The Sixteen and Harry Christophers take a trip back to 16th-century Spain and more specifically to one of the biggest, richest and most cosmopolitan cities on earth - Seville. It was during this Spanish ‘golden age’ when arts and culture flourished, that Francisco Guerrero and Alonso Lobo made their mark. Between them these two composers capture an astonishing variety of moods within their music, from ecstasy and joy to despair, longing and devotional stillness.
Young up-and-coming rock band Downfall from Okehampton are needing your votes as part of a nationwide competition 'Brand New Artist'. They take influence from Stone Sour, Black Stone Cherry and Black Label Society.
Along with 99 other acts, they are competing to win prizes to the value of 100k.
The band consist of 25 year old Karl Little on lead guitar and vocals, 18 year old Jake Hodgson on guitar, 15 year old Nathan Bostock on bass and 15 year old Mack Hodgson on drums. They have been together since spring 2013 and have been gigging since May of that year.
The incredibly talented country singer Sasha McVeigh is bringing her 'I Stand Alone' UK tour to the Phoenix Arts Centre on April 21st.
She's taken the US country music scene by storm. Sasha has performed with some of the biggest names in country music in America including Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban.
She recently played to a packed London 02 Arena at C2C. She's been booked to play mainstage at six American music festivals this summer.
Sasha is signed to WME, the biggest booking agency in the world and was the first British country singer to join the...
Gypsy Fire’s new ‘Acoustic Spectacular’ theatre show, propels you on a fabulous musical journey through style and time. Narrated by the mysterious ‘Creator’ this dynamic show combines breathtaking musical performances with an otherworldly theatrical ambience. Featuring the Award winning Ben Holder (violin) Will Barnes and Stuart Carter-Smith (acoustic guitars) and Paul Jefferries (double bass), these four virtuoso musicians weave darkness, excitement, exuberance and great beauty through some of music’s most iconic eras. A feast for the...
Swedish Alt-Country star, Benjamin Folke Thomas is coming to Kingskerswell Parish Church on the 25th.
It will be part of his 11 date UK tour to mark the launch of his latest album 'Rogue State Of Mind'. Copies of the album will be avaliable at the concert but won't be in record shops until May.
Accompanied by his band, Ben is an electrifying perfomer with an incredibly characterful voice which is finished off nicely with his finger-style guitar.
He may be native to Sweden but he is no stranger to the UK shores as he lived in London for many years playing to massive...
Poltimore House is delighted to host a return visit by this talented duo whose eclectic musical style and highly personal songs are earning them a growing fan base across the world.
The New York City trio, Fun Lovin' Criminals are bringing their 20th Anniversary tour to Exeter's Great Hall next February.
Best known for their hit 'Scooby Snacks' which contains samples from Quentin Tarantino films. They create songs which are mainly about NYC and city life.
They have no specific genre but cover other genres like hip-hop, funk, jazz, rock and blues.
Tickets are £24.20 including booking fee. Link to tickets are found below.
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The Business of Murder Friday & Saturday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter Stone, a humourless and dour man, invites Dee, a television playwright, over to his flat on the premise of discussing a script. Once there, she is surprised when superintendent Hallett, the man with whom she is having an affair, also arrives for an entirely different reason. But nothing is as it seems, and as the plot twists and turns the motive of their host Stone gradually becomes clear....
Former X Factor constant, Lucy Spraggan is bringing her 'The Unsinkable Tour' to Exeter on the 20th May.
With her acoustic folk pop, she mixes humour and honesty with her incredible talent. She brought unique talent to the ITV talent show but unfortunately only got to the fifth week due to illness and she left the competition.
Her eagerly anticipated debut album 'We Are...' is to be released on the 13th April.
Support will come from the extremely talented folk indie, Kal Lavelle.
Tickets are £16 including booking fee, link to tickets are...
Southampton/Portsmouth metalcore five piece Bury Tomorrow are coming to Exeter on the 23rd!
Bury Tomorrow are gaining popularity around the country and are bringing their latest tour to Exeter with support from gothic punk rock band 'Creeper' and the post melodic hardcore local band 'Pillars'.
Be quick because tickets are flying out and is looking to sell out soon!
Tickets are £13.50 including booking fee and are available at the link below.
