Organisers say new seaside arts festival is great success

The First Light Festival is being staged for the first time in Lowestoft Credit: ITV Anglia

Thousands of people have flocked to the East coast for a new festival in Lowestoft.

The First Light festival is a 24 hour arts event that began at noon today on and around the beach.

It's hoped it will help regenerate the town, and organisers say so far its exceeded all their expectations.

There were 100 free events for festival goers to take part in Credit: ITV Anglia

The festival celebrates the midsummer weekend at Britain's most easterly point.

You can watch a report from ITV Anglia's Russell Hookey here.