The music and events programme at Morecambe’s Platform venue is expected to grow in future, now that a new business model is in place, Lancaster City Council has been told.
It came when Labour Coun Catherine Potter, a cabinet member with the visitor economy and culture remit, gave an annual report on activity, events and different venues over the past 12 months. Last year, the Lancaster Dukes Theatre was visited by 66,000 people, making it the most succesful year since the pandemic.
Labour Coun Matthew Black asked when future Platform events including the 2025-26 season would be confirmed. Coun Potter said: “Yes, people who get advanced tickets will be told about other things, what else is happening, and about venues and hotels.” She said: “It is tremendous that Baylight has come to Morecambe for a second year. It brought out many people despite the bad weather. It brings a very exciting event to Morecambe.”