Saffron Walden Fête de la Musique is a hit with crowds

Inspired by the Parisian event of the same name, the fête took place on Sunday, June 23 and featured music in a variety of genres - including choral, punk, rock, folk, soloists, chamber groups, wind band, a steel band, a harpist and Morris men.

Performances took place at the town hall, Market Square, the Almshouses, Bridge End Gardens, The Kings Arms, Jubilee Gardens, Fairycroft House and The Railway Arms - with the Saffron Walden Town Band performing in the grounds of the museum.

Rock Choir performing at Fairycroft (Image: Iain Walker)

Other acts included the Saffron Building Society Community Choir, Sawston Steel Pan Band, The Umbrella Big Band, Moonshine Coyote, Marilyn & The Fine Apes, Devil's Dyke Morris Men, Delusions of Grandeur and Van Gogh's Ear.

Later in the afternoon audiences could catch The Garden Youth Music Project, The Flying Symbols and the Vivettes, with dancing in the market square from the Village Hall Disco Society in the evening.

There were 620 individual musicians taking part in the day, with an 'organ extravaganza' at St Mary's Church and Saffron Recorder Consort performing at Hart's Books.

Kardinal X performing at Fairycroft (Image: Iain Walker)

A spokeswoman for Saffron Walden Arts Trust, which organised the event, said: "It was a really joyful day.

"Everybody was having a great time and enjoying the music at all the different venues. Each venue had its own character.

"For the first time the church took part and they had five different organists playing. It was a haven of tranquillity.

Vince 'Too Tall' Taylor in Jubilee Gardens (Image: Iain Walker)

"Lots of people came so it was very well-attended - there were probably around 2,000 people.

"We had a blast - it was a fantastic event. It brought a whole lot of fun and joy to the town.

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"There was lots of good feedback from the audience and from musicians."

Saffron Walden Arts Trust also thanked the businesses who provided food and drink on the day, as well as the volunteers who supported the event.

The event was supported by Saffron Walden Town Council, Uttlesford District Council, St John Ambulance, Stansted Airport Passenger Community Fund and Saffron Building Society.

Sub Rosa performing at Fairycroft (Image: Iain Walker)