Snoop's entourage toasts Exeter gig

Exeter-based gig promoter Dave Meyland today said Exeter could punch above its weight after the successful visit of superstar rapper Snoop Dogg to the city.

The American performer played a sell-out show at Timepiece last week drawing fans from across the UK.

Dave (pictured left)  said he had received dozens of messages of appreciation for pulling off the gig of a lifetime.

And as our exclusive back stage picture shows, one of Snoop's entourage, Kurupt from the Dogg Pound (second left) raised a toast to a successful night afterwards.

Dave said: "It was an unbelievable night. People are still talking about it. Snoop and his crew were great with us. He was meant to do a two hour set but was on stage for two hours and 40 minutes. He seemed to really enjoy himself."

He added: "I think the gig demonstrates that we can pull in big artists to Exeter despite not having a large venue. It certainly didn't put Snoop and the gang off. They had a great time and insisted on raising a toast."