Bolton's reputation as a live music destination continues to grow with the newest summer festival proving a huge hit with revellers of all ages.

B-Fest took place at Bolton Arena bringing some of the best tribute bands around to the stage.

Music lovers enjoyed a day of live music, drink, face painting but this was no ordinary music festival, it was in fact a charity fundraiser to support among the most vulnerable in town.

It was organised by Backup North West, which supports young people who are, or are risk of, homelessness.

CEO of Backup Maura Jackson said: "Local charity Backup North West already has a great reputation for putting on events, successful charity fundraisers but wanted to develop something that did not feel like a charity event but felt like an amazing, enjoyable, memorable and great value for money experience.

"The bonus being all the profits would be for Backup, money to assist young people experiencing housing crisis and at massive risk.

"The whole thing was organized by Laura Pendlebury, Backups Director of Income and Partnerships. She told us that just over 400 tickets sold (they could have sold up to 1000) they wanted more. BUT this was the very first one. This was the first of many, ”we are definitely making this our annual ‘thing’.”

The Backup team focused on making amazing for those who were there.

The line-up included Bolton's own The Voice Kids star Will Edgar, as well as Taylor Taylor, The Northern Soul Train, Almost P!NK, Ed Sheeran Experience, Elvic and the Rising Sun band and Parklife.

There was also DJ set playing 11 hours of music and dancing.

Carrs Pasties were also represented and there was a games area for the kids

Maura said: "This in particular brought great feedback. Families told us that at many events activities for children are additional cost which can be stressful but we offered a safe space with giant jenga, connect 4, football and tennis for kids to play all day and they did.

“What I personally found wholesome was the presence and support of two other charities. Andy's man Club had a stall there and were available all day to promote their services about supporting men's mental health. Plus Emmaus.

"The team from Emmaus helped us to set up and clear down the site offering time and friendship to Backup. Life is never all about Backup at Backup. We are part of a rich and diverse third sector in Bolton.”

And Bolton's newest festival will be back 'bigger, better, more inclusive but still very nearly perfect'.