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Soft Machine are roaring into Exeter

EXETER PHOENIX - SUNDAY MARCH 9 Following their last sensational sellout show at Exeter Phoenix, Soft Machine have embarked on a highly successful tour of Canada and the States and remain in huge demand throughout the UK and Europe.

Compatriots of Pink Floyd, they are no strangers to America where, in their early days, they toured with the likes of Jimi Hendrix which led them to winning a worldwide following which is as strong as ever.

They have been the major force in the psychedelic, jazz/rock scene since the mid the mid 60s and have always featured amazing talent such...

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SLADE bring their Christmas UK tour to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/10/2019 - 12:34am

SLADE are back on the road playing Exeter's Lemon Grove on Saturday 21st December!

SLADE are without doubt one of the most exciting bands to come out of Great Britain in the past 50 years. With their unique blend of perfect pop rock'n'roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure fun, and no less than 23

Top-20 singles of which 6 were No-1 smash hits….plus 6 smash albums, Slade have become a firm favourite in the hearts of pop fans all over the world.

SLADE'S chart career has spanned 5 decades and their enduring songs "Cum On Feel The Noize" and "Coz I Luv You" are still...

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Tim Etchells’ To Move In Time sees Forced Entertainment’s welcome return to Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 12/09/2019 - 10:48pm

Forced Entertainment has today announced that after a successful run at Edinburgh Fringe this summer To Move In Time, created by Tim Etchells and Forced Entertainment in collaboration with Tyrone Huggins (Black Men Walking, Opening Skinner’s Box) will tour the UK.

The production will open in Cardiff on Tuesday 4 February and continue on to Exeter Phoenix for a one-off performance on Wednesday 19 February. The tour will also visit venues in Sheffield, Birmingham, and Bristol. The Exeter tour date will be a particularly special stop on the tour, as the Forced Entertainment were...

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Innovation Index: Our top picks for power ranking of gambling Companies

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 12/09/2019 - 11:39am

Gambling is more than just sports, even greatly more than just entertainment. Despite the boom and burst of the internet age, many industries have taken a bow, yet, the gambling industry have grown rapidly at an unprecedented pace over the years. Some of the listed game changers led the evolution of gambling growing beyond casinos into an addictive online phenomenon through stellar innovations. Online gambling have diversified into arrays of casino games, re-introducing the thrills of a casino on digital platforms through Virtual and augmented reality technology. Gambling online is more...

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6 Amazing New Year's Eve Party Ideas to Ring in 2020

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 12/09/2019 - 8:46am

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner and while there are loads of great places to go in the area for a night out, sometimes you want to do something at home. That means having a party! But what can you do that’s a little different to the normal nibbles and 80s music?

Have a dress up party

Having a dress up party is completely guaranteed to create a load of laughs and memorable photos. You can set a theme for the party if you like – maybe a favourite film or TV series, costumes from a certain era or something classic like a masquerade ball for adults. Or you...

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7 new bonuses that can help you bet online for free

So, you love the thrills of betting but don't have much money to spend? Free bets could be your answer. Lots of bookmakers give out bonuses weekly, and you can win real money playing with these offers. But how do you find them?

Claim Free Bets Stake Returned

Bookies give out free bets stake returned as sign up bonuses. That means you must be a new customer to claim the offer. You also need to deposit and spend at least £10 at most betting sites to earn the reward.

But once you have the bonus in your account, you can use it to bet on a wide range of games. Of course...

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5 awesome tips about Vegas (locals’ edition)

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sat, 12/07/2019 - 10:41am

You probably know about some of the best hotels, the best shows, and the best things to do in Las Vegas. Even with this little bit of knowledge, you do not know Sin City like a local does. Most “what to do in Vegas” type articles focus on things on the strip or the most popular Vegas attractions. However, if you want to experience the “real” Vegas, you need to take tips from a local. Here are 5 awesome tips about Vegas – locals’ edition.

1. Locals Know Where to Win Big

When you come to Vegas, you want to gamble. And, when you want to gamble, you want to win money! One of...

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The best Christmas activities in Exeter 2019

With the holiday season fast approaching, you’re probably preoccupied with buying presents, looking for the perfect tree, and planning family gatherings. The month that precedes Christmas is always hectic, but when the holidays roll in – you can sit back and relax.

Once Christmas approaches, you will have a few precious days to unwind and recharge before you go back to your usual routine. You can always spend those days at home, enjoy a good movie marathon or play Vegas casino online games, but why waste vacation time sitting at home?

There are different Christmas-related...

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Singing superstar Michael Bublé announces Powderham gig

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Thu, 12/05/2019 - 2:38pm

Grammy-award winning global megastar Michael Bublé has announced a very special tour that will visit beautiful stately homes, castles and cricket grounds across the country - including Powderham. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Fri 6 December and are available at aegpresents.co.uk.

Set to be some of the most vocally and visually stunning concerts of 2020, the forthcoming ‘An Evening with Michael Bublé’ summer tour will blend his world-class showmanship with the impressive grandeur of magnificent venues, for an unforgettable musical experience.

Kicking off n Fri 24 July at Bath...

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Two Short Nights Film Festival winners announced

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/03/2019 - 11:16pm

On Friday 29th November at Exeter Phoenix, Luke Hagan, Claire Horrocks and Jonas Hawkins of Two Short Nights Film Festival presented 5 prizes to a full house at a buzzing awards ceremony at the 18th edition of the short film festival.

Running over three days and spanning over 14 individual events the festival featured nearly 100 short films from 13 different countries. With a focus on South West talent almost 50% of the films features by created by a South West based filmmaker or were produced in the region.

Before presenting the individual awards, the festival team...

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A Christmas show for families explores our attachment to the things we own

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/03/2019 - 11:06pm

Quirk Theatre have given the original story of The Velveteen Rabbit a modern twist. The toy rabbit in the play is compared with iPads, LOL dolls and mobile phones, but manages to reach beyond the technology and touch her owner’s heart. The company will be performing their new take on The Velveteen Rabbit during December. In the run up to the performance, they’re encouraging people to think about childhood memories, moving on, and the value of the toys we play with. The show will be at Exeter Phoenix and The Plough, Torrington during December. Quirk aim to entertain audiences but also to...

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