Music festival drew crowds of 100,000

IT HAS become a highlight of Yorkshire’s music calendar throughout the past decade.

And official figures which were released yesterday revealed that more than 100,000 people descended on Sheffield for the 10th year of the South Yorkshire city’s celebrated Tramlines music festival.

The festival, which was staged between July 20 and 22, moved to its new, bigger location of Hillsborough Park this year.

The relocation gave the opportunity for four stages to play host to a line-up of acclaimed international acts including Stereophonics, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Craig David and Jake Bugg.

Entertainment was also on offer at Devonshire Green, Barker’s Pool and the Peace Gardens as The Fringe at Tramlines provided a series of free films, comedy and music events.

The cabinet member for culture, parks and leisure at Sheffield City Council, Coun Mary Lea, said: “Tramlines Ten was a brilliant success and celebration of Sheffield and the people of this city, reflecting the friendly and vibrant spirit of we are known for.

“From what I’ve seen and heard everyone who attended Tramlines had an amazing weekend.”

The festival will be staged next year between July 19 and 21. Tickets are on sale at www.tramlines.org.uk/.