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The London African Gospel Choir closed Budleigh Music Festival in spectacular style

Budleigh Music Festival strikes emotional chord with concertgoers

From the opening notes of the community choral day to the uplifting finale of the London African Gospel Choir, Budleigh Music Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary in style.

Taking place in the beautiful St Peter’s Church, the festival delivered world-class classical performances, inclusive community events, and stunning moments of musical magic.

More than 3,600 tickets were sold over the nine-day Festival, which included performances by Sir Michael Morpurgo and cellist Clare O’Connell, internationally acclaimed pianist Sir Stephen Hough, and Bath Philharmonia....

Your feet’ll not stop tappin’ to 9lb Catfish’s good-time blues

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/10/2017 - 11:23am

Ian Gardner’s band Nine Pound Catfish returns to provide footstompin’ good-time blues and hokum http://www.ninepoundcatfish.co.uk/listen-here at Brixham Blues, at the Maritime Inn on Thursday July 13.

The Exeter trio, which has Graham Butterfield on guitar, mandolin, banjo and vocals and Jane Gardner on washboard and percussion, proves that the blues doesn’t have to be blue – it can be fun too. Stuart Cumberpatch, organiser of Brixham Blues says: “After a run of top US and London bluesmen, we’re featuring Devon players for the next couple of months, starting with Exeter’s top blues...

Land based vs mobile casinos

It’s one of the age-old (ish) questions - which is better - land-based or mobile casinos? Find out the pros of both, right here.

The internet has changed our lives. We can do virtually anything and everything from our computers or smartphones - and the internet revolution has also made a big wave in the gaming industry, bringing all of your favourite casino games from land-based casinos right into your living room.

Sure, you may have already visited a casino or two, sitting at the slot machines or perhaps placing a few bets at the tables. However, gaming has become more...

UB40 star Robin Campbell looks forward to a return to Devon with the legendary reggae band

UB40 star Robin Campbell is ready to get the party started as the iconic reggae band head to Devon to perform live at Newton Abbot Racecourse’s Sounds of the Summer concert.

For the renowned guitarist it’s a welcome return to South Devon, where UB40 will head a sensational line-up that includes pop band All Saints, Fine Young Cannibals (FYC) and eighties rock/pop band China Crisis on Sunday 16 July.

Robin is expecting a thumping atmosphere at the racecourse, as loyal fans of the Brummie superstars turn out alongside first-timers to party to UB40’s unique sound. “It’s a...

Devon Air Ambulance’s Ride Out returns

Devon Air Ambulance’s annual Motorcycle Ride Out is returning to the Den, Teignmouth, on Sunday 9th July 2017 with an afternoon of live entertainment from 1pm. This event is free for all to attend in support of Devon Air Ambulance (DAA).

DAA have a great line up of local bands including Littermouth, Five Finger Discount, Thick as Thieves and The Rock Section, with tech provided by Big Bear Recordings.

DAA are encouraging all friends and families of the riders, as well as locals and holiday-makers, to come along and enjoy this free afternoon. The first sets of riders are due...

Judge Jules is coming to Exeter - Here's 5 things you didn't know about the DJ

Judge Jules is one of the most renowned and wealthiest DJ's in the world. His list of accomplishments include a BBC Radio 1 residency, a Number 1 DJ in the world award ( courtesy of DJ Magazine) and over 15 years’ experience of performing at Eden in Ibiza. These are the things we DO know about the 51 year old DJ, but I sat down with the man himself to find out 5 things we DON'T know:

1. He’s a man of many talents

“Although I’m mainly known for being a DJ, I also work as a music lawyer through the week. The name “Judge Jules” has more relevance than ever.”

2. He’s...

Exeter Northcott Theatre announces exciting autumn 2017 season

Exeter Northcott Theatre is delighted to announce its exciting autumn 2017 season. The season will see the theatre celebrate its 50th anniversary, co-produce another UK national tour, and see pantomime return.

Paul Jepson, artistic and executive director at Exeter Northcott comments on the season “This autumn the Northcott turns fifty and I’m very proud to present this exciting season. There’s much to celebrate in our birthday year. We have an education department that is admired.

"We produce our own work. We have an Associates Programme that is supporting ambitious,...

Purple Rain rolls in to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/04/2017 - 12:43pm

Purple Rain a world-class live celebration of the music, life and legacy of Prince, have embarked on a full live tour of the UK and will be rolling into Exeter next month.

A full nine-piece band, Purple Rain have been together for 11 years. Jimi Love, as the unsurpassed Prince, fronts a horn section, backing vocals and keys.

With a string of sell out shows the length and breadth of the country, including London’s iconic Scala, Purple Rain deliver a non-stop, hit packed show, spanning more than two hours.

Expect to see, hear and feel the hits from one of the most...

Documental Theatre at the Boat Shed

Authored by Cally Hayes
Posted: Mon, 07/03/2017 - 2:10pm

An Unmissable Evening Of Eavesdropping

Go on admit it! Don’t you love to listen in on other people’s conversations?

The beauty of cracking good radio drama is you can revel in this guilty pleasure without being caught. But in an age of iPhones, and iPods, people increasingly listen to audio drama alone, while being jostled by commuters or mithered by children, and have no one to gas to about the characters with afterwards. Now a group of Devon-based playwrights are plotting to buck this trend...

This July Exeter’s historic Boat Shed will be taken over by The Bike...

Number-one artist Jess Glynne comes to the South West

The warm weather returned to the West Country over the weekend (Saturday 1st July) to celebrate 150 years of Wincanton Racecourse and to welcome Jess Glynne to the stage. Triple platinum artist Jess, who didn’t get her South West fix at this year’s Glastonbury festival, treated the crowds that had travelled from across the country to some of her famous hits including ‘Take me home’ and ‘Hold my hand’.

Proving she has just as much sass as the likes of Beyoncé, Jess rocked the stage wearing black flares, a sparkly floor length silver jacket and gold hooped earrings emblazoned with...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (7-9 July).

THEATRE

The Titfield Thunderbolt Friday & Saturday, The Blakmore Theatre, Bicton Street, Exmouth Finding that their branch railway line will be axed, the residents of the village of Titfield decide to buy the railway and run it themselves. Now they must convince the railway authorities they are competent, and complete against a planned bus service, the operators of whom are bitterly opposed to the railway campaign. Tickets £10, available by calling 07484 509514. http://blackmoretheatre.co....

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