A DECADE of dazzling decibels was celebrated in style last weekend at the tenth Narberth A Cappella Voice Festival.

The festival was set up ten years ago by a dedicated group of Span Arts volunteers, as well as the then manager of Span, Declan Connolly, following a suggestion from local singer and choir leader, Molara Awen.

Wales' only a'cappella festival built on the Narberth Children's Festival tradition of welcoming choirs from around the world and Span Arts' commitment to running regular singing workshops as part of its programme.

In the last ten years it has blossomed into a three-day event, showcasing talent from around the world and attracting participants from all over the country.

"Local enthusiasm started the festival," said founder member Maggie Moss. "Now there are a lot of people who come back to it every year."

This year's festival was a fitting birthday bash for the popular festival, featuring a diverse mix of talented acts and a series of inspiring workshops.

Highlights from the event included an energetic and joyful set from the Bristol Suspensions which was like a party on the stage, the Portsmouth Gospel Choir rocking out St Andrew's Church, beatboxer Mide producing a myriad of sound and the endearing London Bulgarian Choir.

Local talent was also in abundance with the Narberth A Cappella Youth Collective, a group of extraordinarily talented young singers bound together by the boundless energy of Molara and accompanied onstage by Mide, performing a wow-inducing set.

Pembrokeshire singers Tempus took to the stage on Saturday night while the festival closed with the 100 plus voices of Cor Pawb, a collection of choirs and singers from all over south west Wales.

"What an extraordinary weekend," said Span manager Kathryn Lambert. "The singers raised the roofs.

"The spirit of the festival shone through our 10th anniversary celebrations with over 250 singers, four choirs, two groups and countless talented individuals.

"We have been uplifted, exhilarated and inspired by gospel, beatboxing, Bulgarian, bluegrass singing and more.

"Our volunteers and community have shown our singers a true Pembrokeshire welcome, by opening up their homes, feeding and looking after artists - a festival like this could only happen in Narberth."