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Mothecombe BioBlitz 2010
The BioBlitz is an event organised by the Marine Biological Association in conjunction with the Natural History Museum with the aim being to find as many species as we can around Mothecombe bay in 28 hours. Drop by the BioBlitz Base Camp marquee by the beach to meet the scientists involved and find out how [...]
REVIEW: FORKED AT PLYMOUTH B BAR (20/05/10)
It was another busy night for the performance poetry bi-monthly at the B Bar, situated downstairs from the Barbican Theatre. The event’s organisers, Apples & Snakes know their audience, and they always provide a varied selection of poets with different styles. Tonight’s line-up was no exception, and as always, it included the Forked resident compere, [...]
DIGG THIS…
Avalaan are proud to present a solo exhibition by illustrator Diggy Smerdon running until 21 May at the Avalaan Flagship Store in Bristol. With a dirty graphic blend and expressive raw lines, artist Diggy Smerdon, brings to life the themed characters and creations of dream and sub-conscious. With this distinct style, she explores unconventional subject [...]
WIN BIONIC 10th BIRTHDAY TICKETS
Launched in 2000 for the new millennium, South Wales hard style night Bionic are celebrating ten years of parties throughout 2010. During that time they’ve seen many promotions come and go, but managed to stay at the forefront of the hard dance scene, sweeping the board by picking up the Best Event Award, Best Residents [...]
GILLES PETERSON PLAYS AT BRISTOL TUNNELS CLUB
The Havana Cultura Collective Tour , a series of live DJ and music gigs hit Bristol this month. The project, created by premium Cuban rum Havana Club, focuses on raising the profile of contemporary Cuban musical talent to an international audience. The sessions round off with a special club night with Gilles Peterson, Kumar & [...]
SUNRISE ANNOUNCES TICKET SWAP WITH THE GLADE
The recently cancelled Glade Festival have announced a ticket swap scheme with Sunrise Celebration, taking place on 4-6 June in Somerset. A statement from the organisers released this morning said: Glade Ticket Holders can now get a discounted Sunrise Celebration ticket through Ticketline, as part of their refund. The cost is just £87, and no [...]
RECORD FAIR BACK IN PLYMOUTH
Plymouth’s quarterly Westcountry record fair is back at the Lower Guildhall, in the centre of Plymouth on Sat 29 May. Running from 10am-4pm, entry is only £1 and there are over 30 stall holders already booked in to sell rare and unusual vinyl gems and collectable CD’s and memorabilia – get there early for all [...]
LOSTFEST 2010 THIS WEEKEND
Cornwall’s long running Lostfest returns this weekend as the village of Lostwithiel host their annual summer festival. Expect live bands, including The Underbelly playing live, over 100 stalls selling a wide range of goods, arts, crafts, homespun, vintage, Retro and such like. The streets will be filled with buskers, dancers and choirs amongst other things [...]
GO EXPO OUTDOOR SHOW IN TORBAY
Fancy going into the great outdoors and taking part in some adrenaline activities or just to enjoy the scenery? Then you need to check out the Go Expo – The Great Outdoors Exhibition at the Riviera International Centre, Torquay on Sun 30 & Mon 31 May. Doors open 10am-5pm and tickets are £5 in adv [...]
PENZANCE ACORN ARTS CENTRE TO CLOSE DOWN
We have just received news that the Acorn Arts Centre is to close on 31 August 2010. Trading since 1969, the centre has been at the heart of arts activities in the Penwith area of Cornwall. However, due to the current economic climate and the lack of external funding, trustee’s can only keep the venue [...]
KATE NASH SPECIAL LOCAL GIG
Kate Nash is performing a special Glastonbury warm-up show on Friday 25 June at Gloucester Guildhall, before taking to the ‘Other stage’ at this summers biggest festival the following day. Tickets for this special gig are available from Fri 14 May at www.katenash.co.uk Her current album, ‘My Best Friend is You’ came out last month [...]
GLADE CANCELLED
The UK’s premium electronic music festival has been cancelled for 2010, in what would have been the seventh year for the independent, anti-sponsorship event. Having grown from a small stage at Glastonbury, Glade has continued to represent the best in all forms of electronic music. Below is the official statement from the Glade team. Glade [...]
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR SCOUTING FOR GIRLS TOUR
Following their sell out 2008 performance, Scouting For Girls are heading back to Plymouth Pavilions on Saturday 15 May. The band are currently on a 22-date tour to coincide with the release of their second album, ‘Everybody Wants To Be On TV’ which was released back in April and features their Easter No.1 single ‘This [...]
INTERVIEW WITH BONOBO
Words: Glyn Griffiths (Jelly Jazz) One of the biggest challenges in any musician’s career is to rise above the pigeon-holes of their era to be recognised as truly outstanding musicians. Like many other electronica artists of the last decade, creating atmospheric music that wasn’t easily defined, Bonobo’s music has often been unhelpfully labelled as ‘Lounge’, [...]
NEW CORNISH MUSIC CHANNEL LAUNCHED
The team behind mycornwall.tv have launched a new online TV music channel, deadicated to all things music in Cornwall and over the river in Devon. K Music was launched on Fri 7th May at the Rumble in the Jungle event at the Eden Project. Programmes currently showing include a live session and interview with The [...]
CARDIFF’S GLOBE LICENCE REINSTATED
After a hearing with Cardiff Council this morning, the issue of noise abatement at The Globe, Cardiff has finally been put to rest and the venue’s licence has been reinstated. The venue will be allowed to open from 12 noon until 12 Midnight, Sunday to Thursday and from 12 noon to 1am on Friday [...]
PLYMOUTH PICTURED PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Young photographers are being invited to capture images of Plymouth’s foreshore for future generations as part of a competition launched by the Plymouth and West Devon Record Office in partnership with Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery. The ‘Plymouth Pictured’ photography competition is open to anyone aged 25 and under and the top three entries [...]
MYSTERY TEXTILE ARTIST STRIKES IN PLYMOUTH
Plymouth’s city centre landmark, The Sundial has been attacked and had a make-up from a textile artist. It’s the work of Mrs Smith, a textile graffiti artist who is known for her surprise interventions in the urban landscape and she has transformed the landmark overnight with the small plinths which surround it each now sporting [...]
NEW ACTION SPORT PAGES
Welcome to our new Sport pages, the new home for all action sports that happen in the Southwest and wales, including, surfing. This section is currently being updated so please bear with us!
NEW LIFESTYLE SECTION
Welcome to our new Lifestyle pages, the new home for fashion, style, retail therapy, surf news and street art. This section is currently being updated so please bear with us!
