Morecambe's Vintage by the Sea has celebrated its 10th anniversary and the busiest year so far
Visitor numbers and economic boosts from festivals, venues and events in Lancaster and Morecambe soared over the past 12 months, councillors have heard.
Labour Coun Catherine Potter, who has a cabinet remit for the visitor economy and culture, gave an annual report.She said the city council decided to keep The Platform in-house last year but it had to be run more commercially. Changes have included launching a Friends of The Platform group and a membership scheme.
Elsewhere, Lancaster's The Storey venue hosted seven festivals. Lit Fest, Light Up Lancaster, Jazz Fest, Lancaster Music Festival, Witches Revival, Fashion Revolution Week with the Sewing Café and Pint of Science,. There were 10 main gallery exhibitions and 28 free small exhibitions by local artists.
The book and writing festival Lancaster Lit Fest held spring and autumn festivals. The autumn event in October grew significantly. Lit Fest attracted more than 1,500 people over the two festivals.Elsewhere, More Music held large-scale events including the Catch the Wind kite festival, the Winter Lantern Parade, Holocaust Memorial Day and a Commemoration of the 2004 Morecambe Bay cockling disaster. These events drew over 20,000 people.
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