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80s legends Shakatak head for Exeter

Fougou Music, Devon based independent music promoter, is pleased to present 1980's hitmakers Shakatak live at Exeter Phoenix on Sunday 19 April at 8pm

They’ll be playing songs you remember from over the years such as Night Birds and Down On The Street and also new material as well. Join original members Bill Sharpe, Jill Saward, Roger Odell and George Anderson for a night of jazz funk at its very best.

Shakatak have enjoyed a level of success and career longevity, over 40 years, rarely paralleled in contemporary music, but then Shakatak is a particularly unusual group...

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Cautious of the drop at the Abuna Yemata Church

Africa's forgotten frontiers: the Sahel - Reza Pakravan

On 31st July, Reza Pakravan, a British explorer and film maker, became the first person in modern history to have travelled the full length of the Sahel. A belt of land stretching across the southern boundary of the Sahara desert, the Sahel spans the width of Africa, from Senegal to Somalia, and is home to some of the harshest conditions on the planet, where the effects of climate change are most felt and rebel uprisings are common.

Like many explorers, Reza has had a fascination with Africa since he was a boy, but felt there were still vast areas of the continent we knew little...

60s superstars head to Exeter

On Friday October 18, the legendary singer/songwriter Al Stewart will be playing the Exeter Phoenix with his sensational American backing band The Empty Pockets as part of his huge "Hits & Misses" world tour.

Expect all the much loved songs from this magnetic performer and much more besides in this really rare west country show.

On Sunday October 27, Wishbone Ash are celebrating their 50th Anniversary at the Phoenix with an incredible three hour show featuring all the classic material along with never before seen archive footage on back screen projection.

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Former SAS sniper hosting an audience in Exeter this November

Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham is one of the most decorated SAS snipers of all time. After retiring from the elite branch of the British armed services, he went on to work as a bodyguard for some of the world’s best-known A-listers. Needless to say, the veteran has a lot of stories to tell, and those who want to hear them can attend An Audience with Mark Billy Billingham at the Exeter Corn Exchange on the 4th of November this year.

The Special Air Service is a Special Forces unit of the British Army which takes on a number of highly classified missions involving covert reconnaissance,...

Caroline Hall Guild Member drawing a textile pattern

Local craft centre transforms gallery into working studios

The Guild craft gallery in Bovey Tracey is to be a new venue for the annual Devon Open Studios this year. During 7th -29th September, six Guild Members will showcase their work and be present at the centre, demonstrating their craft, chatting and letting people have a go – all in the UK tradition of local artists opening their doors to the public.

For locals and visitors it’s a unique opportunity to hunt out artists in beautiful, unexplored Devon as well as buy art direct from the creator, chat or try a technique themselves.

They can find all this at the Guild’s Riverside...

Boyzlife return to Exeter

BOYZLIFE (Brian McFadden & Keith Duffy of Boyzone) are back on tour and heading to Exeter Lemon Grove on Sunday 22nd September 2019!

Boyzlife brings together members of two of the biggest boybands in history, Boyzone and Westlife, to perform a whole host of their biggest chart hits.

Brian McFadden enjoyed 12 UK and Ireland number ones as a member of Westlife, including a record breaking seven top spots in a row. The band also boast four number 1 albums and over 30 million record sales in total. Since Westlife, Brian has enjoyed international solo success, including a UK...

BTS bring the Soul back to Vue

South Korean pop sensations BTS are back at Vue Exeter and they are bringing the soul. Following their landmark ‘Love Yourself’ tour, BTS return to the big screen with ‘BTS Bring the Soul: The Movie’.

After the success of their 2018 movie ‘Burn the Stage: The Movie’, with worldwide pre-sale orders reaching nearly 1 million, it’s no surprise the global sensations are back for more.

Arriving on screen at Vue on 7th and 8th August, BTS tell their own stories from a rooftop in Paris, having just completed the European leg of their tour. From performing to an army of fans to...

Cornish folk singer to be presented with top honour at Dartmoor Folk Festival

A CORNISH folk singer will be honoured with one of the highest awards in the folk world at the Dartmoor Folk Festival on Sunday, August 11.

Vic Legg, will be presented with an English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) Gold Badge.

Such gold badges are presented for unique or outstanding contributions to folk music, dance or song, distinguished service to EFDSS and/or exceptional contributions to EFDSS' work.

Vic was just one four recipients of such an award announced by EFDSS last year.

Vic was born into the singing and step-dancing traveller tradition in...

Local lady makes triumphant return to the stage at North Devon Festival

Miss Stacia Blake, born 1952 in Redhills, Exeter made an extraordinary and unannounced performance at this year’s sold out Kozfest (Kozmic Kens Psychedelic Dream Festival).

Miss Blake was the iconic performance artist and dancer with space rock pioneers Hawkwind , who celebrate their 50th anniversary this year. Her last public performance was at the 1975 Reading Festival (Friday, August 22) where Hawkwind headlined the opening night. Famed for her dramatic, powerful poise and interpretive dance, the surprise return to the stage saw Miss Stacia join former band mate and founder Nik...

Picturehouse Cinemas launch first Surprise Screening

When was the last time you were truly surprised? The news that Greta Gerwig was directing a Barbie movie? Watching the baffling trailer for Cats? Picturehouse Cinemas love surprises, which is why they’re hosting their first-ever nationwide Surprise Film screening on 2 August 2019.

On the evening of 2 August, join the nation’s biggest film fans as they go in blind to a mystery preview of a hotly anticipated upcoming release. Tickets are at the special introductory price of just £8 (£5 for Picturehouse Members). You’ll be one of the first to see a brand new film, with bragging rights...

Summer fun for everyone at The Donkey Sanctuary

As The Donkey Sanctuary’s 50th anniversary celebrations continue, the Sidmouth sanctuary offers a whole host of activities and events providing the perfect family day out this summer. From the ‘People’s Choice Award’ winning RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden, to the annual Summer Fair and the new ‘Adoption Donkey Guess Who Trail’.

The ‘Chelsea’ show garden has been rebuilt at the Sidmouth sanctuary, giving visitors the chance to see it for free for many years to come. The garden is a lasting legacy from the prestigious show. It was designed to showcase the charity’s international work...

Entertainment & Reviews

80s legends Shakatak head for Exeter

Africa's forgotten frontiers: the Sahel - Reza Pakravan

60s superstars head to Exeter

Former SAS sniper hosting an audience in Exeter this November

Local craft centre transforms gallery into working studios

Boyzlife return to Exeter

BTS bring the Soul back to Vue

Cornish folk singer to be presented with top honour at Dartmoor Folk Festival

Local lady makes triumphant return to the stage at North Devon Festival

Picturehouse Cinemas launch first Surprise Screening

Summer fun for everyone at The Donkey Sanctuary

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