ONE of the region's top music events returned with a bang this weekend.

Lakefest, held in the grounds of Eastnor Castle, included shows by the likes of Sir Tom Jones, Seasick Steve and Razorlight.

Speaking ahead of the event, director Lee Martin said: "After the extraordinary and uncertain year that we have all had to live through, to be returning to our field of dreams with such a timeless artist — someone who embodies integrity and has never been anything other than cool is something truly special.

"A just reward, for the patience of all those lovely Lakefest customers who rolled over their 2020 tickets and kept us alive.”

Other musical highlights of the four-day event included Scouting for Girls, T’Pau, New Model Army, Razorlight and Seasick Steve.

There was also a "Talking Tent" featuring comedy, poetry, debate and interviews.

In addition, there were BMX shows and an appearance by Parachute Regiment soldiers The Red Devils.

Mr Martin added: "It was so important to me to add something a little bit special to this year’s celebrations: and as one of my team is a former paratrooper, we put this plan together, and it's incredibly rewarding to see it realised.

"No other freefall team in the world come in quite as fast or hard, and this is in part due to the fact that every one of the Devils is a serving soldier with Britain's elite Parachute Regiment.”