The 2020 Prescot Festival promises a feast for fans of choral music, with an impressive array of local choirs on the 10-day programme. First up, on Saturday 20 June, is the Prescot Festival Chorus (pictured), a ‘Come & Sing’ choir that gathers once a year and attracts 100+ singers from across the region. This year’s…
11Feb
Press Release: Prescot Festival Plans Jazz, Film, Literature & More for 2020
The Prescot Festival has announced a stellar lineup of arts and music from 19 to 28 June this year. Opening the 16th annual festival will be Dr Jazz & the Cheshire Cats, on its third performance in the town since the festival was founded in 2005. Foremost musicologist Dr Catherine Tackley heads up the Lymm-based…
03Jul
Press release: Prescot Festival Celebrates Record Turnout
A Merseyside arts festival saw the biggest turnout in its 14-year history last month. Over 1,700 people attended concerts and cultural events during the 15th Annual Prescot Festival of Music & the Arts, with a final-night audience of 325, an increase of 100 on last year. The finale saw festival favourites Maghull Wind Orchestra return…
25Jun
‘Voice of Liverpool’ to Star in Festival Closing Weekend
A Merseyside arts festival draws to a close with the singing sensation known as the ‘Voice of Liverpool’ on Sunday 30 June. Mezzo-soprano Danielle Louis Thomas joins the Maghull Wind Orchestra for the Prescot Festival Finale, bringing to an end 10 days of arts, music, culture and entertainment in the historic Lancashire town. Also known…
11Jun
Press Release: Prescot Festival Brings Cathedrals to Your Doorstep
A Merseyside arts festival is saving you a trip to Liverpool’s cathedrals by bringing the cathedrals to you. Both of the city’s majestic cathedrals will be represented at the Prescot Festival of Music & the Arts later this month. On Saturday 22 June, James Luxton, assistant director of music at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ…