THE sound of music filled the city as a popular festival made its return bringing bands and solo artists to a number of venues.

Musicians have been performing on stages across the city centre as part of the Worcester Music Festival.

The three-day event began on Friday, September 16 and finished on Sunday, September 18 to raise money for Worcester Community Trust.

The free-to-attend event saw a wide variety of performers showcased at a variety of venues throughout the city centre.

Performances included live music in pubs, clubs, restaurants and cafes as well as historic buildings, record shops, on the streets and even in a barber shop and tattoo studio.

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In Cathedral Square, a large stage was in place across the three days, where lots of musicians performed for shoppers and passers-by.

A smaller stage was also in place outside Huntingdon Hall on Chapel Walk.

Other venues included Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum, St Swithun's Church, The Sociable Beer Company and Saracens Head.

As well as the designated venues, buskers drew attracted crowds of shoppers on the High Street.

Charity tins and volunteers were posted across all venues to give people plenty of opportunities to donate.

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Since launching in 2008, the music festival has become a staple part of Worcester culture by promoting live and original music in the city.  

Amid shops and events cancelling in line with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's funeral and period of mourning, the festival announced on Facebook earlier this week its intention to continue as planned.

As well as the music festival, the city also saw the Worcester Paint Festival return, which saw a variety of national and local artists painting large murals across the city.

The event will be raising money for Worcester Community trust, which runs six community centres across Worcester designed to support children, young people and adults experiencing disadvantage and challenges.