THE first Usk Big Busk event was held on Saturday 21st July and the Usk Community Picnic was enjoyed on the following day.

Usk Mayor Alec Leathwood said: “There has been a delightful mix of musical talent at Usk for this event. I came to Usk in 1966 and immediately fell in love with the town and its people.

“Usk is not only a very beautiful town set in the centre of a beautiful county; it is a very real community and one which I am proud to serve. It is difficult to judge the talent for the competition with so many great acts.”

On Sunday there was a great range of entertainment on the stage and field including children’s circus workshops from Jitterbug Circus and live music from the three winners of The Big Usk Busk competition, Usk Brass Band, The Buskuleles of Usk, Usk Singing Club, Silurian, Velha Bataria Samba Band and Untapped Sound.