The Levenshulme Community
Festival 2004
Friday 15th October to Sunday 24th October 2004
Telephone 0161 257 2484 email
info@levenshulmefestival.co.uk
A celebration
of Levenshulme's amenities, cultures and organisations featuring
Music, Literature, Competitions, Sport, Art, and other Events
Live Music
Pubs and Clubs
Sports and Fitness
Venues
Events for Kids
Other Events
Photographs of Events
The launch event at Cody's Coffee bar on Stockport Road was a huge success. The event was packed out with media and friends of the festival who had come to show their support.
The festival was launched tonight with ALL FM's Vicky Richardson at the Union, guitarist Anthony Costello at the Packhorse and an African and Caribean night at the Palace.
Lloyd Williams organised a special 147 Breaks Football tournament for the kids at the Arcadia
Meanwhile in Bankley Art studios the first art workshop entitled "the secret garden" was taking place as part of the national 'Big Draw' event.
A Gaelic Football tournament between St Mary's and St Kentigerns was arranged on Errwood Park. St Mary's under 10's and under 12's won both their games.
BBC GMR's Alan Keegan and 'The Parlour Team' came down to the Packhorse to broadcast their show live from the pub.
The LevFest 5 a side Final
Over 100 people attended the Lev Fest Cup final
In the Union, ‘Coronation Street actors Keith Duffy "Kieran" and Trevor Dwyer-Lynch who plays ‘Patrick’ in the soap, were just two of the celebrities who came to support this years Levenshulme Festival.
A packed out St Mary’s Parish Centre played host to a very special Manchester Irish Community Care Levenshulme Festival party. The ‘Mayo Man’ provided the live entertainment and with a free buffet sponsored by the festival a good time was had by all.
Europe’s leading Rory Gallagher tribute act ‘Sinnerboy’ performed a special one off concert for the festival in the Packhorse.
In the Palace the Rockfest showcase was as busy as ever.
Highfield Country Park organised an Open Day with a walk around Levenshulme’s very own unique piece of the Countryside
At the Packhorse, Celtic Rock band ‘Celtic Vibes’ made a successful return and singing sensation ‘Suzie Q’ made an appearance with her band ‘The New Originals’ at the Palace Nightclub.
The legendary 11-17 club night ‘Manchester Schools Unite’, was held at the Palace Nightclub. Local teenage Rock band ‘SPR’ played a live set during the event and were well received by the capacity audience.
