A stellar line-up, a fantastic atmosphere and the weather wasn't too bad either - Jurassic Fields 2018 hit all the right notes.

The two-day festival took place at Asker Meadows, Bridport, at the weekend, delighting music fans with its impressive bill and community-minded feel.

Friday night got off to an rip-roaring start with a mixture of ska, reggae and folk from the likes of Skata Tones, Rusty Shackle and Shoot the Moon - before headliners the Dub Pistols tore up the Main Stage with their unique style of, well, everything. They set the bar high; but Saturday did not disappoint.

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ENERGETIC: Friday's headliners the Dub Pistols Picture: MARK MARGETTS

A mish-mash of acts from around the country and closer to home, it wasn't just the musicians who impressed; with the Tiny Top providing plenty of laughs from comedians Tom Glover, Luke Honnoraty and Mike Cox.

It was difficult to decide which tent to choose from, with the Big Top offering edgy performances from alternative acts such as Noble Jacks, Blue Nation and locals Sinful Maggie, whilst over at the Main Stage a wealth of talent from both the local area and further afield enthralled the crowd which was made up of young, old, families and even the odd four-legged friend.

With the sun beating down on the Main Stage, and inflatable beach balls flying across the air, everyone was up and dancing for Bare Jams, whose fun setlist of pop rock got the party started. Bridport's very own Shelby's Elbows went down a storm with their crowd-pleasing covers and Doctor and the Medics, Flight Brigade and Rews pulled out all the stops ahead of a storming headline slot from nine-piece The Dualers, whose ska and reggae beats encapsulated summer.

Top of the bill for the Tops were The Leylines and firm Jurassic Fields favourites Tankus the Henge who, as always, were a festival highlight.

Holly Davidson, Antonia Warren and Laura Rooney, from Bridport, said the festival 'just keeps getting better', while the Jeffery and Berry family from Crewkerne said: "It's been amazing. We'll definitely be camping next year. The kids have enjoyed it and a personal highlight has been the Skata Tones. We've really enjoyed the community party vibe."

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POPULAR: Music fans came from across the UK 

Now in its fifth year, it's clear Jurassic Fields is going from strength-to-strength, and with this year's addition of camping, it can only grow in popularity. Pottering about the campsite, I met people from all over the UK as well as those who lived just down the road.

It all began when Bridport friends Dan Broom and Scott Morris decided there wasn't a 'proper' music festival in West Dorset.

Dan said: "We thought how hard could it be? We found out it was pretty hard, but made sure we set about it the proper way, going through the proper channels."

The festival is not-for-profit and relies on volunteers and sponsors to make it happen. It aims to support youth music, give local musicians the opportunity to perform on a professional set-up and prides itself on being a family event.

The pair also have high hopes for the festival’s future and, as it continues to draw in larger crowds, have long term goals which include creating a professional music studio and rehearsal hall in Bridport, making resources available to local musicians and bands at little or no cost and providing grants to local musicians.

Scott said: "The line-up was fantastic, the weather was a beauty and we just hope everyone had a good time. The volunteers have been amazing - out of this world. We could not have done this without them. Special thanks also goes to JSW Entertainment Group. It brings tears to my eyes seeing it all here happening. One day I hope to look out over the site and not see a patch of grass because of the crowd."