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 150 this year: We are the...
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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 sign of waning, with audiences in its 19th year...
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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 Randy Newman. The second night saw a festival record...
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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, Sue, Andrew, Emma, Jayne, Laura and...
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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. Proceedings open this year with Leyland Band, the...
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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 basses of all experience levels are invited to...
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