The rain held off despite an unsettled forecast, as nearly 500 people flocked to Redbrook's Live on the Wye music festival on Saturday, raising around £5,000 for the Village Trust.

The event took place on the football pitch with six bands playing through the afternoon and evening ranging in style from jazz to rock 'n' roll.

There was also award-winning food, real ales and kite-making for youngsters.

Organisers say the event was the biggest and best yet.

Howard Hancocks, festival chairman, said: "We were delighted by the turnout.

"There was a buzz throughout the village as the whole community joined in to support this local cause – it was wonderful to see so many people enjoying themselves and the largely dry weather was a bonus."

Openers Ruby Rose attracted an early crowd with their fusion of funk and blues, while The Good Times brought people to their feet with popular covers of Stevie Wonder, Franz Ferdinand and Lynard Skynard.

The Godseys proved a highlight of the show, continuing to up the tempo with some rockier arrangements, while headliners The Hunters had crowds up and dancing with appreciative applause.

Coltrane Dedication and Livestock Davies brought different music styles to the event and received a warm reception from their followers.

But Mr Hancocks also apologised that a number of attractions did not go ahead as advertised.

He added: "We are sincerely sorry that the bouncy castle and mega slide did not feature for the children as hoped.

"We feel badly let down by our suppliers MegaBounce from Ross on Wye. We have expressed our disappointment and frustration that they failed to show for what was otherwise a fantastic and memorable event.

"This is something we will address for next year.

"We would like to thank everyone else who came along and helped make this year's festival such a success, as well as all our volunteers and supporters – System Sound, The New Grove Trust, Eagle Plant, Travis Perkins, The Bell Inn, Sunshine Radio, Kingstone Brewery and our headline sponsors the

Monmouthshire Beacon and Chepstow Beacon."