Vivary Park set up for four days of Live in Somerset

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VIVARY Park, off Taunton town centre, is being transformed into an outdoor arena for a mega music bank holiday weekend.

The park, known as the county town's 'jewel in the crown', is staging its second massive event this month following Taunton Flower Show with plenty of performances booked for Live in Somerset.

Lorries have this week been delivering staging and seating, which have been lifted into place by a massive crane.

Thousands of people have already booked their tickets for the fun, which start on Thursday (August 24) with a headline appearance by Oasis brother Noel Gallagher with his band High Flying Birds following warm up acts Joy Formidable and Ride.

There's a pause for breath on the Friday before three more days of open air concerts.

READ MORE: The Proclaimers pull out of Live in Somerset.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor is the main draw on Saturday (August 26), having stepped in to replace The Proclaimers, who pulled out owing to Charlie Reid putting in a sick note after losing his voice due to a perforated ear drum.

READ MORE: Sophie Ellis-Bextor saves the day.

The Murder on the Dance Floor star is supported by Dodgy, B*Witched and The Feeling.

Sunday (August 27) sees Alfie Boe taking centre stage following performances by Marisha Wallace and The Overtones.

The festival of music will all be rounded off on Monday (August 28) by McFly, supported by Callum Beattie and Megan McKenna.

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