LIVE music performances could be seen at various venues in Crediton for three hours on Saturday, June 22.

Julian Wild busking outside Wortham Jaques chartered accountants. AQ 5580
Julian Wild busking outside Wortham Jaques chartered accountants. AQ 5580 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Brahan Seer performing in Crediton High Street. AQ 5582
Brahan Seer performing in Crediton High Street. AQ 5582 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Hazel Underwood and Paul Watts, the Sagalouts, performing in Crediton High Street. AQ 5588
Hazel Underwood and Paul Watts, the Sagalouts, performing in Crediton High Street. AQ 5588 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

They were taking part in Busk it!, which is organised each year by Crediton Arts Centre.

There were two stage areas in Crediton Town Square where musicians could play while another group got ready and buskers also played at Crediton Library and in various locations along Crediton High Street, in shops, cafes and alleyways.

Busking in the alleyway at Once Read Bookshop. AQ 5594
Busking in the alleyway at Once Read Bookshop. AQ 5594 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Two young performers taking part in Busk It! AQ 5607
Two young performers taking part in Busk It! AQ 5607 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Shoppers were entertained as they shopped and there was a wonderful ambience in the town.

In total there were 17 soloists, duos and bands taking part, all raising money for Crediton Arts Centre.

Busking outside A E Lee (Outfitters) Ltd as part of Busk It! AQ 5617
Busking outside A E Lee (Outfitters) Ltd as part of Busk It! AQ 5617 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Talented musicians busking in Crediton Library. AQ 5623
Talented musicians busking in Crediton Library. AQ 5623 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Taking part in Busk It! outside James Antiques. AQ 5599
Taking part in Busk It! outside James Antiques. AQ 5599 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Those taking part were Sal and Joe, Julian Wild, Rob Rickey, Ian “Slide” Edgar, Etchenchuria, Alex Hodges and Joe Cookson, Tony Miller, The Wee Free Men, Coururoy Curiosities, Sagalouts, A Bold Set of Ruffians, Stuart Toms, The Triffles, David Treadway, Second Sight Band and Whittall and Cookson.

The event was supported by Crediton Town Council.