Thousands of people attended events during the seventh annual Westbury Music and Arts Festival this year, with organisers confident that the two-week event has put the town on the map.

The festival, which showcases talented local musicians and artists, came to a rousing conclusion on Sunday with a performance from Opus One Swing Band at the Paragon Hall.

Saturday night saw a community play about Westbury at the outbreak of the First World War called All Quiet on the Westbury Front, which was held at All Saints Church.

Events took place at a variety of venues across the area, including The Hollies Inn, The Three Daggers, Westbury Library, the Laverton, All Saints' Church and Fairfield Opportunity Farm.

Festival chairman Ian Cunningham, who took on the role for the first time, said: “It’s gone really well and we have definitely had more people and more events than we have ever managed before, with several of them sold out.

“The community involvement has been fantastic and we have had a great variety of acts and events over the two weeks. It has undoubtedly been the most successful one so far.

“More people seemed to know that we were on this year and the feedback has been extremely positive, which is encouraging. I think it just shows how remarkably high the talent is in the area.

To get involved in next year’s festival, visit www.wmafestival.co.uk or contact Ian Cunningham on 01373 826544.