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Ward Thomas: Intimate Asouctic Tour - extra dates added

A trio of new dates have been added to country duo Ward Thomas’ UK tour for Winter 2025, including second shows in Bury St Edmunds and Milton Keynes and a new show in Exeter.

Hailed as the UK’s most successful country act, twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas will tour across the country with a 22-date tour across January and February, performing a special show with stripped back versions of songs from across their career.

These unique shows will take Ward Thomas back to their early days of performing and writing together, seeing the duo perform and share the...

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Let's Rock Exeter announces 2025 line-up

The iconic 80s retro festival, Let's Rock, has unveiled its official line-up for summer 2025 at Let's Rock Exeter- and it's the best ever!

Part of the UK's most successful retro festival series, Let's Rock Exeter proudly announces that UK super-band, Squeeze will headline the festival next summer.

The stellar line-up also includes Matt Goss (Bros) for his first ever Let's Rock appearance, Kim Wilde, Go West, Bad Manners, Then Jerico, T-Pau, Jennie Bellstar, Pat Sharp, Thereza Bazar's Dollar, Owen Paul and many many more exciting 80s acts. Tickets start at just £39.50 and...

Exeter College's Festival of Carols Lights Up the Cathedral

Exeter College proudly hosted its annual Festival of Carols on Thursday evening, uniting students, parents, and the broader Exeter community in a celebration of the festive season and a reflective conclusion to the year. The event took place in the magnificent setting of Exeter Cathedral.

The service was led by Reverend Matt Clayton, Leader of Unlimited Church and UNLTD Coffee, and Reverend Canon Chris Palmer, Canon Treasurer at Exeter Cathedral.

The evening began with welcome speeches from Exeter College Principal and Chief Executive John Laramy CBE and Reverend Canon...

Duran Duran to headline at Powderham Castle Concert

Legendary British band Duran Duran are set to electrify the stage at Powderham Castle on Thursday, 3rd July 2025 , for an unforgettable night of live music. This highly anticipated performance is one of only two UK headline shows for the band next year, making it a truly unmissable event.

The multi-award-winning group, celebrated for their timeless hits, will headline Powderham Presents , a brand-new music festival bringing world-class acts to the heart of Devon. Joining them are Nile Rodgers & CHIC , the disco legends behind chart-topping anthems like Le Freak and Good Times...

Wynstream Primary School Hosts Gabrieli Roar workshop

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/26/2024 - 6:18pm

Wynstream Primary School in Exeter, part of Education South West , has hosted a Gabrieli Roar workshop this month for three other schools, ahead of their performance at Exeter Cathedral on the 9th of December.

Gabrieli is a choir and period instrument orchestra founded and led by Artistic Director Paul McCreesh. They perform and record choral, vocal and instrumental repertoire from the renaissance to the present day and have cultivated an international reputation for excellence, innovation and ambition. They offer first-class performance opportunities to young people through...

Comparing the Eggy Car Game with Other Physics-Based Games

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 11/26/2024 - 7:10am

Physics-based games have taken the gaming world by storm in recent years, providing players with a refreshing mix of realistic mechanics and exciting gameplay. Among these, Eggy Car has gained significant attention for its combination of physics-based car mechanics and the added challenge of keeping an egg intact. However, it is not the only physics-based game offering an engaging experience. There are many others, each with its unique take on the genre. In this article, we will compare Eggy Car with some of the most popular physics-based games, highlighting their similarities,...

Candlelight Christmas concerts are coming to Exeter

This holiday season, Fever’s Candlelight concerts are coming to Exeter. Throughout December, attendees will be immersed in the magic of Christmas with timeless carols like Silent Night, We Wish You a Merry Christmas , and Jingle Bells , along with beloved holiday soundtracks and selections from The Nutcracker .

These unforgettable performances by a string quartet will take place at St David's Church Exeter , beautifully illuminated by thousands of candles and adorned with festive decorations, creating a truly magical atmosphere.

This experience allows guests to immerse...

Journey into the Enchantment of Winterwood

People of Exeter and beyond are invited to step into the enchanting world of Winterwood , a magical forest experience created for the whole family. This unique seasonal event will transform Theatre Alibi’s Emmanuel Hall into a snowy, pine-scented wonderland filled with interactive storytelling, and unforgettable characters.

Visitors to Winterwood will wander through a forest of trees, each step revealing new surprises and festive delights. Guests can explore the charming gingerbread shop, lose themselves in the treasures of the Ever-After Emporium, and meet the curious characters...

Basement Jaxx announce Devon gig

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/18/2024 - 10:01pm

After 10 years away from the main stages of the world, Basement Jaxx are bringing back their legendary euphoric energy-filled live experience with a live show at Powderham Castle, near Exeter, in Summer 2025.

While many of their electronic contemporaries have looked to technology to make their gigs a compelling experience, Basement Jaxx have always embraced a maximalist approach, combining a dizzying and ever-growing array of singers, MCs, musicians and eventually whole troupes of dancers to turn any stage into a life-affirming cavorting carnival of music.

“After a few...

The Top Entertainment Tips for Your Trip to the UK

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 11/07/2024 - 10:43am

If you are planning a vacation to the UK you will want to meticulously plan your itinerary so you don’t miss out on any of the incredible things to see and do. That being said, you also want to make sure you enjoy every second of your trip so don’t forget to schedule in some downtime so you can stay rested and relaxed.

That is why we recommend downloading some fun apps to enjoy during your spare time. If you have a Netflix account, you might get to enjoy some UK-exclusive shows or movies, and another option to take advantage of is the vast array of British gambling sites and apps...

John Cooper Clarke performs in Exeter

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Posted: Mon, 11/04/2024 - 10:50pm

Poetry phenomenon and British cult icon John Cooper Clarke is back on tour in the UK in November 2024 for an exclusive handful of shows in some of the UK’s most beautiful theatres and will be performing at the Corn Exchange, Exeter on the 8th November.

John will return to the stage bringing his legendary showcase of poetry and comedy to the South West with a performance at the Corn Exchange. The tour will round off John’s most triumphant year yet, marked by the release of his best-selling poetry collection “WHAT” and a huge, sell out national theatre tour of the UK and USA....

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