The first St Neots Micro Festival has highlighted to organisers a "hunger" in town for more things like it after hundreds enjoyed an afternoon of live music and fun.

The Neotists, who also organised the St Neots Festival, held the pop-up event on the Market Square to increase footfall in the town and give people a compelling reason to visit the centre.

The Hunts Post: Hundreds of people attended the festival, with seats rapidly running out due to the response.Hundreds of people attended the festival, with seats rapidly running out due to the response. (Image: Ben Pitt)

Crowds were blown away by performances from headline act Dylan and the Moon, the St Neots-based cover band The Arcades and the family trio My Girl the River.

The Hunts Post: St Neots-based covers band The Arcades opened the Micro Festival and set the mood for an afternoon of quality entertainment.St Neots-based covers band The Arcades opened the Micro Festival and set the mood for an afternoon of quality entertainment. (Image: Ben Pitt)

Director of the Neotists, Clair Slade, said: "It was brilliant. I think the takeaway from everybody who attended was that it felt similar to the festival; it had the same kind of atmosphere.

"We were pleased with the turnout because it was never too many people, and it wasn't too few, it was just loads of smiling faces; it was great.

The Hunts Post: Crowds were 'blown away' by headline act Dylan and the Moon, who posed for photos with the audience at the end of his set.Crowds were 'blown away' by headline act Dylan and the Moon, who posed for photos with the audience at the end of his set. (Image: Ben Pitt)

"It just had that lovely atmosphere, and it was nice because, with all the complaining about parking and people wanting it as a car park, it just showed them that this can be so much more.

"This is the heart of St Neots.

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People brought their own chairs to bask in the sunshine for the event on September 2 and could also indulge in street food from Little Dutch Bites and craft beer from local business Shumë, which had completely sold out by the end of the day.

The Hunts Post: My Girl the River put on a family fun performance, belting out plenty of country songs.My Girl the River put on a family fun performance, belting out plenty of country songs. (Image: Ben Pitt)

Clair said people were "buzzing" after the festival, particularly after Dylan's performance, amazed by his talent and stories.

Local businesses also profited from the bustling town, with Betty Bumbles Vintage Tea Room reportedly stating they had the best day that they've ever had since opening.

The Hunts Post: Dylan Holloway of Dylan and the Moon had the crowds on their feet when he closed the festival.Dylan Holloway of Dylan and the Moon had the crowds on their feet when he closed the festival. (Image: Ben Pitt)

Clair added that the Neotists are now discussing how they can do more things, like the Micro Festival, to help reignite and maintain the excitement and energy in the town, reducing the car park mentality and boosting a more sociable outlook.

The Hunts Post: The Micro Festival took place in and took over the St Neots Market Square on Saturday, September 2.The Micro Festival took place in and took over the St Neots Market Square on Saturday, September 2. (Image: Ben Pitt)

To find out when the next event is happening and see what the Neotists have in store for the town, visit www.neotists.co.uk/whats-on.