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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....

And Finally… Phil Collins 10th anniversary Tour 2017

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Posted: Tue, 04/11/2017 - 9:22pm

Now established nationally as the UK’s Number One Tribute to Phil Collins, ‘And Finally…’ are set to commemorate their 10 years of performing with their hotly anticipated ‘10th Anniversary Tour’ at the Community Arts Theatre, Tiverton on 6th May.

The Band were pleasantly surprised when Phil Collin’s PA wrote to the show’s producer Tim Harper with a very special message, “Phil has watched and kept your DVD and he said, “This is great stuff”. “He has kept the DVD, but signed the original insert for you guys”.

Tim Harper remarked, “For the first couple of years, we played at a...

Let's Rock Exeter! returns

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Posted: Tue, 04/11/2017 - 5:34pm

Following another capacity sell‐out last summer, Let’s Rock Exeter! will return to the magnificent Powderham Castle on Saturday 1st July 2017.

With a fabulous line‐up of artists to bring you the very best of the 80s, and an action packed day of general 80s madness, there is plenty to do for everyone at this family friendly festival. The confirmed line‐up is: Level 42, Tony Hadley, Howard Jones, Belinda Carlisle, Jason Donovan, Chesney Hawkes, Imagination, Big Country, From the Jam, Hazel O’Connor, Katrina and Jaki Graham.

The organizers of Let’s Rock Exeter! pride...

Open call for exhibitors: MAKE 2017

'MAKE 2017 is an annual Christmas selling exhibition, held at the Devon Guild's comtemporary craft gallery in Bovey Tracey on the edge of Dartmoor.

Always popular, this Christmas exhibition will showcase and sell contemporary design work by makers across the UK, in its spacious gallery space. The show is a great oportunity for creatives from the South West to promote their work; make the most of the Christmas shopping period and sell their handmade products. MAKE runs Saturday 18 November, 2017 - Monday 7 January 2018.

The show celebrates the diversity of contemporary craft...

Media manipulation to catch a murderer in Crime Correspondent's new novel

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Posted: Tue, 04/11/2017 - 10:57am

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...

Voulez Vous head for Exmouth

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Posted: Mon, 04/10/2017 - 9:06pm

Its time to dust off your platform boots and brush down your denims because on July 1st the Exmouth Pavilion will be all things ABBA.

Voulez Vous will be bringing their fab and groovy show to the theatre to get everyone on their feet and dancing to the classic tracks from the supergroup. Featuring award winning vocalists who have been wowing audiences for the last 20 yrs all around the world.

Gary Birtles who performs as Bjorn and has been with the band for several years says’ I love this music, it’s so uplifting, all the songs are so catchy and are guaranteed to get your...

X Factor star heads to Devon

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Posted: Mon, 04/10/2017 - 8:52pm

This year, former X factor winner and gold-selling artist Sam Bailey is delighting fans up and down the country on her Sing My Heart Out Tour and on Saturday 6th May, she will be wowing audiences at Torquay’s Princess Theatre with her powerhouse vocals and support from upcoming star Miracle Chance.

Following a successful second album of the same name, Sam is back with her 32-date Sing My Heart Out tour, stopping at some of nation’s most prestigious live music venues, including Princess Theatre.

Speaking about her new tour, Sam says “For me, nothing is more rewarding than...

Local Author P.J. Reed publishes her fourth book - 'Flicker'

Local author, poet, and generally eclectic writer P.J. Reed has just published the fourth book in her collection of senryu and haiku poetry.

P.J. Reed is a member of the Exeter Authors Association and this is the first of her two books published in 2017.

"Flicker is a collection of senryu and haiku poetry P.J. Reed has written over the past two years, This collection celebrates the great selection of interesting characters you meet in Devon, with their stories woven into a poetic tapestry featuring the rugged beauty of the Devon countryside."

This collection is...

Exeter pro wrestler Jason King's biggest show yet!

Exeter based wrestler Jason King is very excited for his biggest show to date when he takes part in LEP Wrestling’s Supershow on Sunday 23rd April.

The show will be held in Torquay, Barton at the Acorn Centre with a fantastic set up that will look like a dream. But for Exeter’s very talented wrestler Jason King, there is more at stake than just the participation.

Jason King last year made wrestling headlines becoming the longest LEP Academy Champion in history holding the championship for over one year. Jason would also have one of the best wrestling years than any other...

Academy of Floral Art to bring Poltimore House into bloom

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Posted: Fri, 04/07/2017 - 3:12pm

Over 40 tutors and students from one of the UK’s leading flower schools, the Academy of Floral Art near Exeter, are joining forces to create a series of floral displays in the Grade II listed Poltimore House to mark St George’s Day weekend. Abandoned in the 1980s and now undergoing extensive renovation by the Poltimore House Trust, Poltimore is a Devonshire landmark and an evocative setting for a flower festival. Visitors to the Flower Festival will be free to wander through the Tudor courtyard, the Entrance Hall and Salon and admire awe-inspiring floral designs and sculptures, including a...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

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Posted: Thu, 04/06/2017 - 5:25pm

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

THEATRE

La Traviata Friday & Saturday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter Olivier Award-winning OperaUpClose present their critically acclaimed new English version of La Traviata. Set in Atlantic City, USA, during the 1920s prohibition era of speakeasies and bootlegging, this is the story of Violetta, a so-called ‘fallen woman’ who sacrifices here own happiness for the sake of her lover’s family and future. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

The 38th Exmouth Amateur Festival of One Act Plays...

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