“I love festivals in that people seem to let their hair down more. I love that people run from stage to stage. I love going as a performer because you get to see band that you wouldn't necessarily go see.”

Irish singer, songwriter, television presenter and multi-instrumentalist

Imelda May, born Imelda Mary Higham, is an Irish singer, songwriter, television presenter, and multi-instrumentalist. She is known for her rockabilly revival style and for a career that has moved across music and television. Her work is often associated with rockabilly, with a sound rooted in older styles of popular music. She has also been compared with female jazz singers such as Billie Holiday, which reflects the control and phrasing often noted in her performances.