GALLERY: Highbridge Buskathon brings town to life with music

The buskathon saw acts including Bristol String Quartet, North Somerset Samba Band, The Beach'd Buoys, Wayne Pope, and Holly Simpson perform at seven Highbridge venues. 

They were Highbridge Clock Tower, the railway station, the community centre, The Globe Inn, The Coopers Arms, St John's Church, and Sopha furniture shop.

Event organisers Bev and Sarah Milner said: "It was brilliant to see and hear Highbridge full of music on Sunday.

"There was such a  diverse line-up of bands and musicians and it really did prove that cool stuff can happen in Highbridge!"

The event was funded by the Welcome Back Fund through the European Regional Development Fund, adminstered by Sedgemoor District Council.

Before the event, a spokesperson for Sedgemoor District Council said: "As part of our drive to get people back into towns and villages - and funded by the Government Welcome Back Fund - Highbridge will be filled with music this Sunday.

"This event is part of a programme of events, at different locations, to remind residents and visitors about the diverse nature of our shops and businesses in towns and villages."

In a Facebook post, a council spokesperson said: "We hope that Highbridge will be full of music and fun while showcasing different genres of music and local talent."

Our photographer Steve Richardson attended the event to capture the performers in action.

GALLERY: Highbridge Buskathon

Tom Court (Court Production) performs outside of Sopha furniture store.

North Somerset Samba brought their music to the The Coopers Arms.

The samba band were outside The Coopers Arms from 11:30am before moving to the church and Highbridge Clock Tower.

Hip-hop artist Ryder Emcee performed outside Sopha in Highbridge during the buskathon.

Bristol String Quartet at Highbridge railway station.

Punters at The Globe Inn with members of The Beach’d Bouys.

The Beach'd Bouys, a Weston-super-Mare sea shanty band, outside The Globe Inn.

Performers outside Highbridge Community Hall during the buskathon. Picture: Contributed

Juan Carlos plays the guitar. Picture: Contributed

A performer takes to the streets during the Highbridge Buskathon. Picture: Contributed

Two pubs in Highbridge - The Coopers Arms and The Globe Inn - were venues for the Buskathon. Picture: Contributed