Video: Drone footage shows the size of the record crowd at Wollaton Park
A record crowd of 21,000 people enjoyed Splendour at Wollaton Park on Saturday.
Organisers say the warm weather and strong line-up for 2016 contributed to the figure.
A day of contemporary and vintage music across the three stages was brought to a close with a dazzling set from singer Jess Glynne.
She paid tribute to her parents as she performed her first-ever headline slot at a festival.
Crowds at the Main and Confetti stages also sang along to hits from UB40; The Human League and The Darkness.
In pictures: Splendour 2016 highlights
Notts TV filmed backstage interviews with the performers on top of a double-decker open top bus and a special edition of the channel’s 6.30 Show covering all the high points will broadcast on Friday, July 29.
And full Splendour highlights shows are scheduled to go out on Notts TV on August 27 and September 10.
.@JessGlynne‘s sing-along looking magical from the top of the Notts TV bus. What an ending to @splendourfest! pic.twitter.com/CZi35Id2dk
— Notts TV (@Notts_TV) July 23, 2016
Video: The view from the Notts TV bus during Jess Glynne’s headline set
The ninth edition of the event proved so popular an extra 3,000 tickets were laid on to cope with demand, with a sell-out declared as early as last Wednesday.
George Akins owner of festival organisers DHP Family, said: “We’re proud to have once again staged a hugely successful Splendour. The months of careful planning paid off to make it an enjoyable experience on the day for everyone involved, from the artists backstage to all the people who came to enjoy the music, comedy, food and fringe acts.
“Now we can’t wait to get started on putting together an amazing line-up for next year’s big 10th birthday.”
Jess Glynne wowed the crowd in her first headline slot at a festival
Councillor Dave Trimble, City Council Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture, said: “This year’s Splendour festival has been a fantastic success. Nottingham has a great reputation for its music scene and Splendour festival showcases that talent.”
Tickets for the 2017 festival went on sale on Saturday, and children under 10 will once again be admitted free. There will also be City Card discounts for Nottingham residents.
