A town was alive with the sound of music as rock, dance and jazz kept visitors entertained.

The third Brightlingsea music festival was a great success, with nine bands and other attractions on offer during Saturday, watched by 3,000 people.

Adding his voice to the singing - Brightlingsea mayor Alan Goggin Picture: STEVE BAINBRIDGE

Live music could be heard in some of the town's pubs on Friday night, while Lend Us a Tenor, a mixed student and staff jazz band from Colne Community School, kicked things off on Saturday.

There was a large dome stage put up in Promenade Way which folk/punk band The Salt Dogs headlined while a string of other bands played throughout the day.

The free festival ended with a fireworks display.

Published Monday, August 4, 2003

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