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Chorley Live: Town centre event a huge success, council says

News imagePaul Heyes Band performing in ChorleyPaul Heyes
The event saw a range of performers take to stages across the town centre

A weekend event aimed at boosting visitors to a town centre has been hailed by a council as a "huge success" after thousands attended.

Chorley Live saw 280 performances take place in 35 town centre venues on Saturday and Sunday.

Chorley Council said more than 10,000 visitors had enjoyed the mix of "local live music and entertainment".

Thanking those who attended, council leader Alistair Bradley said it had been a "great weekend".

"This event always proves a huge success and brings so much to the local economy," he said.

"I'd also like to thank all of the venues and acts who took part."

News imagePaul Heyes Singers perform at Chorley LibraryPaul Heyes
Choirs, bands and individual performers all entertained the crowds
News imagePaul Heyes Performer in cafe at Chorley LivePaul Heyes
Stages popped up in traditional venues and the corners of some that do not regularly host performances
News imagePaul Heyes Performers at Chorley LivePaul Heyes
Audiences were invited to join in with some of the performances
News imagePaul Heyes Performers at Chorley LivePaul Heyes
The annual event aims to bring visitors to Chorley town centre
News imagePaul Heyes Band performing in ChorleyPaul Heyes
Council leader Alistair Bradley said it had been a "great weekend"
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