GWENT band Feeder had thousands of pounds worth of instruments and equipment go up in flames after their tour bus caught fire.

The band themselves were not amongst the 14 on board on the bus as it travelled between Glasgow and Lincoln in the early hours of Friday morning.

Newport roadie Andy Mountain was one crew member evacuated when flames took control and gutted the vehicle.

Singer Grant Nicholas, who grew up in Chepstow, praised bus driver Colin Campbell for raising the alarm.

"It's terrifying to think what might have happened, just shocking. We can't praise Colin enough for his quick thinking and action."

Much of the crew's clothing was lost in the blaze but staff at JD Sports in Lincoln kitted the band out in exchange for tickets to the evening's gig.