Talented musicians showcased the best of Bridport's sound.

Bridport Sounds took place on Saturday, offering a taste of the best live talent the area has to offer.

Organised by music charity B Sharp, it is the event's first year.

Inspiring, up-and-coming and original musicians, bands and singer-songwriters were invited to enter a competition to win the chance to perform at the event.

The Collaborators, a popular local Bridport band, won first prize of £200 and a headline slot. Second prize went to Pizza for Dogs, an emerging young band, and third prize went to Bridport Jams; both bands played support slots on the night.

Musician Ellie Walker, music leader for B Sharp, co-ordinated Bridport Sounds, along with Hannah Cumming.

“I was very impressed with the level of entrants to our competition," said Ellie. "It's great to see what musical talents there are in the Bridport area. The prize winners have such a fun and lively sound that we thought they would be perfect for the gig."

B Sharp, which aims to 'build a sound future for young people through music,' aims to offer a broad, inclusive programme of music, singing, participation, creation, performance and development to people from their early years to adulthood.

Ellie Walker, music leader and event organiser, said: “The bands were outstanding and the Arts Centre was a great venue to platform local musical talent. Each band was totally different but, they complimented each other really well and we had great feedback from the audience. These live gigs are such a great opportunity for young people to gain first hand experience either as performers, producers or volunteers – all helping feed into the local music scene and beyond."

The gig, and the work leading up to it, was supported through ‘I Will’, a programme funded by Dorset Community Foundation which, in this instance, enables young promoters and volunteers to gain experience in event production, training, utilising their own ideas and concepts and enabling them to gain work experience.

Hannah added: “One of our core aims at B Sharp is to support young people to try things out in all areas that interest them around music, so it’s great for us to work on a project that will enable young people to do this – they will have opportunities to shape the gig we are putting on, and put on their own events in the future. What a great opportunity that is for young people to gain valuable work experience and life skills.

For more information, email info@bsharp.org.uk or call B Sharp on 07947 334138.