Rising stars take to the mic

Some of Preston's finest up-and-coming music acts showed off their talents on the city centre's Flag Market this Bank Holiday Weekend

Acts including rapper Berry Blacc, beatboxer Brad Bromley and singer and pianist Hayley Collins were part of the Blaze Lounge’s return to the city.

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All smiles from rapper Berry Blacc

Spokesperson for Preston City Council, Rita Whitlock, said: “It was a fabulous day. The music came from a range of young acts and came across really well.

"We had people stay to the very end, enjoying all the acts."

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Singer and pianist Hayley Collins

The Flag Market has seen a range of events every Saturday over the summer and there are plans to make the events an annual occurance.

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