Musical test event announced, as new era beckons for Morecambe Winter Gardens
A new lighting and sound system is set to be tested during a one-off special event at Morecambe Winter Gardens.
The grade 2* listed variety theatre and concert hall, which has seen hard times in the past, was awarded £2.78 million from the Cultural Development Fund last year. Part of this funding will go towards capital projects to enable the venue to hold bigger events and music performances. Thanks to additional funding from Lancaster City Council’s allocation of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), a new sound and lighting system has been purchased. It is the first time in over 50 years that a new audiovisual system has been installed in the theatre.
To celebrate and test the upgraded tech, we have invited Scottish folk and roots 4-piece Wayward Jane to headline the inaugural music event, featuring the new lighting and sound systems. The Winter Gardens is inviting music industry professionals to the event, as well as releasing a limited number of tickets for a local audience.
Terry Allum, Events & Engagement Coordinator at Morecambe Winter Gardens said:
“We’re encouraging everyone who loves the Winter Gardens to come to this special test event, to see a glimpse of what the future holds for this beloved building. The systems we’ve installed are the starting point for even more robust audiovisual capabilities for the venue, as we continue to develop our facilities.”
“We’re keen to share this progress with our Morecambe community, as well as inviting professionals from further afield, to show them what the Winter Gardens can offer. We’re also excited to introduce or reacquaint our audience with Wayward Jane. With their mix of toe-tapping tunes and tender ballads, they are the perfect band to headline this special event.”
Wayward Jane’s music is a modern, transatlantic interpretation of American folk and Old Time traditions, blending roots music with fresh arrangements and original compositions. Audiences can expect to see the band playing the fiddle, clawhammer banjo, double bass, guitar and wooden flute, accompanied by close vocal harmony.
The event will take place on Friday 1st November, 19:30 and a limited number of £10 tickets can be purchased at morecambewintergardens.co.uk/whats-on
With our summer season of open weekends now over for the year, the only way to enjoy the building is to attend an event.
Supported using public funding by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Arts Council England and UKSPF.
