MUSIC fans gathered by Nottingham's canal this weekend for one of the city's most beloved summer festivals.
The Nottingham Waterfront Festival took place on Saturday, June 12 and attracted hundreds of eager gig-goers as well dozens of local artists.
The event, which is now in its fourth year also donates all of its profits to charity.
This year organisers chose the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and the Indee Rose Trust – who provide support for children and their families who have been diagnosed with a brain or spinal tumour.
Taking place at the Canal House pub in Canal Street, the crowds enjoyed performances across three stages both in and outside the venue.
Computer programmer Alfredo Perez, 28, from Bulwell has recently arrived in Nottingham and came down to check out what the city's music scene was like.
He said: "It's been great so far, I'm really enjoying Leah Sinead's set – I was listening to her on YouTube before I got here.
"I'm looking forward to the rest of the evening too, I'm just loving the beer, the weather and the music – it's been perfect."
Teaching assistant, Alyss Bowen, 23, who lives in the city centre said the atmosphere down by the waterfront made a huge difference.
She said: "The weather has been great so far, the whole day has been beautiful.
"I genuinely think having the festival down by the canal gives it such a great vibe."
Since its inception, the festival has attracted dozens of acts some of whom have since gone on to enjoy major mainstream success including singer-songwriter Saint Raymond.
Musician Leah Sinead, from Trowell, who will be playing Splendour festival next weekend, made her second appearance at the Waterfront this year.
Leah, who has been performing in Nottingham for two years said: "It's got a lovely feel to it – it's a festival for musicians, we've all just been enjoying watching each others' sets.
"I think there's a lot of talent within Nottingham's music scene – it keeps going onwards and upwards."
Organiser Will Robinson, founder of Nottingham promoter "I'm Not From London", said: "I think everyone looks forward to it now, the community has strengthened so much.
"It's an event open to all people, we've had a lot of families here as well coming to see what's happening – it just keeps growing every time."
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