The road to rock ‘n’ roll glory is littered with the smouldering remnants of bands that blazed brightly for a few brief moments and then fizzled out in a cloud of thwarted ambitions. But every now and then a band emerges that walk, talk and rock like true saviours of our beloved music’s spirit and soul. Founded in Northern Ireland in 2000, The Answer have spent the last decade proving their rock ‘n’ roll credentials and making the kind of life-affirming, eardrum-threatening music that separates the truly great from the merely adequate.
Acoustic blues and roots guitarist Derrin Nauendorf is quickly gaining a reputation as one of Australia’s most exciting new artists. An earthy soulful voice, blistering guitar skills and a bagful of inspired material makes for a truly great performance.
Over the past decade he has solidified his reputation as a singer, acoustic guitar player and songwriter of very high order. He is one of the busiest artists on the acoustic scene at the moment performing in many parts of the world.
Derrin over the years has also featured in session on the Bob Harris and Paul Jones show on...
Award-winning electronic musicians and singers Solarference perform an electrifying live soundtrack to accompany the classic 1920 silent film Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The duo uses cutting-edge live sound manipulation to improvise and respond to the film as it unfolds. Drawing on traditional folk song and found sounds, Solarference create sublime and mysterious music, a perfect complement to this iconic film’s shadowy magic. In the second part of the show, Solarference perform songs from their recent album Lips of Clay.
Solarference are made up of duo Nick Janaway and Sarah Owen who...
Rinseout presents Andy C, Crissy Criss and Mind Vortex
After what was a truly amazing 2013 that saw us enter new territory with the Warehouse Experience and the Massive NYE show at the Riviera Centre, Torquay, we are back at Exeter Phoenix.
Ladies and Gentlemen, get your glad rags on. The circus is coming to town…
Electric Swing Circus are a 6 piece electro swing troupe that fuse 20′s swing with fiery electro beats in a dazzling live show. Fronted by the sassy Sisters of Swing, with the addition of live drums, fretless bass, gyspy jazz guitar, keys synths and swinging samples. They hotfoot it through their own unique blend of Electro Swing, fused with everything from breakbeat, house, drum n’ bass, dubstep and more. Gypsy Disco present a euphoric show featuring fire-breathers and exotic dancers, circus performers and...
This award-winning documentary film explores the powerful struggle of conscience experienced by several people from traditional farming backgrounds who come to question the basic assumptions of their way of life.
Interwoven with the farmers’ stories is the dramatic animal rescue work of a newly-trained humane police officer whose sense of justice puts her at odds with the law she is charged to uphold. With strikingly honest interviews and rare footage demonstrating the emotional lives and intense family bonds of animals most often viewed as living commodities, this groundbreaking...
On the 6 March, a music extravaganza, and a night not to be missed, Exeter University Jazz Orchestra and Exeter Soul choir are teaming up once again to produce a night of scintillating music in this knock-out performance. Guaranteed to exceed any of your musical expectations and persuade you into a mood for a step-click, this WILL be a night to remember!
Both EUJO and Soul Choir have a busy schedule throughout the year of concerts and performances, but without shadow of a doubt this is the most eagerly anticipated performance of them all.
This double headline show captures the depth and breadth of Celtic and English musical cultures.
JSM built their reputation on Jamie Smith’s original compositions and the virtuoso band that plays with him. Their live show is renowned for energy and dynamism; with inter-Celtic music that travels beyond borders to recreate the forms and styles of Celtic traditions.
Maz O’Connor (performing in her trio) has progressed rapidly up the ranks of young ‘must see’ performers, having been nominated for a 2013 BBC Radio 2 Award and awarded a BBC/EFDSS performing arts fellowship. Maz...
Martin Harley is a phenomenally talented guitarist, singer and songwriter and fronts the highly praised UK-based acoustic trio, The Martin Harley Band.
A life long devotee of acoustic guitar music, especially the ageless blues/roots sounds, Martin has travelled the globe absorbing a plethora of diverse influences and honing his craft into the classic songwriting style he possesses today.
With five critically celebrated albums released in the UK and Europe, features for Guitarist Magazine, the BBC, countless European festival features and...
Miss Wants, notorious for her hard-hitting bass house style, is a self taught DJ from Birmingham. Over the past few years a new genre of house music has quickly risen to the forefront of the scene with Hannah securely taking the reigns as its leading lady.
Hannah’s tracks and mixes have continued to create waves, gaining momentum with every release. One thing, amongst many, that sets Wants apart from other DJ’s is her continued free music that she pushes out to her followers. The gratitude felt by Hannah for the support she receives is infinite, bi-monthly Hannah releases a...
