The glorious weather finally arrived in time for the first Friends of Wisbech Bandstand concert of the season.

It is estimated up to 200 people enjoyed the free live music around the bandstand in Wisbech Park on Sunday afternoon (May 30).

Wisbech Standard: The Friends of Wisbech Bandstand concert on Sunday (May 30) kicked off the season of free live music in Wisbech Park.The Friends of Wisbech Bandstand concert on Sunday (May 30) kicked off the season of free live music in Wisbech Park. (Image: Kim Taylor)

Wisbech Standard: Friends catching up at the Friends of Wisbech Bandstand summer concert on Sunday (May 30).Friends catching up at the Friends of Wisbech Bandstand summer concert on Sunday (May 30). (Image: Kim Taylor)

For the first concert, everyone enjoyed music from Cambridge-based band ‘Run for Cover’ who were supported by solo singer Lloydy Moon.

Both played many well-known hits in their sets, including ‘Valerie’ by the Zutons and later covered by Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse, Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’ and George Ezra’s ‘Shotgun’.

Wisbech Standard: Up 200 people sat socially distanced in Wisbech Park to enjoy the first summer concert organised by the Friends of Wisbech Bandstand.Up 200 people sat socially distanced in Wisbech Park to enjoy the first summer concert organised by the Friends of Wisbech Bandstand. (Image: Kim Taylor)

Friends of Wisbech Bandstand arrange free concerts and the costs are covered by sponsors.

The crowd is encouraged bring their own deckchairs and make the most of the live music. Bygones cafe also delivers meals to the park.

The next event will be held on June 27 between 2pm and 4:30pm. The band Krusty Whiskas will be supported by John Bryans.

Information about future events is available on the Friends of Wisbech Bandstand Facebook page.

Wisbech Standard: It was a party in Wisbech Park on Sunday for the first Friends of Wisbech Bandstand live music event of the year.It was a party in Wisbech Park on Sunday for the first Friends of Wisbech Bandstand live music event of the year. (Image: Kim Taylor)

Wisbech Standard: It was all smiles for the Friends of Wisbech Bandstand concert, the first of 2021 was held on Sunday (May 30).It was all smiles for the Friends of Wisbech Bandstand concert, the first of 2021 was held on Sunday (May 30). (Image: Kim Taylor)

Wisbech Standard: Friends enjoying the music at the Friends of Wisbech Bandstand summer concert on Sunday (May 30).Friends enjoying the music at the Friends of Wisbech Bandstand summer concert on Sunday (May 30). (Image: Kim Taylor)

Wisbech Standard: Friends of Wisbech Bandstand organise a variety of live music throughout the summer.Friends of Wisbech Bandstand organise a variety of live music throughout the summer. (Image: Kim Taylor)

Wisbech Standard: The glorious weather arrived in time for the first Friends of Wisbech Bandstand summer concert of the year.The glorious weather arrived in time for the first Friends of Wisbech Bandstand summer concert of the year. (Image: Kim Taylor)