This years contestants include Terry the Tree Frog, Randy the Panda, Mary-Rose the beautiful flamingo and a brand-new, first time competitor – Wendy the Walrus!
Wendy has had her bath, exfoliated her skin and polished her tusks but what happens when the other animals boo her off stage?
Join Wendy on her magical journey to the bottom of ocean where she makes some unlikely new friends who help her to re-think what real beauty is.
Performed alongside live original music and song, this spectacular puppet show has...
To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the release of his seminal album ‘Last Train to Lhasa’ Banco de Gaia has put together a live band and special audio-visual show. The live band features Toby Marks on guitar, keyboards and programming, James Eller from The The and The Teardrop Explodes on bass, plus veteran session drummer Ted Duggan and they will be playing selections from ‘Last Train to Lhasa’ and Banco’s acclaimed back catalogue. Profits from the night will go to Phonic FM.
Nottingham’s Evil Scarecrow claim to be the finest heavy metal band ever to write a song about a robot… probably. Former winners of the Bloodstock Unsigned Competition, the current line-up features a devilish cavalcade of unruly characters; Dr Rabid Hell, Brother Dimitri Pain, Kraven Morrdeth, Princess Luxury and Ringmaster Monty Blitzfist. This is metal with tongue in cheek.
Jackie Oates is a name synonymous with the reinvigoration of English folk music, beguiling audiences with a delicate balance of tradition and reinvention.
Her mellifluous voice and imaginatively plaintive fiddle style has won her several BBC Folk Awards during a 10-year recording career that began as a member of the nascent Unthanks and has continued with five acclaimed solo albums. Collaborations with Alasdair Roberts, Belinda O’Hooley and her brother Jim Moray on material that’s ranged from traditional ballads to eerie lullabies and rich contemporary songs, Jackie has earned fans...
Hosted by Hold It Down and Our House, this will be the final DJ Showcase of the 2014/15 academic year, and the prelude to a busy few days of clubbing and celebration, culminating in this years biggest Hijacked Festival yet, at Powderham Castle on Friday 30th May.
As you’ve come to expect with the Showcase, this night will be all about next level visuals, decor and the finest sound systems around, creating an unmistakeable club experience, all delivered by the best DJ’s and student brands on campus.
Tickets on sale now. We advise you buy early as this show is likely to sell...
Composer Laura Rossi performs her original score to the BFI silent 1915 film Jane Shore live with her ensemble Orchestra Celeste. Jane Shore was the first British epic and one that rivalled the best productions coming out of Hollywood at the time, being described as the British answer to Birth of a Nation.
A cast of thousands is used to great effect by Will Barker (founder of the first Ealing Studios) in his ambitious version of the much-told story of Jane Shore, a goldsmith’s wife who became mistress to Edward IV and then fell foul of Richard III. With gorgeous location work, this...
Highest Grade and Eyes Open Promotions present Ba Ba Boom, Exeter’s finest regular reggae dance sessions featuring Highest Grade Sound System playing the latest cuts in dancehall, conscious vibes and classic roots reggae.
Since the mid-70’s Misty In Roots have been wowing audiences worldwide with their powerful roots reggae sound and uncompromising lyrical vibrations.
They came together in 1975 as a backing band for Jamaican legend Nicky Thomas, but soon developed their own orthodox sound and their powerful lyrics inspired by the economic decline, a growing awareness of their African culture and a spiritual awakening.
Famed for their live performances, they became a major force in Rock Against Racism and played more concerts than any other band in the movement. This opened up a whole new...
Affectionately known as ‘Superlungs’, Terry Reid is undoubtedly one of the greatest rock and soul voices this country has ever produced. Famous for turning down the frontman position for both Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, Terry’s career has taken him on world tours with the likes of The Rolling Stones and Cream.
A rare chance to see the seminal folk rock band in an intimate setting. Touring to a passionate fan-base since their inception in 1967, these legends of folk are due to release a new album this year, Myths and Heroes.
