivals such as Leeds is that you get exposed to so much new music, it's hard not to come away with many new favourite bands. Yesterday, it was acts such as old-school US hip-hop duo Joey Valence and Brae and Kenny Hoopla who got the festival punters talking. Valence and Brae, in particular, channel a sound reminiscent of the Beastie Boys. The dynamic duo had more power than a case of energy drinks.

For those who like their music on the hard rock of things, the Festival Republic stage had what they were looking for. Scottish rockers Anchor Lane fired up the crowd early in the day before acts like Zand, Mothica and a garish and visually astounding set from Sleep Token wowed the crowds later in the evening.

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As Bramham Park descended into darkness, The Killers brought this year's proceedings to a close. The final song of the night was, of course, one of the most unmistakable indie/rock anthems of recent times. I'm sure you need no hints as to which song I'm referring to. Other than saying, look on the Brightside, Leeds Festival will return next year. We can't wait already.