Our Encounter Festival Artist Series sees us speak to groups and artists that have performed at the festival over the years.

Check out our Q+A series on our website 👉pulse.ly/to71dzjmqi

Here’s a little reminder of what happened at Encounter 2023 - what was your favourite moment? 💭

We can’t wait to turn Preston City Centre into a vibrant hub of arts, music and performances again this September!

🎵 Breaking News!
We’re hosting BBC Radio 2 in the Park this September!!

We couldn't be more excited!
⭐ BBC Radio 2 in the Park will be packed with entertainment, fun and most importantly amazing music.

🔗 Full story here: pulse.ly/kopesvg0ex

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Get excited as Encounter Festival returns! 🎉

Encounter is Preston's annual festival of free arts, music and performances, celebrating the breadth of the county's diverse cultural offer with high quality arts.

Save the date: 21 - 22 Sept 2024!

📸 Michael Porter

Are you looking forward to Encounter Festival 2024? ✨

Join us for top-notch performances, vibrant installations and exciting activities in Preston! 🎉

🔗lancsencounter.co.uk

📸Michael Porter
Encounter Festival

The Lancashire County of Song initiative is underway! So far, performances and workshops have taken place at The Whitaker and Lancaster Priory.

You can keep up to date with the initiative and upcoming performances and workshops by following Arts Lancashire and Loz Kaye @lozkaye.bsky.social 🎶

‘Best of Lancashire’ music event is just one show Encounter Festival 2024
spacehive.com/best-of-lancas…

#Artist call out 📢

Call out for a graffiti artist, street artist, muralist, designer or illustrator 🎨

📌Deadline for expressions of interest: Tuesday, 30 April
📌Deadline for application: Friday, 31 May 2024

🔗 Find out more: bit.ly/3RM81YA

#CreativeJobs

The next event in the Lancashire #CountyofSong 2024 programme is:
Gloria! A Spring Concert with Preston Orpheus Choir/
⏰7pm
🗓️Saturday 13 April 2024.
📍St Michael & All Angels Church, Ashton, PR 1AJ.
Entry: Adults £13. Under 18s £5
🎟️tinyurl.com/2s983e67 or pay on the door.

Great news! 🎉

Encounter Festival returns on the 21 - 22 September 2024 and you are invited to be part of it! This is a Community Participation call out to be part of the Torchlight Procession. Interested? Email [email protected] 📧

📸 Michael Porter

Here is this week's roundup of jobs & opportunities in #OutdoorArts ! If you're a member, find the full listings on our website... ow.ly/Nw0Z50PV77H

#ArtsJobs