More than a thousand people packed into Warrington's Parr Hall for a tribute concert in memory of Viola Beach.
Some of Britain's biggest indie bands, including The Kooks, The Coral and The Courteeners, performed alongside local bands in front of the families and friends of the young musicians who died in February.
Singer Kris Leonard, guitarist River Reeves, bassist Tomas Lowe, drummer Jack Dakin and their manager Craig Tarry were all killed when their car crashed through a barrier and into a canal after a concert in Sweden.
Despite only forming last year, the band were gaining critical acclaim, and were already booked to appear at festivals and gigs around the world.
Amongst the bands performing at the tribute were Blossoms. Viola Beach were on tour with them when the accident happened.
Tom Ogden, singer with Blossoms, said they were left stunned by the news of the accident.
He told Sky News: "We started to get to know them really well, and they were a really friendly, fun group of lads."
Luke Pritchard from the Kooks said it was an honour to be asked to perform at the concert, and told the crowd that Viola Beach were superb musicians who'll be hugely missed.
Mike Manning was a close friend of River Reeves. He told Sky News before the concert: "It's really lovely for people to come out and show their support especially for Viola Beach. It's so lovely that it's brought all of Warrington together."
The most poignant moment came when a set recorded by Viola Beach was played to a cheering crowd. As the video played their families took to the stage and danced to the music that is now the soundtrack of their memories.
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