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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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Expect the Unexpected this week on Exeter's buses

If you take trip on Exeter's buses this week, prepare to be in for a big surprise! For just when you least expect it, Nuts and Volts Theatre Company's Dudley and Olive, aka The Public Transport Appreciation Society, will be popping up on the city's buses to spread a little happiness.

Part of the Unexpected Festival (15-22 September), The Public Transport Appreciation Society will be spending the entire week making impromptu appearances on Stagecoach buses and every now and again at Central Station. They are on a mission to make your journey by bus better. Expect trivia, games -...

Winners of the Exeter Contemporary Open accept prize money

The winners of the Exeter Contemporary Open were announced last week. At a private showing in the Exeter Phoenix, artists Rachel Busby, Julie Price and Oliver Tirre were awarded prizes for their work. An emotional Rachel Busby was presented the £1,000 top prize by Ben de Cruz, managing partner of Haines Watts chartered accountants, who funded the award.

Juile Price and Oliver Tirre each received £250, splitting the £500 additional award as the judges could not decide between the two. Judges; Kevin Hunt, Lucy Day and Eliza Gluckman from curators Day + Gluckman and the Exeter Phoenix...

TED's Essential Guide to what's on this weekend

This weekend offers a veritable cornucopia of possibilities to keep you and the family entertained in and aroud Exeter.

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Milling at Cricklepit Friday, Cricklepit Mill, from 10am See a historic watermill in action and visit Devon Wildlife Trust's headquarters. Watch as volunteer millers grind wheat for flour in the traditional way. The stone-ground wholemeal flour will also be available to buy on the day. Admission is free and there is no need to book in advance except for groups and schools. More information: 01392 279244 www.devonwildlifetrust.org

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Maddy Prior in concert with Giles Lewin and Hannah James

Folk superstar Maddy Prior has a new tour coming up and will be coming to a venue in your area!

30 September, Corn Exchange Theatre, Exeter, EX1 1BW Price £16.50 Doors 7.15pm Onstage 8.00pm 01392 665938, http://www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange/

A true legend of British music, Maddy Prior has built her career on exploring various musical avenues. Latest album '3 For Joy' is no exception, a further exploration of the tradition that she loves.

This Autumn together with new musical partners Giles Lewin (Carnival Band) and young accordion player Hannah James,...

Exeter band join forces with art collective to create a unique performance event

Exeter band The Big V will be stepping off stage and into an empty office space in Princesshay next week when they participate in five live performance events during Unexpected 2013, Exeter’s brand new arts festival.

From 17-21 September, The Big V – who describe their sound as “a swirl of dangerous riffs, stomping propulsion and careful harmony” – are collaborating with Devon-based art collective Blind Ditch on the third and final part of their ambitious digital project This City’s Centre. Called Here, Now, the performance element completes Blind Ditch’s ‘digital triptych for...

Kylie Minogue, will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones confirmed as coaches for third series of The Voice UK

Kylie Minogue, will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones have been confirmed as coaches on series three of The Voice UK.

Grammy award-winner Kylie has had worldwide record sales of more than 68 million and was given an OBE for services to music. With ten world tours, 11 successful albums and over 50 hit singles internationally, Kylie is well placed to use her expertise to find and nurture new and exciting vocal talent.

Kylie said: "I'm very excited to become a coach on The Voice UK. I love the concept of the show and have been an avid viewer of both series. The search for new talent is...

Love, loss, friendship (and darts) - Third Man to premiere new production Mugs Arrows at the Bike Shed Theatre

Critically acclaimed theatre company Third Man are returning to the Bike Shed Theatre for the premiere of their new production, Mugs Arrows, which was developed at the venue last year. The show will run for three weeks starting on 24 September.

Mugs Arrows is a surreal black comedy set in very ordinary surroundings – the local pub. With rural areas being forever altered through commercial development and extreme weather conditions and locals disenchanted by a lack of jobs and the ever-increasing allure of a life elsewhere, Mugs Arrows delves in to a world that is on the change. It...

Devon TeenStar Luke Friend has The X Factor

Seventeen-year-old TeenStar winner Luke Friend, from Teignmouth in Devon, has hit the headlines again - this time for opening the tenth series of ITV’s The X Factor with resounding success! The judging panel praised the star, including Sharon Osbourne who has returned from exile, saying “Luke I am crazy about you! You are quite fabulous.” Luke opened the show and was the first to be invited to the live Arena Auditions. He sailed through the Arena Auditions with a standing ovation from all four of the judges and is now on his way to Boot Camp!

Winner of TeenStar at London's O2...

Bone Head – An interview with Nick Baker, naturalist, broadcaster and RAMM patron

In preparation for the upcoming talk: ‘Bone Head: A Heads up on the Most Fascinating Bones in the Body’ at the RAMM, The Exeter Daily caught up with the broadcaster Nick Baker to discuss the function and beauty of skulls.

For those who may not be aware of the up-coming lecture you are doing at the RAMM could you tell the readers of The Exeter Daily , a little bit about the talk?

It’s an insight into not only the fascinating biology of skulls, but also the sorts of things that happen to a collector. Not everybody...

Robin Cousins' Ice comes to Exeter in February Half Term

A new winter show is to grace Westpoint, Exeter next year. Jamie Wilson, Paul Elliott and Duncan Weldon for Triumph Entertainment have announced that the brand new show 'Robin Cousins' ICE - The Skating Stage Experience’ will be coming to Westpoint, Exeter from Wednesday 19th February 2014 for five nights during February half term.  

Olympic champion and head judge on ITV’s Dancing on Ice , Robin Cousins has hand-picked the greatest ice skaters from around the globe to bring his incredible new production to life.   

Dynamic and atmospheric, 'Robin Cousins' ICE will draw you...

Entertainment & Reviews

Candlelit concert brings classical magic to Exeter

Expect the Unexpected this week on Exeter's buses

Winners of the Exeter Contemporary Open accept prize money

TED's Essential Guide to what's on this weekend

Maddy Prior in concert with Giles Lewin and Hannah James

Exeter band join forces with art collective to create a unique performance event

Kylie Minogue, will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones confirmed as coaches for third series of The Voice UK

Love, loss, friendship (and darts) - Third Man to premiere new production Mugs Arrows at the Bike Shed Theatre

Devon TeenStar Luke Friend has The X Factor

Bone Head – An interview with Nick Baker, naturalist, broadcaster and RAMM patron

Robin Cousins' Ice comes to Exeter in February Half Term

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