Folk fans have descended on Otley to enjoy a four-day feast of traditional music.

The 2012 Black Sheep Otley Folk Festival began at Korks Wine Bar, when Mark Lunn introduced Robin Garside, Dave Vermond, The Hall Brothers and The Gerry McNeice Band.

A variety of other venues, including Otley Courthouse, the Methodist Church Hall and the town’s cricket and rugby clubs, will also host events.

Participating artists will include the acclaimed Belshazzar’s Feast, the Kris Drever Trio, and award winning singer-songwriter Lucy Ward, along with Nat Morven, The Phil Langran Band and Lime Scurvy. For details call (01943) 464858 or e-mail to OtleyFF@hotmail. com.