Blog posted by Lisa Weston, executive secretary at Sunderland arc

I spent Saturday afternoon in Sunniside Gardens watching live bands performing as part of the Sunderland Live Music Fringe Festival! I had a great time, as did the friends and family who joined me. The bands and artists that performed were brilliant, covering songs to suit all music tastes including acoustic performances.

The event was hosted by Eauzone restaurant and was really well attended with a mix of different people from families with young children to students and older people enjoying a drink in the open air. There was a great atmosphere throughout the day and parents could even keep the kids entertained in the activities area, where they could get their faces painted.

I personally felt the event was a huge success and hope many more will be planned for Sunniside and the rest of the city centre. It was really nice going into the city centre to sit in the gardens and listen to great music rather than for just shopping etc……..even the sun had his hat on (which is always a bonus)!