AT the newly refurbished bandstand, musicians played to thousands of spectators who basked in the blazing sunshine.

Belle and Sebastian took to the stage wearing red Glasgow 2014 tracksuits while the Song of the Clyde blared out. They were joined by Clyde, the Games' mascot, who danced along.

Tickets had sold out in minutes for the gig at the historic amphitheatre.

There were smiles and laughter as families gathered to watch a screening about the history of the bandstand and another film which marked Glasgow's journey to its moment in the spotlight, introduced by host Vic Galloway.

Shortly afterwards the first band, Les Johnson and Me, took to the stage. They were followed by Stuart Murdoch and the rest of Belle and Sebastian who belted out their classics.

Fans waited for hours at the entrance in Kelvingrove Park before the doors opened at 5pm.

Sarah Findlay, 20, a student from Kilmacolm and Clark Gray, 23 from the West End, were first in line. Sarah said: "We're here because we wanted to see Belle and Sebastian on their home turf."

Colin Clark, 43, from Pollokshields, whose mum is a Clydesider volunteer, said: "The bandstand is an iconic landmark, it's a really good thing that Glasgow 2014 has helped to get it ready for the Games. Now you can see people are excited."

Helen Findlay, 26, and husband Stuart, 32, from the city, brought their 11-week-old daughter Roslyn. Stuart said: "The city's done a lot of work, there's been renovations and disruption, but now we can enjoy it."