Plymouth Summer Sessions in action

Thousands of fans have been attending the Hoe

Plymouth Hoe has welcomed fans to the first-ever Plymouth Summer Sessions this month.    

The Midlands-based Soul band Stone Foundation kicked off the inaugural Plymouth Summer Sessions. Then Sophie Ellis-Bextor performed her Saltburn hit ‘Murder On The Dancefloor’ as the rain subsided and the sun broke through the clouds!

The feelgood factor around the Hoe continued with singer and songwriter Gabrielle leading fans through her chart-topping hits ‘Rise’, ‘Out Of Reach’ and the multi-platinum selling single ‘Dreams’.

Welsh singing legend Tom Jones brought a monumental first day to a close, captivating the crowd with his powerful voice and belting out his timeless classics ‘It’s Not Unusual’, ‘Delilah’ and ‘Sex Bomb’.

Tom Jones performing (PHOTO CREDIT: Chapel Stone Films)

The second day started with Sam Richardson and, the band hailing from the north coast of Cornwall exciting the raucous crowd with their roots-rock roster of songs.

Then Sheffield rock band VIVAS spread positivity in the Plymouth crowd with their songs ‘Sweet Talker’ and ‘It’s Alright’.

The evening gathered pace with Cassette taking to the stage, the emerging artist, widely recognised as a dynamic force in the UK's rock scene, dialling up the excitement with her fierce blend of punk and heavy metal!

The second evening closed with icon, Bryan Adams wowing the Plymouth audience. The Canadian rocker performed his all-time classics ‘Summer of ‘69’, ‘Run To You’ and ‘Everything I Do, I Do It For You’

Bryan Adams (PHOTO CREDIT: Cuffe & Taylor)

The third day included Cumbrian rockers Hardwicke Circus, who opened proceedings with the band taking to the stage as the sun shined on the Hoe.

With the nation in the grip of football fever, The Lightning Seeds were up next, performing ‘It’s Coming Home’ as the crowd sang along to the all-time classic.

The party continued with Liverpudlian indie rock band The Zutons performing their hits, including crowd-pleasing ‘Valerie’ for thousands of gathered fans.

Bringing the evening to a close, quintessential British band Madness, an outfit rooted in ska but with a pop flair, ending an epic evening with ‘Our House’ and ‘Baggy Trousers’

One Plymouth music lover said…. "The gigs have been fanatic. The stars really came out on the Hoe. I love to boogie! My body is feeling it today though!"