PHOTOS: Live music day to raise funds for homeless people in Lancaster hailed as huge success

The Reggie Mental Band, Tin Pan Alley, Twisted Metal, Andy Creevy, Defined By and Matilda Walden performed live at Angel Fest

A one-day music festival to raise money to help homeless people in Lancaster has raised more than £1300.

Angel Fest was held in Market Square on Sunday August 2 on behalf of Tactical Street Angels.

Tactical Street Angels are a team of Good Samaritans, run by local couple Dave and Stacey Pattinson. who look after homeless people in Lancaster.

They go out onto the streets of the city every day and provide food, tea, coffee, sleeping bags, tents and other items to rough sleepers.

"Angel Fest 2026 was a total success," said Dave, pictured below with Stacey.

"We raised over £1,300 for Tactical Street Angels of Lancaster, who go out feeding and assisting the homeless locally seven days a week.

"We are a non profit organisation that gets no funding. We fund it off our own backs, by donations from members of the public, and teaching knife crime awareness, to raise more funds to purchase supplies.

"Our security company Tactical Security Options Ltd volunteered and supplied 15 security and stewards to ensure the safety of everyone in attendance.

"The following bands supplied amazing music for free, to raise awareness: Andy Creevy, The Reggie Mental Band, Tin Pan Alley, Twisted Metal, Defined By and Matilda Walden.

"A lot of members of the public stated how much they enjoyed the event for a good cause, and hope it's run again next year."

Here are more photos from Angel Fest. 

Read more: LISTEN: Music day will support Lancaster street angels and help homeless people - Beyond Radio

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