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Music: Local band THIEVES excited for release of new EP

Thomas Hadfield Fri, 27th Mar 2020 at 09:00

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Local band THIEVES are looking forward to releasing their first ever EP.

Made up of friends Matthew Cooper (vocals), Conor Robertson (guitar), Harrison Stanford... Local band THIEVES are looking forward to releasing their first ever EP.

Made up of friends Matthew Cooper (vocals), Conor Robertson (guitar), Harrison Stanford (bass), and Matt Wright (drums), THIEVES formed back in 2018.

“We all met via college and friends of friends,”... Local band THIEVES are looking forward to releasing their first ever EP.

Made up of friends Matthew Cooper (vocals), Conor Robertson (guitar), Harrison Stanford (bass), and Matt Wright (drums), THIEVES formed back in 2018.

“We all met via college and friends of friends,” explained lead singer Matthew.
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Music: Kim Cypher on her ‘For Mum’ project

Thomas Hadfield Fri, 27th Mar 2020 at 09:00

April marks Jazz Appreciation Month, so it’s no surprise that popular saxophonist, vocalist and composer Kim Cypher is as busy as ever. She is currently touring her latest album ‘Love Kim x’, and has been for well over a year,... April marks Jazz Appreciation Month, so it’s no surprise that popular saxophonist, vocalist and composer Kim Cypher is as busy as ever. She is currently touring her latest album ‘Love Kim x’, and has been for well over a year,... April marks Jazz Appreciation Month, so it’s no surprise that popular saxophonist, vocalist and composer Kim Cypher is as busy as ever. She is currently touring her latest album ‘Love Kim x’, and has been for well over a year,...

Literature: Poetry Festival celebrates 10th event

Thomas Hadfield Fri, 27th Mar 2020 at 09:00

Poets and writers from across the country will be flocking to Cheltenham in October to celebrate a very special event. This year marks the 10th annual Cheltenham Poetry Festival, and founder Anna Saunders says she never imagined the event would be... Poets and writers from across the country will be flocking to Cheltenham in October to celebrate a very special event. This year marks the 10th annual Cheltenham Poetry Festival, and founder Anna Saunders says she never imagined the event would be... Poets and writers from across the country will be flocking to Cheltenham in October to celebrate a very special event. This year marks the 10th annual Cheltenham Poetry Festival, and founder Anna Saunders says she never imagined the event would be...

Music: Wychwood Festival and Thrill Collins organise virtual party amid Coronavirus pandemic

Thomas Hadfield Thu, 19th Mar 2020 at 12:30

With hundreds of events being cancelled around the county and nationwide, and many people staying at home in efforts to self-isolate, it’s safe to say we could all use some entertainment right now. And so Wychwood Festival’s much-loved... With hundreds of events being cancelled around the county and nationwide, and many people staying at home in efforts to self-isolate, it’s safe to say we could all use some entertainment right now. And so Wychwood Festival’s much-loved... With hundreds of events being cancelled around the county and nationwide, and many people staying at home in efforts to self-isolate, it’s safe to say we could all use some entertainment right now. And so Wychwood Festival’s much-loved...

Music: Gloucestershire record stores set to battle it out on evening of live music

Thomas Hadfield Fri, 13th Mar 2020 at 10:00

Any lover of vinyl should make their way to The Wilson next month. That’s because local record stores and performers will be coming together to provide a night of live music using new and classic records. The Record Store DJ Sound Clash is... Any lover of vinyl should make their way to The Wilson next month. That’s because local record stores and performers will be coming together to provide a night of live music using new and classic records. The Record Store DJ Sound Clash is... Any lover of vinyl should make their way to The Wilson next month. That’s because local record stores and performers will be coming together to provide a night of live music using new and classic records. The Record Store DJ Sound Clash is...

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Music: Cheltenham Music Festival welcomes Jules Buckley as guest curator

Thomas Hadfield Wed, 11th Mar 2020 at 12:40

Cheltenham Music Festival has today announced its full line up of concerts, events and shows. 40 events will take place across 12 venues in and around Cheltenham during the 10-day festival, which runs from Friday 3rd to Sunday 12th July. Some of... Cheltenham Music Festival has today announced its full line up of concerts, events and shows. 40 events will take place across 12 venues in and around Cheltenham during the 10-day festival, which runs from Friday 3rd to Sunday 12th July. Some of... Cheltenham Music Festival has today announced its full line up of concerts, events and shows. 40 events will take place across 12 venues in and around Cheltenham during the 10-day festival, which runs from Friday 3rd to Sunday 12th July. Some of...

Art: Artist puts call out for people to create their own colour wheels for special exhibition

Thomas Hadfield Tue, 10th Mar 2020 at 09:00

A brand new exhibition opens at The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum this month. ‘Colour-ways: Lights Works’ features three key light installations – ‘Our Spectral Vision’, ‘Tempo’ and ‘Shifting... A brand new exhibition opens at The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum this month. ‘Colour-ways: Lights Works’ features three key light installations – ‘Our Spectral Vision’, ‘Tempo’ and ‘Shifting... A brand new exhibition opens at The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum this month. ‘Colour-ways: Lights Works’ features three key light installations – ‘Our Spectral Vision’, ‘Tempo’ and ‘Shifting...

Culture: New exhibition aims to honour and celebrate extraordinary women

Thomas Hadfield Fri, 28th Feb 2020 at 09:00

Danielle Salloum is a photographer and filmmaker. Born in the Caribbean island nation of Trinidad and Tobago, Danielle and her family moved to England in 2004, and settled in Cheltenham. “We moved to Cheltenham because we had family... Danielle Salloum is a photographer and filmmaker. Born in the Caribbean island nation of Trinidad and Tobago, Danielle and her family moved to England in 2004, and settled in Cheltenham. “We moved to Cheltenham because we had family... Danielle Salloum is a photographer and filmmaker. Born in the Caribbean island nation of Trinidad and Tobago, Danielle and her family moved to England in 2004, and settled in Cheltenham. “We moved to Cheltenham because we had family...

Music: Cheltenham-based singer Issy Winstanley on growing up with music

Thomas Hadfield Fri, 28th Feb 2020 at 09:00

Singer-songwriter Issy Winstanley has loved music for as long as she can remember. Born in Birmingham, Issy moved to the Cheltenham when she was eight years old and says she grew up with pretty much non-stop music. “All my life I’ve... Singer-songwriter Issy Winstanley has loved music for as long as she can remember. Born in Birmingham, Issy moved to the Cheltenham when she was eight years old and says she grew up with pretty much non-stop music. “All my life I’ve... Singer-songwriter Issy Winstanley has loved music for as long as she can remember. Born in Birmingham, Issy moved to the Cheltenham when she was eight years old and says she grew up with pretty much non-stop music. “All my life I’ve...

Literature: Cheltenham Poetry Society release new anthology celebrating Gloucestershire

Thomas Hadfield Fri, 28th Feb 2020 at 09:00

A new book celebrating the county of Gloucestershire through the medium of poetry has been published. ‘Poetry from Gloucestershire’ is an anthology of photographs and poems compiled by members of Cheltenham Poetry Society. “We... A new book celebrating the county of Gloucestershire through the medium of poetry has been published. ‘Poetry from Gloucestershire’ is an anthology of photographs and poems compiled by members of Cheltenham Poetry Society. “We... A new book celebrating the county of Gloucestershire through the medium of poetry has been published. ‘Poetry from Gloucestershire’ is an anthology of photographs and poems compiled by members of Cheltenham Poetry Society. “We...

Literature: Author Guy Sheppard returns with brand new mystery thriller

Thomas Hadfield Mon, 17th Feb 2020 at 14:00

When Cheltenham author Guy Sheppard last spoke to The Local Answer in March 2019, he had just published his third book, ‘The Silent Forest’. Based in World War Two-era Gloucestershire, the book tells the story of Jo Wheeler, a fire... When Cheltenham author Guy Sheppard last spoke to The Local Answer in March 2019, he had just published his third book, ‘The Silent Forest’. Based in World War Two-era Gloucestershire, the book tells the story of Jo Wheeler, a fire... When Cheltenham author Guy Sheppard last spoke to The Local Answer in March 2019, he had just published his third book, ‘The Silent Forest’. Based in World War Two-era Gloucestershire, the book tells the story of Jo Wheeler, a fire...

Comedy: Top comedian Jon Richardson set for show at Cheltenham Racecourse

Thomas Hadfield Thu, 13th Feb 2020 at 14:20

Award-winning comedian and television personality Jon Richardson will be taking to the stage at Cheltenham Racecourse later this year. Richardson, who is best known for his appearances on shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Taskmaster and... Award-winning comedian and television personality Jon Richardson will be taking to the stage at Cheltenham Racecourse later this year. Richardson, who is best known for his appearances on shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Taskmaster and... Award-winning comedian and television personality Jon Richardson will be taking to the stage at Cheltenham Racecourse later this year. Richardson, who is best known for his appearances on shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Taskmaster and...

Music: Cheltenham Jazz Festival announces stellar line up for 2020

Thomas Hadfield Wed, 12th Feb 2020 at 12:30

The Cheltenham Jazz festival has today revealed the full list of artists set to play in the town in May. Featuring a broad spectrum of world-class contemporary jazz, blues, soul, R&B and pop, this year’s programme delivers a balance of... The Cheltenham Jazz festival has today revealed the full list of artists set to play in the town in May. Featuring a broad spectrum of world-class contemporary jazz, blues, soul, R&B and pop, this year’s programme delivers a balance of... The Cheltenham Jazz festival has today revealed the full list of artists set to play in the town in May. Featuring a broad spectrum of world-class contemporary jazz, blues, soul, R&B and pop, this year’s programme delivers a balance of...

Music: Wychwood Festival announces first headliners for 2020

Thomas Hadfield Tue, 11th Feb 2020 at 10:00

Over the last 16 years Wychwood Festival has become one of the go-to music festivals in Cheltenham. Based at Cheltenham Racecourse, the festival prides itself on being a family-focused gathering, hosting workshops with organisations like Aardman... Over the last 16 years Wychwood Festival has become one of the go-to music festivals in Cheltenham. Based at Cheltenham Racecourse, the festival prides itself on being a family-focused gathering, hosting workshops with organisations like Aardman... Over the last 16 years Wychwood Festival has become one of the go-to music festivals in Cheltenham. Based at Cheltenham Racecourse, the festival prides itself on being a family-focused gathering, hosting workshops with organisations like Aardman...

Experiences: Special Mamma Mia night organised to raise funds for Sue Ryder

Thomas Hadfield Thu, 6th Feb 2020 at 09:00

A special screening of ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’ is set to be held at the University of Gloucestershire in aid of Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. The evening will feature a singalong version of the film as well as food, drink... A special screening of ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’ is set to be held at the University of Gloucestershire in aid of Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. The evening will feature a singalong version of the film as well as food, drink... A special screening of ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’ is set to be held at the University of Gloucestershire in aid of Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. The evening will feature a singalong version of the film as well as food, drink...

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