Live music takes over Taunton

Joe Public will perform at Taunton Methodist Church

A live music celebration which will see some of the county's best bands play is taking part in Taunton town centre.

'Sound of Somerset' will see a diverse programme of gigs, DJ sets and workshops take place on Saturday.

To coincide with the event, Somerset Music Hub will launch its first compilation CD of Somerset music.

Curated by John Parish, best known for his work with Mercury Prize winner PJ Harvey, it features 14 bands; seven of which will play as part of this event.

These include Ulysses, Jack Harrison, Twin Falls, Spidireen, My Name Is Ian and Trinity Primary School.

Other highlights of the day include an underage show at Taunton Methodist Church featuring The Darlingtons and Joe Public, David Ingles at the Royal British Legion plus Beatles covers band Sgt Pepper's Only Darts Club Band at the Perfect Fifth, followed by DJ sets from Freestylers and Filth Infatuated.