Music

Exeter Respect 2013 attracts record first day crowds

The first day of the Exeter Respect Festival 2013 has been hailed as a resounding success as a record number of people - approximately 13,500 in total so far according to Cllr Ian Martin, one of the Festival organising committee - flooded through the gates of Belmont Park for Exeter's celebration of diversity. With the weather set to be fine again tomorrow (2 June) it is fairly safe to say that the Festival will smash last year's total visitor numbers of 20,000 over the two days.

The Festival continues to grow from strength to strength, attracting a cosmopolitan crowd from all...

Roadside to play Mama Stones

Event Date: 
06/06/2013 - 9:45pm
Venue: 
Mama Stones , Mary Arches St, Exeter

Roadside are a five-piece band based in Plymouth, Devon and dedicated to writing, recording and performing gigs for their own unmistakeable brand of Indie music.

They recently played at the Plymouth Volksfest and as well as meeting The Levellers and Hazel O’Connor backstage, they also went on to play in a great festival atmosphere with quality stage sound. The gig was highly charged and Roadside played through an hour-long set of exciting, energetic, melodic and crowd-pleasing originals.

Since releasing their single Give It Up last year, the band have gone from strength to...

Unforgettable string trio Chimera to play at St Michael's Church Shute, near Axminster

Event Date: 
20/06/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
St Michael's Church, Shute, nr Axminster, Devon EX13 7QR

Take three top notch string musicians - violinist Fenella Humphreys, viola player Rebecca Jones and cellist Vladimir Waltham - put them together - and the result is Chimera a string trio who play unbelievably exquisite music.

The talents of these outstanding young musicians will be showcased by Concerts in the West in a superb performances at St Michael's Church, Shute, near Axminster on 20 June, 7.30pm.

The musical programme will include:

Schubert: String Trio in B Flat major D471. Sibelius: String Trio in G minor. Dohnanyi: Serenade for String Trio in C major Op...

Alluring string trio Chimera to play at St Mary's Church, Black Torrington on 22 June

Event Date: 
22/06/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
St Mary's Church, East Street, Black Torrington, Devon EX21 5PU

Take three top notch string musicians - violinist Fenella Humphreys, viola player Rebecca Jones and cellist Vladimir Waltham - put them together - and the result is Chimera a string trio who play unbelievably exquisite music.

The talents of these outstanding young musicians will be showcased by Concerts in the West in a superb performance in Devon at St Mary's Church, East Street, Black Torrington on 22 June, 7.30pm.

The musical programme will include:

Schubert: String Trio in B Flat major D471. Sibelius: String Trio in G minor. Dohnanyi: Serenade for String Trio in...

Joss Stone presents Beverley Knight

Event Date: 
03/07/2013 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Mama Stone's, Mary Arches Street, Exeter

Mama Stone's are delighted to announce the Second "Joss Stone presents" live from Mama Stone's featuring the fabulous Beverley Knight MBE.

Beverly is one of the UK 's most celebrated soul divas having collected a mountain of awards and nominations during her glittering career.

Most recently celebrated for singing at the opening ceremony for the Paraolympics. Beverly will be singing with our very own queen of soul Joss Stone - two vical powerhouses in an intimate setting.

Tickets: £35.

Box office: 01392 848485.

To find out more about Beverley Knight...

Barn Dance

Event Date: 
13/07/2013 - 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Venue: 
West Town Farm, Ide, Exeter EX2 9TG

Of all the events we do here at West Town Farm, our annual Barn Dance is the highlight of everyone's year!

Start the evening off gently with some children's entertainment or a quiet pint of local cider in the orchard and progress to a frenzied swirl of fun on the dance floor with Devon based band Red Shed and their caller.

This year we've added an extra bit of excitement with the hire of Boris the Bucking Bull, so if you've ever fancied rodeo now is your chance.

To book tickets please visit the farm's website www.westtownfarm.co.uk , call the office on 01392 811 257...

Exeter academic wants volunteers to get muddy for research!

A University of Exeter student is currently in search of music festival volunteers for ESRC funded PhD research.

There is little research into the multi-million pound festival sector, and this PhD study aims to change to that. The South West has a reputation for holding excellent and varied music festivals, each of which contributes to the local economy and tourist trade. University of Exeter student Dee Clayton, is aiming to understand the contribution of volunteers and create a picture of how festivals can use volunteers more effectively.

Dee wants music festival...

University of Exeter Campus Festival 8 & 9 of June

Event Date: 
08/06/2013 - 12:00pm to 09/06/2013 - 7:15pm
Venue: 
University of Exeter, Forum Piazzas, Stocker Road, Exeter

The University of Exeter is delighted to announce a free festival of arts, music, food and sports at their Forum Piazzas on the Streatham Campus in Exeter.

The festival will include a range of activities and performance for all the family. There will be student acts such as the Soul Choir and the acclaimed A Capella group semi Toned. There will also be professional acts such as the much loved and award-winning street clowning troupe Le Navet Bete.

Professional music also includes acts such as Sheelanagig, The Carrivick Sisters and Exeter favourites Count to Fire.

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Rathbones Spring Concert Series: Martin Cousin Piano

Event Date: 
15/05/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Queen Street, Exeter

Museum doors open at 6pm. Drinks are available from 6.30pm for a donation of £2. Concert begins at 7.30pm

Pre-concert suppers, £12.50: RAMM’s café is open from 6pm for pre-concert rustic suppers made with locally sourced ingredients.

Save with a Season ticket £48 (£42)

Programme includes:

  • Beethoven - Sonata in E flat Op.7
  • Brahms - Three Intermezzi Op.117
  • Rachmaninov - Sonata no.1 in D minor Op.28

Martin Cousin is one of the most exceptional pianists of his generation. A winner of the Gold Medal in the Royal Over-...

Exeter Morris Men Thursday Night Dance Out (Prospect Inn)

Event Date: 
16/05/2013 - 9:00pm
Venue: 
The Prospect Inn, Exeter Quay

Exeter Morris Men will be dancing at The Prospect Inn on Exeter Quay on Thursday 16 May at 9pm

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