Mike Prendergast, under the banner of Gasto Promotions, has been promoting live music in his home town of Darlington since 1996, when he became a committee member of Darlington Rhythm ‘n’ Blues Club. Mike was firstly appointed the Publicity Co-ordinator and then Master of Ceremonies when the previous appointee left, and now enjoys doing both jobs immensely. While Darlington Arts Centre is sadly now long gone, most events that Mike promotes these days, perform at The Forum Music Centre on Borough Road, Darlington. in Darlington.

Mike also continues to book bands for various venues and promoters, mainly to arrange charity events, corporate functions and private parties etc.

Gasto Promotions, along with Darlington R’n’B Club, are the preferred promoters for Darlington Borough Council’s annual Darlington Rhythm ‘n’ Blues Festival, which is held every September in Darlington. This event includes 4 headlining bands performing on the main stage in the Market Square, along with Fringe events running simultaneously in various venues across Darlington town centre.

Mike Prendergast