THOUSANDS of music lovers have been enjoying the entertainment and sunshine on offer at Halesworth's Gig In The Park.

THOUSANDS of music lovers have been enjoying the entertainment and sunshine on offer at Halesworth's Gig In The Park

The festival, which kicked off on Friday evening, is set to be the most successful in the event's 12 year history and about 6,000 people are expected over the weekend.

Friday night's opening festivities saw a rocking set from headliners Frontbum, a rock band who come from Halesworth but tour all over the world.

Yestereday afternoon's entertainment came from Norwich pop-punk act The Brownies and The Darkness' old drummer Ed Graham's new band Karaoke for Beginners.

Last night's highlights include performances from Chas and Dave and Glenn Tilbrook and The Fluffers.

Andy Graham, one of the event's organisers, said: “It's going really well so far. I haven't had the official figures but I think Friday night must have been a record crowd.

“The weather has held out and there are loads of people about having a great time.”