Congleton's live music scene has been given a financial boost.

Castle Green Homes has been announced as sponsors of Congleton Live CIC Limited, the custodians of the town's Unplugged and Jazz & Blues festivals.

Mark Bailey, chair of Congleton Live, says partnerships such as this allow them to continue putting on free-to-attend events.

He said: said: "Congleton Live is a non-profit making organisation, run by a committee of volunteers.

"It exists to help promote and maintain our town centre atmosphere and prosperity and help make it a great place to live.

"This is done through two free music festivals, one in the early spring and one held during the August Bank Holiday.

" We're grateful to Castle Green Homes and all of the local community for their support.

"Sponsorship is vital if we're to continue to develop on the huge success of the festivals over the last 16 years. 

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"We all share a continuing interest in raising the profile of our little town with big ambitions."

Venues across Congleton will host events for the two festival, starting with Unplugged from March 20 to 22.

The main Jazz & Blues festival then takes place on the August Bank Holiday weekend.

Castle Green Homes sales director Sian Pitt said: "Music is a fantastic way of bringing people of all ages together.

"We're proud to be working with Congleton Live CIC to help them stage Congleton Unplugged and Congleton Jazz & Blues.

"The two events are a great way to celebrate local talent and showcase what makes Congleton a great place to live.

"Community is at the heart of what we do, so partnering with events that share those values is a natural fit."