Excited crowds enjoy a glorious first day at Victorious Festival

Crowds have been enjoying a fantastic start to Victorious Festival as the weekend music extravaganza begins.

Early birds were able to watch the first act to step on the Common Stage with Brighton band HotWax getting the festival going.

Families also headed to the Kid’s Arena where there were activities galore to keep the little ones entertained.

Here are 11 pictures from a sunny opening morning at Victorious Festival:

141. Victorious Festival begins

Alex Shute and Chantelle Savings with Wally Shute, 3. | Habibur Rahman

The Drumnation tribe at the World Music stage. | Habibur Rahman

True, 3, enjoys the sand pit in the kids arena | Habibur Rahman

Kids get stuck into the activities on offer at the kid's arena. | Habibur Rahman