This was the moment South Yorkshire chart stars Reverend and The Makers were given a rapturous reception as they packed out a tiny Doncaster club.

The Sheffield band, fronted by Jon McClure, drew a huge crowd to Askern Miners’ Welfare.

Earlier this year, the band, best known for their 2007 smash Heavyweight Champion of The World, annnounced a tour of 'old social clubs' ahead of their eighth studio album, 'Is This How Happiness Feels?' which will be out in April next year.

And the intimate gig came after the band’s 20-year anniversary show with in front of 30,000 fans at Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield.

Reverend and The Makers performed to a packed crowd at Askern Miners Welfare.

placeholder image — Reverend and The Makers performed to a packed crowd at Askern Miners Welfare.

Andy O’Grady, organiser of Doncaster Music Festival and who helped set up the show, said: “"Last night’s Reverend and the Makers gig at Askern Miners Welfare Club felt like a real milestone for us at DonnyFest. ”Our first show at the venue couldn’t have gone better – a packed room, great energy, and a proper connection between the band and the crowd.

"The place suited the atmosphere perfectly, and everything ran smoothly from doors to encore.

"It’s given us real confidence that Askern can become a solid home for future DonnyFest events"

Discussing 'Is This How Happiness Feels?', McClure said: “This album has been a labour of love owing to personal reasons but has emerged as a joyous triumph.

“It’s easily the best thing we’ve ever done and will surprise a few people too.”

For more details on next year’s Donny Fest, please click HERE, where you can also purchase tickets.