Dozens of bands from across the town, region and country entertained the crowds on two stages.

And although at times the weather wasn't as warm as the audience's applause — or as dry as some of the entertainers' wit — no-one seemed to mind.

Organiser Rich Alsop said: "Despite the weather, the turnout for this year's festival was excellent, people really enjoyed themselves.

"Some people really seemed to understand the concept of the festival, it was good to see the people of Chesterfield uniting over such principles.

"Some people there came down just to take advantage of the freebie, but the majority came together to celebrate the music.

"The planning for next year has already started, we already have a few surprises up our sleeves, which I'm sure people will hear about soon enough.

"As the organiser, special thanks are in order for Transmitta – Bill Allard in particular – for really making the festival a special one, they were responsible for the production of the festival - lights, sound.

"It made this year look like the festival was on steroids compared to last year.

"In future years, the festival really has the potential to become a huge part of the Midlands musical scene."