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London Concertante Brings Candlelit Concert to Exeter

The Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending performed by London Concertante

Internationally acclaimed chamber orchestra London Concertante will come to Exeter on Friday 27th June for a 7:30pm performance at the Cathedral .

Set amidst the gentle glow of candlelight, the programme celebrates some of the greatest works in the classical repertoire – from Mozart’s effervescent overture to The Marriage of Figaro to Vivaldi’s visionary Four Seasons . Rounding off the evening is Vaughan Williams’s exquisite The Lark Ascending , a piece adored for its soaring, lyrical solo violin...

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New Concert series in Exeter

Two local birds have put their heads together and come up with ‘Double Bill’ a collaboration between Cygnet Theatre and Wren Music and follows on from last year’s successful ‘Wren presents . . ' at the Cygnet.

Saturday 21st March sees fiddle legend Tom McConville in concert supported by Wren musician David Faulkner with this long time playing partner Steve Turner.

Tom McConville is a welcome return visitor to the Cygnet, he is one of the leading fiddle players of our time. A virtuoso musician and fantastic singer, his rich and warm voice makes his interpretation of...

Backbeat Soundsystem return to Exeter

Eight-piece funky reggae outfit Backbeat Soundsystem are proud to reveal their new video to ‘Come Undone’, in support of their debut album ‘Together Not Apart’, released last year on Easy Star Records.

The band will be releasing a brand new video for recent album track ‘Come Undone’ in anticipation of their upcoming UK tour. The song and its video emphasise the shared responsibility in society, showcasing the group’s penchant for crafting culturally informed lyrics, as lead singer Dean Forrest explains: ‘We wanted to make something a bit darker this time, reflecting the more...

Artist teams up with Toff TV family

Artist Nick Matson has teamed up with controversial television family The Fulfords to create a unique art holiday experience at their home near Exeter.

The Fulfords rose to fame with Channel 4’s The F***ing Fulfords and BBC3’s Life is Toff, which documented their unconventional way of living in their run-down stately home.

Art enthusiasts will have a rare opportunity to inhabit the stunning period property at the Great Fulford Estate where they can soak up the grounds and landscape during a four night art holiday.

The Fulfords are opening their home for a limited...

Mascots in Unison at Sandy Park

Buddy Bear from Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park joined other Mascots at Sandy Park for some half time fun and frivolity during the Exeter Chiefs v London Welsh rugby match.

This ‘mascots in unison’ event was to mark the Rugby World Cup games coming to Devon and to celebrate Devon’s Top Attractions 30th Anniversary year. The Exeter Chiefs kindly agreed for Buddy Bear and the other mascots join in the half time fun which provided a highly entertaining and competitive interval for the fans.

Simon Fishwick, Chairman of Devon’s Top Attractions, said “this event symbolises...

Back to the classroom for ESO

Musicians from the Exeter Symphony Orchestra hit a high note with pupils when they attended music lessons at Ladysmith Junior School.

The visit was part of an effort to bring to life the BBC’s Ten Pieces Project.

The local musicians volunteered their services after the orchestra was approached by teacher Kathy Rowden who said: “The Exeter Symphony Orchestra members helped the children understand more about how musicians have to work as team and that each instrument has different qualities and roles within the orchestra.”

“They inspired those who already play an...

Wildlife photographer's work on show

North Street Gallery in Ashburton is showing a beautiful photographic exhibition by Emmy award winning photographer and film cameraman Toby Strong.

Toby has worked with the biggest names in wildlife filming and documentary, including David Attenborough, Ben Fogle, Bill Bailey, Michaela Strachan and Billy Connolly. Toby's credits include the following award winning projects: Bill Bailey's Jungle Adventure-based in Indonesia. Battle for the Elephants- Nat Geo undercover expose of the ivory trade. BBC's Human Planet Antarctica: following Ben Fogle with David Attenborough. Meerkats-...

Brook Gallery brings major artists to Exeter

The success of the Brook Gallery in Budleigh Salterton, East Devon, has led to this acclaimed gallery opening a new location in Exeter.

Renowned for working with some of the world’s best known artists, the Brook Gallery Exeter will bring original works from some of the country’s major artists to the city, with challenging and thought provoking exhibitions from past masters to contemporary artists.

Brook Gallery Exeter will open at 1 Barnfield Crescent on 28 March 2015 - a unique setting within a Georgian crescent providing the perfect backdrop for a trailblazing gallery...

Muse add Exeter date to Psycho tour

Muse are to play Exeter's Great Hall as a last minute addition to their latest Psycho tour - a rare treat for the Cathedral City.

The Teignmouth three-piece have sold over 17 million albums worldwide and their last album The 2nd Law, topped the chart in 21 countries in the world, including the UK. It was also their highest ever debut in the USA, entering their chart at No 2.

They will be playing the Great Hall on Exeter's University campus on 20th March. Tickets are bound to sell out quickly.

Tickets are available here .

A Review of American Sniper

When killing is a man's talent, what effect does that have on the man? With 255 kills, American Sniper follows the real-life heroics of the most lethal marksman in US military history.

Clint Eastwood has crafted his best cinematic achievement since Gran Torino, as he assembles an honest depiction of war, romance and the depression which crawls up inside Chris Kyle. Bradley Cooper, almost unrecognisable, plays a much larger Chris as he packs on 40 pounds in preparation for the role.

The raw war violence which Eastwood has brilliantly illustrated is high up in the ranks...

A Review of Gone Girl

David Fincher takes a stab at the enigmatic femme fatale: Gillian Flynn’s best-seller, Gone Girl.

The story of Gone Girl presents the conflict of a feminist psychopath against a misogynist jerk in what might be the most deranged marriage cinemas have ever seen.

The narrative unfolds in interspersing viewpoints: entries from Amy's diary, from day 1, and Nick's explanation of the weeks following her disappearance. In the opening scene, Gone Girl employs a voice-over flashback narration, the contemporary film-noir device used by the generic anti-hero illusionist, as...

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