Exeter Philharmonic Choir will join forces with the Isca Ensemble and four talented young soloists for November’s ‘Music of the Baroque’ concert in Exeter Cathedral, including Handel’s outstandingly beautiful choral works Dixit Dominus and Zadok the Priest , Vivaldi's Gloria and Alessandro Marcello’s Oboe Concerto in D minor .
The concert promises to be a particularly memorable event for choir member Sheena McCready, pictured with her musician son, Fergus, who will take centre stage playing solo oboe.
Howard Ionascu, Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s Director of Music, says: “The...
Hit dance show Empty Orchestra is coming to Exeter Phoenix on Tuesday 12th September as part of its UK tour, after sell-out shows in London and Yorkshire last year. Combining contemporary dance with live karaoke, Empty Orchestra is a hilarious hour of karaoke classics, beautiful choreography and gloriously out of tune singing.
From dance artist Lewys Holt’s company perfectly serviceable, Empty Orchestra explores the vulnerability, power and uncomfortable feelings of cringe inherent to karaoke. Featuring Holt and Luke Divall and Inari Hulkkonen, each dancer takes their turn at the...
Tickets for the official Oktoberfest Exeter are selling fast.
This event will be hosted at the Guildhall on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st October 2023.
Tickets are available as standing, unreserved bench seating, standard tables for eight or 12 people and or our exclusive VIP tables; these include entry for up to eight people, table service from waiters/waitresses, incredible views of the stage and a free gift per person on the table.
We have seen huge demand for Oktoberfest tickets with Saturday evening VIP tables and unreserved bench seating already fully sold...
Organisers of this month’s Budleigh Music Festival have announced a last minute change to their line-up, after their ‘Rising Star’ performer had to pull out due to illness.
The festival’s Rising Star for 2023, pianist Ethan Loch, was due to perform at the festival on Monday 3 July, but withdrew from the event last week.
Now organisers have secured another young musician, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, to perform in Ethan’s place.
Chair of the festival, Kate Somerby, said; “Jeneba gave a commanding performance last year, to a sell-out crowd who leapt to their feet and cheered...
Free lunchtime concerts spice up the Dartmoor town of Chagford every Friday this summer.
Chagford’s Summer Music Series begins on June 9th and continues until the end of August with more than twenty musicians performing across twelve entirely different concerts in the historic parish church. Musical genres span classical, folk, jazz, world music, mediaeval, klezmer, and even sea-shanties!
Last year’s inaugural series captured the hearts of audiences with its eclectic mix of exceptional musicians and its informal, convivial atmosphere. Tea and coffee is available and...
Pioneering Pete Tong says Exeter's grass is a better dancefloor than Ibizan beaches as he chooses Powderham Castle for his Ibiza Classics show this summer
When it comes to the ultimate dance floor, global DJ, broadcaster and presenter, Pete Tong is swapping hot golden sands for the cool green grasses of Powderham Castle, because he feels our Brit soil is better to dance on than sand.
As the pioneering icon of house music brings his Ibiza Classics show to Exeter on 28 August, alongside Jules Buckley and the Essential Orchestra, Tongie explains that the green green grass of home,...
Join us for our second weekend of Party on the Pitch as we welcome international star and former Pop Idol Winner, Will Young! Known for his songs ‘Leave Right Now’, ‘Evergreen’ and ‘Jealousy’ this two-time Brit Award Winner will be our headlining our spectacular outdoor concert on the 24th June.! He will be joined by singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae. Best known for her 2006 single ‘Put Your Records On’, she has sold over five million copies of her first two albums and we can’t wait to have her at Sandy Park! ‘Torn’ singer Natalie Imbruglia will also be performing alongside Will and...
Get ready to sing along to some of Ronan Keating's biggest hits as he takes to the Sandy Park turf in the first of our headline concerts for this summer’s Party on the Pitch!
From his early days with Boyzone to his successful solo career, Ronan has a catalogue of chart-topping hits that are sure to get you on your feet!
Supported by two of the biggest boybands in brit-pop, Blue & East 17, this is going to be one of the events of the Summer!
Booking Selection [Sandy Park | 17.06.2023 - 17:00 | Ronan Keating - Party on the Pitch!] - Exeter Chiefs
Get ready to experience all your favourite 80s anthems and sing, dance and party along with the UK's award-winning and International A Capella super-group, The Magnets , presented by SS1 Entertainments.
The Magnets are the UKs No.1 A Cappella super-group featuring the hottest vocal and beatboxing talent on the international a cappella scene and London’s West End. The band have revolutionised British a cappella by combining virtuosic beatboxing with glorious harmonies, and have gone on to become a must-see act on the international music scene, playing festivals and theatres...
8pm on the five Thursdays of 23 February, 2, 9, (not 16), 23, 30 March
Location
St Olave’s Church is at the top of Fore Street, between the North St-South St-High St junction and the Bike Shed and Mint Methodist Church. The nearest car park is Mary Arches. Many buses stop at the High St stands nearby.
Details
The ancient close-of-the-day service of Compline, with plainchant and polyphony. Hosted by Margaret Aagesen Hughes (Soprano) and Clare Bryden (Alto). Featuring musicians Andrew Maries (Oboe), Sophie Brewer (Flute), Catherine...
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