Please join us in Princesshay Square, Exeter for music from 10am supported by DJs from Phonic FM and live performers from Six Days, Clara Bond, Holly Morwenna and Mervyn Grattan from 12 noon.
This is a free event but donations would be very welcome. In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
There will also be a street collection taking place in the High Street and the Macmillan Cancer Information Support Specialists will be available to answer questions about cancer in Bedford Square.
ALMOST THE BONZO DOG DOO DAH BAND Robots, smoke, unsuitable medical technology, ancient theatrical props, the kitchen sink and the audience (you get to join-in!) all combine to create Almost The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band.
Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band fans will be delighted to learn that Roger Ruskin Spear, Rodney Slater and Sam Spoons have teamed up with super-pianist Dave Glasson and the magical Vernon Dudley Bowhay Nowell to create more fun, music and subversive diversion in the spirit of the ageless band.
THE KAST OFF KINKS The Kast Off Kinks formed in 1994 to keep the music playing on, and it is what the name implies – the original line-up consisted of the band that played Lola (apart from Ray and Dave) – Avory, Dalton and Gosling – together with singer/guitarist Dave Clarke.
The current line-up is the band that played Come Dancing – Avory, Gibbons and Rodford (respectively the Kinks’ longest-serving drummer, keyboard player and bassist) – still with Dave Clarke covering for the Davies brothers. (As Jim is currently very busy playing with The Zombies and Argent, John Dalton often...
The next big thing in UK country music, Ward Thomas are a country/americana duo from Hampshire, comprised of 19-year old twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas.
Following recent performance at C2C, an interview on BBC Radio 2’s Nashville UK documentary and a session with Terry Wogan on BBC Radio 2, Ward Thomas’ lead single The Good & The Right has now been added onto the Radio 2 playlist and their debut album is out this this summer.
Hampshire and Country music may not be obvious bed fellows but these girls, brought up on a rural live stock farm from a family line...
Having formed in 2010 after meeting at the University of Exeter, Isaac Indiana have gone from strength to strength with both an EP and an album under their collective belts. The five-piece have performed at events as diverse as Beach Break Live, Aussie Kiss Festival and the Bath University Snowball - and that's before mentioning their performance to the Queen at the opening ceremony of the Forum right here on campus! With features far and wide from BBC Introducing in Devon and Guestlist's recommended...
Partners and sponsors gathered to celebrate the countdown for Nourish, Bovey Tracey's first annual festival of craft, food and music which takes place on 5 and 6 September.
The small town on the edge of Dartmoor has become a centre for contemporary culture; Bovey Tracey is home to one of the country’s top annual craft events, a nationally acclaimed centre for craft, and an award winning artisan cheese specialist.
Nourish will celebrate the best in regional food, craft and music in an event designed to feed the body, the mind and the senses. The festival is led by The...
This summer, the West Country is all fired up to host its first gathering of the global blacksmith community for over 30 years. The long wait will come to an end on 13th August when The International Blacksmiths Festival is held at Westpoint Exeter until 16th August 2014.
An exciting comeback for international blacksmithing talent, this event will showcase the best of the craft from around the world. The festival will be a celebration of the ancient tradition’s historic roots and its importance in today’s society. Enticing not only those well-versed in the trade, but also novices,...
X Factor finalist Luke Friend will perform at this year’s Bicton Fest family music festival next month.
Originally from Teignmouth, Luke will be welcomed back to Devon to showcase his latest music at Bicton College’s annual Bicton Fest weekend from 29th – 31st August.
Incorporating three days of music across three stages in beautiful East Devon, Luke will be joining fellow musician and contestant from The Voice, Adam Isaac, as well as a plethora of local acts including Mad Dog Mcrea, Wille & The Bandits and many more.
Tickets are selling fast for the Devon Wine and Music Festival with Exeter singer/songwriter Adam Isaac headlining the September event.
As well as local bands playing there will be dozens of Devon wines to taste from six vineyards and great food from local suppliers and local crafts.
Pebblebed is hosting the event at their vineyard in Clyst St George, near Exeter, on September 13/14. Adam Isaac, who made it through to the quarter final stages of BBC's The Voice, with Sir Tom Jones as coach, will be opening the event. The event is raising funds for local charity Hospiscare...
