The idea
The Lancs Encounter Festival is an established arts and culture festival in Preston designed to bring the best and most diverse acts and participatory artistic activities together each year for an immersive weekend of culture.
The ‘Best of Preston’ events of 2022 and 2023 contributed a variety of live, original, local music and spoken word to the Lancs Encounter events.
The Best of Lancashire all-dayer on September 22nd 2024 will develop on the Best of Preston concept and focus on the best quality original indie bands and singer-songwriters from around Lancashire. It will be another free event under the incredible Victorian Market canopies which are ideal for outdoor, weather-proof events.
What we'll deliver
- A free to access all day music event
- Showcase the best of Lancashire original music
Why it's a great idea
The Best of Lancashire will bring a vital ingredient to the Lancs Encounter festival. Grassroots indie music is underfunded and neglected on the arts and culture scene and this project will profile some of the best young acts in the county. The influx of live music fans will support nearby local businesses on a normally quieter Sunday shopping day.
Steps to get it done
- Booking artists
- Booking sound engineer and equipment
- Marketing event
