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Candlelit concert brings classical magic to Exeter

Internationally acclaimed chamber orchestra London Concertante will perform in Exeter Cathedral on Friday 5th September at 7.30pm, offering an atmospheric candlelit concert of classical favourites.

The evening’s programme includes Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro overture, Vaughan Williams’s The Lark Ascending and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons — three of the most enduring and beloved works in the repertoire.

Renowned violinist Simon Hewitt Jones will lead the ensemble as soloist. His career spans UK and international festivals, orchestral collaborations in the Middle East, and...

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New book celebrates everyday repairs in the South West

A project led by two cultural geographers based at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus, and inspired by the practices of repair and renewal in the South West, is documented in a new book. Published by Uniformbooks, Visible Mending: Everyday Repairs in the South West documents the work of Dr Caitlin DeSilvey, a Senior Lecturer and member of the University’s Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI), and Dr James Ryan, Associate Professor of Historical and Cultural Geography, who were joined on the project by local designer and photographer Steven Bond. Funded by the Arts and...

Luke makes the final five

Devon's Luke Friend has made the final five acts in the race to see who will be the winner of this year's X Factor.

He was described as that dark horse of the competition by judge Sharon Osbourne and Oritse from hit band JLS also backed the 17-year-old to win.

Before this weekend's shows, Luke told TED how no one was safe in the competition after he found himself in the bottom two last week.

He added: "Last weekend was hard but it's made me want it more now.The reality of being in the bottom twomakes you realise that you're going to have to bring your A game the...

'Nine Black Alps' and 'Then Thickens' come to Cavern

On 28 November the Cavern Cub will see two exciting new bands playing in one night. Both 'Nine Black Alps', a grunge-rocker group, and their supporting act, 'Then Thickens', have new singles coming out on 2 December produced by Leeds-based label 'Hatch Records'.

'Nine Black Alps' will coincide their new single with a short run of live dates in November, heading to Exeter, Manchester and London, among other venues. The song marks the first release for new Leeds-based record label, 'Hatch Records', which has emerged from the demise earlier this year of the influential and underground...

The Correspondents' Phoenix gig

On 30th November, the Phoenix Theatre in Exeter is hosting a night of 'Beatz and Bobz' with four bands and DJ sets playing, including the up-and-coming 'The Correspondents'. This eccentric DJ and Producer duo have a newly-released single called “Fear and Delight”, which is out on December 9th.

The “Fear and Delight” video is available on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABS-mlep5rY

The lead single is taken from their forthcoming album “Puppet Loosely Strung”, out in March 2014.

Mr Bruce and Chucks find it difficult to explain exactly what kind of music they make....

Mock The Week star is coming to Exeter

She has starred in Mock the Week and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and now comedy star Ava Vidal is heading to The Exeter Phoenix as part of her He’s Not a Keeper show.

The show, taking place on 15th December, aims to expose all those tell tell signs that mean He’s Not a Keeper.

He’s Not a Keeper is based on Ava’s own experiences and those shared with her by women and men across The UK.

Ava Vidal believes the show appeals to both men and women alike. She said:

“I’d say it’s good for everyone really. A lot of women enjoy it because it’s based on women....

Choirs go head-to-head in aid of charity

On Friday 22nd November 2013, at the Centre Spot Bar, Exeter City Football Club, a number of Devon's finest amateur choirs will go head to head before a panel of local judges to win the opportunity to perform at Exeter Racecourse on 19 December 2013.

Our panel of judges include former Exeter Chief, Chris Bentley, Bruce Henderson of Exeter City FC, Director of Music at Exeter Cathedral Choir, Andrew Millington and Deputy Head of the Media and Performing Arts Faculty at Exeter College, Andrew Mcilvain.

A team of four Ashfords' trainees have organised the choir sing-off...

Gabrielle Aplin rocks at The Great Hall

With her spine tingling vocals you would be excused for thinking we had wrongly described Miss Gabrielle Aplin’s performance at The Great Hall on Monday night.

But rock she did, with her amazing cover of Miley Cyrus’ ‘ Wrecking Ball’ as well as performing many of her own songs with a rock twist.

As well as catering for rock lovers, Gabrielle did not dissapoint those that had come to see her perform her original classical style vocals belting out her gorgeous hit ‘ The Power of Love’ and many other songs from her ‘ English Rain’ album.

The pint sized songstress...

Bespoke Tailoring hot off Exeter's High Street

Moss Bespoke builds on 160 years of experience with the availability of a simple, made-to-measure and made-to-order service, based around customisation. Aimed at a new, modern generation of suit buyers the process is as simple as 1-2-3 and the product represents true value for money - premium, personalised product at off the peg prices.

1 – Customise your cut: Jackets come in one, two and three button options with either centre or side vents, or none at all. Lapels are offered notch or peak styles, which can be as narrow or deep as you choose. Similarly, pockets can be straight or...

Devon's Luke survives X Factor scare

Devon's Luke Friend has been saved by the X Factor judges in a dramatic finale to the Great British Songbook weekend.

Fans were shocked to see him appear in the bottom two with good friend Sam Callahan.

Before the sing-off, Sam sang George Michael number Faith, while Luke took on Your Song by Elton John.

For their 'sing off' song a teary Luke belted out U2’s I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For while Sam sang Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls.

And Luke recieved high praise following his victory from none other than pop superstar Adele.

She tweeted: "...

Jack's Fund tribute gig spawns charity single

Hundreds of people turned out in Market Harborough, Leicestershire on Saturday at a charity gig to raise funds for Jack Rigby, the son of murdered soldier Lee Rigby. Despite freezing temperatures, large crowds donated to watch acts including X Factor's Giles Potter, Britain's Got Talent's Michael Collings and headliners Remedy Sounds and Dretonio.

Exeter singer-songwriter Charlotte Ward also performed at the event after event organiser Gary Gardner spotted her at the Regional Finals of Open Mic UK earlier this month.

Gary described Charlotte's...

Entertainment & Reviews

Candlelit concert brings classical magic to Exeter

New book celebrates everyday repairs in the South West

Luke makes the final five

'Nine Black Alps' and 'Then Thickens' come to Cavern

The Correspondents' Phoenix gig

Mock The Week star is coming to Exeter

Choirs go head-to-head in aid of charity

Gabrielle Aplin rocks at The Great Hall

Bespoke Tailoring hot off Exeter's High Street

Devon's Luke survives X Factor scare

Jack's Fund tribute gig spawns charity single

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