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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....

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Ladies of the Blues perform in Exeter

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Posted: Mon, 04/24/2017 - 6:03pm

Good news for blues fans, blues-rock enthusiasts, live music lovers and aspiring musicians in and around Exeter, in that Elles, Gabriella and Amy will be playing at Exeter Phoenix on Sunday 14th May.

This is the final night of their nine date UK Tour and is sure to be a great nights entertainment... and one show not to miss! Bristol based Elles seamlessly weaves rootsy blues, country and soulful rock with a contemporary edge and her trademark ‘smoky vocals’ taking the lead. No stranger to the scene, over the last three years, this captivating, hard-working songstress and her...

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Special screening of landmark film to mark 20 years of the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum

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Posted: Mon, 04/24/2017 - 5:28pm

A special screening of a landmark film will be held to mark the 20th anniversary of Exeter's Bill Douglas Cinema Museum this week.

First released 30 years ago in 1987, Comrades was made by director and collector Bill Douglas and is now regarded as a masterpiece, following years when it wasn’t seen by film-goers. This year also marks two decades since the museum, which holds the collection that Bill put together with his friend Peter Jewell, was opened to the public.

The film tells the story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs, the Dorset farm labourers transported to Australia for...

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More than 30 acts announced for Lapstock

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Posted: Sun, 04/23/2017 - 9:41am

Music at the Mill will showcase local young talent

Organisers of the 11th annual Lapstock Music Festival in Mid-Devon have announced the line-up of bands and performers for this year’s Music at the Mill which will feature more 30 acts over two days in July.

The event which attracts bands from all over the country and is highly regarded amongst musicians for its professional staging and equipment, features a free Friday night programme showcasing young South West based talent and a day-long Saturday session with 15 acts on the main stage and a further 11 acts on a separate...

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Bob Dylan, The Beaten Path: The Silkscreen Collection

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Posted: Fri, 04/21/2017 - 8:57pm

After the sell-out success of Bob Dylan’s legendary The Beaten Path, a series of limited edition hand-signed silkscreen prints have been released and will be on display at Castle Fine Art from next week. The Beaten Path: The Silkscreen Collection features six hand-signed, coloured silkscreen prints taken from Dylan’s major solo exhibition which took place at the end of last year. The prints will be available to view from Friday 21st April 2017.

The Beaten Path captures iconic images from Dylan’s travels across the main routes and backroads of America. From the exhibition emerge...

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'Justice Mirror' Reflects crime correspondent's experiences

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Posted: Fri, 04/21/2017 - 5:24pm

Simon Hall is well-known as a TV news correspondent, but Simon has an alter-ego who uses his own position as a television reporter to turn detective and solve some extraordinary crimes.

‘I never answer the question of whether my books are autobiographical,' Simon teases. ‘It's much safer that way.'

For 20 years, Simon has covered some of the biggest stories Britain has seen as the BBC's crime correspondent for the South West of England. Now his life is reflected in fiction with the publication of his thriller, Justice Mirror.

Simon's alter ego is Dan Groves, a...

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Your guide to What's On this weekend

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Posted: Wed, 04/19/2017 - 3:22pm

Your guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (21-23 April).

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The Castle Builder Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter An emotional and hard rocking journey into the hearts and souls that exist on the outer limits of creativity and building regulations. It tells the true story of an inmate in a Norwegian psychiatric institute who, over 5 years, built a castle on a remote headland. www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk Babe, The Sheep-Pig Saturday & Sunday, Exeter Northcott Theatre Meet the lovable Babe in a heart-warming tale of friendship, adventure...

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Peace Prize Winner & Human Rights Activist to Speak at Trill Farm

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Posted: Wed, 04/12/2017 - 5:19pm

In a place where lives are shattered by violence and militants rule the streets, one woman took it upon herself to stand up for women's rights and challenge the power of the Taliban. Gulalai Ismail, Chirac Prize winner for Conflict Resolution and founder of Aware Girls - working for the empowerment of young women and gender equality in Pakistan - will give an inspiring talk about the role of women and young people in tackling extremism and violence in Pakistan at Trill Farm's Supper & Conversations event on Saturday 22nd April.

Gulalai was just 16 when she co-founded innovative...

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Pop idol Olly Murs links up with Exeter Chiefs

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Posted: Wed, 04/12/2017 - 1:27pm

High-flying Exeter Chiefs have forged a partnership with a top concert promoter to cross-support events.

Exeter's Premier League, rugby club, Exeter Chiefs and Stephen C Associates (SCA) have linked to support each other’s activities throughout the rest of 2017.

These include the summer concerts by Olly Murs on Saturday, July 29 and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra on Sunday July 30 at Powderham Castle and the Chief’s 2017/18 fixtures.

Events promoter SCA, which has worked with some of the world’s biggest stars, is also backing the rugby union club’s charity, The...

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Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/12/2017 - 11:54am

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter over Easter.

THEATRE

Starlight Express Daily, until Monday, Exeter Corn Exchange Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical on wheels speeds into the Corn Exchange. Presented by Exeter's own Stage by Stage with a cast of over 50, this will be an unforgettable treat for all the family. An amateur youth group production by arrangement with The Really Useful Group Ltd. www.exetercornexchange.co.uk

Thoroughly Modern Millie Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Theatre Based on the 1967 Academy award-winning film,...

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Red Dwarf star comes to Exeter

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Posted: Tue, 04/11/2017 - 9:33pm

Exeter Comedy Grove welcome Red Dwarf star Norman Lovett to The Barnfield Theatre on Wednesday 10th May.

Norman AKA Holly will be headlining a special one off show in Exeter with support comedians including regular MC Cerys Nelmes.

Born in Windsor, Berkshire, Norman was well into his thirties before he decided to become a stand-up comedian.

He played the original Comedy Store many times and even supported the Clash, one of the personal highlights of his career.

Television and radio followed a few years later, bringing with it the role for which he is best...

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