Organisers have been fined £10,000 after fans flocked to a park this weekend to see rapper AJ Tracey.
Tracey said he had not expected so many peopleto turn out to see him at Platt Fields Park in Fallowfield, Manchester.
Greater Manchester Police atteneded and have issued a £10,000 fixed penalty notice to the organiser for breaching coronavirus legislation.
In a statement to the Manchester Evening News police said officers were called to the scene of a 'large gathering' at 2.50pm on Sunday where a 'music event' was being held.
The force said: "Officers attended and attempted to engage with individuals and ensure the safety of those present. People have now dispersed and the organiser of this gathering has been issued with a £10,000 Fixed Penalty Notice.
"GMP would like remind the public of the importance of adhering to the lockdown regulations in order to keep our community safe and protected.
Video footage and photographs from the scene showed hundreds of people gathered around basketball courts inside the park.
It's understood the rapper was in Birmingham earlier - and had planned to visit Bristol later.
A witness said: "There was some filming and singing and crowd interaction - and that was about it."
Manchester city council Covid marshals were pictured at the scene.
Superintendent Caroline Hemingway, of Greater Manchester Police, said: "I would like to remind the public that the recent easing of restrictions does not mean the pandemic is over.
"We are still very much in the midst of a public health crisis and it remains as important as ever to abide by the COVID-19 legislation.
"With the roadmap in place, there is finally hope that we will soon be returning to a sense of normality, which is why it is so important not to flout the lifting of restrictions and risk spreading the virus, as this could lead to delays in further restrictions being eased.
"I would like to thank the majority of the public who continue to following the legislation. This has been an incredibly difficult year for everyone and your commitment in helping to protect the most vulnerable members of our society has not gone unnoticed.
"People can now meet in a group of six or as two households.
"Please continue to abide by these rules and help to keep our community safe."
