Multitude of artists in the spotlight

Apopular music focused festival is making a welcome return to Newcastle this Spring.

Artists from across the county are back in the spotlight for Lymelight 2023 which is set to take place over the April bank holiday weekend.

The three-day festival takes place on April 28, 29 and 30, celebrating a variety of local talent whilst providing free entertainment for all ages to enjoy.

Founded in 2013, Lymelight Festival has seen hundreds of local bands perform in the town centre and Newcastle-under-Lyme BID, supported by PH Productions, are pleased to be bringing the very best local talent from across the county back into the Lymelight for the tenth year running.

Lucas Yeomans, Radio Presenter said: “Lymelight Festival has become a staple part of the local music scene, it’s helped artists build relationships with each other but also allowed them the platform to be discovered by presenters like myself, which gives them a pathway to getting radio airplay and a continuous chance to grow their audience.

“It’s become a festival synonymous with the bank holiday weekend and brings a great amount of footfall to the town centre. Festivals like this are essential for the community and helping to build Staffordshire’s presence beyond its own patch.”

More than 40 bands are set to perform across the weekend across two outdoor stages in the town centre and throughout the town’s bars during the evening. A variety of food and drink vendors will also be on offer as well as an Artisan Market held on the Sunday.

Peter Herbert, Director of PH Productions said: “Lymelight has an incredible heritage with almost ten years of showcasing and supporting our local music scene.

“We are keen to build on that existing reputation this year, working with Lee Barber from the Underground Stoke, and supported by local music show, Honey Box Live, Lymelight 2023 is set to be the finest festival yet staging the best creative talent in Staffordshire.

“Organised by Newcastle-under-Lyme BID, the event is set to bring additional footfall into the town centre as well as supporting the local town centre businesses and placing local music on the map.”

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