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consuming beast that rampages all across our summers. there’s some good stuff going on from tom Jones to that bloke who is the sidekick of the sidekick of morse in lewis. And breathe.

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eight. the main thing you’ve got to remember is that it’s still me in charge. the same person who has been in charge since day one. that person who is obsessed with voles. the guy who brought you Bane ‘drive-by’ Bullet, Bassett rivers and a whole issue about Poland.

Actually, i’ve been made the ‘group editor’ of all three publications so, urm, that’s good, isn’t it? right back to business. this month is the eagerly awaited annual festival guide which is bigger than ever. in fact it seems to be getting bigger and bigger every year like some all-

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okay. We’ve had some pretty damn positive news over here at the ocelot in recent months.

We have joined forces with two other publications, swindon link and the Wiltshire and swindon Business exchange to become one Avengers team-up style entity called Positive media Group. it means that the ocelot will suddenly be doing a lot more stuff.

Firstly our website has had a makeover and has got loads more going for it and it also means we’ll be printing more magazines and we’ll just be getting out and about more and more.

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Toilet break.... loo, i realised with a mixture of horror and embarrassment that i’d accidentally jumped into the ladies toilet by mistake.

With my head in my hands and silently cursing my predicament, i desperately tried to figure out some way to minimise the embarrassment and get out of this cubicle, neither of which looked like a possibility as the queue for this particular toilet began to stretch outside (according to what i overhead one lady say), exacerbated of course by the fact that one of the cubicles was occupied indefinitely by a panicking man silently swearing to himself. of course it was obvious to me now; the lack of urinals, the generally pleasant odour, the bin for the sanitary towels and tampons – not many of those in the gents.

For an agonising fifteen minutes i stood in there, waiting for the last occupant to wash their hands and leave as the call for the final curtain sounded before i plucked up the courage to unlatch the door and peer out. i darted straight for the door (sorry, i didn’t wash my hands on this occasion), keeping my head down as i made my way back to my seat and to a concerned girlfriend asking me if i was having digestive problems. it was proof, if proof were needed that my ability to function in the adult world still required some fine adjustments.

The Nerd’s Last Word with Michael Bosley it was during the intermission of a show at the Adc theatre in cambridge recently that i decided i’d go for a quick toilet break, aware that guzzling a hurried pint of cider before making our way into the show was probably not my best move.

“Quickly!” said my girlfriend “or there’ll be a queue before you get there”. deftly, i leapt from my seat and swooped down the staircase, through the foyer and into the toilet, feeling relieved and a little smug that i’d beaten the half-time rush to be the first person to grace the commode. there appeared to be no urinals, but thinking nothing of it, i slipped into a cubicle and performed my ablutions just as the other theatre-goers began to enter the toilet.

As i prepared to open the cubicle door, i suddenly became aware that the voices in the room weren’t the low, throaty grunts of the expected male fraternity, but the trill, sing-song lilt of women’s voices.

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The Goat is our resident grumpy gruff. He’s always bloody moaning. So what has got on The Goat’s ..urm. goat this month?

Bad Grammar theirs nothing that winds me up more than bad grammar. And speling. its not funny when you miss out an apostrophe or get there confused with theyre. your really bound to get on someones goat.

But you know what really winds me up is that there will be some of you out there who won’t have even spotted the mistakes in the previous two paragraphs. don’t get me wrong as i hate pedants and people that tut as well. But for bleeding hell’s sake it’s not exactly rocket science to learn some basic grammar rules. if a seven year old can do it then so can you. unless you suffer from dyslexia. then that’s fair enough.

But if you’re not dyslexic and still get them wrong then we bet you’re gutted that there’s no modern day equivalents to being the village idiot unless you count working in the department of works and pensions or as the guy who has to stand there with a ‘Golf sale’ sign day in day out. (Why are there so many Golf sales anyway?) the worst culprits are on permanent signs which should have gone through a proofing process that carries a bit more weight than microsoft spellcheck. ‘it’ only has an apostrophe when it is the shortened form of ‘it is’ or ‘it has’. For example ‘it’s

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raining’. When something belongs to it there’s no apostrophe as in ‘its hat’. We know it’s confusing as an apostrophe ‘s’ is used on every other possessive in the bloody world. But it’s a rule and really it’s not that bloody difficult a rule to learn and if you want to wind up a goat there’s nothing that gets on its goat more than getting it wrong. (oh and when it’s more of one thing owning something like a group of boys who own a football, the apostrophe goes after the ‘s’ so it’s ‘the boys’ football.’) if you’re still confused, you really should give up on life or at least enter the next series of Big Brother.

Grammar is important. A misplaced comma can make the difference between cannibalism or just inviting grandad to eat. As in ‘let’s eat Grandpa’ or ‘let’s eat, Grandpa’. it’s the same with ‘there’, ‘their’ or ‘they’re’ and ‘your’ and ‘you’re’. People who get any of these wrong consistently should really not be functioning in modern life. Grammar and spelling are important. defiantly!

Public transport in iraqi kurdistan is bobbins. it hardly fares better in the south of iraq, but at least there is a creaking train service between Baghdad and Basra, a journey i'd love to be able to make one day.

Buses run irregular routes around my city, and not one skirts the street on which my office sits, so it's taxis mainly. And while they're pretty cheap, certainly compared to the uk, with a regular commute i was finding myself racking up $300 a month on local travel

alone. so, towards the end of last year i invested $400 in a Nani 125 cc chicken chaser. A violently noisy, flimsy honda rip off from iran. the constituent parts are bought over the border in container loads, assembled in town and put up for sale at ridiculous prices. i had a bit of a set to with a 4x4 the other week, thankfully wearing a lid. But it made me realise the bike was too small, and the rider too vulnerable. And to be fair, it wasn't good – too many creaks and leaks. so, on a whim, i went to the motorcycle street near the citadel a couple of days ago. Armed with some cash from a recent job for

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the ministry of tourism, i found what i wanted – a yomaha (yes, yomaha) 150cc tourer. it's chinese (a step up from iranian), it's sturdy, and it's got an electric start. And, as with all vehicles here, i lost nothing on trading in the old chicken chaser. i've called it Jermain, because of mr defoe's derby day heroics, which i watched in a bar empty save for 3 barcode wearing Newcastle fans. What a time to be alive!

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The positive news force: From back left, Sue Roberts, sales co-ordinator, Roger Ogle, associate editor, Dave Stewart, business development director, Jamie Hill, group editor, Ruth Ogle, sub-editor. Front: Anita Jaynes, Business Exchange editor and commercial director, James Phipps, group director

The Positive News Team!

A new company has been formed that is definitely good news for people who like reading about community stuff, business and what’s on.

And us lot from the ocelot are part of it.

Positive media Group is the new umbrella company that comprises swindon link, the Business exchange swindon & Wiltshire and everybody’s favourite entertainment guide the ocelot, which has only just been added to the growing stable of publications. this comes at the same time as the new company moves to the very prestigious Arclight building which overlooks Peatmoor lagoon in swindon and was the former home of cellular operations. the newly formed group will be sharing the offices with sister firm excalibur communications.

A pretty impressive building that looks like a big glass cigar. And a bit better than anything us lot from the ocelot have ever worked in before - even going back to the days when we were based at draycott Aerodrome and had a toilet built by log off. each publication is also accompanied by a new state-of-the-art website and mobile app which means readers will always be kept up to date with the latest community, business and entertainment news. there will also be an overall website for the group at www.positvemediagroup.press Group editor Jamie hill, who you might know as the ocelot’s editor for the past nine years, said: “We’re now the largest headquartered media provider in swindon with an unrivalled reach covering a range of demographics from business to community groups to the going out crowd. every publication is free for our readers whether online or picking it up off their doormat, which is good for advertisers and something

we will always stand by. overall the group will be going to more than 1,000 public places and businesses across the area and 25,000 homes plus tens of thousands online. “these three publications complement each other, giving readers and advertisers comprehensive coverage of all facets of life. Positive media Group really suits what we do as each publication sets out to shout about the good news in our town, from the grass roots community coverage that the link provides, the economic success of swindon covered by the Business exchange and our vibrant cultural landscape that the ocelot promotes.” overall the three titles have been at the centre of community life for 36 years with the link’s beginnings all the way back in 1979, the ocelot from 2006 and the Business exchange in 2013. All three publications retain their original characters with link founders ruth and roger ogle, ocelot editor Jamie hill and tBe editor Anita Jaynes all being a major part of the team meaning each magazine stays true to their roots serving the local communities that they have always served, essentially doing what they have always done.

Group owner James Phipps said: “i am very excited by the formation of Positive media Group. i believe that the three publications together will be a major force on the swindon media landscape for many years to come. link, ocelot and the Business exchange have very different content. We now have an unrivalled offering for our readers and fantastic opportunities for advertisers to reach out to them.”

For more information about each publication visit: www.swindonlink.com www.tbeswindonandwilts.co.uk www.theocelot.co.uk

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Suicidal Monks, Dirty Habits and Mash Tun Mayhem! the region’s favourite beer writer

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in keeping with local history, and continuing the monastic theme, new permanent beer habit which at 4.2% is a stronger and maltier-tasting beer than elmers – dark amber, smooth and with just a hint of hop bitterness is now available. Whilst happy with the first tasting, tony confirms that a ‘bit of tweaking’ may be applied to ensure optimum flavour. seasonal beers are planned for 2016 and bottling will commence in may ensuring wider availability both commercially and for the drinker at home! Pubs in Wiltshire, oxfordshire, Berkshire and Gloucestershire are currently delivered to.

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Apprentice brewer, Will tunicliffe, a former tyre fitter from chippenham has been with Flying monk just under a year, and at 23, is one of the youngest brewers in the country, vital stats are as follows: Star Sign: Pisces Favourite Colour: Purple Price of a Pint of Beer: What, you have to pay for it?

Favourite Brewery Task: Brewing Least Favourite Task: cleaning (girlfriend confirms) Favourite Food: Burgers and chips Favourite Beer: habit Would Like To Brew: A ketchup beer (oh, the youth of today)

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deep in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside, on a farm in hullavington (approx. six miles south of malmesbury), it’s 7.30am and the clanging of barrels can be heard, accompanied by the heady aroma of ovaltiney mashed barley and muttered expletives (the latter the result of a minor altercation between tony kemp, owner/director of Flying monk Brewery and the office computer). tony, the tall, saintly and athletic looking man (his own words), behind Flying monk alongside friends, ian morrison retired businessman, Anthony hibbard, local entrepreneur, and richard Pickford first met playing rugby for minety rFc in a decade-thatshall-not-be-named. in 2013, premises on Bradfield manor Farm were secured and a 20 barrel brew-plant was eventually installed. A fulltime drayman, assistant brewer and part-time office assistant make up the small but perfectly formed team. overseen by mark Wallington (founder of Archers Brewery, swindon), work commenced on perfecting the first brew which would eventually become known as elmers (named after 11th century monk, Brother elmer who in 1010 decided that jumping from the tower of malmesbury Abbey aided by a set of dubiously-crafted wings would be a jolly wheeze. sadly, Wiltshire Air Ambulance wasn’t even a pipe dream back then and he never walked, or flew again. in march 2014, elmers a 3.8% pale bitter, brewed with east kent Goldings hops on a bed of maris otter malt was finally made available to eager drinkers in the Whole hog, malmesbury (run by tony’s brother michael) and was given a thumbs up all round. this light, biscuity and slightly fruity session bitter has remained the breweries sole brew in an effort to ensure consistency and customer satisfaction. until now.

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Street Food Festival comes to Oxford

the finest traders in Britain (and beyond) have been cooking up a storm to win the British street Food Awards since 2010 and this year they’ll be heading to oxford. the British street Food Festival will be taking place at oxford castle Quarter from Friday may 1 to monday may 4 - the may Bank holiday weekend.

And this year they’re being joined by live music curated by universal music, street food crazy golf, live reviews of the food pages from some of the best journalists in the country and the world’s first aroma dJ. visitors to the festival will be fed by the best street food traders from Britain and beyond, competing for the British street Food Awards. the public will be able to buy sharing plates from each of them, and then vote for their favourites on the British street Food app.

Winners of the vote – plus a few wild cards — will then go through to compete for a life-changing prize at the finals in london in september. entry tickets to the British street Food Festival will entitle the public to a free pint of cornish Pilsner or doom Bar cask ale from sharp’s, plus live music and dJs curated by festival partners universal music. New artists from universal music’s family of labels will be performing alongside the brightest local talent with a little help from spinnup, the music distribution service for unsigned artists.

British street Food founder richard Johnson said: “everything about this year is a step up. the music will fold around everything that we’re trying to do. there’s new holes on the street food crazy golf, and the entertainment – from a beer/food matching experience to a high-end food quiz – will blow your mind.”

2015 is proving an exciting year for British street Food, as they continue to grow the movement. they are franchising street food brands for london’s euston station — opening this spring

— as well as running the world’s first street food mall at leeds’ trinity kitchen, driving a street food roadshow across scotland and the North of england with British land and – later this year – taking over the country’s pub kitchens.

But the British street Food Awards is the foundation of everything they do. it’s where they get to showcase exciting new talent. And parade the best of the oGs. so, as well as new kids (like the cake doctor, who bakes and decorates his sponges in an ambulance, and a man who makes pizza – on a bike) expect the very best from previous years. including overall winners of British street Food Awards for the last four years who are back to try and regain the crown! www.britishstreetfood.co.uk 12

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A guest recipe for this month made for us by long-time reader, second-time caller Cat Morley of legendary crafting blog Cut Out and Keep (www.cutoutandkeep.net) and one that is sure to get a bank holiday picnic off to an amazing start. The aromatic flavours in the spiced gin combine incredibly well with the raspberries, brown sugar and bittersweet chocolate. This is the sort of simple but genius recipe you’ll make time and time again.

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5. mix in the flour and cocoa.

6. stir in the raspberries and crushed biscuits.

7. Pour the brownie mix into a greased baking tray and smooth the top with a spatula.

8. Bake in an oven at 200'c for 18 minutes and leave to cool.

9. cut into squares and serve with some fresh raspberries.

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1. Before you start baking, infuse the raspberries by soaking them in the opihr gin for about 20 minutes.

2. Whisk together the sugar, raspberry jam and butter.

3. crack in each egg, one at a time and whisk until light and fluffy.

4. lightly crush the digestive biscuits.

40 g cocoa 2 tbsp opihr oriental spiced Gin 6 digestive Biscuits 3 eggs And that’s it!

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100 g light Brown sugar 100 g Flour 100 g unsalted Butter 100 g raspberries 50 g raspberry Jam

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Turning up the heat on some familiar and not so familiar ingredients from around the world.

Lanson Rosé Champagne

so you might have noticed the fashion of drinking vast quantities of pink bubbles that is sweeping the nation’s weddings and celebrations. it’s usually Prosecco which is enjoying a pretty popular trendiness at the moment but if you really need to go down the quality pink road, we’d suggest the lanson rosé. this delicate champagne, in keeping with the lanson style, was one of the first rosé champagnes created more than 50 years ago. it is a beautiful pure colour with salmon tones. the nose recalls aromas of roses and delicate red berry notes. on the palate, the impact is gentle leading into a very long finish. £27.99 from tesco.

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sour grapes? Well, not exactly. this deep red powder is made from the dried berries of the sumac plant and gives a sour and fruity note to dishes. you may well have eaten it sprinkled on the top of mezze dishes, or as part of the thyme and sesame based ‘za'atar’ spice mix that goes so excellently with flatbreads and good olive oil.

What’s great about sumac is not just the tart flavour it imparts but also the fact that it’s dry – where an overabundance of lemon juice might kill the crispiness of the fried pita bread in a Fattoush

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salad, for example, sumac gives you the sharp, tart flavour without the sogginess. try mixing sumac with olive oil, salt, thyme, roasted sesame seeds and a squeeze of lemon juice and marinate chicken pieces (or even slices of halloumi and nectarine halves), before barbecuing or grilling on a high heat, basting regularly with melted butter and a little more lemon juice, until cooked through and deliciously charred on the edges. serve with steamed, fluffy rice and drizzle with a little Greek yogurt and watercress or rocket salad.

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We love our sandwiches in Britain.

Around 2 billion sandwiches are bought in the uk each year with the commercial market being worth around £3.5 billion – that’s huge – bigger than the uk pizza market which is only worth £1 billion.

Around another 2.67 billion sandwiches are eaten by way of lunchboxes which contain sandwiches and it’s thought that 6.24 billion sandwiches are made within the home taking the total amount of sandwiches made to 10.96 billion per year – that’s almost 200 sandwiches per person each year. that’s definitely something worth celebrating.

than 50 years ago. it is a colour with salmon tones.

pact is gentle leading into ish. ÂŁ27.99 from tesco.

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Crazy Golf Course now open!

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Fri 1st - Pugwall + Mighty Magic Animal

Fri 8th - Dead Trails + Support

Fri 15th - The Bonsai Pirates + Support

Fri 22nd - Salisbury Live w/The Neighbourhood Strange + The Rapid t Lusso Duo

Sun 24th - Salisbury Live & Beer-fest All Dayer feat. The Intercepteurs, Crippled Rook, Tim Madden & the Struggle, The Amber Lights + More (3pm) Fri 29th - Salisbury Live w/Dreams Divide + Capital X

Monday May 4 Fancy a laugh?

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“You talkin’ to me?”

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find out just one little morsel of what’s going to happen in the new Batman vs superman film. in fact they have started producing trailers about a year before the film is due to come out. sometimes even before they’ve finished filming the damn thing.

Just look at Bond. At the time of writing this ‘spectre’ is still being made. in fact, an injury to daniel craig has meant a delay in the production. But i’ve already seen a trailer. isn’t that jumping the gun a tiny bit (which is a very apt expression when it comes to Bond as nearly every credits sequence involves naked young ladies jumping guns - which is a bit weird if you think about it)?

And then we come to the daddy of them all. one of the original blockbusters. star Wars. When it comes to ‘trail’ blazing disney comes second to none especially when it’s got JJ Abrams at the helm who is no stranger to marketing a movie. so there’s a new star Wars movie. And it’s called ‘the Force Awakens’. it’s out in december. And there’s already two expertly crafted trailers for fans to get their teeth into.

But, if you watch either trailer you will still be absolutely clueless about what the billy heck the film will be about - apart from the fact it has some space stuff, a cool new light saber, a bloke looking worried in a stormtrooper outfit and of course in the last big reveal of the second trailer harrison Ford’s han solo looking as charming as ever with chewbacca by his side. my excitement levels are already at fever pitch. i might explode before the film’s out. i love trailers.

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you might have noticed from reading this column that i’m a bit of a film fan. i love cinema. i love the experience. i love the smells. i love the expensive sweets that cost you a small mortgage. And i especially love the trailers. if i arrive late for a film and miss the trailers it’s genuinely a gutting experience. i know that a lot of the films’ trailers are over the top with a voiceover that is so melodramatic that it makes your auntie mildred look perfectly rational. i know that, even if the film is bobbins, they will cram every good bit into the trailer to make you watch it. i know that sometimes the trailers give too much away actually ruining the enjoyment of the final film. But i love them anyway. i love the feeling of anticipation that a film’s trailer can give you. it’s like shaking a christmas present and feeling its shape before opening it. it’s exciting. And, let’s be honest, that feeling of anticipation can sometimes be more enjoyable than the finished product. i’m looking at you immortals. What a great trailer for a purely dire film. Whoever thought getting mickey rourke to dress up as mr crabs from spongebob squarepants was a good idea should be taken out to the back studio lot and made to watch endless reruns of saved By the Bell. A fate worse than death we assure you. the studios are very aware of the power of the trailer and how it can turn the average fan into a frothing at the mouth beast who would do anything to

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Appearing on 13 may is rory Bremner, who will doubtless provide post-election impressions that satirise prominent politicians and hold them humorously to account. radio 4 presenter and author sandi toksvig will quip her way for an hour on stage at the Wyvern on 5 may.

And Nell mcAndrew will skip her way round lydiard Park on the 4 may before giving a talk on the joys of running.

But hidden in the pages of the festival programme are a host of other fascinating events, with authors you may never have heard of, but are just waiting to be found by the discerning reader.

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mothers who are successful authors and who have disproved the notion that having children stops you writing, will be telling how they did it and present samples of their work. on 7 may at the same venue, there is a Festival first: a book about boxing. london-based author Anna Whitwham will be in conversation with swindon-based trainer of boxers Paddy Fitzpatrick. this event offers an insight into the philosophy of this noble art. talking of art, with culture-loving swindonians getting excited about the possible creation of a cultural quarter in town, it’s timely that two eminent lovers of the arts, robert hewison and Julian spalding, will be addressing key questions at the Arts centre on 12 may.

And on 15th, suzannah lipscomb, right, a fine philosopher who defies stereotype, will address the question of how we think about things today. earlier the same day, zoologist Jules howard will be explaining how a thousand million years ago, life on earth suddenly became more interesting, colourful, and combative, thanks to sex! these are just some of the fascinating noncelebrity surprises at this year’s festival. the full programme is available in swindon libraries or by contacting 01793 771080, swindonlitfest@lowershawfarm.co.uk See the full festival line-up at www.swindonfestivalofliterature.co.uk

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known names are known because they have made it - onto television, radio, and into the newspapers - and each year, we have a number of these in swindon. this year’s swindon Festival of literature, which takes place from may 4 to may 16 is no exception, writes festival director matt holland.

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The King’s Speech can lead to Bromance at The Playhouse There’s two very different performances at Oxford Playhouse this month. One will have you dabbing a tear from your eye whilst the other will have you on the edge of your seat.

Monday 11 to Saturday 16 May THE KING’S SPEECH Jason donovan stars in an exciting new stage version of the king’s speech, which inspired one of the most successful British films of all time. the king’s speech is the true and heart-warming story of one man’s struggle to overcome his personal affliction. in1936, edward viii abdicated, and his brother Bertie was crowned king George vi. At an office in harley street, Bertie and his wife elizabeth, the future Queen mother, are meeting maverick Australian speech therapist lionel logue. soon the eccentric therapist and the king begin their extraordinary journey to overcome his stammer, as Bertie prepares to address the nation on the brink of World War two in his country’s darkest hour, and deliver the now iconic speech that was broadcast across the globe to inspire his people. this moving new production stars Jason donovan as lionel logue. After coming to international fame as a singer in the 1980s, Jason has gone on to star in Festen, sweeney todd, the sound of music and chitty chitty

the king’s speech.

Not to be confused with the king’s Peach a play about some royal fruit.

Bang Bang. king George vi is played by raymond coulthard, best known for his roles in itv’s mr selfridge and hotel Babylon on BBc one. the king’s speech is directed by roxana silbert, who most recently brought the royal shakespeare company’s hit dunsinane to the Playhouse stage. she is also Artistic director of the Birmingham rep.

Friday 29 to Saturday 30 May BROMANCE Get ready for awe-inspiring stunts from the outstanding allmale Barely methodical troupe and their award-winning show, Bromance.

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seriously impressive circus skills, Bromance puts male friendship under the spotlight in this playful but tender show. With an inventive mix of risk-taking feats of balance, flawless acrobatics, and stunning routines inside a spinning metal wheel, these young, fit and highly skilled circus performers wow you with their gravity-defying performances and daredevil displays. A thrilling night out, be prepared to gasp in delight at Britain’s hottest new circus ensemble.

Tickets for both shows are available from the Ticket Office on 01865 305305 or at www.oxfordplayhouse.com

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The Gig Monkey Festival Preview

By Gig Monkey Guide compiled by Immy Beckhelling here we are again, the dawning of a new festival season. can’t believe that has come round so damn quickly! still, that means once again i get to cast my eyes over the festivals we have taking place in and around our patch of england as part of the annual, super bumper ocelot Festival guide. once again we are blessed with a wealth of festivals to get wet and muddy at, both large national and smaller locally based events. And as always, amongst the falafel stands, bars serving warm flat beer and aging hippies who should know better, there is some amazing music going on, and the following is my pick of the festivals and artists you should be heading for. early birds worth taking a chance on the weather include lechlade Festival, Wood, Wychwood and the oxford Punt. lechlade have somehow bagged two-chord super band status Quo who have to be worth seeing just so you have seen them. down the bill you should also catch the soulful but poppy acoustica of Alex rainsford and the fat grooves and energy of Funke & the two tone Baby.

Pick of the line-up at Wood would be locals the dreaming spires and co-Pilgrim, two of the best Americana outfits around, as well as the social folk of Gill sandell & chris t-t whilst my choice at Wychwood this year

Honeyblood who are headlining Truck Festival from Friday July 17 to Sunday July 19

wouldn’t be any of the retro dinosaurs but rather the folk-pop of lucy rose or the dream, atmospheric music of Wiltshire’s henry Green. the oxford Punt is full to the brim of the cream of oxford talent. i urge you strongly to go to that one in particular and check out what is right under your noses. moving through to June you find the brilliantly named Bloke Fest which is a festival of manliness rather than music. But my picks for the month here would be the brilliant against the odds calnefest and devizes Festival. the draws for me at calnefest would be swindon ska maestro’s sN dubstation, rock monsters All ears Avow and the gothic folk loveliness of George Wilding whilst the devizes high point is easily the punk ‘n’ roll of the computers and scuzzy blues of Bite the Buffalo. Also worth a mention is the legendary dr Feelgood at Wallingford Blues and Beer Festival.

July and August are rammed full of options for you. 2000 trees 25

has one of the best line-ups in the country again. i can’t pick a highlight because the whole thing is one. Just go, regardless.

Blissfields has some cracking stuff going on including festival legends Public service Broadcasting, the horrors and John Grant. cornbury have bagged tom Jones whilst truck has possibly their best line up ever that includes Augustines, Pulled Apart By horses, honeyblood and Brawlers who are all brilliant! swindon shuffle is headlined by the fanastic dream-pop band colour the Atlas. Bellowhead and stornoway are the must see bands at towersey and reading is its usual mix of established stars and upcoming acts. look at the smaller stages and lower down the bill for the best bits (including a Frank turner solo show). rounding off the season is end of the road, again with a stellar line up. so, get away from your computers and tablets this summer, and get out and experience some live music and the Great British Weather!

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The Festival Guide NEWBURY SPRING FESTIVAL

Saturday 9th to Saturday 23rd May Various Venues Across Newbury Now in its 37th year, Newbury spring Festival brings you a hugely varied line-up, from Jazz and Folk to orchestral and choral music. 45 concerts in 20 venues.

Line-up: GAry WilliAms ANd hArry the PiANo + kit ANd mccoNNel + till the clouds roll By + A tAste oF sPAiN + ANdrey leBedev + cAleFAX + eNdellioN striNG QuArtet + GoldBerG BAroQue eNsemBle + hitchcock, hollyWood ANd hermAN + hyeyooN PArk ANd huW WAtkiNs + mAXWell striNG QuArtet + ruBy huGhes + Peter doNohoe + PiANo comPetitioN FiNAl + PiANo comPetitioN Prize WiNNer + QuiNtABile BrAss eNsemBle + the hiGhclere coNcert + the sheePdrove recitAl + trio isimsiz + eX cAthedrA + teNeBrAe + voces8 + GilBert & sullivAN’s – ruddiGore + souNd BeGiNNiNGs + the drAGoN’s tAle + Films – Psycho & vertiGo + clAire mArtiN’s hollyWood romANce + crosshArBour + JuliAN JosePh trio + PAsAdeNA rooF orchestrA + the roNNie scott’s All stArs + clAssicAl oPerA +BAllet ceNtrAl + the imPerFect PeArl + the rite oF sPriNG – romeo ANd Juliet + BBc symPhoNy orchestrA + PhilhArmoNiA orchestrA + Poetry oF the GreAt WAr www.newburyspringfestival.org.uk OXFORD PUNT

Wednesday 13th May Venues: The Purple Turtle, The Cellar, The Wheatsheaf, Turl Street Kitchen and The White Rabbit. organised by Nightshift magazine, the oxford Punt is the annual showcase of oxford’s best new music talent, featuring around 20 acts across five different venues in the city centre in just one night.

Line-up: the shAPes + iNdicA Blues + cAssels + WArdeNs + the BAlkAN WANderers + rhymeskeemz + Peerless PirAtes + zAiA + Ghosts iN the PhotoGrAPhs + cAmeroN A.G. + little Brother eli + mAiiANs + my crooked teeth + kAtie JAcksoN + desPicABle zee + AdAm BArNes + White BeAm + WAter PAGeANt + esther Joy lANe + rAiNBoW reservoir www.musicinoxford.co.uk/event/oxford-punt-2015various-venues-oxford WOOD FESTIVAL

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Status Quo who are headlining Lechlade Festival from Friday May 22 to Sunday May 24

Braziers Park, Oxfordshire A festival appreciating music and nature, Wood Festival is a family event powered by community spirit and renewable energy.

Line-up: tuNNG + soNGhoy Blues + treetoP Flyers + cc smuGGlers + sPiro + Gill sANdell & chris t.t +JosieNNe clArke & BeN WAlker + thomAs truAX + duotoNe + JohN JosePh Brill + hANs cheW + Nick coPe + todd doriGo + the dreAmiNG sPires + coPilGrim + AlAN tyler trevor moss & hANNAh lou + JAlui Fily cissokho + BArNA hoWArd + NAtureBoy + cooliNG PeArls + tAmArA + oXFord ukuleles + kNiGhts oF meNtis + BrickWork lizArds www.woodfestival.com LECHLADE FESTIVAL

Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th May Riverside Park, Lechlade-on-Thames the lechlade Festival was born out of a discussion in the crown inn between a number of enthusiastic and likeminded locals who had a love of music and of lechlade. it’s blossomed into a fun camping and family festival in the beautiful cotswolds market town of lechlade-on-thames, featuring a range of artists to suit your music tastes.

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Friday 22nd to Sunday 31st May Cogges, Witney, Oxfordshire A free, not-for-profit festival staged over ten days and featuring a major one-day open-air event with music and attractions for all the family.

Line-up: tWisted stAte oF miNd + reeJAi + AGs coNolly + W.A.m. + leAder + cAPtAiN horizoN + stANdArd + Fused + Nikki loy + FuNk soul stu + sANtiAGo kiNGs + eBoNy WeBster + dAve oAtes + Jc’s shAkedoWN ProPhets + AleX trAiN + FAmily mAchiNe + lilly shickle + chloe hANks + eriN tiGer lilley +hAlF desceNt + ehd + hullABello + deAth oF hi-Fi + WitNey soul cluB + lAurA JoNes + stAtemeNt + Better thAN Never + miGhty cAdillAcs + GiFt oF soNG + theoreticAl + siGNAl my escAPe + lWcs + Nikki Petherick + ABdABs + GeNevieve miles + dirty Audio + stAtic iN motioN + chArleys ANGels + NAtAylA WilliAms + mAiN iNGredieNt + do the skA + Wsor www.witneymusicfestival.com CHIPPENHAM FOLK FESTIVAL

Friday 22nd to Monday 25th May Various venues alongside the River Avon in Chippenham Featuring some of the very best in traditional english music and dance, the chippenham Folk Festival has grown from modest beginnings to be one of the keenest supported in the country. their huge local following allows them to pump money back into the community by holding this unique and distinctive event.

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Elvis Costello will be heading to Salisbury International Arts Festival from Friday May 22 to Saturday June 6

ArroWsmith + keith doNNelly + loNdoN PhilhArmoNic skiFFle orchestrA + mAry humPhreys & ANAhAtA + mAWkiN + melrose QuArtet + mick ryAN & PAul doWNes + NANcy kerr & JAmes FAGAN + PAttersoN diPPer + the teAcuPs + the youNG uNs + tom mccoNville + ANdy FAWthroP + BAldrick’s PlAN + BArrie & iNGrid temPles + BArry GoodmAN + BriAN Peters & JeFF dAvis + cArolyN roBsoN + cuPolA + dAve Field + kitty verNoN & derek BurGess + mArillA homes + mike dANver scott + moirA crAiG + mrs Ackroyds BANd + NiNeBArroW + rosie uPtoN + the clAQue + the dovetAil trio + tom leWis + toNy & PeArl o’Neil + ursulA holdeN-Gill + vicki sWANN & JohNNy dyer + WiNter WilsoN + mANy more… www.chippfolk.co.uk SALISBURY INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL

Friday 22nd May to Saturday 6th June Various venues across Salisbury 16 packed days of artistic encounters in every form. music, theatre, circus, comedy, welcoming artists from over 20 nations. With over 50,000 visitors in 2014 (some as far afield as iceland and the us) it’s going to be eclectic.

Music Line-up: mor kArBAsi + eBlANA striNG trio + mAhAN esFAhANi + Avi AvitAl + richArd rodGers reveAled + youNG cArers shoWcAse + A schuBertiAde + hAiley tuck + sAccoNi striNG QuArtet + sullivAN striNG QuArtet + the mArriAGe oF FiGAro – oPerAuPclose + elvis costello + JoANNA WAllFisch + isrAel iN eGyPt + she’koyokh + A mAsQue oF momeNts + mAhsA ANd mArJAN vAhdAt + BetrAyAl: A PolyPhoNic crime drAmA + loNdoN PhilhArmoNic orchestrA + ANdy shePPArd QuArtet + trio JouBrAN + stile ANtico www.salisburyfestival.co.uk

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The Festival Guide & NGoNi BA + the BArroN kNiGhts + kids literAture FestivAl + lucy rose + electric sWiNG circus + thrill colliNs + moNsieur doumANi + dArliA + rusty shAckle + Fickle FrieNds + Folk oN + mt.

WolF + demoB hAPPy + PlAstic mermAids + ted zed + PAlAce + BlAck hoNey + heAdPhoNe disco + meGA roller disco www.wychwoodfestival.com CONCERT AT THE KINGS

Saturday 30th May The Kings Arms, All Cannings For the 4th year running, the kings Arms is holding their one day concert bringing in fantastic headline acts into their sleepy village - and all to raise money for rock against cancer .

Line-up: sQueeze + sWeet + liNdisFArNe + hoWArd JoNes + ANimAls ANd FrieNds + BAd souNds + dreNch + idleWood www.concertatthekings.co.uk

The Proclaimers will walk 1,000 miles to Wychwood Festival from Friday May 29 to Sunday May 31 OXFORD FRINGE

Friday 22nd May to Sunday 7th June Various venues the oxford Fringe Festival is a joyous celebration of live arts - stand-up comedy, theatre, puppetry, poetry, live music, magic, and family shows Line-up: tBA www.oxfordfringe.org

DEVIZES FESTIVAL

RIFFSTOCK

May bank holiday Weekend Riffs Bar, Greatfield, Swindon the biggest “little” festival in swindon, riffstock is a mustattend for the swindon music scene. live music, kids’ workshops, arts and crafts stalls and a BBQ to boot all over the may bank holiday weekend.

Line-up: tBA www.riffsbar.com WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL

Friday 29th to Sunday 31st May Cheltenham Racecourse the Wychwood Festival has been nominated for “Best Family Festival” every year in the uk Festival Awards, and is returning for its 11th event in 2015. With over 100 bands on 4 stages and 100 workshops for people of all ages, the festival boasts a safe and fun atmosphere with a large helping of rock n’ roll on the side.

Line-up: uB40 + lAdysmith BlAck mAmBAzo + BoNey m + the ProclAimers + the uNdertoNes + JustiN Fletcher + dick ANd dom + crAiG chArles + the WoNder stuFF Acoustic + dreAdzoNe + GhostPoet + ANdy kershAW + BAssekou kouyAté

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Wednesday 3rd to Sunday 21st June Venues across Devizes the Festival is a non-profit organisation that showcases an amazing variety of performers - speakers, classical, folk, rock, jazz artists, comedians, poets and dancers for 3 weeks of cultural appreciation every year.

Line-up: Amy hArmAN ANd JoNAthAN WAre + BeN ciPollA + cABAret NiGht + FuNke ANd the tWo toNe BABy + hoWliN’ lord + JAck GiBBoNs + JohN heGley + mAriAchi el meXicANo + shoWstoPPer: the imProvised musicAl! + devizes Film FestivAl +the other hAlF + Poetry slAm www.devizesfestival.co.uk CALNEFEST

Saturday 6th June The Rec, Calne the charity festival is back for its 5th year running, and promises to be bigger than ever before. 5000 people, 40 live acts, 4 stages, 1 venue, all supporting local businesses and musical talent, and this year introducing some exciting new features …

Line-up: dodGy + soulside + the chAos Brothers + reWire the mAchiNe + sN duBstAtioN + All eArs AvoW + the NeWBolds + comedy teNt + ANy o’Neill www.facebook.com/calnefest

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The Festival Guide FROXFIELD BEER AND MUSIC FESTIVAL

Saturday 6th June Froxfield Village Green A small event full of local beers, local bands and musicians. www.froxfield.org WALLINGFORD BLUES AND BEER FESTIVAL

Friday 12th to Saturday 13th June The Regal Centre, Wallingford Great blues, great beer, great BBQ great fun, the Wallingford Beer and Blues Festival is back for its 25th year and looking to make it the best year yet!

Line-up: dr. FeelGood + lAureNce JoNes + mAtt Woosey + chANtel mcGreGor + BeN Poole + ArmAdillo Blues + the viNceNt White BANd + stomP & holler + hoWliN’ mAt www.bluesandbeer.co.uk

Will and The People come to Rugfest from Friday June 19 to Sunday June 20 a food piazza of some of the regions finest gourmets and gastronomical delights, real ale, local cider and cocktail bars, and much, much more.

Line-up: iNNes + rustyshAckle + FlAsh + hArry QuiNN + u2 triBe + GuN hill riFFs + kAmikAze test Pilots + the First thursdAy music cluB + GoriNG uNPluGGed www.beaconfestival.net

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Friday 19th to Sunday 21st June The Bruce Arms, Pewsey their guiding philosophy is that “singing is a truly manly activity”; it’s not a particularly serious festival, but it is serious fun. organised by blokes for blokes to unlock their inner minstrel for the weekend, and join in doing blokey things.

Line-up: siNGiNG Blokes www.blokefest.net

TANDEM ECO MUSIC FESTIVAL

RUGFEST

Friday 19th to Saturday 20th June Wallingford Sports Park the skaskankin’, Folkstompin’, moonwalkin’, electrobreakin’, Jazzswingin’, hardrockin’, soulgroovin’, Funkpoppin’, rock ‘n’ rollin’, Bhangradancin’ summer festival they call rugfest.

Line-up: the christiANs + Will ANd the PeoPle + rsvP + lANd oF the GiANts + the oriGiNAl rABBit Foot sPAsm BANd + the moJo slide + FliGht BriGAde + NormANtoN street + the NovAtoNes + the revue + QuAdroPhoBe + uNusuAl susPects + hoPe ANd Glory + Fleur steveNsoN www.rugfest.co.uk BEACON FESTIVAL

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Friday 19th to Sunday 21st June Hill End, Oxford After last year’s inaugural festival, tandem is back for its second year of music, dancing and eco-friendly fun.

Another exciting and eclectic mix of acoustic & amplified folk, jazz, gypsy and afro-beat is soon to be announced. there will also be inspiring talks, workshops, films, poetry and theatre as well as the globally renowned ethno music camps, who will bring artists from around the world for a week of pre-festival musical collaboration culminating in a one-off performance on the opening night of the event. www.tandemfestival.com RADFORD MILL FESTIVAL OF RHYTHM AND BLUES

Saturday 20th June Radford Mill Farm eight superb bands, a full bar of real ales and ciders, musical workshops and the mill chill zone. line-up: the Pete GAGe BANd + otis mAck & the tuBBy Bluesters + mike hoddiNott’s Blues All stArs + the idle hANds + iNNes siBuN BANd + luke doherty BANd + Built For comFort + coNNor the PiANo mAN www.radfordmill.co.uk/blues

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The Festival Guide GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL

The Eavis’s place Wednesday 24th to Sunday 28th June Get tickets to this one and you’ll be the envy of all you friends. it started out as a small affair in 1970 with around 1500 attendees, and now sees around 175000 festival goers each year. A bit more pricey than other festivals, but well worth it to see their fantastic headliners.

Line-up: Foo FiGhters + kANye West + lioNel richie www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk BRADFORD ON AVON FRINGE

Thursday 2nd to Saturday 14th July Venues across Bradford on Avon the focus of this year’s fringe is on local talent, particularly of the town’s young people, bringing everyone together in town centre venues for a fun celebration of music, words, memories and media. many events are completely free of charge – in fact, you’ll never pay more than a fiver for anything.

Line-up: the FloAtiNG ciNemA + the mAGNiFiceNt Ak47 + the BelleFleurs + Filthy couNtry, dirty Blues At the three horseshoes + eNGlish trAd JAzz At the doG & FoX + BAth BAsed All-FemAle choir sAssPArellA + troWBridGe symPhoNy orchestrA + hArmoNic PicNic At kiNGstoN PlAce + the Wiltshire WAilers + sWANsoNGs + the rhythm methodists + the three horseshoes PreseNts A dArk, dAriNG, steAmPuNk FANtAsy circus + irish trAd At the PlouGh + FAmily dAy At the youth ceNtre + A screeNiNG oF ‘to hoNour the AvoN’ – A Film ABout the AvoN ruBBer FActory Twitter: @fringeboa BLISSFIELDS FESTIVAL

Friday 3rd to Saturday 4th July Vicarage Farm near Winchester Blissfields Festival started out in 2001 with a handmade stage, some fairy lights, and a few friends partying in a field. While it’s still an intimate festival, they now get around 4000 people turning up each year to enjoy some quality musical performances.

Line-up: the horrors + JohN GrANt + simiAN moBile disco + PuBlic service BroAdcAstiNG + GlAss ANimAls + GrANdmAster FlAsh + iBiBio souNd mAchiNe + soNGhoy Blues + the corresPoNdeNts + duB Pistols + suBGiANt + etoN messy + Novelist + AleX AdAir + We hAve BANd + missill + cosmo sheldrAke + melé + GyPsy disco + 32

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JoltA + kiko BuN + loyle cArNer + ekkAh + BiG child mAN child + GeNGAhr + Josh sAvAGe + sPriNG kiNG + ANdy comely + FloellA GrAce + PAlAce + JoNNy BoXcArs + the misPers + cholomBiAN + Bitr8 + esPAi + dAN muNro + Flo morrissey www.blissfields.co.uk FROME FESTIVAL

Friday 3rd to Sunday 12th July Over 40 venues in Frome, Somerset having had some difficulties in the past, the Frome Festival is back now in its 14th year, with a focus on all sorts of cultural arts and entertainment. drama, crafts, music, opera, talks, visual arts, and comedy, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.

Line-up: Frome drAmA cluB + shAPe shiFtiNG ANd story WAlkiNG + BuFFAlo GAls: old time couNtry striNG BANd + AFro-JAzz GiGs + BAroQue! + the Frome memory Quilt + totAlly crAFt ANd mAke it mArket + mANy more… www.fromefestival.co.uk 2000 TREES

Thursday 9th to Saturday 11th July Upcote Farm, Withington, Cheltenham the popular and multi award winning 2000trees is a 5000 capacity music festival set in the rolling cotswold hills.

Line-up: youNG GuNs + the skiNts + Bury tomorroW + deFeAter + Fort hoPe + BostoN mANor + sAm russo + the lioN ANd the WolF + Alice PhoeBe lou + hANNAh lou clArk + deAF hAvANA + idleWild + We Are the oceAN + the suBWAys www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk

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The Festival Guide CORNBURY FESTIVAL

Friday 10th to Sunday 12th July Great Tew Estate, The Cotswolds eccentric, charming, and irrestible, the cornbury festival is an exciting event with great well-known artists, yet disguised as a country fayre.

Line-up: rAzorliGht + the FrAtellis + chAs & dAve + lArkiN Poe + the JAmes huNter siX + moulettes + Police doG hoGAN + Joel rAFAel + tom JoNes + Blue + mArthA reeves & the vANdellAs + lulu + PAPer AeroPlANes + WArd thomAs + the shires + hANk WANGFord + Jess & the BANdits + roGer hodGsoN + Billy oceAN + Felice Brothers + JAck sAvoretti + the trevor horN BANd + JoANNe shAW tAylor + oNly the youNG + stAX + the hArBour + cc smuGGlers + slim chANce + heAd North + chAstity BroWN + rothWell + the FishWives choir www.cornburyfestival.com WRDE UP MUSIC FESTIVAL

Saturday 11th July Highworth Rec, Highworth organised by highworth town Junior Football club this fundraising festival features dr and the medics as well as a michael Jackson tribute and loads of local bands. www.wrdeup.org.uk CAVERSHAM FESTIVAL

Saturday 11th to Sunday 12th July Christchurch Meadows, Caversham, Reading caversham Festival is run and managed by local music and arts charity, readipop. Now in its 15th year the festival attracts around 10,000 visitors, and this year sees the festival spanning two full days for the first time. expect theatre, songs, dance and comedy in the biggest event in the caversham calendar. www.readipop.co.uk/cavershamfestival LARMER TREE FESTIVAL

Wednesday 15th to Sunday 19th July Larmer Tree Gardens, on the Wiltshire/Dorset border the beautiful victorian gardens of the larmer tree are home to this family festival, a magical lace to enjoy theatre, comedy, children’s activities, and excellent music.

Line-up: tom JoNes + rodriGo y GABriellA + Femi kuti & the Positive Force + BelloWheAd + curtis eller’s AmericAN circus + Police doG hoGAN + Wesley BeNNet + sNoWAPPle + GAz BrookField +

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Sir Tom Jones will be taking to the stage at Cornbury Festival from Friday July 10 to Sunday July 12

sWiNGroWers + the FB Pocket orchestrA + kestoN coBBlers cluB + JohN sterckX + Jimmy cliFF + levellers + orchestre NAtioNAl de BArBes + iBiBo souNd mAchiNe + shoW oF hANds + rAGhu diXit + koBo toWN + mArtiN cArthy + kiko BuN + coco ANd the ButterFields + NAomi BedFord + cc smuGGlers + No Go stoP + ciArAN lAvery + toBiAs BeN JAcoB & lukAs driNkWAter + stillmoviNG dJs + kelly oliver + dreW AlleN www.larmertreefestival.co.uk BOONDOCKS FESTIVAL

Friday 17th to Saturday 18th July Malmesbury the Boondocks Festival is malmesbury’s first independent, home-grown music festival. thanks to a kickstarter campaign in 2014, Boondocks is here to offer a weekend of great entertainment.

Line-up: heNry GreeN + the loNG PlAyers + Bite the BuFFAlo + the shoWhAWk duo + duB mAFiA + the riNky diNks + the PeoPle’s striNG FouNdAtioN + more tBA… www.theboondocksfestival.co.uk

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The Festival Guide MARLBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

Friday 17th to Sunday 19th July Venues throughout Marlborough marlborough international Jazz Festival takes place every July, when the picturesque market town is transformed into Wiltshire's very own mini New orleans.

Line-up: ABdoulAye sAmB & miNNJiArABy + AcAPellA eXtrAvAGANzA + AdAm WiNslet BANd + BArAkA + BeN ciPollA BANd + BrAtislAvA hot sereNAders + Built For comFort + chArlotte GlAssoN’s All stArs + chris JAGGer ANd the AtchA BANd + eduArdo NieBlA eXPerieNce + elkie Brooks + eXPlosive NzAkomBA + FB Pocket orchestrA + + midWest BiG BANd + melissA JAmes QuArtet + moscoW druG cluB + oriGiNAl rABBit Foot sPAsm BANd + red striPe BANd + richie BryANt All stArs + sArA sPAde ANd the Noisy Boys + sAuel eAGles QuArtet + st. BArt’s seNior JAzz comBo + steve BiG mAN clAytoN & the 44s + sticky Wicket ANd his sWiNG orchestrA + teddy White’s BANd + Wiltshire Police BANd + yolANdA BroWN ANd her trio + zoe schWArs Blue commotioN www.marlboroughjazz.com SWINDON SHUFFLE

Friday 17th to Sunday 19th July Various venues around Swindon swindon shuffle showcases the best unsigned talent, a vast array of musical genres, and fantastic entertainment at the best music venues in the area. it’s a vital outlet for swindon’s best unsigned bands and musicians to be heard by live music fans and have their chance to shine.

Line-up: tBA www.swindonshuffle.org.uk TRUCK FESTIVAL

Friday 17th to Sunday 19th July Hill Farm, Oxford A memorable festival that brings action-packed sets and headliners to oxford for one fabulous weekend. truck Festival’s 17-year history has seen sets from the likes of Foals, the XX, two door cinema club, Biffy clyro and Peace. the event is the discerning festival-goers go-to for credible and quality acts and 2015 is shaping up to be no less than another prime year.

Line-up: the chArlAtANs + BAsemeNt JAXX + AuGustiNes + sAiNt rAymoNd + doN BroNco + dArWiN deez + FAt White FAmily + Pulled APArt By horses + GhostPoet + slAves + lucy rose + rAe 36

Gaz Broofield will play some quality tunes at Sausage Festival from Friday July 24 to Saturday July 25

morris + eAGulls + the Wytches + rAleiGh ritchie + JAWs + suNset soNs + Bo NiNGeN + hoNeyBlood + BABy GodzillA + sPriNG kiNG + NothiNG But thieves + tellisoN + BeAsts + BrAWlers + BlAeNAvoN + demoB hAPPy + tAloNs + WAylAyers + Bloody kNees + WoAhNoWs + deltA sleeP + Freeze the AtlANtic + the AcAdemic + AllusoNdruGs + solemN suN + kiNG PleAsure & the Biscuit Boys + Poledo www.truckfestival.com SAUSAGE FESTIVAL

Friday 24th to Saturday 25th July Rockbourne near Salisbury sausage is a non-profit, intimate, friendly festival near salisbury, firmly based on good music and merriment. expect heavy usage of sausage-related puns.

Line-up: the tAlks + BiGtoPP + GAz BrookField + AQuA vistA + BAmBoo viPers + BoW street revolt + couGAr Pilot + echo Boom GeNerAtioN + hiP route + From the Ashes + FuNke & the tWo toNe BABy + kuNt ANd the GANG + liAm o’kANe + the sPlAsh + stoNe doNkey Pilots + the zucchiNis + Whitmore + the NeiGhBourhood strANGe + WilloWeN + WiseFool + sPeAkeAsy + BrAve ANd Belko www.sausagefestival.co.uk

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The Festival Guide WOMAD

Thursday 23rd to Sunday 26th July Charlton Park, Malmesbury to listen to the best music you have Never heard before, to tour the World in 80 hours, to take the kids somewhere for free, to stay in 5 star luxury in a field and fall asleep under the stars. these are the reasons why you should consider going to the world’s festival – WomAd. Line-up: 47soul + Acholi mAchoN + Aurelio + BANdA mAGdA + BelloWheAd + couNt drAchmA + de lA soul + delANey dAvidsoN + doNA oNete + eskA + ester rAdA + GhostPoet + hossAm rAmzy + iBeyi + JAmBiNAi + kAlA chetheNA kAthAkAli comPANy + kim churchill + kočANi orkestAr + l'hiJâz'cAr + lAurA mvulA + lee Fields ANd the eXPressioNs + lokkhi terrA & shikor BANGlAdesh All stArs + luke viBert + luzmilA cArPio + mAhmoud Ahmed & BAdume’s BANd + red BArAAt + sAGAPool + shANtel & BucoviNA orkestAr + soNA JoBArteh + sPiro + sWiNdle live + tAski lhuNPo moNks + the corresPoNdeNts + the very Best + tiGrAN + tikeN JAh FAkoly + tiNAriWeN +tuleGur + loAds more www.womad.co.uk TROWBRIDGE VILLAGE PUMP FOLK FESTIVAL

Friday 24th to Sunday 36th July White Horse Country Park, Westbury the festival offers visitors the very best in folk, roots and acoustic music from all over the uk and beyond, put on every year by the trowbridge village Pump Folk club.

Line-up: BArBArA dicksoN & Nick hollANd + coco & the ButterFields + Willie & the BANdits + the BrooNzies + Jez loWe + cArdBoArd FoX + uP the creek + PAul dArBy’s NAture rAmBle + shoW oF hANds + treAcherous orchestrA + edWArd ii + FAlse liGhts + meGsoN + sAm GreeN & the midNiGht heist + roviNG croWs + rod clemeNts + chris PArkiNsoN + mAGGie hollANd + AllAN yN y FAN + JeNNA Witts + oysterBANd + strAWBs + mArtiN cArthy & dAve sWArBrick + sPooky meN’s chorAle + mAd doG mcreA + ruArri JosePh BANd + cAlAN + Worry dolls + GAz BrookField + villAGe PumP choir + keith christmAs + mick ryAN & PAul doWNes + roB leAr + ForeiGN AFFAirs + Phil cooPer + JAckie & FeliX ByrNe + kirsty cliNch + leANder morAles + stridiNG edGe www.villagepumpfolkfestival.co.uk

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Colour The Atlas will be part of Fieldview Festival’s return from Thursday August 6 to Sunday August 9 RIVERSIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Saturday 25th to Sunday 26th July Mill Field (on the River Evenlode), Charlbury thanks to the astonishing community effort that goes into this festival, it’s entirely free to enter with more than 30 acts playing across 2 stages.

Line-up: tBA www.riversidefestival.charlbury.com FARMFESTIVAL

Friday 31st July to Saturday 1st August Gilcome Farm, Somerset Good music, good causes, good times – a festival set to a beautiful somerset vista, they value their emerging local talents and great local produce, creating an ideal homespun event. www.farmfestival.co.uk FIELDVIEW FESTIVAL

Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th August Wiltshire - but location to be announced! the ever popular Fieldview Festival is back this year with a special club tropicana theme.

Line-up: BoXed iN + shANNoN sAuNders + colour the AtlAs + Fickle FrieNds + the mAGic GANG + hNtr + eskA + elizA shAddAd + heNry GreeN + NeGAsh Ali + skiNNy lister + By the rivers + dAN oWeN + sN duBstAtioN + o cAPtAiN + deAd eNGlish GeNtlemeN + eXPlosive NzAkomBA + ider + GudruN voN lAXeNBurG + the triBe + krAscheNBerN + scott dimBleBy + iydes + duBesQue + diAl-A-rAve + ANimAl chiN + BiG APPles + dyNsty + PirAte Joe www.fieldviewfestival.co.uk

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The Festival Guide WILDERNESS FESTIVAL

Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th August Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire An award winning festival of music, food, learning, literature, and rejuvenation. set amongst the lakes, forests and parkland of oxfordshire’s beautiful cornbury estate, Wilderness is a wonderful weekend for all ages.

Line-up: BeN hoWArd + BJörk + GeorGe cliNtoN, PArliAmeNt & FuNkAdelic + rosiN murPhy + Nick mulvey + Nils FrAhm + cArAvAN PAlAce + hercules & love AFFAir + BeNJAmiN clemeNtiNe + BrANdt BrAuer Frick eNsemBle + iBiBo souNd mAchiNe + Will ANd the PeoPle + the vAlley + GorillA circus AeriAl sPectAcles + i Got uke BABe + the GrANd sPieGel + cAmille o’sullivAN + the tiGer lillies + roNNie scotts + Avi AvitAl + the cANdleliGht cluB + the WilderNess orchestrA www.wildernessfestival.com FOLLYFEST

Friday 7th to Sunday 9th August Faringdon, Oxfordshire A charming community driven festival in the brilliant market town of Faringdon, it’s completely not-for-profit and takes over the town for a whole weekend.

Line-up: tBA www.follyfest.co.uk PEWSEY MUSIC FESTIVAL

Saturday 8th August Coopers Field, Pewsey, Wiltshire Pewsey muic Festival takes place in the beautiful rural setting of cooper’s Field in the Pewsey vale. it kicked off in 2007, and it has been a family friendly one-day musical extravaganza each year.

Line-up: iNvisiBle veGAs + the eriN BArdWell collective + the shoWhAWk duo + the AuGust list www.pewseymusicfestival.org CROPREDY FESTIVAL

Thursday 13th to Saturday 15th August Cropredy, Oxfordshire An annual three-day festival of music and good cheer set in fantastic cropredy and organised by those lot from Fairport convention.

Line-up: emmylou hArris & rodNey croWell + kAtzeNJAmmer + dreAdzoNe + trAd Arr + FAirPort Acoustic + level 42 + the ProclAimers + Fish + 38

The August List is heading to Pewsey Music Festival on Saturday August 8

skerryvore + Judith oWeN + AhAB + BBc rAdio 2 youNG Folk AWArd WiNNers + iAiN mAttheWs ANd eGBert deriX + PAul cArrAck + toyAh WillcoX + BANd oF FrieNds + the NeW GrAsscutters + keviN demPsey ANd rosie cArsoN + richArd diGANce www.fairportconvention.com/cropredy WHITE HORSE FOLK FESTIVAL

Friday 14th to Sunday 16th August Grove near Wantage, Oxfordshire since 1997 the White horse Folk Festival has offered a small, friendly event to folk lovers who enjoy good music and good company.

Line-up: Jim mAGGeN & GrAeme kNiGhts + NiNeBArroW + michAel J tiNker + moirA crAiG + toNy o’Neill + kitty verNoN & derek BurGess + Bill mckiNNoN www.whitehorsefolkfestival.co.uk REWIND FESTIVAL

Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd August Temple Island Meadows, Henley-on-Thames Featuring fantastic performances from a massive line-up of iconic artists, and plenty of other festival fun. the biggest 80s themed festival in the south, and it promises to be a big one.

Line-up: Billy oceAN + omd + kim Wilde + slim Jim PhANtom + ABc + BeliNdA cArlisle + BlAckBoX + Go West + Joe lyNN turNer + hot chocolAte + kid creole & the cocoNuts + Altered imAGes + the selecter + the humAN leAGue + BANANArAmA + soul ii soul + Nik kershAW + midGe ure + hue ANd cry + t’PAu + dAve edmuNds + shiNGAi shoNiWA + Peter hook + GleNN GreGory +thomAs delBy www.rewindfestival.com

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The Festival Guide AVEBURY ROCKS

Saturday 22nd August Avebury starting with a beautiful trek to some iconic historical locations around Avebury, and finishing with an acoustic concert amongst the stones, showcasing their local talent.

Line-up: PrestoN reed + GeorGe WildiNG + Nick hArPer www.aveburyrocks.org BIG FEASTIVAL

Friday 28th to Sunday 30th August Alex James’ Farm, Kingham, The Cotswolds indulge yourself with delicious food from top restaurants, while partying to summer sounds from an all-star music lineup. this is a family festival that also lets you get your foodie fix from some amazing chefs Line-up: PAlomA FAith + Groove ArmAdA + GrANdmAster FlAsh + elle eyre + cuBAN Brothers + NormAN JAy mBe + duke www.jamieoliver.com/thebigfeastival READING FESTIVAL

Friday 28th to Sunday 30th August Richfield Avenue, Reading the infamous reading Festival is considered one of the best music shows in the uk. With some revered artists from across the globe playing each year across the August Bank holiday weekend, it’s a rite of passage for music lovers.

Line-up: mumFord & soNs + BAstille + PANic! At the disco + Neck deeP + All time loW + metAllicA + BriNG me the horizoN + royAl Blood + AleXisoNFire + Pierce the veil + mArmozets + the liBertiNes + keNdrick lAmAr + the mAccABees www.readingfestival.com TOWERSEY FESTIVAL

Friday 28th to Monday 31st August Thame Showground, Oxfordshire Four days and nights of the best Acoustic, Folk, Blues, World and Americana music.

Line-up: BelloWheAd + JoAN ArmAtrAdiNG + shoW oF hANds + storNoWAy + JohN smith + sAlly BArker + treAcherous orchestrA + ANXo loreNzo + BlAckBeArd’s teA PArty + the trAvelliNG BANd + www.towerseyfestival.com DEVIZES INTERNATIONAL STREET FESTIVAL

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Mumford and Sons are one of the headliners at Reading Festival from Friday August 28 to Sunday August 30

Sunday 30th to Monday 31st August Devizes A big, two-day family event, featuring some of the ] best in european street theatre and live music, kids entertainment, food, drink and stalls - and it's all free!

Line-up: 2 rude + Billy kid + BoNGo Bolero + cAN’t sit still + cArNAGe + circomediA + cumBiA All stArs + dizzy o’dAre + everyBody dANce + GArAGhty & thom + GiANt seQuoiA + GrAeAe + kPAssA + mAGmANus + mAisoN Foo + NAturAl diversioN + Pete GAGe BANd + Pickled imAGe + PlAy PeoPle + roGer dAy + stoPGAP dANce comPANy www.docadevizes.org.uk END OF THE ROAD FESTIVAL

Friday 4th to Sunday 6th September Larmer Tree Gardens, on the Wiltshire/Dorset border Line-up: suFJAN steveNs + tAme imPAlA + the WAr oN druGs + Future islANds + my morNiNG JAcket + lAurA mArliNG + dJANGo dJANGo www.endoftheroadfestival.com BUNKFEST

Friday 4th to Sunday 6th September Wallingford on the banks of the thames in south oxfordshire, Wallingford BunkFest is a free-access community festival providing a unique, family friendly celebration Line-up: tBA www.bunkfest.co.uk BROAD TOWN BIG GIG

Saturday 5th September The Show Field, Broad Town the Big Gig is a firm fixture in their annual calendar, with attendances growing year on year. www.broadtownshow.co.uk

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This is New Music This is The Bloom

This is Alice Phoebe Lou

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After a number of years busking in her adopted home of Berlin, Alice Phoebe lou was thrust somewhat suddenly into the limelight late last year thanks to an appearance at a tedx event. the invitation to perform came almost on a whim so the story goes from a doctor who was attending the event. the video of her solo performance has been shared far and wide and justly so for it is compelling. originally from kommetjie, south Africa, Alice has taken the path of nomadic troubadour as she’s shaped her unique enchanting style of delivery.

As all of this might suggest it’s her live performances that are converting listeners into avid fans. she’s recently been supporting milky chance in Berlin and had official showcase shows at sXsW but it was her 6th street busking appearances in Austin that are currently causing the most reverberation across the internet. such was her popularity on 6th street that a passing Austin police officer closed the show down. london shows are still being confirmed however if you are heading to either 2000 trees or secret Garden Party in July then add Alice Phoebe lou to your list of must see performances. key track: mama (alicephoebelou.com)

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harry lyon, Andy Wynn, isaac White, and charlie yapp are proper dapper lads, all sharp suits and suave looks. As longtime friends they are bonded by a love of music from the 60’s to the 90’s. motivated by ‘want to be just like’ lennon/mccartney, marr/morrissey and Noel Gallagher they started jamming, but there is a real sense from reading interviews with the boys that they are genuinely focused on the hard work ahead of them. in the first few days of January they leapt into what looks like it will be a frenetic year for the sheffield fourpiece when they unveiled their selfdescribed ‘demo’, katie come home on soundcloud having had it premiered the previous day on Xfm by John kennedy. shortly thereafter Jo Good at Xfm and sheffield’s BBc introducing programme also gave the track support. it’s gone on to chart across national radio and dJ’s at radio are sure to squeeze the pips out of this bright melodic track. upcoming live appearances include live at leeds and sheffield’s tramlines Festival where they will appeal to audiences of the strypes and Jake Bugg. key track: katie come home (fb/redfacesmusicpage)

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surfer luke kordyl spent 12 months or so travelling the globe in search of the best breaks.

Along the way he spent time writing music and performing in beach side cafes without thinking too much of it.

Arriving in the uk his music picked up some interest and so he spent time in the recording studio putting a few tracks down, again in laid back surfer style and not thinking much of it. Now, recorded under a stage name of the Bloom, his debut single, how it starts is making waves of its own on the internet and industry types are knocking on his door wondering, could this chap be the next Jack Johnson. how it starts appeals to people who love a little pop with their rock but which digs a little deeper and aims to get under your skin. sunny, feel good emotions are counterbalanced by darker undertones. of his music luke says, ‘i just wanted to make fun music that’s easy to listen and move to and is entertaining. travelling for as long as i did chasing waves really opens your eyes to what’s going on around you and that every little scenario you find yourself in is worthy of a story. you’ll find how it starts on spotify but if you want to download it you’ll need to head over to the Bloom’s website and sign up to his mailing list. key track: how it starts (theBloom.com.au)

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Groovers on Manouevres

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By Immy Beckhelling the victoria Pub is host to many local bands and brilliant undiscovered artists. one of those is the band toxic who deserve a lot of recognition for their musical talent. it’s rare to find a band in which each member is able to sing well, which i believe to be one of toxic’s unique selling points. each musician had a turn at being the lead vocalist for a song or two, providing a great range of male and female voices. Notable of whom was the bass player who had a voice that was ideal for covering the P!nk songs that they played.

A diverse band, they performed a great mixture of old and new music covers - renditions of Beyoncé and kings of leon being some of my personal favourites from the night. these weren’t just straight-forward covers either, it was nice to

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the few artists i have come across able to conjure those same otherworldly atmospheres (though do check out my Northern sky.)

With just the right amount of “newness” to stop this being a pastiche but with full understanding of her place in the folk tradition, lucy’s music is an enthralling experience and it is easy to see why she made it to the live finals for this year's Glastonbury emerging talent stage. Who’d have thought you could find such a musical gem in a back street boozer in swindon on a Wednesday night.

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By Dave Franklin After a few articles that wandered between valedictory pieces, state of the nation addresses and barely contained rants, i thought i should write a more conventional piece for two reasons. Firstly, i probably need to calm down a bit and secondly the artist in question was one of the most captivating performers i have witnessed in a long time. the debate often rages about how you keep folk music fresh and up to date, how best to fuse it with modern genres to move it on. in lucy kitchen you have an artist who is the antithesis of that and who stays true to the traditionalist ideas of the seventies folk revival and the music is all the better for it. leave it to the likes of mumford and the Whale to clumsily repackage the genre to sell to city yuppies called toby, for in lucy’s music you will find the real heart of the genre.

With many a passing reference both musically and sartorially to Joni mitchell, here we find something that defies cliché but will have you reaching for such overwrought literary ones as ethereal, gossamer, delicate and enchanting. this is truly original stuff and in an ironic exception that proves the rule she manages to pull off the only worthwhile cover of a damien rice song i have ever heard largely because she is one of

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hear their twist on some real classics. clearly musically gifted and with good personalities to boot, it’s no wonder why the band are so popular in the swindon area. if you’re into good music, toxic are definitely one to look out for on your next night out.

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The Gig Mon key

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Gig monkey, AkA ed dyer, is a primate on a mission to discover as muc be out and about as well as reviewing as much stuff as you can send h

Gappy Tooth Industries at The Wheatsheaf, Oxford once again exhibiting reckless abandon with my musical sensibilities i chanced another eclectic Gappy tooth industries line up at the Wheatsheaf in oxford (one of my favourite venues, although seriously lacking in decent beer the night i went).

Gti is something of a musical institution in the city and there are not many worthy bands in the area that have not snapped up their one and only chance of playing one of these shows and taking a proud place on a bill entirely unsuited to them.

No one else operates in quite this deliberately stubborn and wilfully awkward way, with such a disregard for convention, putting on the line ups no other promoter in their right mind would consider. i applaud them for their standpoint, and every time i come to one of the shows and have got over the dizzying line-up i actually feel rather proud, and like i have been at a happening. And i don’t think there are many promoters who can say they have that effect on an audience. this gig was the 151st instalment of the concept so you assume they know what they are doing by now. opener moogieman and the masochists are a Gappy tooth band to the core. eloquent, creative and rather nutty, they are a perfect snapshot of both the night, and mr tooth himself. A weird, poetic spoken delivery of disorderly, almost childish lyrics that wove eccentric stories about cucumber soup, pomegranate, outer space and a camera was unusual enough. But, it was layered over disjointed, lo-fi electro-folk that owed a nod or two to sparks, not least in the morose, unsmiling demeanour of “the masochists” themselves (an image that got shattered when the lady masochist spent the whole of the next set dancing crazily Breakfast club style). if you think this all sounds rather mad, you should have been there. middle band were out of towners Bromide.

And as is tradition at these shows, they sounded nothing like the openers. instead they played an uptempo, high octane rock n roll in the vein of early

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90’s bands husker du or Buffalo tom, but on steroids. it was quite simply brilliant, a great marriage of pop melody and rock power. And damn if the band looked like they were enjoying themselves, which always helps, one of my big musical bug bears is bands who just stand there and play songs with no visible sign of enjoyment (i of course discount purposefully sullen performances like above). headline act indica Blues were less of a sharp left turn from Bromide than they had been from the openers, but there was still a stylistic canyon between them. if doomy stoner rock, all downtuned, downbeat and damn heavy is your thing, then get yourself to their next show. As their stock in trade is simply gargantuan riffs and monolithic rhythms. the sort of music that would repel viking invaders from the shores of Norfolk with its gloominess, or could possibly be blamed for the extinction of many more sensitive life forms. cracking stuff, but edged as band of the night for me by Bromide, whose set was a set that was a further up my street than the Google street-view car. i think any live music fan who wants to be taken seriously needs to have at least one Gti show ticket stub in their collection. long may they continue to do what no-one else will.

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Notorious ocelot music review alumni Bozley is in

Ghosts in the Photographs – our memories Are here to haunt us

As soon as the first notes are struck you know this is a band from oxford. they have that vibe and tone that seems to pouring from the city at the moment. this is a short eP of the sort of chilled out, reverb heavy dream-pop that is littering festival bills all summer, all space and atmosphere, although it differs from most by being instrumental. this did lead me to be constantly expecting some sort of singing, which never actually arrived, which is a bit of a weird feeling. luckily, i rather like that sort of thing, so i look forward to more from these.

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cold in Berlin – the comfort of loss and dust

upbeat, fun indie rock that really has the ability to get toes beating time. Add this to the jangly guitar riffs and vocal melodies that are pure pop and it is like the early 90’s never left. And for me that is a wonderful moment. these guys transported me instantly back to my halcyon days of youth, and i am forever grateful for the smile they put on my face as those memories flooded back.

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local producer samuel Bates steps into the limelight again finally with an eP of well-crafted midAtlantic roots music, mixing the best Americana traditions with plenty of english folk and pop influences. this treats you to the double whammy of high class song writing and stupendous musicianship (just listen to the organ playing – goosebumps stuff). there are elements of the Beatles in the melodies whilst the vibe owes plenty to the likes of the Band and Neil young and some of the guitars have a very classic blues feel. then there are the burnished vocals, quite unexpected and full of sensitivity and soul – Monster is so powerful it puts that lump in your thoat. hard to fault this really, and it is a record that lives with you for quite some time after listening.

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the incredible disappearing Boy – the incredible disappearing Boy

part responsible for this, so i am sure lots of slighted musicians are sharpening their critical knives in anticipation. Well put them back in the drawer folks, as this is a powerful slice of dark and doomy punked up rock that you wouldn’t want to tangle with. laced with gothic horror it is the soundtrack for a post-apocalyptic hammer horror movie about the zombie holocaust. Not for the faint hearted or those who like easy-listening. But plenty of nuances lift this above the average. think siousxie sioux fronting a Nine inch Nails and ministry supergroup and you would be part way there.

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Record of the month ok, this being rotm was more predictable than an eastenders plot. But i don’t care, it deserves it. this is vienna ditto coming of age, getting slicker, more focussed and better than ever. even the older songs included here seem shinier than before and sit alongside the newer material like with comfort. opener and single Oh Josephine is a masterclass in creative pop writing whilst in This Is Normal hatty makes the line “this is Fucked up” sound the sexist thing you have ever heard. With a beguiling mixture of pop, blues, soul, folk, gospel, electronica and rock ‘n’ roll this is exactly what we wanted from vienna ditto for their debut album. there is something for everyone too. i promise.

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THE CORN EXCHANGE ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2015 SEASON

the corn exchange in Newbury has just announced their new season of comedy, theatre, music, magic, dance and circus, and once again there is a diverse range of shows to entertain you during the warmer months. the corn exchange’s ever-popular outdoor performance programme continues in June with a two day outdoor circus extravaganza, when NoFit state circus bring open house (13 June) back to Northbrook street. A daytime spectacular, of unfolding washing lines, flags and umbrellas, there’s no Big top, but a colony of acrobats, musicians and aerialists. this season’s comedy comes in the form of stewart Francis (6 may); Andrew lawrence (9 may); dead Poet’s death match (16 may); ellie taylor (22 may); mitch Benn (5 June); ed Gamble (18 June), dave Gorman (21, 23 & 26 June), danny Bhoy (24 June) and finally edinburgh Festival Previews: christian o’connell and Goose (11 July).

Presenting 35 extraordinary war poems written between 1914 – 2013, the hundred years’ War (2 June) fuses poetry and theatre to create heartwrenching drama; while that is All you Need to know (16 June) tells the untold stories of Bletchley Park and the extraordinary genius of Alan turing. the reduced shakespeare company return with thirty-seven plays in ninety-seven minutes in the complete Works of William shakespeare (abridged) (revised) (17 June). country music and crime fiction fuse in the other half (26 June) and Bristol old vic theatre school present fabulous carnal comedy in the Beaux’ stratagem (30 June). there’s plenty for families to choose from, with PoP! A magical comedy show (27 may).

Participation is essential in sing-a-long-a Frozen (6 June), or enjoy the classic tale of teatime mayhem in the tiger Who came to tea (19 – 21 June); not to mention the return of the corn exchange’s popular #Generationz Family Festival (3 – 9 August) including a feat of live performances, film screenings, workshops and activities for everyone, from toddlers to teens – including Pongo’s Party (3

August) and local bands night, New:music competition (8 August) Britain’s hottest young acrobats, Barely methodical troupe, bring jaw-dropping Bromance (6 may) and enjoy breath-taking magic with Jamie Allan – imagician (30 may) and Ali cook – the Art of Astonishment (9 July). No need to travel to spain this summer, the scintillating fusion of heartwrenching vocals and footwork and virtuoso guitar playing will transport you there with Jaleo Flamenco (3 June) or enjoy the eternal fairy tale, cinderella (10 June) performed by Ballet cymru. one of Britain's best cabaret singers Barb Jungr (8 may) returns with her Blue hours and the cavern Beatles (28 may) emulate the music of one of the greatest bands of all time; the demon Barbers Xl (29 may) fuse folk and hip-hop dance whilst Baka Beyond (5 June) mix African and celtic music; the magic of motown (11 June) and the Glenn miller orchestra (18 June) celebrate music from two golden ages of music, whilst the drifters (2 July) present an extravaganza with smooth moves, and the dolly Parton and kenny rogers story unfolds in islands in the stream (13 June); take a musical journey through time with the elo experience (4 July), enjoy the sounds of the eastcoast Boys in Big Girls don’t cry (10 July) or dance the night away with threepenny Bit ceilidh (17 July). New Greenham New Folk includes some incredible talent with ross Ainslie and Jarlath henderson (28 may), Greg russell and ciaran Algar (11 June) and ewan mclennan (3 July) For more info visit www.cornexchangenew.com or by calling the Box office on 0845 5218 218.

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ART EXHIBTIONS Wednesday January 29 to Thursday April 9 corn exchange hd dvd, a solo show from artist Jethro German, is the culmination of a 21-month graduate residency programme at New Greenham Arts - during opening times COMEDY

NEWBURY

Wednesday May 6 READING

Saturday May 2 Jongleurs comedy club mANdy kNiGht + yiANNi AGisilAou + Nick Wilty + curtis WAlker 8:30 pm A great night out with 4 top-class comedians in an approx 2 hour show. prices from £17 the hexagon tim viNe 8pm

Saturday May 9 Jongleurs comedy club BreNdAN riley + mickey shArmA + otiz cANNelloNi + steFANo PAoliNi 8:30 pm A great night out with 4 top-class comedians in an approx 2 hour show. prices from £17 Friday May 15 south street scouNdrels comedy cluB - roB deeriNG + more 8pm

south street roBert NeWmAN's eNtirely AccurAte A-z oF PhilosoPhy 8pm Follow up to the acclaimed 'robert Newman's New theory of evolution'.

Wednesday May 20 the hexagon reGiNAld d huNter - the mAN Who AttemPted to do As much As much 8pm

Friday May 29

olympia comedy ANd curry 7pm, curry served at 7.30pm, last admission 8pm

Saturday May 30 Jongleurs comedy club keviN mccArthy + lArry deAN + JeFF iNNoceNt 8:30 pm A great night out with 4 top-class comedians in an approx 2 hour show. prices from £17 DANCE

NEWBURY

Sunday May 24 Arlington Arts centre dANce FusioN shoWcAse 8pm - Brand new repertoire for 2015

Saturday May 30 to Sunday May 31 Arlington Arts centre WBBs: sleePiNG BeAuty 8pm - the ideal summer half-term treat for ballet lovers of all ages!

DJ NIGHTS READING

Every Thursday oakford social club remiX cluB NiGht 8pm to 1am Every Saturday the Abbot cook dJ NiGht 8pm Every Sunday

oakford social club recovery cluB 1pm - 6pm | entry Piece it all back together with music for the day-after at recovery club

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sub89 cuBed W/ GrANdmAster FlAsh + dJ BiNGe 10.30pm £10 FAMILY EVENTS

NEWBURY

Saturday May 9 Watermill theatre rhAPsodiA - the time trAveller's tAles check times Wednesday May 27 Arlington Arts centre ruBy FleW too check times - Follow one duckling’s journey as she finds her feet…

READING

Sunday May 31 the hexagon FILM

NEWBURY

Friday May 22 Arlington Arts centre the BoX Film FestivAl 2015 8pm - With another stunning range of local and countywide short films GIGS AND CONCERTS

NEWBURY

Thursday May 7 Arlington Arts centre Blue rose code 8pm - Folk radio uk artist of the month october 2014 Friday May 8 New Greenham Arts Auditorium BArB JuNGr’s Blue hours- No reGrets 8pm £15 (concessions £13) Saturday May 9 st Nicholas church, Newbury BBc symPhoNy orchestrA 7.30pm £39.50-£18.50 corn exchange Newbury

The List

Friday May 22 the hexagon steWArt FrANcis: PuN GeNt 8pm

the hexagon PAul mertoN's imPro chums 8pm

Friday May 29

Music

Saturday May 16 Jongleurs comedy club cAimh mcdoNNell + lAteeF loveJoy + Peter Brush + BoBBy mAir 8:30 pm A great night out with 4 top-class comedians in an approx 2 hour show. prices from £17

Thursday May 28 south street PAul Foot: hovercrAFt symPhoNy iN GAmmoN #mAJor 8pm sold out

Thursday May 21 sub89 sNooP doGG AkA dJ sNooPAdelic *live dJ set* 10pm £12

Arts & Culture

Wednesday May 6 south street liAm WilliAms: cAPitAlism 8pm edinburgh comedy Award nominated show

Tuesday May 26 the hexagon Jimmy cArr: FuNNy BusiNess 8pm

Friday May 8 sub89 systemAtik 2Nd BirthdAy W/ PAtrick toPPiNG 10.30pm £8

Food and Drink

corn exchange Newbury steWArt FrANcis: PuN GeNt 8pm £17.50

Sunday May 24 & Thursday May 28 the hexagon AlAN cArr: yAP, yAP, yAP! 8pm the chatty man is back...

Friday May 1 sub89 suBFocus (revolution dnb 15th bday!) @ 2 Floor event! 10.30pm £8

For Starters

NEWBURY

Saturday May 23 Jongleurs comedy club lAurA leXX + Nick doody + GeorGe eGG + BeNNy Boot 8:30 pm A great night out with 4 top-class comedians in an approx 2 hour show. prices from £17

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For Starters

PAsAdeNA rooF orchestrA 7.30pm £20.50

Sunday May 10 corn exchange Auditorium tiPPet QuArtet With sPeciAl Guest NormA herrmANN 3pm £19.50 st mary’s church kintbury hyeyooN PArk ANd huW WAtkiNs 7.30pm £19.50 sheepdrove eco centre, lambourn souNd BeGiNNiNGs-ciNderellA 10am & 12pm £15 children over 5yrs £8.50, under 5’s free Family ticket £45

Food and Drink

Monday May 11

corn exchange Auditorium rio isimsiz – youNG Artists luNchtime recitAl12.30Pm £8 highclere castle the hiGhclere coNcert 7.30pm £60 includes interval champagne Tuesday May 12 corn exchange Auditorium crosshArBour 7.30pm £19.50 Wednesday May 13

The List

Music

Arts & Culture

corn exchange Auditorium ANdrey leBedev-GuitAr – youNG Artists luNchtime recitAl12.30Pm £8 Thursday May 14 st George’s church, Wash common cAleFAX reed QuiNtet 7.30pm £19.50

Friday May 15 Arlington Arts centre oFF the WAll: the music oF PiNk Floyd 8pm - the World's leading independent Pink Floyd show corn exchange Auditorium QuiNtABile BrAss eNsemBle– youNG Artists luNchtime recitAl12.30Pm £8 the sheepdrove eco centre the sheePdrove recitAl 6.30pm (8pm start) £15.50 or £40 50 include two course organic supper corn exchange Auditorium hollyWood romANce 7.30pm £19.50 Saturday May 16 Arlington Arts centre creedeNce cleArWAter revived 8pm they perform all the classic creedence clearwater revival hits. corn exchange Auditorium JuliAN JosePh trio 7.30pm £20.50 st Nicholas church WArsAW PhilhArmoNic orchestrA 7.30pm £18.50-£39.50 Sunday May 17

corn exchange Auditorium

GilBert & sullivAN’s ruddiGore 4pm £15.50 under 16s £9.50

Monday May 18 the vineyard, stockcross siNAtrA JukeBoX 7.30pm £75 includes two course dinner & drink Wednesday May 20 donnington Priory hArry the PiANo 7.30pm £19.50

corn exchange Auditorium mAXWell QuArtet- youNG Artists luNchtime recitAl12.30Pm £8 corn exchange Auditorium Peter doNohoe-PiANo 7.30pm £19.50 Thursday May 21

corn exchange Auditorium the rite oF sPriNG/romeo ANd Juliet 7.30pm £19.50 long Gallery, englefield house ruBy huGhes-soPrANo 7.30pm £19.50 £23.50 Friday May 22 corn exchange Auditorium the roNNie scott’s All stArs 7.30pm £19.50 corn exchange Auditorium Ars eloQyeNtiAe- youNG Artists luNchtime recitAl12.30Pm £8

Thursday May 28 Arlington Arts centre dick GAuGhAN 2015 8pm - the kind of voice that could stop a train in its tracks corn exchange Auditorium the cAverN BeAtles 7.45pm £18

Friday May 29 corn exchange Auditorium demoN BArBers Xl 7.45pm £16 concessions £14

READING

Friday May 1

south street meGAN heNWood + suPPort 7.30pm BBc Award winning songwriter tours with her new album 'head heart hand'

Sunday May 3 Jazz cafe reGGAe memories! sPeciAl Guest dJ toNy WilliAms! (reGGAe rockers)! 10pm to 3am £10 (entry only) - dinner including entry £34.50 reading international solidarity centre (risc) ‘Jollity FArm’ - come and entertain us with your animal /farming songs 8pm £2 Wednesday May 6 the hexagon shArleeN sPiteri ANd teXAs 7pm sold out

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Queens Arms club velocity/tBc presents the lovely eGGs + the AuGust list + the PiNk diAmoNd revue 7.45pm £7adv £9dr

Friday May 8 the hexagon euroPeAN uNioN chAmBer orchestrA 7.30pm - classical music Alive Queens Arms club velocity/tBc presents club velocity/malfunction/tBc presents chelseA + rAGe dc + the Go Go cult + militAry ArcAde 8pm £10adv £12dr

Saturday May 9 the hexagon A NiGht oF dirty dANciNG - the ultimAte triBute shoW 8pm concert hall celeBrity orGAN recitAl - WilliAm mcvicker - 150 years of the Father Willis organ: A celebration 7.30pm the Bowery district FleetWood BAc 6.30pm £7.50 Jazz cafe mAdisoN heiGhts - live 10 piece soul and motown band 10pm to 3am £8 (entry only) dinner including entry £34.50 Sunday May 10 reading international solidarity centre (risc) kArA - A spirited acoustic folk quartet with a russian twist. 8pm £6 (www.karafolkband.com) Monday May 11

rivermead the ProdiGy 7pm Tuesday May 12

sub 89 hooBAstANk + P.o.d. + AlieN ANt FArm [sold out!] 7pm £20 the Bowery district As it is + this Wild liFe (co-heAdliNe shoW) W/ seAWAy & BostoN mANor 7pm £10 Wednesday May 13 to Saturday May 16 the hexagon sAiNsBury siNGers PreseNt sWeet chArity 7.30pm

Thursday May 14 sub 89 rolANd GiFt 7pm £22.50 the Bowery district iNme + the dirty youth + Ashes 7pm £12 Saturday May 16 the Bowery district trANsmissioN: the sound of Joy divisioN 7pm £9 concert hall

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Sunday May 17 reading international solidarity centre (risc) colum sANds - this legendary irish singer/songwriter draws on a long tradition of poetic musicality to weave songs that will entrance you. 8pm £6 (www.columsands.com)

Tuesday May 19 the Bowery district BeANs oN toAst + BeNJAmiN Folke thomAs + BeAr Woods 7.30pm £9 the hexagon the vocA PeoPle 7.30pm Wednesday May 20

concert hall luNchtime orGAN recitAl With dAvid Pether, reAdiNG 1pm

Thursday May 21 the hexagon solid Gold 70's 7.30pm south street thirdsdAy Blues - Giles hedley ANd the AviAtors - moNthly Blues NiGht 8pm

Friday May 29 the Bowery district duB FX (live) "the theory oF hArmoNy tour' 7pm £15 south street Whole lottA led 8pm A tribute to led zeppelin rising sun Arts centre Bandoramma/club velocity presents the FourBury + diNosAur crush + s A h A r A s 8pm £4adv £5dr Saturday May 30

the hexagon elvis the triBute shoW With PAul rouse 8pm south street dArklANds With the WhArves 8pm club night playing post-punk, fuzz, c86, Goth, electronic, indie pop and industrial + live bands the Wharves + support captivves dark post punk trio

south street the ukrAiNiANs 8pm your favourite rock and pop classics - in ukrainian!

Sunday May 31

the Bowery district luke Pickett 7pm £6 reading international solidarity centre (risc) NiNeBArroW - An award-winning duo who combine breath-taking vocal harmonies and melodies to create a rich blend of folkinfluenced songs. 8pm £6 (www.ninebarrow.co.uk )

Wednesday May 6 corn exchange Newbury BromANce 7.45pm £14 (concessions £12) Wednesday May 13 corn exchange Newbury the imPerFect PeArl 7.30pm £19.50 Thursday May 14 corn exchange Auditorium BAllet ceNtrAl 7.30pm £19.50 Saturday May 23 corn exchange Auditorium the drAGoN’s tAle 11am £5 Saturday May 30

corn exchange Auditorium JAmie AllAN-imAGiciAN 7.45pm £20 concessions £17.50 Family £65 READING

Friday May 1 south street oFF the Block #4 presented by reading Between the lines theatre company 7.30pm Tuesday May 5 south street rhum & clay present A strANGe Wild soNG 8pm - second World War drama presented in association with house Thursday May 14

south street the ted BuNdy ProJect By GreG WoheAd 8pm A return to south street for the maker of 'hurtling' & 'the many Apologies of Pecos Bill'

TALKS AND POETRY

READING

Friday May 15 south street Arts centre

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Saturday May 23 sub 89 mellor 'i doNt kNoW Where youre sleePiNG toNiGht' siNGle lAuNch! 6.30pm £3 the hexagon Noisy kids: mAGic ANd mystery 11.30am classical music Alive the hexagon royAl PhilhArmoNic orchestrA 7.30pm classical music Alive south street eric cheNAuX + suPPort - Acclaimed

Thursday May 28 the Bowery district FuNerAl For A FrieNd 7pm £15

Thursday April 16 to Saturday May 23 the Watermill theatre thomAs hArdy's FAr From the mAddiNG croWd 7.30pm with matinees thurs and sat 2.30pm

Music

the Bowery district the Quotes 7pm £8 sub 89 BiG couNtry: the Best oF tour 7.30pm £20

Wednesday May 27 sub 89 the FAll + chAiN oF FloWers 7.30pm £20

THEATRE

NEWBURY

Arts & Culture

the Bowery district ArcANe roots 7pm £10 south street yorkstoN / thorNe / khAN + suPPort From lAurA moody 8pm international collaboration between scottish folkie James yorkston, Bassist Jon thorne & indian sarangi player suhail yusuf khan

Sunday May 24 Jazz cafe i FouNd loviNG – the soul reuNioN PArty - 10pm to 3am £10 reading international solidarity centre (risc) siNGers NiGht - Another opportunity for you to entertain us. All standards welcome.

8pm £2

Poets' cAFe - Joe duGGAN - monthly poetry night hosted by A F harrold 8pm

Food and Drink

Monday May 18 sub 89 BeArtooth + the color morAle + deAd hArts 7.30pm £9

canadian guitarist and singer-songwriter 8pm Queens Arms club velocity/malfunction/tBc presents lAuNch coNtrol + terrics + tiNdAll + tAPe it shut 8pm £4adv £5dr

For Starters

reAdiNG PhoeNiX choir With guest performer Pianist Ji liu 7pm Jazz cafe Fresh ANd FuNky soul NiGht By mAtt PhiliPs - 10pm to 3am £10 (entry only)

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Arts & Culture

Food and Drink

For Starters

morgan and West magicians

Oxford Fringe is back!

oxford Fringe will be bursting back into the city on 22 may to June 7 for two weeks crammed with theatre, stand-up, music, magic, family shows, sketch comedy and performance art. once again, the old Fire station will be at the heart of the event, with underground venues’ tom crawshaw (organiser of the oxford and Buxton Fringes) curating a programme specifically for the building.

A number of oxford favourites will take part, including time-travelling victorian magicians

morgan and West, critically-acclaimed sketch comedy group the Beta males, and the saturday matinee company, whose debut production collider played to sold-out audiences in January of this year. more acts from all over the country are yet to be confirmed: keep an eye on www.oldfirestation.org.uk/oxford-fringe-2015 to stay up to date.

With 50 performances over just 14 days, the old Fire station is the place to be during this year’s oxford Fringe. stay tuned for updates.

The List

Music

The Oxford Punt serves up quality music this year’s wonderful oxford Punt takes place across the city on Wednesday may 13. on the tony Jezzard stage at Purple turtle from 7pm there’s the shapes, indica Blues, cassels and Wardens.

Next door at the cellar from 7.30pm there’s Balkan Wanderers, rhymeskeemz & Bungle, Peerless Pirates and zaia.

At the Wheatsheaf you can

catch from 8pm Ghosts in the Photographs, cameron A.G, little Brother eli and maiians.

From 8pm turl street kitchen has my crooked teeth, katy Jackson, despicable zee and Adam Barnes. the White rabbit has from 8.30pm White Beam, Water Pageant, esther Joy lane and rainbow reservoir. keep up to date on Facebook.

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ART EXHIBITIONS

CABARET OXFORD

CHARITY EVENTS OXFORD

Sunday May 3

Broad street love oXFord 10.30am to 1.30pm An open air christian church service attended by churches across the city with live music and singing, a keynote speaker and children's activities. www.loveoxford.org

Friday May 15

Broad street Five WAys to WellBeiNG 9:30am-3:30pm this event will be part of a county-wide mind road show to promote the ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’ during the week commencing monday 11th may to celebrate mental health Awareness week. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk

COMEDY

DIDCOT

Saturday May 9 cornerstone Arts

OXFORD

Saturdays Glee club Best in live comedy presents Four comediANs 7.15pm £14.50/£5Nus Thursday May 7 New theatre AlAN cArr: yAP, yAP, yAP! 7.30pm old Fire station Phil Buckley’s BiG ideA 7.30pm

Friday May 8 New theatre PAul mertoNs imPro chums 7.30pm

Saturday May 16 old Fire station christiAN o’coNNell: BreAkiNG dAd 7.30pm Tuesday May 19 old Fire station comedy scrAtch NiGht 7.30pm Saturday May 23

North wall arts centre so comedy By ArrANGemeNt With troikA check times Thursday May 28

DJ NIGHTS/DISCO OXFORD

Every Saturday the cellar, Frewin court eXtrA curriculAr weekly electronic and bass-heavy music night Free B4 11pm £5after Saturday May 2

o2 Academy sWitch Ft. WilkiNsoN 11pm - 4am £12 Sunday May 3

o2 Academy trevor NelsoN + toNy ‘NAked’ NANtoN + couNt skylArkiN+ sir sAmBo souNd 10:30pm - 4am £12 / £25 (viP) Saturday May 16 the Bullingdon Bedrock (rock cluB) 11pm to 3am

Friday May 29 o2 Academy sWitch PreseNts Pulse 10pm - 4am £11/£17 WITNEY

Sunday May 3 Fat lil's sileNt disco 9pm £3 FAMILY EVENTS

Pegasus theatre mArk thomAs: tresPAss – Work iN ProGress 8pm

DIDCOT

Wednesday May 13

Thursday May 28 cornerstone Arts hoW the koAlA leArNt to huG 2pm

WITNEY

Fat lil's FAt lil's comedy ediNBurGh PrevieW sPeciAl 8.30pm £8adv £10dr DANCE

OXFORD

Tuesday May 26 and Wednesday May 27

oxford Playhouse richArd AlstoN dANce comPANy 7.30pm described by the times as a “choreographer for whom every dance is a love affair with his chosen music”, richard Alstonbrings his

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Sunday May 10 cornerstone Arts my FrieNd mole 11am and 2pm

OXFORD

Sunday May 3 Pegasus theatre PeGAsus FuNdAy suNdAy: BABy BooGie 10am Monday May 4

New theatre chuckles oF oz check times

The List

Thursday May 1 cornerstone Arts corNerstoNe comedy cluB 8pm £12/£10.50 enjoy a comedy curry from 6.30pm onwards. £7 for curry, rice and poppadoms

cornerstone Arts mArk Grist & mc miXy: deAd Poet's deAth mAtch 8:00pm

Music

Sunday May 24 cuttleslowe Park rAiNBoW ruN 10am to midday - charity 2k family fun run in aid of helen & douglas house in which participants will be showered in coloured powder. www.hdh.org.uk

Saturday May 30

Arts & Culture

Saturday May 9 Bonn square royAl British leGioN 9am to 5pm recruitment stand and Bucket collection. www.britishlegion.co.uk

Saturday May 23 cornerstone Arts zoe lyoNs: mustArd cutter 8:00pm

Friday May 29 to Saturday May 30 oxford Playhouse BromANce 7.30pm Get ready for aweinspiring stunts from the outstanding all-male Barely methodical troupe and their awardwinning show, Bromance. A thrilling night out, be prepared to gasp in delight at Britain’s hottest new circus ensemble.

Food and Drink

Every Thursday east oxford community centre, cowley rd cAtWeAzle cluB 8pm to 11pm the city’s longest running and best cabaret show

Wednesday May 13 cornerstone Arts rich hAll: 3:10 to humour 8pm

acclaimed company back to the Playhouse with a stunning mixed bill.

For Starters

Monday May 11 and Saturday May 16 oxford Playhouse theAtre mAGic 7.30pm michael Gabriel has been drawing from live performances at the oxford Playhouse for over thirty years. As part ofArtweeks 2015, he is exhibiting a selection of his drawings in the top room

Jo cAulField: uNiNFormed oPiNioNs 8:00pm

Arts & Culture

Food and Drink

For Starters

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Saturday May 23 to Monday May 25 south Park heBBorNs sPriNG BANk holidAy FuN FAir 2pm to 10.30pm - Family Fun Fair inc, games, rides & entertainment. www.hebbornamusements.co.uk Friday May 27 to Thursday June 2 south Park ziPPos circus 5pm to 8pm - traditional circus Presentation, featuring circus acts and domestic animals i.e. horses, dogs and budgerigars. www.zipposcircus.co.uk Saturday May 30 Pegasus theatre comedy cluB 4 kids check times North wall arts centre FlyAWAy kAtie by loNG Nose PuPPets check times FESTIVALS OXFORD

Friday May 1 magdalen Bridge mAy morNiNG celeBrAtioNs 6am to 10am may morning is a historic, traditional event that celebrates the coming of spring and centres around magdalen college choir’s dawn performance in the college’s tower Thursday May 7 to Saturday May 9

Pegasus theatre outBurst FestivAl - music, Poetry ANd theAtre FestivAl check times and events

Wednesday May 13 various venues, oxford city centre oXFord PuNt 2015 7pm - midnight - Prices vary, all-venue passes £8 Friday May 22 to Sunday June 7

Music

old Fire station oXFord FriNGe 2015 - the old Fire station will be the heart of this year’s ever-popular oxford Fringe WALLINGFORD

Friday May 15 to Sunday May 17 Braziers Park, ipsden Wood FestivAl early bird prices: £74 (adult weekend ticket) / £64 (teen weekend ticket) / Free (12 and under) FILM

The List

Friday May 29 Pegasus theatre BlAck screeN: selmA 7.30pm GIGS AND CONCERTS

ABINGDON

Mondays old Anchor inn moNdAy NiGht music GrouP (folk singing, poetry reading etc). 8:30pm and all welcome Tuesdays old Anchor inn oPeN mic NiGht 8:30pm all welcome Saturdays

old Anchor inn live BANds 9pm free DIDCOT

Friday May 8 cornerstone Arts mArtiN cArthy 8pm

Tuesday May 12 cornerstone Arts corNerstoNe oPeN mic NiGht 8pm Friday May 15 cornerstone Arts the PortrAits 8pm Saturday May 16

cornerstone Arts celtic Fiddle FestivAl 8pm £8, £6 (concs), £24 (family ticket) Friday May 29 cornerstone Arts AdAm BArNes 8pm £15, £13.50 (concs) Sunday May 31 cornerstone Arts FAirPort coNveNtioN 8pm OXFORD

Third Wednesday of the month Wig and Pen JAzz JAm on the 2nd floor 8-10pm

Every Sunday the crown, cornmarket street JAzz At the croWN with oXFord JAzz kitcheN 4pm to 6pm free the harcourt Arms, Jericho hoAm oPeN mic 8pm Free the old Bookbinders Arms, victor street Bookie’s oPeN mic hosted by chris Padmore 8pm Free

Friday May 1 the Bear mAy morNiNG With JohN otWAy 6am to 8am free/£10 viP tickets James street tavern mAyFest (dAy 1 oF 4) 4pm to 11pm the Bullingdon shushiANs 6.30pm to 9pm

the Bullingdon BroNWyN leoNArd’s eveNiNG oF JAzz & soul 9pm to 11pm

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the varsity club sANctum 9pm to 2am £2 (before 10.00 pm) / £4 (after) o2 Academy 2 iAAtm PreseNts mAy dAy - Ft. BAllooN AsceNts With vieNNA ditto + the AutumN sAiNts + osPrey & the oX4 All stArs + les clochArds + moGmAtic 6pm old Fire station WAdAdA – live skA reGGAe BANd 7.30pm dade krama founder member spearheads the band Wadada, with a night of soulful ska reggae

Saturday May 2 James street tavern mAyFest (dAy 2 oF 4) 12.15pm to 8.30pm o2 Academy 2 Boot led zePPeliN PreseNts eArls court ’75 revisited – A Night of rock history recreated 6pm £12.50 the Bullingdon Bloodstock metAl to the mAsses 1st semi FiNAl 6.30pm to 11pm the Jericho tavern zurich + redheAd + JAck little 7.30pm to 11pm £5

the cellar Bar thomAs truAX + rAiNBoW reservoir + FAceometer 7.30pm to 11pm £5.50 (advance) / £8 (door) the Wheatsheaf Whiskeydick + mother coroNA 8pm to 11pm

Sunday May 3 James street tavern mAyFest (dAy 3 oF 4) 12.30pm to 11pm o2 Academy oxford moBB deeP ‘the iNFAmous…’ 20th ANNiversAry tour + rodNey P & dAddy skitz + dJ 279 + dr erBz + BeNoFFiciAl + the Book thieves + the voodoo collective 6pm to 10pm £28.50/£100 (viP) Monday May 4 James street tavern mAyFest (dAy 4 oF 4) 12.30pm to 10.30pm

Tuesday May 5 o2 Academy 2 FeArless vAmPire killers + ANNisokAy + myth city 7pm - 11pm £9 the Bullingdon huGh turNer BANd 8.30pm to 11pm New theatre mike ANd the mechANics 7.30pm old Fire station oXFord imProvisers 7.30pm - A monthly night of improvised and new music from the

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Thursday May 7

o2 Academy 2 ArcANe roots + BlAck PeAks + GAllery circus 7pm - 11pm £10 Joe’s Bar and Grill, summertown BlAck hAts 8.30pm - 10.30pm

Sunday May 10

o2 Academy 2 thurstoN moore 7pm - 11pm £15

Tuesday May 12 the Bullingdon BuNty + esther Joy lANe + mAry JAmes 7:30pm - 11pm £8 the Bullingdon BiG colours (16-piece band) 8.30pm to 11pm Thursday May 14

Friday May 15 o2 Academy 2 NovANA (NirvANA triBute) 6pm - 10pm £10 old Fire station the souNds oF simoN: A triBute to simoN ANd GArFuNkel 7.30pm - As seen on BBc’s the one show!

Monday May 18

the Wheatsheaf vic GodArd & suBWAy sect + les clochArds + FishWiFe’s BroAdside 8pm 11pm £10 Saturday May 23 the Bullingdon Bloodstock: metAl to the mAsses 2Nd semi-FiNAl 6.30pm - 11pm

the cellar Bar eX-eAster islANd heAd + lee riley 7:30pm - 11pm £8 (advance) / £9 (door) the Jericho tavern steve iGNorANt’s slice oF liFe + myrrh room 8pm - 11pm £8 (advance) / £10 (door) o2 Academy 2 stoNe love 11pm to 4am £12 (super early bird) / £15 (early bird) / £18.50 Sunday May 24

o2 Academy 2 ozric teNtAcles 7pm - 11pm £15

Monday May 25 o2 Academy JAmes Arthur 7pm - 10pm £20 / £49.50 (viP) Tuesday May 26 the Bullingdon AlviN roy’s reeds uNlimited 8.30pm to 11pm

the Bullingdon chuck ProPhet 7pm to 11pm the Bullingdon the dele sosimi AFroBeAt orchestrA 11pm to 3am

Saturday May 30 the Jericho tavern suBset 8pm - 11pm £6.50 the Wheatsheaf suGAr dArliNG + JeeP + sPectrA 8:20 pm - 11:00 pm £3.50 (advance) / £4.50 (door)

WITNEY

Friday May 1

Fat lil's sPeciAl kiNdA mAdNess 8.30pm £10adv £12dr Sunday May 3 Fat lil's rock solid eP releAse PArty 4pm £2 Friday May 8 Fat lil's sAck sABBAth 8pm £7adv £8dr Saturday May 9 Fat lil's Breeze 9pm £5

Saturday May 16 Fat lil's BreAker 1-9 9pm £4 Friday May 22 Fat lil's FreeFAll 8pm £3

Wednesday May 27 o2 Academy 2 iNdiANA 7pm - 11pm £11

Saturday May 23 Fat lil's WitNey music FestivAl - sANtiAGo kiNGs 9pm free

Thursday May 28

Wednesday May 27

the Bullingdon AN eveNiNG With slAid cleAves 7pm to 11pm

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Sunday May 24 Fat lil's stAtemeNt + Never sAy Never 8pm free

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Saturday May 16 o2 Academy 2 JAck GArrAtt + Billie BlAck 6pm - 10pm £8

Friday May 22 o2 Academy 2 sWervedriver 6pm - 10pm £15 truck store Willie J heAley 6pm - 10pm free

Friday May 29 oxford town hall tiNAriWeN 7pm - 10pm £22

Music

Joe’s Bar and Grill, summertown BeN holder trio 8.30pm - 10.30pm free

Thursday May 21 o2 Academy 2 As it is + this Wild liFe + seAWAy + BostoN mANor 7pm - 11pm £10 the Bullingdon JP hArris ANd the touGh choices + AGs coNNolly 7pm - 11pm £10 (advance) Joe’s Bar and Grill, summertown ABsolute BoWie 8.30pm - 10.30pm £12

Arts & Culture

Saturday May 9 o2 Academy duB FX 7pm - 10pm £15 the North Wall, south Parade, summertown NANook oF the North – A live souNdtrAck By deAd rAt orchestrA 7.30pm - 11pm £14/£10 st Barnabus church, hart street loNdoN BulGAriAN choir chArity coNcert 7.30pm - 9.30pm £13.50 (advance) / £15 (door)

Tuesday May 19 the Bullingdon GuitAr summit 8.30pm - 11pm

Joe’s Bar and Grill, summertown sAX & hoNey 8.30pm - 10.30pm free oxford Playhouse JoAN ArmAtrAdiNG 7.30pm After entertaining audiences for more than 42 years with her successful blend of pop, blues, folk and reggae, Joan Armatrading brings her first solo tour to oxford Playhouse. o2 Academy de lA soul + Pete rock 6pm - 11pm £25 o2 Academy 2 Pokey lAFArGe 7pm - 11pm £17.50

Food and Drink

Friday May 8 the Bullingdon BuNty + esther Joy lANe + mAry JAmes 7:30pm - 11pm £8 New theatre BryAN Ferry 7pm - 10.30pm

the Bullingdon virGil & the AccelerAtors 7pm - 11pm

For Starters

Wednesday May 6 o2 Academy u.F.o 7pm - 11pm £22 o2 Academy 2 suNset soNs 7pm - 11pm £9

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For Starters

Fat lil's deAth oF hiFi ANd more 8pm free

Thursday May 28 Fat lil's the ePsteiN + PAul mcclure 7.30pm £8adv £10dr Friday May 29 Fat lil's BoN Giovi 8pm £10

Saturday May 30 Fat lil's W.A.m PArty BANd 9pm £5

Arts & Culture

Food and Drink

Sunday May 31

Fat lil's moNthly Blues JAm 3pm free SPORTING EVENTS OXFORD

Sunday May 10 city centre toWN & GoWN rAce check times - the event gives entrants the unique opportunity to run through the closed streets of oxford city centre, passing historic sites and ending in the beautiful university Parks. www.townandgown10k.com/oxford Monday May 11 and Monday May 25 cuttleslowe Park PeAce mile 7am to 7.30pm - transcendence running race. uk.srichinmoyraces.org/races/oxford

Sunday May 31 Bury knowle Park heAdiNGtoN FestivAl ANd sPorts dAy 1pm to 5pm - community event including stalls, refreshments and activities including fairground rides, games and free ‘have-a-go’ sports sessions. www.hcda.org.uk

The List

Music

TALKS AND POETRY

OXFORD

Saturday May 2 Bonn square mAy dAy mArch ANd rAlly 11am to 4pm this is a march rally celebrating the union movement, marching from manzil Way to Bonn square old Fire station the curioXity shoW to celebrate the oxford trust’s 30th anniversary, science oxford presents a whistle-stop tour

Tuesday May 12 old Fire station hAmmer ANd toNGue 7.30pm - the heart of oxford’s live spoken word scene

Thursday May 14 old Fire station the FuNdiNG NetWork 2015 6pm

Thursday May 21 old Fire station oPeN diAry NiGht 7.30pm - A glass of wine and candlelight… do you write a diary every day?

THEATRE

DIDCOT

Saturday May 2 to Sunday May 3 cornerstone Arts ANythiNG Goes - 7.45pm sat and 6pm sun Thursday May 14 cornerstone Arts NursiNG lives 7.30pm Friday May 22

cornerstone Arts the Picture oF doriAN GrAy 8pm OXFORD

Tuesday April 28 to Saturday May 2

oxford Playhouse meAsure For meAsure 7.30pm cheek By Jowl’s reinvention of a classic by a critically acclaimed company of russian artists, performing in their native tongue.

Friday May 1 and Saturday May 2 Pegasus theatre doN Q 7.30pm - Wonderfully daft show with fights, dances, gypsy jazz and scooters!

Friday May 1 and Sunday May 3 New theatre oXFord PhilomusicA - cosi FAN tutte 7.30pm Saturday May 2 old Fire station storm iN A teAcuP 7.30pm - three old sisters and good old anarchy!

North wall arts centre Nt coNNectioNs: presents remote from NeW colleGe sWiNdoN plus the AccordioN shoP from PANGBourNe colleGe plus remote from trAPdoor PerFormiNG Arts

Sunday May 3 North wall arts centre Nt coNNectioNs: hood by Bezerk ProductioNs plus the edelWeiss PirAtes

by PePloe-WilliAms AcAdemy plus remote by heAdiNGtoN school Monday May 4 North wall arts centre Nt coNNectioNs: hosPitAl Food by eAst Berkshire colleGe

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Tuesday May 5 old Fire station BeNeFit 7.30pm - three interwoven stories unlock the frustrations and passions of characters struggling with their bank balances

Wednesday May 6 and Saturday May 9 oxford Playhouse liviNG toGether 7.30pm Written by olivier Award-winning playwright Alan Ayckbourn, the play follows the antics of Norman, a romantic with questionable intentions.

Friday May 8 to Saturday May 9 old Fire station sileNt oN the mAtter 7.30pm - a new play by carolyn lloyd-davies Saturday May 9 North wall arts centre eArth meets sky check times

Monday May 11 and Saturday May 16 oxford Playhouse the kiNG's sPeech 7.30pm Tuesday May 12

North wall arts centre tes by steve lArkiN check times

Tuesday May 12 and Saturday May 23 New theatre Jersey Boys 7.30pm

Tuesday May 12 old Fire station moNumeNt to chArlie chAPliN 7.30pm

Thursday May 14 North wall arts centre every BrilliANt thiNG by PAiNes PlouGh & PeNtABus check times Monday May 18 North wall arts centre mess by cAroliNe hortoN & co ANd chiNA PlAte check times

Tuesday May 19 and Saturday May 23 oxford Playhouse mermAid 7.30pm on her 16th birthday, a mermaid rises up to the surface

Wednesday May 20 and Saturday May 23 Pegasus theatre lee rAveN – Boy thieF 7.30pm - First ever stage adaptation of this zizou corder book Thursday May 21 North wall arts centre JohN heGley: NeW ANd selected PotAtoes check times

Wednesday May 27 and Saturday May 30 New theatre oXFord oPerAtic society: leGAlly BloNde 7.30pm

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The List

Music

Arts & Culture

Food and Drink

For Starters

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Great stuff at The Rolleston

By Immy Beckhelling the rolleston is definitely one of swindon’s most vibrant pubs hosting a variety of gigs – from ska to pop, and soul to funk. the gigs are almost always free entry, and this month they’re hosting some brilliant local talent. the covers band, vice versa, are playing on sunday 3 may and would definitely be worth a look in. they’re a swindon based band that cover loads of cool indie rock and pop tunes from the 70s, 80s and 90s.

As well as this, they have bands from a bit further afield.

Wizards of oz are the uk’s longest running ozzy tribute band. this band focuses on recreating the sounds of the old ozzy songs, rather than spending all their efforts trying to look like him, making them

vice versa

sound just like the classics. the rolleston really is an excellent venue - by day a traditional english pub with quality food, and by night a

rocking live music pub. Great food, great beer, great music. it’s definitely one of those pubs that puts swindon on the map.

Ian Beale to be in Swindon panto Following in the footsteps of keith chegwin and Nigel havers, this year’s Wyvern theatre panto star is Adam Woodyatt best-known for his role as ian Beale in eastenders, a part he has played since the soap first aired 30 years ago. this christmas he will be taking to the stage to play the Wicked Queen’s henchman in snow White and the seven dwarfs. he said: “i’m am very much looking forward to spending the christmas season at the Wyvern theatre, which i

know has a reputation for outstanding pantomimes.”

Adam is no stranger to the stage, having starred in a number of pantos, including Wyvern theatre’s mother Goose in 1989. he said: “i absolutely love performing in front of an audience and being able to see their reactions, it’s so different to camera.”

Adam will be joined on stage by david Ashley, a Wyvern theatre pantomime favourite, who will be returning for his fifth year after playing ugly sister 58

ian Beale

Windy Wendy in cinderella, Abanzar in Aladdin, dame trot in Jack and the Beanstalk, and sarah the cook in dick Whittington. the panto takes place from from saturday 5 december 2015 to sunday 3 January 2016 and tickets are on sale now.

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CABARET Friday May 29

the vic BANds & BurlesQue 8pm £5 (adv) £6 (door) COMEDY

CHIPPENHAM

First Sunday of every month old road tavern comedy cluB 8pm Thursday May 7 the Bear, market Place mooNrAkers comedy cluB - – oPeNer: JoN WAGstAFF & hAl crutteNdeN (heAdliNer) in the cellar Bar 8pm £10 MARLBOROUGH

SALISBURY

Sunday May 10

salisbury city hall miltoN JoNes ANd the temPle oF dAFt 8pm £24

Friday May 15 salisbury city hall lee NelsoN-suited & Booted 7.30pm £20

Saturday May 30 salisbury Arts centre shAPPi khorsANdi:’BecAuse i’m shAPPi..’

8pm £15 SWINDON

Monday May 4 the vic ocelot comedy cluB 8pm Free

Saturday May 9

Saturday April 25 salisbury Playhouse the tAP dANciNG mermAid 2.30pm SWINDON

Saturday May 2 Wyvern theatre hoW the koAlA leArNt to huG 11:30am

MARLBOROUGH Friday May 1 royal oak dJ from 10pm

Sunday May 3 Wyvern theatre siNG-A-loNG-A FrozeN 11Am + 3Pm + 6:30Pm

Saturday May 9 royal oak dJ from 10pm

Friday May 29 swindon Arts centre cAPtAiN FliNN ANd the PirAte diNosAurs 3pm

Saturday May 16 royal oak dJ from 10pm

Saturday May 30

Saturday May 23 royal oak dJ from 10pm SWINDON

Saturday May 2

level 3 reBoot cluB NiGht 10.30pm

Sunday May 3 level 3 uPrise sWiNdoN-drum & BAss AFter PArty11pm Thursday May 14

Wyvern theatre octoNAuts 1pm + 4pm swindon Arts centre cAPtAiN FliNN ANd the PirAte diNosAurs 10:30am Sunday May 31 Wyvern theatre octoNAuts 10am + 1pm FILM

SWINDON

Tuesday May 19

the vic sci-Fi disco 8pm £3

Sunday May 24 the vic BANk holidAy disco sPeciAl 8pm free Saturday May 30 level 3 uPrise sWiNdoN-drum & BAss AFter PArty 9pm FAMILY EVENTS

DEVIZES

Sunday May 31 the Bear, market Place mAd hAtters teA PArty – Ballroom –

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the Phoenix theatre at New college BAck to the Future 7pm £4 GIGS AND CONCERTS

DEVIZES

Sunday May 3 Bear hotel, market Place suNdAy JAzz luNch With mike stAiNer & FAmily – BeAr Grills Bistro & thomAs lAWreNce BAr – midday to 2pm Friday May 8 Bear hotel, market Place miller & WAlsh duo – cellar Bar 9pm £5 Friday May 15

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Wednesday May 6 Wyvern theatre miltoN JoNes ANd the temPle oF dAFt 8pm £25

DJ NIGHTS

Thursday April 9 to Saturday April 11 salisbury Playhouse Goldilocks ANd the 3 BeArs 2.15pm

Music

Friday May 29 salisbury city hall reGiNAld d huNter- the mAN Who AttemPted to do As much As such 8pm £24

Sunday May 31 Wyvern theatre PAul mertoN’s imPro chums 8pm swindon Arts centre susAN cAlmAN: ‘lAdy like’ 8pm

Saturday April 4 salisbury Arts centre my FrieNd mole 11am

Arts & Culture

Friday May 15 marlborough rugby club comedy NiGht featuring heAdliNer yiANNi AGisilAou with comPere mAtt dWyer, oPeNiNG Act dAvid tsoNos and oPeN sPots russ mulliGAN and Josh smith. tickets available from rugby club and sound knowledge.

Saturday May 23 swindon Arts centre richArd herriNG 8pm £16

SALISBURY

Food and Drink

DEVIZES

Thursday May 14 Wyvern theatre reGiNAld d huNter 8pm £25

Afternoon tea, games & family fun from noon – 4pm. tickets child £6, Adult £12 Family £32 (2a/2c) – contact reception to book 01380 722444

For Starters

SWINDON

Wyvern theatre Al murrAy the PuB lANdlord: oNe mAN, oNe GuvNor 7:30pm £26.50

For Starters

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Bear hotel, market Place teddy White BANd – cellar Bar 9pm - £5

(Age guidance 14+)

Thursday May 28 Bear hotel, market Place oPeN mic NiGht – cellar Bar 7.30pm free

salisbury Arts centre live luNch: Jim chorley 12 midday Free salisbury Arts centre the AlPhABet BusiNess coNveNtioN £20 (£15 students & benefit claimants)

Friday May 22 Bear hotel, market Place shAdes oF Blue – cellar Bar 9pm - £5

Friday May 29 Bear hotel, market Place sAckFul oF sovereiGNs – cellar Bar 9pm - £5

Food and Drink

MARLBOROUGH

Saturday May 2 Green dragon leWis creAveN BANd 8.30pm - blues rock Friday May 8 royal oak cAtch 22 covers band 8.30pm Saturday May 9

Green dragon ziNG 8.30pm - pop, rock, indie, covers Friday May 15

Arts & Culture

royal oak BrokeN imAGe covers band 8.30pm

Saturday May 16 Green dragon oPerAtioN 77 8.30pm - ska punk covers Friday May 22 royal oak oPeN mic NiGht 8.30pm

Saturday May 23 Green dragon vooz 8.30pm - ska punk covers

Friday May 29 royal oak hooch BANd covers band 8.30pm

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Music

Saturday May 30

Green dragon Fly oN the WAll 8.30pm - classic rock covers SALISBURY

Friday May 1

Winchester Gate PuGWAll + miGhty mAGic ANimAl 8.30pm free salisbury city hall the illeGAl eAGles 7.30pm £21 salisbury Arts centre sAm lee & FrieNds 8pm £14 (£12 concessions & £11 members) salisbury Playhouse JoNNy & the BAPtists 7.45Pm £13.50

Saturday May 2 salisbury city hall GrAhAm PArker ANd BriNsley schWArz 7.30pm £20

Sunday May 3 salisbury city hall uFo 7pm £22 in adv & £24 on the door salisbury Arts centre BiG BANd luNch With GoJo £5.50 concessions £4.50 Friday May 8 Winchester Gate deAd trAils + suPPort 8.30pm free Saturday May 9

salisbury city hall dr FeelGood ANd NiNe BeloW zero 8pm £16.50 in adv & £18.50 on the door salisbury Arts centre live luNch: dymPhNA skehill midday free Wednesday May 13 salisbury city hall Jools hollANd ANd his rhythm ANd Blues orchestrA 7.30pm £37

salisbury Arts centre richArd durrANt: cycliNG music lAP 2 £14 (£12 concessions / £5 for under 16 yrs) salisbury city hall midGe ure 8pm £22

Friday May 15 Winchester Gate the BoNsAi PirAtes + support 8.30pm free Saturday May 16 Altar club @ salisbury Arts centre souNds oF hArloWe + the dAN soWerBy BANd + the luPiNis + summer drive home. doors 7.30pm. tickets £5adv/£7 salisbury city hall let’s hANG oN- the music oF FrANkie vAlli & the Four seAsoNs 7.30pm tickets £19.50 or £21 salisbury Arts centre live luNch: rAeveNNAN husBANdes 12 midday Free

Sunday May 17 salisbury city hall BeANs oN toAst 8pm £9 in adv, £11 on the door Wednesday May 20 salisbury city hall

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the JohNNy cAsh roAdshoW 7.30pm £18

Thursday May 21 salisbury Arts centre hiJAck oPeN mic Free 5pm (open stage for young performers) Friday May 22 Winchester Gate sAlisBury live W/the NeiGhBourhood strANGe + the rAPid t lusso duo 8.30pm free

Sunday May 24 Winchester Gate sAlisBury live & Beer-Fest All dAyer FeAt. the iNtercePteurs, criPPled rook, tim mAddeN & the struGGle, the AmBer liGhts + more 3pm free Tuesday May 26 salisbury city hall eddi reAder 8pm £23.50

Thursday May 28 salisbury city hall PoP FActor the coNcert! 2.30Pm £12 Friday May 29 Winchester Gate sAlisBury live W/dreAms divide + cAPitAl X 8.30pm free Saturday May 30

salisbury city hall elvis costello: detour 8pm £42.50 Sunday May 31

salisbury city hall thAt’ll Be the dAy 7.30pm £22.50 or £24.50

SWINDON

Wednesdays the vic WAcky WedNesdAy 8.30pm free riffs Bar, Greatfield BlueGrAss JAm Free entry. starts at 7:30pm.

Thursdays

riffs Bar, Greatfield crooNer NiGht With steveN colemAN bringing the rat Pack to riffs! 8pm Fridays riffs Bar, Greatfield the Acoustic sessioNs with featured artists and open mic, starts at 19:30. Free

Friday May 1 Wyvern theatre WhitNey – QueeN oF the NiGht 7:30pm £22 the vic oAsish + stereotoNics 8pm £10 the rolleston

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Boy le moNti – ska & rocksteady 9pm free

Sunday May 3 the rolleston vice versA – indie rock & pop 9pm free

Thursday May 7 Wyvern theatre the cAPeNters story 7:30pm the vic Bite the BuFFAlo + the hArlers 8pm £3 Friday May 8

Saturday May 9 level 3 seX Pissed dolls+ mick otoole + dAmNed & dirty - BANd NiGht 7pm

Wyvern theatre o’kAy reuNited 7:30pm £12.50 the vic lizzie ANd the BANshees – siouxsie and the banshees tribute 8pm £7 (adv) £8 (door) the rolleston 1000 PlANets – industrial rock 9pm free Sunday May 10

Wednesday May 13 roaring donkey songs of Praise unplugged: dAvid mArX 8pm free

Friday May 15 level 3 esseNoNe presents a secret night of metal 7pm the vic the killertoNes – ska 8pm free Saturday May 16 level 3

SWINDON

Wednesday May 20 level 3 esseNoNe presents 7pm

SWINDON

Tuesday May 19 swindon Arts centre celtic Fiddle FestivAl 7:30pm £17.50

roaring donkey songs of Praise unplugged: Bruce street BridGes + richArd dAvis 8pm free

Thursday May 21 the vic kid cAlico & the AstrAl PoNies + cAse hArdiN + tAsmiN QuiN 8pm £3 Friday May 22 swindon Arts centre the mAGNiFiceNt Ak47 7:30pm the rolleston electric sheeP – rock 9pm free Saturday May 23

level 3 kovA me BAdd - band dJ Night 8.30pm Woodlands edge ANGel uP FroNt 9.30pm - Pop, rock, indie covers the vic the hAmsters From hell 8pm free the rolleston rockABilly rumBle 9pm free

Sunday May 24 the rolleston missiN’ rosie – celtic inspired folk 9pm free Wednesday May 27 roaring donkey songs of Praise unplugged: ed hANFrey 8pm free Thursday May 28 swindon Arts centre coco ANd the ButterFields 7:30pm

the vic the cAdBury sisters + GeorGe WildiNG + tBc 8pm £5 (adv) £7 (door) Friday May 29

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Monday May 4 to Friday May 15

venues Across swindon sWiNdoN FestivAl oF literAture THEATRE

Tuesday April 28 to Sat May 2 swindon Arts centre sWiNdoN GilBert & sullivAN societythe mikAdo 2.30pm + 7.30pm (different times on different days) Sunday May 3 swindon Arts centre tANWood youth theAtre 6pm

Monday May 11 to Wednesday May 13 Wyvern theatre ABseNt FrieNds By AlAN AyckBourN 7:30pm Thursday May 14 and Friday May 15 the Phoenix theatre at New college coriolANus 7:30pm £5 Friday May 15 Wyvern theatre BAck to BroAdWAy 7:30pm

Tuesday May 19 to Saturday May 23 Wyvern theatre JosePh ANd the AmAziNG techNicolour dreAmcoAt 7:30pm Wednesday May 20 swindon Arts centre uNeArthed 7:30pm

Thursday May 21 swindon Arts centre the educAtioN oF A lAPdANcer 7:30pm Tuesday May 26 to Thursday May 30

Wyvern theatre dANNy the chAmPioN oF the World 7pm (with 2pm showing on thurs) Wednesday May 27

swindon Arts centre From the crAdle to the BiN 7:30pm From the BridGe 7pm £15adv £17.50dr

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the rolleston corduroy kiNGs – 9pm free

TALKS AND POETRY

Sunday May 17 swindon Arts centre GyPsy Fire – an acoustic spectacular 7:30pm

Music

Wyvern theatre the elvis yeArs 7:30pm £20.50

Saturday May 30 the vic the BlAck doGs – led zeppelin tribute 8pm £6 (adv) £8 (door) the rolleston chAos Brothers – punk 9pm free

Arts & Culture

the vic BusWell + lAst BoX oF sPArklers 8pm £4 the rolleston mick o’toole – punk folk 9pm free

the rolleston Pistol slAPPer Blues BANd – rory Gallagher tribute 9pm free

Food and Drink

Wednesday May 6 roaring donkey songs of Praise unplugged: Jimmy moore 8pm free

A WAy With Words - reFlectioNs eP lAuNch 7pm Wyvern theatre keNtWood choir shoWcAse 2015 7:30pm £14 the vic hot red chilli PePPers – tribute 8pm £6 (adv) £7 (door) the rolleston WizArds oF oz – ozzy tribute 9pm free

For Starters

Saturday May 2 Wyvern theatre the illeGAl eAGles – eagles tribute 7:30pm the vic cAsh – johnny cash tribute 8pm £7 (adv) £8 (door) the rolleston heAvy WeAther – rock/funk/soul 9pm free

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Agony Girl

everybody’s favourite advice columnist!

Seven-year-old Agony Girl is going to have her eighth birthday this month but she still has time to help with your problems. We read her the questions and these are her answers. Honest!

deAr ANNABel if i had a penny for every time i heard someone say ‘if i had a penny for’ something’, i would have 63p by now. And that’s not to be sneezed at in this financial climate!

Harold, Abingdon What does that mean? i don’t know how many pennies i’ve got because i haven’t counted them all as they’re all in money boxes. one princess, one dog, one square and one zebra. deAr ANNABel i want to be the next Prime minister of the uk but people ignore my policies and do not take me seriously just because i’m a bit odd looking. What’s the best way that i can get people to take

me seriously as a politician and to stop pointing out how odd i look?

Ed, Westminster Write a note to the Prime minister and do your hair nicely, dress nicely, clean your teeth nicely and he might let you have his job. don’t shave your eyebrows though as that looks weird. Wear a nice hat and always bring your breathecase around with you.

Why’s it called a briefcase? do they get breathing stuff out of it? deAr ANNABel We’ve got a crisis with isis, there’s a furore with the euro and a cacophony with the economy. it’s hard to just smile about things with all this bleak stuff going on. you always seem smiley. how do you manage it?

Danielle, Peatmoor Because i always get to play games like ‘it’, hide and seek and duck, duck, goose. Playing games always makes me smile.

deAr ANNABel is there a God and if so what is his name?

Paddy, Oxford there is a God. the muslims called him Allah but the christians just called him God. i haven’t learnt about the Jewish people or the hindu people yet so i don’t know what they call him. God could be a her though. the Greeks called him zeus i know that. What do you think is your God? Write into Agony Girl at stuff@theocelot.co.uk

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MAY LISTINGS

Fri 1st

Oasish + Stereotonics 8pm £10

Sun 3rd

Land Of The Giants + SN Dubstation 8pm £5

Tues 5th

The Cyborgs 8pm £3

Sat 2nd

Mon 4th

CASH The Utimate Tribute to Johnny Cash 8pm £7adv £8dr

The Ocelot Comedy Night 8pm free

Thurs 7th

Bite The Buffalo + The Harlers 8pm £3

Thurs 14th

SCI-FI DISCO DANCE PARTY!!! 8pm £3

Fri 8th

Fri 15th

Sat 16th

Mon 18th Thurs 21st Fri 22nd

Sat 23rd

Sun 24th

Tues 26th

Buswell + Last Box of Sparklers 8pm £4 The Killertones 8pm free

The Hot Red Chili Peppers 8pm £6adv £7dr

Wes Bull’s Choose Your Own Adventure (there are two showings of this adventure) 8pm and 9.30pm £3

Songs of Praise presents KID CALICO & THE ASTRAL PONIES + CASE HARDIN + TAMSIN QUIN 8pm £3 Vice Versa 8pm free

The Hamsters from Hell 8pm free

Bank Holiday Disco Special 8pm free Open Mic Night 8pm free

Weds 27th

Fury + Sleep Inertia 8pm free

Fri 29th

Bands and Burlesque 8pm £5adv £6dr

Thurs 28th

Sat 30th

The Cadbury Sisters + George Wilding + TBC 8pm £5adv £7dr Black Dogz 8pm £6adv £8dr

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