Music

World-renowned choir set to return to Buckfast Abbey for April concert

On Saturday 23rd April, Buckfast Abbey, in South Devon, will host the world-renowned choir of Westminster Cathedral for a concert of choral and organ music for Eastertide. The highly anticipated performance, titled Surrexit Christus!, follows the success of the choir’s participation in the 2018 Festival of Sacred Music at Buckfast Abbey, which was a complete sell-out event.

Acclaimed as one of the world’s great choirs, and the only Catholic Cathedral choir in the world to sing daily Mass and Vespers, Westminster Cathedral Choir will perform a programme of ancient Gregorian chants...

Exeter composer releases cd and downloads of 4 original pieces

Authored by sbelshaw
Posted: Mon, 04/04/2022 - 6:01pm

"Simon Belshaw's Music Machine compositions (conceptually fascinating AND sonically beautiful)."

Simon Belshaw has released a four track cd and digital downloads of some Music Machine recordings. The four pieces are Music Machine 26, Music Machine 28, Music Machine 29 and Music Machine 34. They are performed by local musicians Julie Hill (violin and viola) and Hilary Boxer (‘cello) and were recorded in the autumn of last year. The pieces use a combination of traditional music scores, web based scores and technology. Similarly the recording process used both traditional studio...

Eric Steckel Band

Event Date: 
24/04/2022 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phenix

Such is the worldwide demand for Eric’s phenomenal guitar driven blues (29 countries and counting) this will be his first UK tour in 8 years!

Renowned for his signature brand of Bluesmetal, his incendiary performances have won him an ever increasing army of fans and critical acclaim. Recognised as the fastest growing blues/rock star on the planet, he brings a frenetic energy to the stage and has appeared alongside such luminaries as BB King, Gregg Allman, John Mayall, Johnny Winter, Ray Charles, Steve Vai & Walter Trout.

Such was his prodigious talent, at the age of...

A Perfect Day Festival

Event Date: 
03/07/2022 - 10:30pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Kenton

After almost 2 years of staying in, Summertime 2022 looks set to be the season we can return to our friends, to festivals and dancing in the beautiful British Countryside. Established promoters Killimanjaro launch their first of a series of scenic location events, for all ages, that will sit comfortably in the festival season for a blissful day out in the glorious grounds of Powderham Castle in Exeter on 3rd July.

Multi Platinum, Multi Brit & Grammy award winner David Gray, returns to the stage, celebrating 20 years since the release of his formative album ‘White Ladder’ one...

A Perfect Day Festival comes to Exeter!

‘A Perfect Day’ is a new single day outdoor live music event taking place at scenic locations across the UK, featuring some of the best singers and songwriters the country has to offer.

After almost 2 years of staying in, Summertime 2022 looks set to be the season we can return to our friends, to festivals and dancing in the beautiful British Countryside. Established promoters Killimanjaro launch their first of a series of scenic location events, for all ages, that will sit comfortably in the festival season for a blissful day out in the glorious grounds of Powderham Castle in...

M47 rocks the Bahamas - setting their sights on the rest of the world

M47, a new alternative rock band from The Bahamas, has just released their debut single "Hints", available on all streaming platforms and online retailers.

The group was founded in October 2021 by singer, songwriter and guitarist Ash Algreen and producer, songwriter and bassist Gavin Knowles. Gavin is a former Exeter College student.

Gavin, a nominated Hollywood In Music Media Awards Record Producer, was raised between The Bahamas and Devon. An electronic dance music producer, much of his work is in International Film/TV Libraries. His music has appeared on Fox TV, CW...

Sandy park sessions dance rave party exeter

Sandy Park Sessions

Event Date: 
11/03/2022 - 9:00pm to 12/03/2022 - 2:00am
Venue: 
Sandy Park, Exeter

We know, the Winter Blues is tough, but don't worry because Sandy Park Sessions returns in March with the ultimate Dance Anthems Party!

We've got a truly Superstar line up of World-Class DJ's bringing some of the biggest Dance Floor Fillers to the South West!

Get Ready to welcome:

𝗨𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝘁é 𝗥𝗼𝘇𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝟴 𝟮 𝗕𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘁𝘁

Sandy Park will be transformed with state-of-the-art sound and light systems for ‘Club Classics’

The venue’s Exeter Suite will be transformed into a nightclub for the night with a separate VIP suite and bar for VIP...

Exeter venue hosting several shows as part of The National Lottery’s Revive Live tour in January

Music Venue Trust (MVT), which represents hundreds of grassroots music venues, has announced The National Lottery’s Revive Live Tour will return in January 2022 with tours by a diverse range of artists including KEG, The Wytches, Cultdreams, Ferris & Sylvester, The Kut, Good Karma Club, BLOCS, Strange Bones, Calva Louise and LibraLibra.

Of these, four dates will be taking place at Cavern in Exeter, which has been host to thousands of up and coming artists since it opened back in 1991. Of these artists, many went on to become huge names, such as Muse, Biffy Clyro, La Roux,...

Exmouth to host three-evening live music event next summer

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 10/13/2021 - 11:45am

A huge music event, which is expected to attract some of the UK’s hottest artists, is coming to Exmouth next summer.

‘Live in Devon’ will take place at the Imperial Recreation Ground, Imperial Road, Exmouth, on three consecutive evenings - Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th September 2022. The events are likely to attract more than 15,000 music lovers over the course of the weekend and bring a significant economic boost to Exmouth and the wider area.

The headline artists for each of the shows will be announced in the coming weeks.

The exciting news was...

baskery back in the UK

Swedish Sister Power trio to play Exeter

Event Date: 
23/10/2021 - 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

No stage too big nor too small, the sister trio has toured Europe and the US extensively since the start in 2008.

They’ve supported artists such as Seth Lakeman, Brandi Carlile, Gary Clark Jr and Lucas Nelson, and the band was handpicked by Robbie Williams as support and special guests for his “Let me entertain you tour” in Europe 2015.

Baskery is on the line up for Glastonbury 2020, a much welcome return since their first performance back in 2009 was a hit.

This high voltage trio are known for their energetic live shows, unique sound and musicianship, crowned with...

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