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Luke Jackson is a rising 18 year old Roots singer/songwriter from Canterbury, Kent and 2013 sees him nominated for both the Horizon Award for Best Emerging Talent and the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award.

With a bold, show stopping voice and honed guitar skills, Luke is a confident and captivating performer demonstrating an astonishing maturity. He has been making ripples on the live acoustic scene supporting such luminaries as Show of Hands, Paul Brady, Chris Wood, Steve Knightley, Lucy Ward and Boo Hewerdine and playing Sidmouth, Bristol and Trowbridge festivals.

His debut...

The return of the Kings Of Rockin' Rhythm & Blues - European tour summer 2013 with the original 4 members in their 20th anniversary tour.

One of the wildest and most popular touring Rockin' Rhythm & Blues acts of the past 20 years are proud and excited to announce their return to the European music scene.

The original, classic line-up will come together between July and September 2013 to perform a 30 date European tour. It's been over 10 years since the band toured, so this is one show you definitely do not want to miss!

"This makes them, to my mind, the...

Bring a picnic and enjoy the grounds of this country house and let us transport you to Ballybeg, County Donegal for the harvest time in 1936.

The Mundy sisters, trapped by poverty, escape the drudgery with banter and dancing to the Marconi wireless, hoping to find love and a continuing future together.

A warm and compelling play by Brian Friel, one of the greatest modern Irish writers.

Tickets available in advance from Cygnet Box Office

Call 01392 277189 or purchase on the door.

£10 Adult, £5 Child, £8 Friends of Politmore House and Cygnet ACT.

The Exeter Symphony Orchestra performs a series of three concerts a year in the Exeter area. The orchestra aims to attract talented young musicians embarking on their solo careers, as well as established favourites. Their musical director and principal conductor is Mark Perry.

Saturday 13th July:

Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine
 Coates: The London Suite
 Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No.3
(Soloist: Samantha Ward)
 Brahms: Symphony No.3

Samantha Ward has performed extensively around the UK and in Europe and has appeared on British television and radio several times....

Exeter Art Society's Spring Exhibition is being held at Broadclyst Church, Church Hill, Pinhoe Road, Exeter EX4 9ER on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July.

As well as the Art Exhibition, the Church Fete will also be taking place at the same time, so there will be plenty to see and do for all ages.

There's no need to hunt for pennies because admission is free for everyone.

Opening times are: Saturday 10am - 6pm and Sunday 12 noon - 6pm.

The S.S. American, sailing from New York to England, carries an unusual group of passengers. Included amongst them are nightclub singer (Reno Sweeny),a gangster (Moonface Martin), a wealthy debutante and her mother (Hope and Evangeline Harcourt), , and a wealthy New York businessman and his stowaway assistant (Elisha Witney and Billy Crocker).

“Anything Goes” is a story of mistaken identities and of lost and found loves and with all the great songs from Cole Porter, such as “I Get a Kick out of You”, “It’s De-Lovely”, “Friendship” and “You’re the Top”, this show is going to have...

2013 is the 70th anniversary world tour of this famous group is the world’s longest established working jazz band with over 80 albums released.

Boasting a young vibrant personnel that excels in keeping alive the exciting music of the DSC Band, and with a stage show that’s unique, seven of the finest jazz musicians anywhere ensure the very highest musical standard – it really is quite outstanding.

The repertoire includes traditional favourites, some fine originals, touches of Latin and Creole, some Ellington and Basie tunes, all coupled with a true sense of genius. Yes,...

Cinema screenings at Exeter Picturehouse from the Glyndebourne Festival 2013 season. Picture House members Members' priority booking from Monday 1st April, general sales from Monday 8th April.

The 2013 Glyndebourne Festival opens with a new production of this compelling and intricately crafted collaboration between composer Richard Strauss and writer Hugo von Hofmannsthal. After the enormous success of Der Rosenkavalier, the two men conceived the idea of a light entertainment, a small trifle to amuse and divert the public.

Tickets are £20 per adult, £15 for concession and £...

The Albion Christmas Band featuring Fairport Convention originals Ashley Hutchings (bass/vocals), Simon Nicol (guitar/vocals), the lovely Kellie While (guitar/vocals) and Simon Care (melodeon/vocals and egg-dance!) with an evening of Christmas cheer, songs, tunes, readings and merriment ...

Tickets £17.50 before November 15, £19.50 thereafter or £25 on the door.

Cards accepted.Booking fee applies.

Box Office 07891 663044 or 01395 443419 Unreserved seats