BBC Radio 1’s Scott Mills this morning announced the line-up for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend Exeter 2016, revealing that acts including Mumford and Sons, The Weeknd, Iggy Azalea, Nick Jonas and Jess Glynne will perform at Europe’s biggest free ticketed event at Powderham Castle on 28th and 29th May.
The two-day event that is hosted by Radio 1 DJs will feature three stages - the Main Stage, In New Music We Trust Stage and BBC Introducing Stage - and will host performances from over 50 of the biggest and freshest UK and international acts, bringing the nation together for a shared live...
Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (14-17 April)
THEATRE
Julian Clary - The Joy of Mincing Friday, 8pm, Exeter Corn Exchange Witness a masterclass in camp comedy with national trinket, author, TV and radio star Julian Clary. Over 16s. Tickets £24, £21 conc. https://sites.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Friday & Saturday, Exeter Phoenix Join Dorothy and Toto on their fantastical and downright chaotic travels along the Road of Yellow Bricks meeting the usual (sort of) suspects along the way – an unbelievably...
Tickets to a new family friendly music festival in East Devon are selling fast.
The Altitude Village Festival, which takes place in Blackborough on the weekend of May 20 and 21, will see performances by high profile local and regional bands, including Sound of the Sirens, Bristol reggae band Talisman and Mark Morriss of The Bluetones.
As well as music, there will be children’s entertainment, crafts, and a huge range of street food and drink. The event is being held to raise funds for local charities, including Blackborough Village Hall.
Following Chris's previous EP release, time spent writing and performing at festivals and gigs, Chris is now proud to announce that his latest, all-original work is being released on 28th April, 2016. This CD will be available to purchase directly and will also be for digital download on most popular online music stores and outlets.
Chris has been developing his music career from an early age and extending it through studying music and technology at Leicester's De Montfort University. Having performed many years at Glastonbudget, supported Joan Armatrading on her local talent tour...
Nominated for this year's BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Duo ( having previously won in 2013 ), Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman will appear at Exeter Phoenix on April 17th in support of their new 'mini-album', entitled ' Saved For A Rainy Day'.
Grab your chance to see them perform locally before they head off to play at The Royal Albert Hall in London for the BBC Folk Awards.
"Over the years there have been several cover songs we have performed live and never got round to recording , along with a couple of original songs that didn't ' fit ' with our previous full releases...
Calling all you hip-shakin’ soul freaks and smokin’ hot moochers! This time every month you can cut loose and bathe in the disco-light fantastique. Expect sounds from last century to last week; Louis to Kanye by the way of Stevie, Tina and David… Anything you can shake a tail-feather at! Requests always taken.
The Bike Shed is very excited to have the return of the heavy grooves of Bella Figura, on their 2nd EP Tour. And if that’s not enough for you, local talent Potts Music will also be filling your ears with beautiful beats. Followed up by a suitably funky DJ, for what more could you ask?
Two of the British folk scenes most accomplished performers, Kathryn and Sean have graced stages the world over in a number of guises, however, the intimacy and strength of passion shown as a duo, combined with an eclectic repertoire ensures a rare treat for any listener.
Twin daughters and a folk-rock whirlwind forced Kathryn Roberts (Vocals / Piano / Woodwind), and Sean Lakeman (Guitar), to sideline their popular duo performances in the mid noughties. After almost a decade, 2012 saw a spectacular return in conjunction with their critically acclaimed album Hidden People. Awards...