Over £2,750 was raised for Oxfam last weekend, when 60 artists and bands played live across Exeter for The Exeter Daily-sponsored music festival, Oxjam Exeter Takeover.
Exeter was just one of up to 60 towns and cities across the UK that took part in the festival, all on the same weekend.
Events began at midday on Saturday and included acts performing in Princesshay, the Guildhall Shopping Centre and Exeter Phoenix.
Over the course of the weekend, festival goers enjoyed music at several other locations in the city, including The Cavern, The Oddfellows, The Globe Inn...
In stark contrast to last autumn, the Killerton National Trust estate near Exeter is celebrating a bumper crop of apples at this weekend’s Killerton cider and apple festival. On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October, months of apple picking at Killerton culminates in an annual family festival to mark National Apple Day. The orchard is festooned with bunting, stalls are scattered between the apple trees and the amazing smell of a hog roast will greet visitors at the gates. Helen Trebble, Killerton Community Access Officer said: “This weekend we invite families to grab a sack and join us in the...
The Loose Cannons Band will be playing this Saturday 19 October at The Exeter Daily Auditorium at the Exeter Phoenix as part of the Oxjam Exeter Takeover weekend.
The 13 piece Devon-based band will be joined by support artists Josh Sargeant and Ben McKelvey.
Doors open at 12pm
Oxjam Exeter Takeover weekend is sponsored by The Exeter Daily
Whether it's a spot of theatre that takes your fancy or you just want to have a good old guffaw at some of the region's best undiscovered comedy talent, don't plan your weekend until you have checked out our essential guide to what's on in and around Exeter...
THEATRE
The Mikado Friday & Saturday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter St David’s Players present one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s best known works. The wandering minstrel son of the Mikado falls for and flirts with a girl who is engaged to her guardian Ko-Ko. Unfortunately the Mikado has decreed that flirting is...
Oxjam Exeter, which The Exeter Daily is delighted to be supporting as headline sponsor, has confirmed the line-up that will be performing live across venues in Exeter during the Oxjam Exeter Takeover weekend, taking place on 19 and 20 October 2013.
Confirmed artists include Alex Gregory (nominated for ‘Best Acoustic Act’ at the South West Music Awards) and The Loose Cannons Band (won ‘Best Soul/R&B Act’ at the South West Music Awards) in addition to local favourites Lion the Weak, Mozura, Wise Intentions, The Nameless Girl, Cut Purse Rascals, Jay Tamkin, Moscow Magazine,...
The Market will run from Thursday 21 November until Thursday 19 December.
The Cathedral Green, at the heart of the city centre, will be brought to life by the Market, with stalls offering unique, handmade and unusual gifts, decorations and food items – everything needed for a perfect Christmas celebration and to create a real Christmas buzz at the heart of the city.
The Exeter Christmas Market will represent the best of what Britain, the South West and the rest of Europe has to offer – with a mix of great food, excellent crafts, unique gifts and decorations.
Oxjam Exeter is pleased to announce support from the following sponsors for the Oxjam Exeter Takeover weekend, taking place across Exeter on 19th and 20th October:
Headline Sponsor: The Exeter Daily
Venue Sponsors:
The Cavern - ATASS Respect
The Oddfellows - Purity Boutique Spa
The Phoenix - The Music Mill
The Guildhall Shopping Centre - Gravitas Recruitment
Oxjam Exeter has announced some of the venues that will together host up to 120 live music acts during the Oxjam Exeter Takeover weekend, taking place on 19 and 20 October 2013.
The Takeover weekend venues confirmed are The Cavern, The Phoenix (bar), Mama Stones, The Old Firehouse, The Revelry, Cellar Door, The Lemon Grove, The Angel and the Orchard at National Trust Killerton, where Takeover ticket holders will be able to attend their annual Apple and Cider weekend.
Oxjam Exeter is part of a national live music festival, taking place in up to 60 towns and cities across the...
Oxjam Exeter 2013 is part of a national music festival. The main event during the festival will be the Oxjam Exeter Takeover 2013, featuring up to 120 acts performing at multi-venues across Exeter on 19 and 20 October. There will also be fundraising activities and warm-up gigs to watch out for prior to the Takeover weekend.
All events are in aid of raising vital funds for Oxfam. Twitter @oxjamexeter2013 Facebook www.facebook.com/oxjamexeter
The Exeter Daily is getting behind Oxjam Exeter, as it was revealed today that we will be be the headline sponsor of this fantastic...
The local community in St Thomas, Exeter, has come together and organised a local community festival which is being held in the St Thomas Pleasure Grounds.
There will be lots to see and enjoy, with great local bands and musicians playing including Moscow Magazine, Tatty Hat, Cut Purse Rascals, Charlotte Ward and Hysteria Kids Rock Band. Order of events on the Music Stage will be hosted by talented local singer songwriter Karl Zumar.
There's also a Community Tent with belly dancing performances, puppetry, a scrap booking workshop and a chess masterclass. Local artist...
