Lymelight Festival returns to Newcastle-under-Lyme

The annual event will host over 30 local artists across the Bank Holiday weekend

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 29th Apr 2023

The annual Lymelight Festival returns to Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre this weekend.

Over 30 up and coming, local artists are set to perform across two outdoor stages and a number of town centre indoor venues to provide a weekend of free, live entertainment for people of all ages.

Organised by Newcastle-under-Lyme BID, the event will also bring additional footfall into the town centre as well as supporting the local businesses and placing the wealth of local music on the map.

Two outdoor stages will be situated in the heart of the town centre with The Guildhall Stage being located on High Street, outside The Guildhall, while the Ironmarket Stage can be found around the corner on the Ironmaket, outside Cappello Lounge.

As well as music from over 30 live performers on the main stage including All the Young, John Dhali, Bathtub, Fat Lip, Greg Murray and the Seven Wonders, acoustic sessions will also return to nearby The Carlton with a further Fringe vibe in nearby bars including Wellers, The Crossways, Castletown Distillery and Artisan Tap.

To keep that festival feeling flowing throughout the town, fun fair rides, street food and drink vendors including independent traders Sando, Crossways and Hamilton Bay will also be on offer as well as welcoming back the best makers, bakers and creators from Castle Artisan Market on the Sunday.

Peter Herbert, Director of PH Productions said:"Lymelight has an incredible heritage with almost 10 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".

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