A MINI festival took place at a pub on Southend seafront to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

The event took place at Chinnery’s, Marine Parade, and raised £600 for the charity.

Bands played in the front bar, including Vox Empire, who recently played at V Festival, the Long Run, the Ends, and Crash Mansion.

Other acts included Herbie, Metasic, Jacksons Warehouse, and Pure DC.

Megan Salter, who arranged the daylong festival on behalf of the charity, said: “It was a great success and a really good event.

“Lots of people came to support the bands, and Chinnery’s were brilliant in booking the bands and hosting the event.”