The founder of a Malvern music festival says people’s smiling faces were the highlight of his weekend.
Mappfest returned to Malvern Link Common at the weekend for two days of live music and family entertainment.
The popular event, which is free to enter, had been in doubt earlier in the year because of rising costs.
But members of the community banded together to ensure the festival, which has always been about giving back, was able to go ahead.
Not even the rain on Sunday could dampen spirits - and a Battle of Britain flyover went ahead despite the challenges.
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“We had a lucky escape,” said founder Andy Mapp. “We had two big marquees and pushed them together, so people just sheltered there and went straight back out as soon as it dried up.
“The Hurricane couldn’t fly too low because there was a helicopter in the area but he did phone and apologise.
“One of the highlights for me were the musicians - every single band played their hearts out, and they all play for free.
“It was also great to see all the smiling faces and the kids playing on the grass - it was a really fun event.
“We had great food and drink at this year’s festival as well, and the marquee was right next to the kids’ rides so parents could keep an eye on them.”
Mr Mapp praised RMPA Hire for providing the festival with a “super sound system” and the Mappfest volunteers, who he said had worked hard all weekend.
“People are still down there now clearing things away,” he said on Monday morning.
Organisers are also busy counting up how much money has been raised for the two charities Mappfest is supporting this year - Headway Worcestershire and Maggs Day Centre.
Bands including US, Foxy 46, Sonic Bloom, Two Pounds and The Tonies played on Saturday.
Sunday’s line-up included Zen Cats, Black Heart Angels, Mirror Mirror, Dogs of Santorini, Cadence Noir and Kresendo.
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