In pictures: Thousands flock to Highest Point festival in Lancaster
By Michelle Blade
Published 6th Sep 2021, 12:25 BST
Updated 6th Sep 2021, 16:10 BST
35,000 people descended on Williamson Park in Lancaster for a weekend of live music from acts including Becky Hill, Rudimental, Ella Eyre, James and Rag ’N’ Bone Man.
Festival favourites James took to the stage on the opening night to play classics from their back catalogue.
Revellers saw world class DJ sets from the likes of Rudimental, Wilkinson and Crazy P Soundsystem plus high energy vocals from Becky Hill and Ella Eyre.
The Lovely Eggs took to the stage in their hometown.
Families enjoyed a number of free events and activities at The Big Family Day out on Sunday.
The event came to a close on Sunday night with a final night of live performances with Rick Astley headlining, with special guest Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and supported by The Cuban Brothers.
The Lovely Eggs took to the stage in their hometown.
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The Highest Point Festival held a family fun day as part of its weekend festivities in Williamson Park, Lancaster. Families enjoy the show in the sunshine. Picture by Paul Heyes, Sunday September 05, 2021. Photo: Paul Heyes
The Highest Point Festival held a family fun day as part of its weekend festivities in Williamson Park, Lancaster. Families enjoy the show in the sunshine. Picture by Paul Heyes, Sunday September 05, 2021. Photo: Paul Heyes
The Highest Point Festival held a family fun day as part of its weekend festivities in Williamson Park, Lancaster. Families enjoy the show in the sunshine. Picture by Paul Heyes, Sunday September 05, 2021. Photo: Paul Heyes
The Highest Point Festival held a family fun day as part of its weekend festivities in Williamson Park, Lancaster. Families enjoy the show in the sunshine. Picture by Paul Heyes, Sunday September 05, 2021. Photo: Paul Heyes
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