Brighten The Corners Festival in Ipswich first day launch

Brighten The Corners Festival returned on Friday afternoon with many people gathering on the Cornhill to listen to the musical talents of some of the region's up and coming artists.

Artists from around the country delighted the crowds at venues such as The Baths, The Smokehouse, St Stephen's Church, Corn Exchange and the Cornhill.

Sophiethegreat performing on the Cornhill stage (Image: Tom Cann)

Sophiethegreat performing with Ryski (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Large crowds gathered to listen to the music on the Cornhill (Image: Tom Cann)

Music kicked off on the Cornhill with Sophiethegreat performing. The rain thankfully stopped just before her set was due to begin.

The Cornhill played host to the Apply to Play winners, which offered musicians the chance to showcase their music for free to the crowd.

Also on the Cornhill was the Adnams beer truck, which served refreshments to customers including a BTC lager in special cups created especially for the festival.

People were in high spirits at the festival (Image: Tom Cann)

Fran Pitcher performing on the Cornhill stage (Image: Tom Cann)

St Stephen's Church was full for Arthur Black (Image: Tom Cann)

Indoor venues for ticket holders began later, with the first group, Arthur Black, performing at St Stephen's Church - which was renovated last year into a music venue.

Within minutes, the church had filled up with people excited to see the group from Norwich perform.

Elsewhere, the Corn Exchange hosted Prima Queen, a band who had supported Paulo Nutini and Wet Leg.

Arthur Black performing (Image: Tom Cann)

The Corn Exchange was full of festival goers listening to Prima Queen (Image: Tom Cann)

The all-female group, fronted by best friends Louise from England and Kristin from USA, performed in front of hundreds of people on Friday evening, being the first of four acts to play at the Corn Exchange.

The first day of the festival proved to be a successful launch as hundreds enjoyed the variety of music on offer. Music continues on Saturday for more live entertainment.

Crowds watching Prima Queen (Image: Tom Cann)

Louise, a member of Prima Queen (Image: Tom Cann)

Kristin from USA performing as part of Prima Queen (Image: Tom Cann)

Ryski performing on the Cornhill stage (Image: Charlotte Bond)