Crowds flocked to Stevenage's High Street for the first free live music event - Old Town Live - which took place on Sunday.

The Comet: Old Town LiveOld Town Live (Image: Karyn Haddon)

Entertainment was enjoyed by many at various venues across the Old Town, while our local businesses took to selling their wares in stalls outside their premises.

The Comet: Old Town Live - Wednesday Everitt, Noley Draper and Lisa Walker enjoy the live musicOld Town Live - Wednesday Everitt, Noley Draper and Lisa Walker enjoy the live music (Image: Karyn Haddon)

Punters poured into Old Town Bar, Mulberry Tree, Cinnabar, Marquis of Lorne and many more throughout the day, with festivities continuing through to 10pm.

The Comet: Old Town Live - Damon, Ashleigh, Kristin, Gaby and Stevie enjoy the live musicOld Town Live - Damon, Ashleigh, Kristin, Gaby and Stevie enjoy the live music (Image: Karyn Haddon)

Stevenage Borough Councillor, Lloyd Briscoe, executive member for economy, enterprise and transport at Stevenage Borough Council, said: “We were delighted to see so many residents and visitors support Stevenage’s Old Town Live event.

The Comet: Old Town Live - Marshall James, 5, with a painted faceOld Town Live - Marshall James, 5, with a painted face (Image: Karyn Haddon)

"Old Town Live was a great way to celebrate and showcase our historic High Street’s rich leisure and cultural heritage with live music and superb food and drink.

The Comet: Old Town Live - Woody, 5, Amy and Susie enjoy the live musicOld Town Live - Woody, 5, Amy and Susie enjoy the live music (Image: Karyn Haddon)

“Lots of people enjoyed listened to our local musicians who performed throughout the day at a number of High Street venues, bringing the wider community of Stevenage together through music and entertainment.

The Comet: Old Town Live - The Himsworth family enjoy the live musicOld Town Live - The Himsworth family enjoy the live music (Image: Karyn Haddon)

"We were pleased to see so many businesses from the High Street, indoor market and across Stevenage come together to support what was an excellent event.

The Comet: Old Town Live - The King and Butler family enjoy the day outOld Town Live - The King and Butler family enjoy the day out (Image: Karyn Haddon)

“The event showed the council’s ongoing help which we have provided through our COVID-19 Business Support Programme. This has encouraged businesses in the High Street to open again after the lifting of restrictions.

The Comet: Old Town LiveOld Town Live (Image: Karyn Haddon)

"We do hope that our residents and visitors will continue to shop locally at our small and independent businesses which are the beating heart of our High Street and make a huge contribution to our local economy.”

The Comet: Old Town Live - Corruption entertain the crowdsOld Town Live - Corruption entertain the crowds (Image: Karyn Haddon)

The Comet: Old Town Live - Corruption entertain the crowdsOld Town Live - Corruption entertain the crowds (Image: Karyn Haddon)

The Comet: Old Town Live - Corruption entertain the crowdsOld Town Live - Corruption entertain the crowds (Image: Karyn Haddon)