The MET (Mobile Event Tent) located on Earl Street in the city’s Harris Quarter is intended as a venue to help revitalise the city and attract new audiences to its centre.
Launch month events range from dance, skateboarding and street art with a whole range of theatre, art, music and movement events to come. For a flavour of the kind of events that will be on offer, click HERE
Our photographer Neil Cross went for a look around ahead of the opening this weekend.
Our photographer Neil Cross went for a look around ahead of the opening this weekend.
The interior walls have been decorated by artist Jenny Steele, who was commissioned to work with Preston City’s different cultural groups. Photo: Neil Cross
After the summer, it is expected that The Met will move on to various other locations across Preston to host community, networking, arts and music events. Photo: Neil Cross
The MET will play a key role in encouraging people back into the city centre, generating economic activity, and providing work for local artists. Photo: Neil Cross