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Nantwich woman wins Words and Music Festival songwriting contest

Nantwich woman wins Words and Music Festival songwriting contest

A Nantwich woman has won the Words & Music Festival’s first songwriting competition.

Abbie Frances scooped top prize and along with second and third place, she performed at The Crown Hotel in Nantwich on the final night of the week-long festival.

October 22, 2017
Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on event

Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on event

By Mark Ray
Thousands of people enjoyed the Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on which lit up the town square last night (November 19).

Families young and old enjoyed live music and song, fair rides, refreshments and a firework display during the event.

November 20, 2016
Nantwich Words & Music Festival organisers hail event massive success

Nantwich Words & Music Festival organisers hail event massive success

Organisers of the 9th Words & Music Festival in Nantwich have hailed the six-day event a huge success.

Around 2,000 tickets were sold across the week of live music and poetry.

October 20, 2016
Two Olympic stars from Nantwich to switch on Christmas lights

Two Olympic stars from Nantwich to switch on Christmas lights

Nantwich Rio Olympic and Paralympic stars Bryony Page and Andrew Small will be switching on the town’s Christmas lights this year.

Trampolinist silver medalist Page and wheelchair racing bronze medalist Small both went to Brine Leas School in Nantwich.

October 3, 2016
Words and Music Festival launches at Enzo in Nantwich

Words and Music Festival launches at Enzo in Nantwich

The 2015 Words and Music Festival was launched in a blaze of tasty pizza and foot-tapping tunes at Enzo last night (October 12)

The coffee shop on Nantwich town square hosted festival organisers, dignitaries, performers, local media and friends and family for the launch.

October 13, 2015
Nantwich Jazz Festival headline acts head for Civic Hall

Nantwich Jazz Festival headline acts head for Civic Hall

Five of the Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival’s seven headlining acts will be hitting the stage of Nantwich Civic Hall.

Nantwich town centre will welcome tens of thousands of visitors during the five-day festival over Easter weekend, April 2-6.

March 10, 2015
Nantwich Jazz Festival kicks off in style with live music across town

Nantwich Jazz Festival kicks off in style with live music across town

The Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival got off to a rip-roaring start at several venues in the town last night (April 17). The Studio Nightclub & Entertainment Venue welcomed hundreds of music fans to their Castle Street venue.

April 18, 2014
Nantwich Words and Music Festival shows selling out fast

Nantwich Words and Music Festival shows selling out fast

Tickets are selling fast for next week’s Nantwich Words and Music Festival which features a string of big names. Venues across the town are staging live performances by musicians and wordsmiths throughout the festival, October 7 to 13.

October 2, 2013
Nantwich Words and Music Festival best ever, say organisers

Nantwich Words and Music Festival best ever, say organisers

The 2012 Nantwich Words and Music Festival was the best yet, organisers said today. The event finished on October 14 after a final weekend featuring shows by local musicians and international stars including Tim Burgess, Thea Gilmore and Athlete.

October 19, 2012
International stars set for Nantwich Words and Music Festival

International stars set for Nantwich Words and Music Festival

International stars are set to perform at Nantwich Words and Music Festival 2012 next month. The festival, to run from October 8 to 14, will host unique performances in intimate venues around the town.

September 19, 2012