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Best of Preston - The Album! published their Delivery Report!2 months ago
To create a permanent digital record of original music from singer-songwriters in the greater Preston area in 2024, free for all to access.
The Best of Preston events in 2022/23 provided paid gigs for around 40 local artists performing their own original songs at free events in the City Centre. Both the artists and local music fans welcomed the opportunity to celebrate local talent and supported the crowdfunders alongside support from Lancashire County Council, Preston Council, McCrerie Guitars and the Orchard Bar at Preston Market. While some of the artists have recorded music, many have not and this project will provide an opportunity to record an original song in a local professional recording studio. At least 20 artists from the greater Preston area will be invited to record songs and the best ones will be uploaded on a free to access platform to promote original music from the area.
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Why it's a great idea:
The project will give many local singer-songwriters the chance to record an original song in a professional recording studio. Many of them have never had this experience. It will give them a platform for their music and may help develop confidence. It will also provide business and a platform for a local recording studio. The project will produce a free and easily accessible resource for local people to access the great songwriting talent in the local area. If we over find, we will produce some CD’s.
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How will the money be spent?Target (inc. fees) £3,023
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Target (inc. fees) £3,023
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I am a local musician and organiser of music events and activities. I run a very popular, weekly open mic night at the Guild Ale House and lead the Preston Ukulele Strummers who have performed at festivals in the UK and Europe. In 2022 I created the Best of Preston events at Preston Market and delivered these through the summer of 2023, where a total of 40 local artists received paid performances. In 2024 I delivered further Best of Preston shows and the one-day festival 'Best of Lancashire' at Preston Market as part of Encounter arts festival. 2024/25 will see the release of the Best of Preston album, free on all streaming services. I have recently recorded and released my first original songs.
Project Owner: Martyn Rawlinson The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
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