AN afternoon of live music kicked off an annual concert season in a North-East town.

The free Blues in the Park event took place at North Lodge Park, in Darlington, yesterday (Sunday, July 26) and attracted scores of music-lovers.

The events are organised by volunteers from the Friends of North Lodge Park.

Free events will also be held at the park from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday, August 2, Sunday, August 30 and Sunday, September 6.

For more information visit facebook.com/bluesinthepark