WARRINGTON’S top concert venue, the Parr Hall, has reached the finals of this year’s Music Week awards.
It is the only venue in the region to be selected for this prestigious award, competing with London’s O2 Arena and Shepherd’s Bush Empire among others, in the “Live Music Venue” category.
Although comparatively small for a music venue attracting big name artists, Parr Hall has a strong history of hosting top artists, including the Rolling Stones, The Who, Arctic Monkeys and The Courteeners to name a few.
More recently The Stone Roses chose Parr Hall for their first live performance in 16 years and in the past top jazz musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie and Stephane Grappelli have played there, as well as many classical musicians.
Recent big music performances include Beady Eye’s only UK headline show of last year, which featured Liam Gallagher’s band playing Oasis’ songs for the very first time, and Miles Kane warmed up for his V Festival appearance at the venue.
Parr Hall welcomes a wide range of music with folk legends Bellowhead, Madness front man Suggs and soul idol Billy Ocean performing at the venue in the coming months.
Venue manager Chris Persoglio said: “It’s really exciting that we’ve been nominated for this award. It’s all down to the dedication, commitment and passion of the staff. They ensure that each and every performance held at Parr Hall reaches its full potential which is recognised by touring personnel across the country and is the reason that national promoters return time and again”.
WARRINGTON'S top concert venue, the Parr Hall, has reached the finals of this year's Music Week awards.
Parr Hall in line for top music award
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