Revellers rubbed shoulders with hip-hop royalty when superstar producer Timbaland made an appearance at a Maidstone nightclub.

Clubbers could have been forgiven for confusing the town with Los Angeles on Saturday when the world-famous rapper arrived at Gallery, in Bank Street.

The artist, who has worked with names such as Justin Timberlake and Missy Elliott, choose the nightspot to host his official concert after-party.

The award-winning songwriter had appeared at the O2 earlier in the evening, where he has featured on Jay Z's world tour.

The pair caused a stir when they caught the London underground to the arena with Coldplay's Chris Martin.

Timbaland's social mood continued into the night as he posed for photos with fans at Gallery and took to the microphone to greet the crowd.

Also in the nightspot on Saturday, was James Lock from the Only Way is Essex. His co-star Lucy Mecklenburgh is booked to appear at the club this weekend.