Music & Art

Saturday 2 July The Holy Spirit Mass

Phoenix Chorale performs The Holy Spirit Mass by Kim André Arnesen, plus works by Wilberg, Chilcott, Rutter, Fauré and Elgar, with music director James Parkinson, and organist Mark Smith. Kim André Arnesen was born in 1980 in Norway and is one of the world’s most frequently performed contemporary, choral composers. His biography says: Although an avid follower of MTV and a huge fan of The Cure at ten years old, he also studied classical piano, was a chorister in the Nidaros Cathedral Boys’ Choir and was later educated at the Music Conservatory in Trondheim. His music has sold in 6-figure numbers and been performed in more than 30 countries. The Holy Spirit Mass was commissioned in commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017. Its themes include mercy, praise, peace and ‘the work looks forward in hope of a more united future by focusing on what we have in common’. This wonderful work has something for everyone – it is in turn exquisite, calm, glorious, and powerful. Like a film score, it leads you through the emotional ups and downs and twists of a story. 7.30pm at St Peter and The Holy Apostles, Wyndham Square, Plymouth, PL1 5EG. Tickets: Adults £14 on the door (£12 in advance at www.ticketsource.co.uk); Children: free entry. For more details visit plymouthphoenixchorale.org

Saturday 9 July Choral workshop with Helen Porter

Join the University of Plymouth Choral Society at St Paul’s Church, Yelverton, under the direction of Helen Porter, for a fun-filled day of choral singing with music accompaniment from Mary MazurPark. Understand and solve issues, such as why intonation slips, how to avoid pushing high notes, sing effectively in chest register, sing long notes without running out of breath, and avoid vocal fatigue. Be prepared for hard work, nonstop singing and a lot of fun! This year Helen celebrates 30 years of coaching singers, choirs and vocal ensembles. Her career began in the theatre as a composer and musical director, coaching actors in a cappella singing. She has been vocal coach on all Helen Chadwick Song Theatre productions since 2010, including at the Royal National Theatre (2015). As a singer/pianist she is currently touring with her new solo show ‘Unexpected Song’. She is also the music director of the Big Jazz Choir in Calstock. Workshop: 10:00 – 16:00; informal performance 17:00 – 17:30. Cost £17 - please email jan.fairview@ gmail.com for an application form.

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Saturday 2 July Brenstock Music Festival

The festival will be running for a fourth time this year from midday to 11.30pm at Brentor Village Hall and marquee. This is very much a family event, featuring 12 live bands from West Devon, with festival food stalls and a

9 to 16 July Art Exhibition

West Dartmoor Art Group (WDAG) proudly presents its 20th exhibition and sale of original works of art at affordable prices in Peter Tavy Village Hall, 10am to 5pm daily with free entry. We are happy to announce the exhibition’s return to its usual summer slot AND the return of mouth-watering homemade cakes and drinks. With one or two exceptions, all the paintings in the show are for sale, as are the unframed prints in the browsers and attractive postcards and greeting cards. A popular item at the exhibition is ‘My Favourite Painting’, where visitors can vote for their favourite picture. Winning the vote is a much sought-after honour for members, and the artist’s name is inscribed on a cup and presented to them at the AGM, to keep for the year. WDAG is also pleased to continue supporting two excellent local charities, Dartmoor Rescue and Devon Air Ambulance. WDAG has raised thousands of pounds over the last 22 years with donations, a percentage of sales, and income from the popular raffle, with prizes donated by members and local businesses. We hope that you can join us in this cheerful display of original works of art and admire the lovely floral displays which complement the paintings. Maybe try a cup of tea and a slice of cake too? We invite friends old and new to join us in celebrating so many successful years of painting and exhibiting. WDAG meets weekly in Peter Tavy Village Hall and sessions include demonstrations from professional artists, as well as support and advice from other members. The monthly bar. Advance ticket prices: £12 adults and £8 children (£30 family ticket); tickets can be purchased from Lydford Farm Shop, Mary Tavy Post office or Book Stop, Tavistock. For more details see www.brenstock.org.uk

Dartmoor Stone Row by John Streeter in-house competition on a wide range of topics, is a light hearted affair, where one is judged by one’s peers; but nevertheless, it gives focus to the interpretation of the subject and it is fiercely contested. Another annual club competition is for the Buzz Bowl, a cup presented by Buzz Goscombe for the best painting of Dartmoor displayed at the AGM.

Until 4 September Dress Code - Fashion Stories from The Box

From lace to latex, and the 1700s to the present day, learn about Plymouth’s fashion, past and future. In the city’s first exhibition dedicated to fashion, highlights from The Box’s costume and textile collection will be displayed alongside paintings, drawings, film and archival material to tell important local and international stories about fashion and clothing. The exhibition spans the 1700s to today and speaks to contemporary conversations about identity, sustainability, shopping, design, making and craft. A paper dress from the 1960s foretells the future of fast fashion, while a 300-year-old silk gown tells the story of global textile trade. A subversive garment made locally, and worn all around the world, represents one of several of the city’s histories of garment production. On display on the first floor of The Box; free admission; open Tuesdays to Sundays and Bank Holidays from 10am-5pm.

6 to 30 July Intercultural Painting

Intercultural Painting brings together three artist-researchers from very different cultures, Shaikha Almehana from Kuwait, Lei Liu from China, and Bogdan Sassu from Romania. All three are reaching the end of their PhD journey, and have throughout used painting to interrogate specific research questions, whilst also striving to create images capable of communicating with audiences who will not necessarily be aware of the ideas that underpin them. The paintings of Shaikha Almehama re-evaluate the role of the woman in Kuwaiti society by reimagining the domestic realm in terms of Persian miniature painting and Sufi poetry. Lei Liu’s research considers the ongoing presence of ancient Chinese philosophies in contemporary manifestations of shenshuihua (mountain-water painting), and his work updates this tradition for an era of ecology and environmentalism. Bogdan Sassu reflects on the art of Communist-era Romania and its relationship to the international postmodernist movement in order to refresh the language of symbolism within contemporary European painting. Admission free at The Levinsky Gallery, Roland Levinsky Building, University of Plymouth; By Dervish, Shaikha Almehana opening times: Tuesday - Friday 10:00 - 17:00, Saturday and Sunday 12:00 - 17:00. For details see plymouth.ac.uk

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Friday 29 and Saturday 30 July Exon Singers Festival

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Two Moors Festival 2022

The Exon Singers are delighted to be returning to Tavistock after two dispiriting years when the pandemic put paid to visits! A more compact festival this year with two concerts in St Eustachius’ Church starts on Friday 29 July at 7.30pm with Jubilate, an uplifting programme of choral music to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, while on Saturday 30 July at 7:30pm, A Serenade to Music marks Ralph Vaughan Williams’s 150th anniversary in a programme dedicated to the artform that speaks to us as no other, with music to soothe the soul and raise the spirits. The choir will finish the festival by singing at Parish Eucharist on Sunday 31 July. For details see exonsingers.org.uk

The gigs are held at The Royal British Legion Club, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, Plymouth PL6 5DH starting at 7.30pm. Doors open 7.00pm and tickets are available on the door only. Visit plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk or phone 01752 290758. Sunday 5 June The Pete Canter Quartet Swinging straight-ahead bebop and Latin jazz featuring some of the most talented and in-demand musicians in the West Country. Admission £10 (members £8, full-time students £5) Sunday 19 June The Dave Vaughan Swingtet A swinging traditional six-piece Jazz Band from the North Devon/Cornwall coast with Dave on Saxophone and

Tickets will be on sale from mid-June for this internationally-renowned festival taking place from 5 - 9 October on Dartmoor, and 13 – 16 October on Exmoor, which attracts some of the most exciting performers in the world. Venues on Dartmoor range from Exeter Cathedral to St Eustachius’ Church, Tavistock, where I Fagiolini will perform ‘Re-Wilding the Waste Land’ on Thursday 6 October, including works by Marsh, Vaughan Williams, Leighton, Rajasekar, Byrd and Rowarth, mixing music for voices with T.S. Eliot’s epic poem. Ticket Price £15/£25/£30. For details see twomoorsfestival.co.uk featuring Dorine de Witt on banjo & vocals. A great evening’s ‘trad jazz’ entertainment! Admission £10 (members £8, full-time students £5)

Sunday 3 July Russell Sinclair & The Smokin’ Locos Admission £12 (members £10, full-time students £5) Sunday 17 July The New Washboard Syncopators Admission £12 (members £10, full-time students £5)

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Tavistock Wharf

A story of survival and future success… In late March 2020, Fleetwood Back (Tribute band) were due to perform at Tavistock Wharf but found themselves stuck in Europe due to new Covid restrictions. So began the start of nearly two years of Covid shutdown and disruption. Our café re-opened in April 2021, the cinema opened at the beginning of July and live music restarted near the end of July, with a sporadic performance schedule and under huge audience restrictions. Capacity restrictions were in place for all of that time. Such was the impact of Covid on the Wharf arts centre. Economically it has taken its toll on the business. Credit must be given to West Devon Borough Council for the allocation of government grants; their speed of service was life- saving. However, these grants in no way replaced the regular income from normal operation of the centre. In addition, the Wharf is staffed and supported by many volunteers, who themselves were vulnerable to Covid.

We have survived! However, the ripples of Covid are still here, people are less likely to plan ahead and book early just in case of cancellation. Concerts cancelled and rescheduled from last year are now stacking up in people’s diaries this year, which stops them booking new events. We are now operating a full arts programme again, both onstage and in the cinema, along with our ever-popular Monday teatime talks. We are known for our range of cover-bands but looking ahead we are approaching and talking with iconic, original bands. For example, the band YES will be performing with us in June, prior to a nationwide tour of premier venues like the Royal Albert Hall, and Seth Lakeman’s full band will be with us in September - watch this space for more news on other big names. The Wharf is a very important community resource for Tavistock and the surrounding area; we have entertained and thrilled thousands of people over our 16 years. The support we get from our customers is vitally important to our future survival and we would like to thank all those that continue to support us, particularly the Friends of the Wharf. To those that have not been for a while, please look at our programme as I feel sure you will find something that you will want to see.

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THE DROVER’S WIFE

A Lone bushwoman tries to run her farm and raise her children whilst her husband is away.

20th – 26th May

Talks@the Wharf...

SACRED SITES

Authors of 13 books Peter Knight and Sue Wallace return to The Wharf with a new and inspiring talk. Over many years they walked, mediated, chanted, dowsed and drummed the prehistoric sacred sites and natural landscapes of Dartmoor.

Mon 30th May

TOP GUN: MAVERICK

One of the Navy’s top aviators is where he belongs pushing the envelope as courageous test!

17th - 23rd June

COFFEE SHOP...............

Did you know that The Wharf has its own coffee shop open 6 days a week (except Sundays) serving a varied menu to suit all tastes and at very reasonable prices.

With an outside seating area running alongside the canal, on a hot sunny day there can be no better place in Tavistock to enjoy a cream tea or slice of cake!

MUSIC.....................................

YES!

50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CLOSER TO THE EDGE TOUR Mon 13th June

The Wharf is delighted to be hosting an intimate show for this legendary and world class band who will be playing the Closed to the Heart album in its entirety. Plus a selection of classic cuts. Tickets will be from £60.

THE JAM’D Sat 4th June

Widely regarded as the UK’s most authentic tribute to The Jam, a fantastic night of memorable music promised.

BOOTLEG BLONDIE Sat 11th June

Enjoy a blast from the past when Blondie dominated the charts with hits like Denis, Picture This and Hanging on the Telephone. Hailed as one of the fi nest blues rock and soul singers the UK has ever produced, an absolute powerhouse

Performing an eclectic mix of soul and funk classics this 9 piece band are sure to get you up on your feet!

DEBORAH BONHAM/BULLICK Fri 17th June THE CUCKOO COLLECTIVE Fri 24th June

Tavistock’s main venue for Films, Theatre, Live Music, Talks and Live Broadcasts

SPANDAU TOO Sat 25th June WHITESNAKE UK Fri July 1st

More than 40 years of hits from this tribute to the iconic 80s era supergroup Spandau Ballet. True!

Paying tribute to the very best of David Coverdale’s Whitesnake, playing classics like Fool for Your Loving, Here I Go Again, Lovehunter and Is This Love?

MOSTLY AUTUMN Fri 8th July

Counted among the top 100 best prog bands, they’re musical pallete draw on infl uences from the golden age of 70s rock whilst developing their own unique style. Featuring all the hits from Bad Company’s 70s / 80s multi million selling albums Bad Company, Straight Shooter, Run with the Pack and Desolation Angels.

KEEPING BAD COMPANY Sat 9th July THE LIQUID ENGINEERS Sat 2nd July

KARNATAKA Sun 10 July

The bands powerful performances have been entrancing audiences throughout Europe and the USA, also seeing them perform with Robert Plant and Porcupine Tree

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GENESIS CONNECTED Sat 16th July

Celebrating the music of Genesis and the big selling acts conected: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike and The Mechanics

The band bring together 4 stunning musicians, breath taking grooves, riffs and a deep passion for Blues. An absolute belter of a show. As a tribute to Gary Numan, main vocalist Pat Martin has put together material from throughout Newman’s 40+ career in the music industry, complete with Numan’s light show.

ALEX VOYSEY BLUES BAND Sun 17th July JOHN VERITY BAND Sat 23rd July

A very special show, over many years from his early Argent days John had produced some great blues based albums. Go see him!