North Norfolk music festival Rock Bodham kicked off in style today, in spite of cloudy skies and the threat of rain.

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Committee secretary Callum Ringer said the event, which is now in its sixth year, had attracted a good crowd, with more expected for the evening programme.

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'We were worried about the weather,' he said. 'I've been watching the forecast and wasn't optimistic at all, but people turned up and it's stayed dry, so I'm happy.

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'It's a tried and tested format that not only raises money for charity, but also gives people a day out where they aren't prohibited by the cost of tickets.'

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Sheringham band Generals were first to take the stage, with other Norfolk bands lined up for later in the day including DJ Naughty Daughty, Knotted, The Stereotypes and The Dulcet Tones.

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The festival continues this evening until midnight, with tomorrow's programme running at the Red Hart pub from 3pm-8.30pm.

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Eastern Daily Press: Fifty Miles High on stage at north Norfolk music festival Rock Bodham. Picture: KAREN BETHELLFifty Miles High on stage at north Norfolk music festival Rock Bodham. Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Soaking up the atmosphere at north Norfolk music festival Rock Bodham. Picture: KAREN BETHELLSoaking up the atmosphere at north Norfolk music festival Rock Bodham. Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Fifty Miles High drummer Mike Waters on stage at north Norfolk music festival Rock Bodham. Picture: KAREN BETHELLFifty Miles High drummer Mike Waters on stage at north Norfolk music festival Rock Bodham. Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Rock Bodham secretary Callum Ringer announcing the acts at the north Norfolk music festival. Picture: KAREN BETHELLRock Bodham secretary Callum Ringer announcing the acts at the north Norfolk music festival. Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)