A MUSIC festival which attracts thousands of people to Haddington will return next year.

Haddstock, which launched in 2017, is now a popular addition to the town’s social calendar.

Beki Dover, director and co-ordinator of the event, confirmed organisers will start pulling plans together later this year for next year’s event, which will take place on the last weekend of May.

She told the Courier they were looking to “fine tune” what was on offer already.

The festival showcases a variety of styles of music free of charge, with people invited to make a donation to show their support.

Ahead of this year’s event, Beki, who lives in the town, highlighted the importance of the event to the area.

Organisers wanted the festival to be something that “benefited local businesses rather than building a stage in the field”, she said.

She added: “The businesses really, really appreciate it.

“Their takings are normally quite good on the Haddstock weekend and a real boost, especially last year after the pandemic. That is our aim – to help boost the local economy.”