Hundreds flock to Fab show

Hundreds of people basked in Shrewsbury's summer sunshine to enjoy the sound of the Fab Four at the annual Music In The Square event.

Top tribute act The FAB Beatles ran through a set of classics by the legendary Liverpudlian band last night. The group headlined the first night of Music In The Square which is one of the highlights of this year's Shrewsbury Summer Season.

Families took along their garden chairs and picnics for a packed programme of live music in the town centre.

Shrewsbury's own Hot Rod 55 warmed the crowd up on what proved a rare balmy evening in Shropshire.

Music fans are expected to continue flocking to the Square throughout the weekend for the free event, which has been funded by the Arts Council.

There will be entertainment throughout today, including a performance by The Peter Donegan Band, featuring the son of musician Lonny Donegan.

Peter Donegan has followed in the family footsteps by forming his own five-piece band which will pay tribute to the skiffle legend from 7pm.

There is a homegrown feel to much of the entertainment on offer including a performance this evening by young virtuoso Reuben Penny who will be playing the Xylosynth for the first time in Shropshire.

The teenager from Shrewsbury will play Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor on the rare digital instrument which is a cross between a xylophone and a synthesizer.

Indie rockers The Sunshine Underground will then return for a home county show tomorrow night when they will headline at 9pm.