Talented performers from Bolton to appear alongside Cascada and other big names TODAY

The start of summer can only mean one thing - it is officially festival season!
And young stars in Bolton will be appearing alongside some huge acts today as they perform at Irlam Live Festival today.
The performers are from Bolton's Taylor's Theatre Academy and will be on the main stage.
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The line-up includes Cascada, The Blackout Crew and N-Force, all performing today.
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Stacy Taylor from the performing art school said: "This is such a huge opportunity for the students and they can't wait to perform in front of thousands of people.
"Taylor's Theatre Academy will be performing a piece titled 'VOGUE'….. which features hits from the current UK top 40.
"Our students have worked so hard on the build-up to Irlam Live, practising every week for the last five-months.
"We can't wait to be on the same stage as these huge artists.
"We love that at Taylor's Theatre Academy we are being invited to perform at these big events, and we feel very honoured to have been asked to appear for the third year running."
She added: "On the second stage we also have some of our up and coming vocalists, Layla-Jane Razaghi-Markland, Ellie-Mai Oldham an Maya Wright.
"Who will be performing 10-minute sets. We can't wait to dance away in the tent whilst watching them perform.
"All the teachers at Taylor's are so proud of the team. They have been so dedicated to making this performance fabulous, and we are really excited for them all!"

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