Entrants in the 2023 Prescot Festival Short Story Competition were asked to pen up to 1,000 words inspired by the following quote, from Arthur O’Shaughnessy’s celebrated poem ‘Ode,’ which turns
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Press release: Community arts festival still flourishing after almost two decades
On the cusp of its 20th annual event, the Prescot Festival is celebrating another roaringly successful showcase of musical and artistic talent. Founded in 2005, the 10-day cultural showcase no
Read morePress release: Festival prepares for closing weekend of swing, Shakespeare & more
The Prescot Festival welcomed 500 people to its first weekend, with Leyland Band receiving a rapturous reception for an opening night that featured music by Rossini, Dvořák, John Williams and
Read more2023 Prescot Festival Community Art Display
We asked the public to share their art for this year’s online exhibition, and our entrants did not disappoint with their Coronation-themed work. Thank-you to Annabelle, Benjamin, Robert, Preston, Paul,
Read morePress release: Prescot prepares for 19th annual arts festival
Volunteers and performers are busily preparing for the opening weekend of this year’s Prescot Festival, a 10-day feast of arts and music in the historic Lancashire town of Prescot, Merseyside.
Read morePress Release: Place for Singers, Writers, Artists & Volunteers at Prescot Festival
With the Prescot Festival less than a month away, organisers are eager to get even more local talent involved in the town’s annual celebration of arts and music. Sopranos, altos, tenors and
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