NOBODY got stuck in the mud, there was no diva-like behaviour and the back of the crowd could easily see the stage.

But the first music festival in aid of a much-loved Petersfield charity was “just like a mini-Glastonbury”, according to its thrilled boss.

“It was such a professional set up,” said Nicola Winter after the Home-Start Butser Summer Musical Festival. “It was wonderful for the bands but it promoted us enormously.”

Held at the Half Moon in Sheet, its landlord, Robert Ingram, is already drawing up plans for the second festival since it was a major success.

Featuring a ine-up of young and seasoned musicians and bands, the event raised more than £1,500 for the family support charity. Even a thunderstorm and downpour a few hours before the opening act on Friday couldn’t spoil the party with more than 300 revellers enjoying the show on Saturday evening.

“It was a really fun way of promoting Home-Start Butser,” said Mr Ingram. “I couldn’t highlight one band because every act blew me away. “I’ll be honest, I’ve been going to festivals for years but I don’t think I’ve enjoyed a line up as much as this one.”

Churcher’s Rock School, Electric Milk, the FOCs, Nearly Nashville and Swingworld were among the many acts.