He has been bringing music to the north Norfolk coast for a quarter of a century. 

And now Scott Butler, organiser of Cromer’s annual Folk on the Pier festival, has been given a special accolade - a ‘certificate of honour’ from the town council.

Outgoing mayor Pat West gave Mr Butler the certificate at a surprise presentation on stage at the pier’s Pavilion Theatre on the opening day of this year’s festival, which took place earlier this month. 

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Mr Butler said: “It was a complete shock to me as I welcomed the audience for the weekend.

North Norfolk News: Performers and supporters of the charity concert run for North Norfolk Foodbank as part of this year's Folk on the Pier in Cromer. Performers and supporters of the charity concert run for North Norfolk Foodbank as part of this year's Folk on the Pier in Cromer. (Image: Chris Gill)

“It certainly means a lot to me and I am very touched and grateful for the recognition, which to be fair is not just about me, but about all those have believed in me, supported me, and frankly put up with me over the last 25 years to secure Folk on the Pier as a well-respected member of the UK festival season.”

The festival featured 18 acts over three days.

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A fringe event called 1.3 East saw buskers on the streets as well as performances and sessions in the pubs and clubs.

This year there was an extra charity concert on the Monday run as part of the coronation ‘Big Help Out’. Called Folk’s Rockin’, it raised just under £1,800 for North Norfolk Foodbank. 

North Norfolk News: Merry Hell performing at the charity concertMerry Hell performing at the charity concert (Image: Chris Gill)

Among those performing were visiting acts Merry Hell and the Anthony John Clarke Trio, as well as Cromer duo the Browns.

Food bank chairman Peter Wenham said he was thrilled with the response shown to the event.

He said: “Thank you to everyone who organised, took part in and supported Folk’s Rockin’ for the North Norfolk Foodbank. 

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“It was a fabulous afternoon and we are very grateful to receive the donation which will go towards supporting people in food crisis across North Norfolk.”

Mr Butler said he had no plans to stop running Folk on the Pier.