FROM Ferris wheels to funky tunes and Helter Skelters to henna tattoos - Oxford's first Common People Festival had something for everyone.

And as the dust settles on the festival, which took South Park by storm, it seems the city has already set its sights on making it an annual evening for adults and children alike.

The weekend-long festival saw sets by 80s pop icons Duran Duran, dance singer Katy B, Chas & Dave, Soul II Soul and Craig, with event organiser Rob da Bank saying he is already in talks with Oxford City Council to bring it back again.

The festival promoter and DJ - real name Robert Gorham - has a proven track record of running successful festivals, including the long-running Bestival event held near his home on the Isle of Wight.

He said: "As we return South Park to the city, we’re feeling positive about what seemed to be a great weekend for all.

"There were stand out performances from Duran Duran, Craig David and Primal Scream, as well as some awesome local bands and Gaz Coombes superstar turn gave our first show in Oxford a real buzz.

"We served Oxfordshire food, we supported local charities and we entertained thousands of locals all weekend."

Oxford's Common People was staged concurrently with a sister event in Southampton and attracted a whopping 15,000 people a day, which he said was "incredible" for the first run of a festival.

He added: "This festival feels like it's meant to be here and we have a handshake in place that we are coming back next year."

Councillor Christine Simm, the Oxford City Council executive board member for culture and communities, said it looked likely the festival would be returning to the city next year.

She said: "It was a fantastic success. I'm thrilled to hear that Rob da Bank and Common People want to come back again next year, and the City Council would be delighted to welcome them - it will be great for the people of Oxford."

An Oxford City Council spokesman said: “The City Council has received complaints from 11 people about noise/vibration relating to Common People Oxford, which we will review. We monitored noise levels throughout the weekend and we recorded no breaches. Common People Oxford attracted 30,000 people over two days.”

Thames Valley Police did not respond to requests for information about any arrests or trouble at the event.