A MUCH-ANTICIPATED music festival returned to Sible Hedingham last weekend with an acoustic twist.

Heditude Unplugged saw bands and musicians from a range of genres ditch their amps in favour of an acoustic sound.

The show, at Hedingham Sports and Social Club, was headlined by indie rock band Point Clear, who stepped away from their usual style.

Drummer Matt Hinton said: “It was a very different experience for us as we created acoustic versions of our songs.”

Other acts included Gen Irving, False Colours and Beergut 100, among others.

Festival organiser Chris Webb even managed to sneak a song of his own into the show.

Heditude spokesman Tracey Ashmead said: “I would like to thank everyone for their support of our first Heditude Unplugged which was a huge success, raising £385.

“Congratulations to Chris Webb for arranging the day and a massive thanks to all the acts that gave up their time so generously to support Heditude 2020.

“Also to everyone who came to support the day and our advertisers and sponsors for their fantastic donations.

Chris said: “Thanks to everyone who supported Heditude Unplugged – musicians, volunteers, audience, sponsors and people who lent equipment.

“We were able to put on Heditude Unplugged for a tiny cost, but it was a complete shot in the dark as far as how well it would be supported.

“Raising £385 was a very pleasant surprise.

“I thought all the musicians were brilliant and very generous with the time invested.

“I know Beergut 100 and Point Clear came up with completely new arrangements of their usual songs which must have taken hours to work out.”

He added: “I’ve been thrilled to work on Heditude for the last two and a half years, and I’ve met some really nice people during my involvement.

“I’m going back to being ‘just a musician’ now, so it’s nice to step away on a high note.”

This summer’s Heditude is on June 27 at Sible Hedingham recreation ground. It will raise money for the Essex Air Ambulance and St Peter’s Primary School.