The Prescot Festival of Music & the Arts has received a prestigious borough-wide award for the second time. At a gala ceremony earlier this month, the festival was announced Cultural Organisation of the Year at the 2017 Knowsley Sports & Cultural Awards. It last held the honour in 2015. Artistic Director Dr Robert Howard also…
04Oct
Parish Fundraiser Showcases Choir Talent
Members of Prescot Parish Choir joined their organist for a musical fundraiser last month. September’s Parish Musicians in Concert, organised by the Prescot Festival, generated £365.05 towards St Mary’s church funds. The annual concert originated as a recital opportunity for organist Tim Hall but has evolved over the years to incorporate performances by other guest…
24Aug
Prescot Festival Shortlisted for Echo Award
The Prescot Festival is proud to have made the Community Event of the Year shortlist in the 2017 Echo Awards. Nominations closed earlier in August, and the overall winner will be announced at a prestigious gala ceremony at the Titanic Hotel, Liverpool, on 15 September. The festival, which has been bringing arts and music to…