Thousands of visitors flocked to Nottingham city centre for the Spring Bank Holiday extravaganza of free music which took place Saturday 24 – Monday 26 May.

Families and people from all ages and backgrounds came along to listen to music from a variety of genres and soak up the atmosphere in and around the city centre.

Highlights included indie favourites Athlete who played the closing performance on the main stage in the Old Market Square on Saturday, Elliot Minor who attracted a large following of teenagers and crowds dancing along to Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band and classic 80s sounds from The Beat and The Blockheads, who rounded up the celebrations on Monday.

On Saturday afternoon, a number of local and emerging talents took to the main stage in the Old Market Square, hosted by Dean Jackson of BBC Radio Nottingham’s ‘The Beat’.

On Sunday 25 May in the Square, Heart 106 presented a special guest appearance from Gabriella Cilmi - a major new talent from Australia whose debut single ‘Sweet about Me’ is currently number 18 in the UK top 40.

As well as performances in the Market Square, the city was buzzing with live music supported by the Nottingham Leisure Partnership Ltd, at five satellite venues including Castle Road (the Robin Hood Statue), Chapel Bar, Forman Street by The Cornerhouse, Hockley and St Peter’s Square with everything from country, folk and world music, to jazz and big band. Mariachi Tapatio, who gave the final performance at the Foreman Street venue on Monday were a bit hit with the crowds, and nearby restaurant, who invited the band to continue to their performance indoors.

Councillor Trimble, Portfolio Holder for Culture, Leisure and Communities said: "The event was a huge success and attracted big crowds throughout the weekend, despite poor weather on Sunday. There was a great atmosphere as people discovered different acts around the city centre. The festival is an exciting addition to our events programme and we’re sure that everyone who came along enjoyed themselves."

Pubs, clubs and associated venues linked to Nottingham Leisure Partnership Ltd also hosted live music at their venues across the city centre. Other music events taking place over the bank holiday weekend included the ever-popular Dot to Dot Festival.