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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....

Bellissimo dining at Bella Italia

This week, I was sent on a mission to sample Rylan Clark’s new dish created exclusively for Bella Italia, Pesto Pollo Pasta.

Now, I have to admit that I have lived just outside Exeter for eight years and I had never stepped foot inside Bella Italia on Queen Street before . If you haven’t ventured inside either, then you are most definitely missing out on a little treasure amongst the eateries of Exeter.

The ambiance is wonderful – relaxed, intimate and cosy with delicious typically Italian aromas of garlic and basil. Having spent a week in Sorrento eleven years ago, this...

Summer vibes are here to stay

The British summer festival season is slowly coming to a close, and albeit bearing the torrential downpour, filthy fields and restless evenings concealed in a flimsy sleeping bag doesn't sound so alluring on paper; it doesn't stop the adolescent population of the UK returning every year. If like us you’re not quite ready to let the summer festival vibes lie, then sit back and let us help you relive the top five reasons why the experience of attending a British music festival is just so incomparable.

1. “Come together, right now…” You’re through the gates and it’s time to...

Classical crossover, comedy and more!

Exeter Corn Exchange has announced details of its events programme for the autumn period. The City Council run venue will host a mix of comedy, music and specialist events with highlights including comedians Sean Lock, Josh Widdicombe and Jethro, and singers Russell Watson, Eddie Reader and Donovan. There will also be appearances by Steve Backshall and the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain as well as Ballet and Burlesque.

The programme gets underway on Friday 11 September with the International Ocean Film Festival and on Sunday 13th the venue hosts a concert by Liederkranz...

Ed Byrne: Outside, Looking In

Mock the Week star Ed Byrne is an established touring favourite, and despite his youthful looks the Irishman recently marked up 20 years as a comic. His latest show of observational comedy, Outside, Looking In, covers a wide range of subjects – from a recent gastric illness to the success of UKIP – but he talks a lot about his family and it's his most personal yet.

“I didn't make a conscious effort to write a more personal show, but that was what was coming out when I started writing it,” Ed says. “People come to see me for a laugh and I would like to think they go away thinking...

Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 09/06/2015 - 10:01pm

Winner of Best Comedy at the 2014 Olivier Awards and following an award-winning run at the West End’s Duke of York’s Theatre, the effervescent, aristocratic fool Bertie Wooster and his dutiful valet, Jeeves arrive in Exeter in the critically acclaimed stage play Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense.

When a country house weekend takes a turn for the worse, Bertie Wooster is unwittingly called on to play matchmaker, but also to steal a silver cow creamer from Totleigh Towers. Naturally, the ever dependable Jeeves is there to prevent Bertie from making a fool of himself in front...

New author in literary line-up

British actress turned bestselling author, Sarah Winman, is the latest name to join the literary line up for this year’s Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the festival has announced that Liza Klaussmann is no longer able to appear at the festival on Saturday 19th September. Organisers are delighted that author Sarah Winman has agreed to step in at the last minute, to discuss her second novel A Year of Marvellous Ways.

Sarah’s first novel, When God was a Rabbit, was released in 2011 and was an instant Sunday Times bestseller in both...

Devon Open Studios launches

To celebrate the launch of the county's biggest open studio event this year, Devon Open Studios 2015 held a party at Teignmouth Arts Action Group.

The Chair of Devon County Council, Christine Channon opened the event with Cll Jacqui Orme, Mayor of Teignmouth and the new Director of Devon Artist Network, Anthony O'Keefe, was introduced at the event. Tracy Scranage, Teignmouth and Dawlish Town Centre Development Manager organised the art market and Adrian Innocent, the Marketing Manager of DOS’s key sponsor Helpful Holidays also came along to support this major cross-county event...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your guide to the best of what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (4-6 September).

THEATRE

Boeing Boeing Friday & Saturady, 8pm, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth It's the 1960's and swinging bachelor Bernard couldn't be happier, a flat in Paris and three gorgeous stewardesses all engaged to him without knowing about each other! www.manorpavilion.com

MUSIC

Rave On - Tribute to Buddy Hollyl Friday, 7.30pm, Exmouth Pavilion Marc Robinson and the Counterfeit Crickets bring you an authentic evening of pure Rock n Roll, celebrating the music of the man himself...

September events at A La Ronde

The summer may be over but there are still plenty of reasons to visit A La Ronde, the sixteen-sided National Trust house near Exmouth.

Come along to Heritage Open Weekend on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 of September and enjoy free entry to the house and grounds throughout the day.

Pick up a bargain from our second hand book sale where a wide range of fiction and reference books are available to choose from, or join the final session of ‘Okay for Croquet on Tuesday 8 September from 12 noon until 4pm with free tuition from the Sidmouth Coquet club.

The ever changing sea...

Chantel McGregor brings album tour to Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 09/03/2015 - 10:51pm

Guitarist and singer-songwriter Chantel McGregor will release her highly anticipated new album, Lose Control, on Friday 9th October 2015 on her independent boutique label Tis Rock Music, The new album is the follow up to her critically acclaimed 2011 debut solo album, Like No Other.

The great news for rock fans, live music lovers and aspiring musicians in and around Exeter, is that Chantel will be playing with her band at Exeter Phoenix on Tuesday 27th October; the 20th date of her 29 day Lose Control Tour!

After four years of touring and festival appearances, Chantel...

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