HUNDREDS of people turned-out in Marlborough this evening to meet indie rock band The Vaccines, who were in the town to promote their new album.

All eyes were on frontman Justin Young as he took to the stage in Azuza for a 25 minute acoustic set, playing six of their hits from Wetsuit to Melody Calling. He also treated fans to a performance of Denial, a track from their new album, English Graffiti.

Their last-minute visit was arranged on Thursday, after record label Sony contacted music store Sound Knowledge asking if the NME award-winning band could come and give a free performance, and the news spread fast as more than 450 people gathered to see them.

Speaking to the crowd during his set, Justin joked: “This is very intimidating. It’s amazing you all came out at such short notice.”

While he performed, bandmates Arni Arnason, Pete Robertson and Freddie Cowan watched from the side-lines relaxing with beers, posing for selfies and speaking with fans. They then signed CDs and posters inside Sound Knowledge for a queue of over 100.

Hannah Benson, 17, of Lockeridge, said: “It’s amazing that such a big band is playing in Marlborough and to hear what people pay a lot of money for, for free is a great opportunity.”

Beth Holloway, 28, of Avebury, was lucky enough to get a selfie with Freddie.

She said: “They were so nice and down-to-earth how they were speaking to us and posing for pictures. I am a tiny bit disappointed that they didn’t all perform, but Justin was incredible.”

The four-piece, which formed in 2010, are also performing at this years’ Glastonbury Festival and have toured extensively, playing with and opening for acts such as The Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Muse among others.

English Graffiti is their third album, having released their debut What Did You Expect From The Vaccines in 2011 and the follow up, Come Of Age, which reached number one in the UK album charts in 2012.

Jack Wainwright, 18, of Pewsey, added: “The amount of people that turned up is crazy.

"We felt a little bit like sardines in a can but, when a band as big as this comes to the town, I don’t think anyone wants to miss out. I hope this isn’t the last time they come to Marlborough.”