The first LGBT+ night in Ipswich since the vast majority of coronavirus restrictions were eased proved a "massive success", organisers have said.

Ipswich Star: Attendees at the LGBT+ eventAttendees at the LGBT+ event (Image: Rebecca Gilchrist Photography)

The After Party from Jay Austin of Just Jay Dance held its first-ever evening event on Saturday.

Ipswich Star: The After Party was attended by around 300 people at the Music Room in IpswichThe After Party was attended by around 300 people at the Music Room in Ipswich (Image: Rebecca Gilchrist Photography)

Mr Austin said he was "so nervous" before the event.

Ipswich Star: Revellers enjoy first Ipswich LGBT+ club nights since July 19 Covid restrictions easedRevellers enjoy first Ipswich LGBT+ club nights since July 19 Covid restrictions eased (Image: Rebecca Gilchrist Photography)

"You worry it's just going to be just your friends," he added.

Ipswich Star: Dolores, drag queenDolores, drag queen (Image: Rebecca Gilchrist Photography)

However, when the Music Room, near the Waterfront, opened he saw lots of people queuing outside - with partygoers taking lateral flow tests before arriving and temperature checks on the door.

Ipswich Star: The After Party was attended by around 300 people at the Music Room in IpswichThe After Party was attended by around 300 people at the Music Room in Ipswich (Image: Rebecca Gilchrist Photography)

"It was a massive success and everything went smoothly," Mr Austin said.

Ipswich Star: Kenya Knott, drag queenKenya Knott, drag queen (Image: Rebecca Gilchrist Photography)

The 300 attendees included people celebrating hen nights, teachers on a night out and members of the LGBT+ community.

Ipswich Star: The After Party was the first LGBT+ event since the majority of Covid restrictions were easedThe After Party was the first LGBT+ event since the majority of Covid restrictions were eased (Image: Rebecca Gilchrist Photography)

East Anglian drag queen Kenya Knott and Dolores, and London-based Asia Thorne, provided the entertainment for the night, along with podium dancers.

Ipswich Star: The After Party was attended by around 300 people at the Music Room in IpswichThe After Party was attended by around 300 people at the Music Room in Ipswich (Image: Rebecca Gilchrist Photography)

The After Party will be back on August 21 with an 80s and 90s-themed night. To buy tickets, visit ticketsource.co.uk/TheAfterParty

Ipswich Star: The After Party was attended by around 300 people at the Music Room in IpswichThe After Party was attended by around 300 people at the Music Room in Ipswich (Image: Rebecca Gilchrist Photography)

Ipswich Star: The After Party was attended by around 300 people at the Music Room in IpswichThe After Party was attended by around 300 people at the Music Room in Ipswich (Image: Rebecca Gilchrist Photography)

Ipswich Star: The After Party was attended by around 300 people at the Music Room in IpswichThe After Party was attended by around 300 people at the Music Room in Ipswich (Image: Rebecca Gilchrist Photography)

Ipswich Star: The After Party was attended by around 300 people at the Music Room in IpswichThe After Party was attended by around 300 people at the Music Room in Ipswich (Image: Rebecca Gilchrist Photography)