In pictures: The first weekend of Bedford Summer Sessions 2025

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Erica Roffe, Bedford Clanger
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Jim Kerr of Simple Minds at Bedford Park. Image Ben McQuaide
Jim Kerr of Simple Minds at Bedford Park. Image Ben McQuaide

Kicking off with the mighty Simple Minds last Thursday, the first weekend of Bedford Summer Sessions in Bedford Park is now complete.

The weather gods were definitely in our favour, and Saturday saw Rag’n’Bone Man take to the stage, followed by the ever-popular Proms in the Park on Sunday.

Read: Review: Rag’n’Bone Man at Bedford Summer Sessions: A soul-stirring performance for the everyday heart

Roll on Thursday for round two!

Jim Kerr at Bedford Park. Image Ben McQuaide
Alison Moyet. Image Ben McQuaide
Crowd waiting for Simple Minds at Bedford Park. Image Ben McQuaide
Jim Kerr at Bedford Park 2025. Image Ben McQuaide
Jim Kerr of Simple Minds at Bedford Park. Image Ben McQuaide
KT Tunstall at Bedford Park. Image Ben McQuaide
Simple Minds fans at Bedford Park. Image Ben McQuaide
Simple Minds fans. Image Ben McQuaide
Simple Minds on stage at Bedford Park. Image Ben McQuaide
Elles Bailey on stage at Bedford Summer Sessions, July 2025. Image: Cuffe & Taylor
Rag'n'Bone Man on stage at Bedford Park, July 2025. Image: Cuffe & Taylor
Lesley Garrett takes to the stage at Bedford's Proms in the Park 2025. Image Cuffe & Taylor
Rag'n'Bone Man on stage at Bedford Park 7 July 2025. Image Cuffe & Taylor
Veronica travelled all the way from Newcastle to see Rag 'n' Bone man in Bedford Park
Young crowd enjoying Rag'n'Bone Man takes to the stage at Bedford Park 2025. Image Cuffe & Taylor
Rag'n'Bone Man on stage at Bedford Park. Image Cuffe & Taylor
Rag'n'Bone Man takes to the stage at Bedford Park 2025. Image Cuffe & Taylor
Rock Choir at Bedford's Proms in the Park 2025. Image Cuffe & Taylor
Russell Watson at Bedford's Proms in the Park 2025. Image Cuffe & Taylor
Looking dapper at Bedford's Proms in the Park 2025. Image Cuffe & Taylor
The crowd enjoying Rag'n'Bone Man takes to the stage at Bedford Park 2025. Image Cuffe & Taylor
Pilgrims students at Bedford's Proms in the Park 2025. Image Cuffe & Taylor
Lesley Garrett at Bedford's Proms in the Park 2025. Image Cuffe & Taylor
From one Rory to another! A young Rory with his banner that says 'Hi, Rory From Rory'. Rag'n'Bone Man takes to the stage at Bedford Park 2025. Image: Cuffe & Taylor

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