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A wide variety of exhibitions, workshops and concerts were put on over the course of the two days for a minimal fee.

On Saturday morning Jacqui Brookes taught youngsters how to put their own musical soundtrack to film footage using digital technology.

The pavilion also showed a rolling programme of films made by young people.

On the terrace, the Urban Shadows group gave an all-day 'parkour' workshop teaching the fundementals and philosophy of the sport.

Team Agility gave a lunch time demonstration of 'free running' - perfoming a series of vaults and leaps over obstacles.

Meanwhile, in the auditorium, the Respond Youth Project gave workshops in DJ -ing, MC - ing and dance.

Throughout the festival the BBC's youth creativity project 'Blast' gave visitors the chance to get involved with art, film dance and music.

Saturday evening saw a performnce by the Theatre Workshop, with young people from Bexhill and Eastbourne performing a medley of songs from the musical, 'Rent'.

Sunday had a musical flavour, with the opportunity to sign up to a series of workshops run by the Rhythmix team of professional musicians.

Tasks invloved drumming, singing a capella and creating samples and sounds.

An evening of live music featured local groups Loyal 2 None and Safe 13.

Celebrations concluded with a special home coming gig by Bexhill boys Mumm-Ra.

The band had previously played the pavilion bandstand, but have since been signed by a major record label and have supported groups such as The Kooks and The Kaiser Chiefs.