In an event organised by Exeter musician Luke Bliss-Thompson and his band Swarm, Exeter’s finest musicians have teamed up with Exeter Phoenix to put on a charity concert raising money for the victims of the Nepal earthquake.
Buildings have been flattened, communities shattered and lives torn apart. Dozens of aftershocks continue to hit the area, and people are sleeping in the open air from fear of further destruction. More than 6,000 people are reported to have died and thousands are feared to be trapped under rubble.
All the money from this show will go towards providing...
A series of concerts hosted by acts who make up the Wren Music team and featuring some of the finest folk artists in the UK.
The next one ion the series promises a real treat for folk fans: On Friday June 12th 7.30pm Gavin Davenport and Tom Kitching are joined by Solarference, making a welcome return to the Cygnet.
Gavin and Tom are at the forefront of the new wave of English traditional folk music. Individually . Together, they specialise in delivering gutsy trad folk music with eclectic influences from English traditional to the weirder realms of rock their set bristles...
Declan Sinnott with Vickie Keating + support Harbottle & Jonas at Kingskerswell Parish Church on June 12th Doors 7pm Declan Sinnott has been touring the UK for a number of years alongside Christy Moore, playing to huge audiences at some of the country’s most prestigious venues, always billed as Christy Moore and Declan Sinnott. However, until he released his first solo album in 2013, he had not seized the opportunity to tour solo. In September last year, Declan Sinnott released that first solo album on Warner Music. It's called 'I Love the Noise it Makes'. The title is based on a John...
A music concert from popular local progressive rock folk band Beacon Fire. Support provided by Velvet & Stone ( http://velvetstonemusic.com ).
Beacon Fire is a fresh new progressive folk rock band based in Devon (UK).
Members: Robert Edis Steve Clarke Peter Yates Steve Le Poidevin.
We mainly focus on original material inc songs from singer songwriter/guitarist Robert Edis, we get our influences from the likes of All About Eve, Marillion, Pink Floyd, Elbow and many many more.
Don’t make any plans for the weekend until you’ve checked out our guide to what’s on in and around Exeter .
THEATRE
Stick Man: Live on Stage Saturday & Sunday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter Following a smash hit West End season, Scamp Theatre's delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's hugely popular children's book Stick Man in coming to Exeter Northcott Theatre! Touching, funny and utterly original, this award-winning production features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves. Guarantees more fun than...
Artigiano in Exeter is holding a Music and Craft Beer festival from Thursday 21st May –Sunday 24th May. The Artigiano Acoustic sessions kick the weekend off on Thursday with Richard James. Friday evening sees Adam Isaac headlining with local artist Charlotte Ward supporting. On the Saturday evening Artigiano's DJ night, will party on with Elka. Sunday delivers a musical fest from 3pm till late, with Richard James hosting and other local acts from across the South West to create the party. Ask anyone who was at the Early May Festival - it was a ball! We will be celebrating craft beers...
Railway posters, a promenade performance of Jason and the Argonauts and a talk by author Tom Cox are amongst the happenings at Exmouth Festival.
This year’s Festival includes theatre, music, visual arts, westcountry traditions and activities for all the family. Highlights include:
• A commissioned artist will reinterpret the railway posters of the early 20th century, creating a new series of “Visit Exmouth” posters which will be displayed at railway stations from Paddington to Exmouth.
• Four of Swords will be performing their family-friendly adaptation of Jason and...
If you are looking for something to do or somewhere to go this weekend, there’s plenty to choose from in our essential guide to What's On in and around Exeter.
THEATRE
Exeter Comedy Grove Friday, 8.30pm, Lemongrove, Exeter University The very best of UK live stand up comedy with Adam Kay (headliner), Adam Rushton, Mark Simmons and compere Cerys Nelmes. Tickets are £10. www.exetercomedygrove.club Doors open 7.30pm and show starts at 8.30pm
Nel Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter Meet Nel; a quirky, shy foley artist, who, for the first time in her life...
Music Festival with the UK's Premier Queen Tribute Band, "The Top Rhapsody" with support from Squiffy Biro - 4KD-Dark Matter and more Tickets £15 inc. booking fee.
Also on the day will be fun activities for all the family to make an enjoyable and memorable day. Come and join in the fun on the sideshows including Coconut shy - Crockery smash - Treasure hunt - Play your cards right and Get the ball in the cup - Penalty shootout - and more
Fairground rides : Swing boats - Carousel - Bouncy castle - plus candy floss & ice cream & more
