Former eighties new romantic hero with Liverpool bedsit favourites Teardrop Explodes and all-round eccentric Englishman performing in his own eclectic way. This singer, poet, occultist and photographer has enjoyed a 30-year career in the rock business, and is described by his Bloomsbury book publishers as a ‘visionary rock musician, musicologist and hip archaeologist.’
Renowned for their stunning shows honed by superb musicianship, Lúnasa are internationally acknowledged as being among the finest traditional Irish instrumental outfits of recent times.
Having performed over 1,500 shows across 36 countries since the band formed in 1997 they have appeared at internationally renowned venues such as The Hollywood Bowl, National Concert Hall (Dublin), Sydney Opera House and Moscow International House of Music and have been invited to appear at the White House.
Their inventive arrangements and bass driven grooves have steered Irish acoustic...
A gifted singer songwriter who writes soulful lyrical songs woven with passionate sentiments. Driven by an obsessive love of music, she manages to create material that has a life all of its own. In the words of Times Online, she has an ‘astonishingly versatile voice’ and a ‘knack for alchemising half-focused images into phrases that haunt as long as her opulent tunes echo in the head’.
Ivor Novello and Brit nominated singer songwriter Nerina Pallot releases her fourth EP of 2014, entitled Free As You Wanna Be, on April 28th.
Heralded by critics, Paul’s previous tours have been showered with 5 star reviews and nominations, credited as ‘masterful’ (Scotsman) and ‘ingenious’ (The Australian Herald Sun). His subversive, insightful absurdity constantly challenges and delights his faithful connoisseurs. His most recent TV credits include BBC1’s Would I Lie To You, BBC2’s Never Mind The Buzzcocks, C4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Comedy Central’s The Alternative Comedy Experience.
Jam The Channel presents a pioneer of electronic dance music. Luke Vibert has recorded and produced under the aliases of Wagon Christ, Plug and Kerrier District, betraying his Cornish roots.
JamTheChannel are celebrating 8 years of presenting underground artists to beer gardens, boats, clubs, court rooms, fields and terraces across the South West.
We return to the Exeter Phoenix for a three room spectacular featuring world class headliners, top quality local talent and some amazing production courtesy of Pro PA & v-...
Eton Messy are regarded as one of the digital leaders in pushing the latest forward thinking electronic music inspired by Garage, House and Bass, After being born as a youtube channel, supporting artists like Disclosure, Bondax and Maribou State, they quickly began to release monthly mix’s which have led to DJ sets and events across the globe.
At 28 years of age, Nick Mulvey has accomplished more than most musicians will achieve in a lifetime. A key founding member of Portico Quartet, Nick has toured the world picking up a wealth of international acclaim, including a Mercury Music Prize nomination for their debut album Knee-deep in the North Sea.
On a beach in Honduras in the summer of 2010, Nick Mulvey experienced his sink or swim moment. Surrounded by strangers, clutching an acoustic guitar, having just told the other members of his band, Portico Quartet, that he needed this two week holiday to decide whether he was...
Show of Hands are undeniably one of the strongest current forces in acoustic music – England’s finest and most popular roots duo and something of a ‘people’s band’.
Almost 40 staff members from EDF Energy’s Gadeon House office in Exeter have rallied together and entered into Exeter’s Great West Run, taking place on Sunday 19 October.
The group hopes to raise £3,000 in aid of EDF Energy’s charity partner Marie Curie, with all the funds going to help Marie Curie Nurses provide more free care to people with terminal illnesses in their own homes and in the charity’s nine hospices. Almost £500 has already been raised as part of an office charity day, where the team held a raffle and a cake sale.
Devon County Council’s Active Life, Active Mind programme, aimed at supporting health and wellbeing, is back for the third consecutive year with events held in libraries throughout October.
The diverse programme of activities includes something for everyone. For those with creative minds, there are drawing workshops and creative writing groups, and for those looking for support with health and wellbeing there are health checks, guided walks and advice and guidance sessions.
To find out more visit your local library or website .
