A FREE music festival is taking place in Ramsbottom this weekend.

The Rammyfest event will showcase up-and-coming bands and artists at various venues across the town on Saturday and Sunday.

More than 15 bands, buskers and DJs will perform from noon until late to raise money for Bury Hospice at venues including the Grants Arms, The First Chop, Shoulder of Mutton, Chocolate Cafe, Callenders and The Lounge.

Rammyfest is taking place to celebrate the launch of a new website dedicated to the town and set up by local residents.

For further information and a full line up see ramsbottomonline.com