Fifty thousand tickets for Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Exeter were released at 8am today during The Radio 1 Breakfast Show with Nick Grimshaw - with more free tickets than ever available to local people living in Exeter and Teignbridge.
Twenty five thousand eagerly-anticipated tickets were available for each day of the two-day event which takes place at Powderham Castle on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 May.
The lucky ticket-holders will enjoy performances from the likes of Coldplay, Ellie Goulding, The 1975, Chase And Status, Bring Me The Horizon, Craig David and Jake Bugg....
Chagstock Festival organisers have confirmed that Easy Star All-Stars are the latest major act to be added to their 2016 line up.
Neatly coinciding with Chagstock's own 10th anniversary, Easy Star All-Stars will celebrate the 10 years since the release of their iconic album ‘Radiodread’ – their beautiful, ska-reggae infused re-imagining of Radiohead’s album ‘Ok Computer’ – alongside a selection from their extensive back catalogue of dub-heavy re-workings of classic artists; from Pink Floyd (Dub Side Of The Moon) to The Beatles (Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Dub Band) via Michael...
Gemfest is back for it’s fourth year of festival fundraising.
The last three events saw over £15,000 raised for Hospiscare and The Brain Tumour Charity.
Organised by a local brain tumour ‘survivor’ and her friends, the daytime event (11am-4pm) is packed with family activities, while in the evening we’ll be hosting a variety of live music and entertainment from 6pm. Come and warm up for the festival season, there’s something for everyone – guaranteed. Don’t forget to wear your wellies – it is a festival after all!
Leftfield, James, The Coral, The Proclaimers, Billy Bragg and, Levellers will perform at Beautiful Days festival 2016 at Escot Park near Exeter, 19-21 August.
Headlining Beautiful Days 2016 on the Friday night are Leftfield - one of Britain’s most influential electronic dance acts. Their debut Leftism, remains one of the defining statements of 90s dance music. Headlining on Saturday night we welcome back Manchester legends James who release their fourteenth new studio album ‘Girl at the End of the World’ this month.
Sunday night headliners are festival founders Levellers...
The magnificent nave of Exeter Cathedral, which houses the longest continuous vaulted ceiling in Europe, is to return to its medieval roots for the hosting of a Spring Fair. The event is sponsored by Bonhams and takes place on Thursday 10th March 2016. Unlike its medieval ancestor, the modern day Spring Fair will be a quieter affair (no trading in live animals!) and will feature an array of stalls selling crafts and artisan gifts, and visitors will also be able to take time out to enjoy a traditional Devon Cream Tea provided by the Cathedral Café. The market will run between the Cathedral'...
This year’s Devon County Show on May 19th, 20th and 21st promises to be an ‘entertainment extravaganza’.
Show Secretary Ollie Allen said there will be an eclectic mix of stunning arena attractions livestock competitions and local food and drink.
“The fantastic Shetland Pony Grand National will be a massive attraction in the Mole Valley Farmers main arena and, back by popular demand, will be the Bolddog Lings motocross stunt team performing their amazing, aerial stunts.”
Titan the Robot will also be back entertaining crowds in the avenues while North Devon farmer...
It’s a common approach from Rob Baxter not to get carried away over his side’s fortunes. Whether it’s a win or whether it’s a loss, the Exeter Chiefs head coach is well versed in telling things as it is.
In the aftermath of his side’s 8-3 loss at Northampton Saints on New Year’s Day, there were no excuses from Baxter when he addressed the assembled media at Franklin’s Gardens. His honest approach that his side may have “stolen a point” was a frank assessment following what was a disappointing first outing in 2016.
However, as he readies his troops for their latest battle...
Exeter women are being urged to get the New Year off to a great start by signing up now to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life 2016.
The charity is calling on women of all shapes and sizes to show cancer who’s boss by choosing their event - Race for Life 5k, 10k or Pretty Muddy – and committing to take part at Westpoint Exeter.
Although many see January as the perfect opportunity to start a new chapter in terms of health and fitness, motivation can slip as the cold weather drags on.
That’s where Race for Life comes in. Pretty Muddy will take place on Saturday, 23...
ou are invited to join Exeter's unique community singing for fun sessions on a Monday evening at St Sidwell's School, York Road, Exeter EX4 6PG.
We are not a choir - started January 2007 - and there is no need to read music, no auditions, no microphones, no rehearsals and no public performances. Sing to backing music with the words projected on the wall. Choose from hundreds of backing tracks and sing about 30 songs on the night. A wide range of music including songs from Abba, The Beatles, Pavarotti, Adele, Frank Sinatra, Queen, Michel Buble, Elvis, Shania Twain and many more....
See the Old Year out in style with our essential guide to What's On in an around Exeter on New Year's Eve.
New Year's Eve School Disco The Prospect Inn, Exeter Quay Skool Daze will be starting their first set at 9.30pm and it's free entry as always. School uniform fancy dress optional! Further details here .
New Year’s Eve 60s Party with Carnaby Street Heat of Oak Pinhoe, Exeter Party the night away in sixties fancy dress (optional) – top prize for best dressed. Canaby Street will be playing from 8.30pm. http://heartofoakexeter.co.uk/
