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Music: Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra reaches landmark year

Thomas Hadfield Wed, 30th Jan 2019 at 09:00

Thomas Hadfield 30/01/2019

The Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra will be celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.

The orchestra, which is made up of amateur musicians from around the county, is...The Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra will be celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.

The orchestra, which is made up of amateur musicians from around the county, is currently about half way through their 2018-2019 season of concerts, which will culminate with a special performance to celebrate the milestone.
...The Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra will be celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.

The orchestra, which is made up of amateur musicians from around the county, is currently about half way through their 2018-2019 season of concerts, which will culminate with a special performance to celebrate the milestone.

Committee member and trombone...

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Music: Verity White Band launches new fan funded album

Thomas Hadfield Tue, 29th Jan 2019 at 09:00

It’s been an exciting few years for singer and songwriter Verity White. Now lead vocalist of her eponymous band and with a new album on the way, it’s fair to say it took the Gloucestershire-raised singer a while to gain the confidence...It’s been an exciting few years for singer and songwriter Verity White. Now lead vocalist of her eponymous band and with a new album on the way, it’s fair to say it took the Gloucestershire-raised singer a while to gain the confidence...It’s been an exciting few years for singer and songwriter Verity White. Now lead vocalist of her eponymous band and with a new album on the way, it’s fair to say it took the Gloucestershire-raised singer a while to gain the confidence...

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Music: Corinium Community Choir adds to Cirencester community spirit

Thomas Hadfield Mon, 28th Jan 2019 at 09:00

Cirencester is well known for its strong sense of community, and a big part of this is the number of community choirs in the town. One of these choirs is the Corinium Community Choir, founded and lead by singer Sophie Sterckx. “I’ve...Cirencester is well known for its strong sense of community, and a big part of this is the number of community choirs in the town. One of these choirs is the Corinium Community Choir, founded and lead by singer Sophie Sterckx. “I’ve...Cirencester is well known for its strong sense of community, and a big part of this is the number of community choirs in the town. One of these choirs is the Corinium Community Choir, founded and lead by singer Sophie Sterckx. “I’ve...

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Music: Cirencester duo The Black Feathers on their style of music, writing songs and touring the States

Thomas Hadfield Mon, 28th Jan 2019 at 09:00

Sian Chandler and Ray Hughes are the two halves that make up The Black Feathers. The couple, who live in Cirencester during the rare periods that they’re not out on the road, released their debut album ‘Soaked To The Bone’ in...Sian Chandler and Ray Hughes are the two halves that make up The Black Feathers. The couple, who live in Cirencester during the rare periods that they’re not out on the road, released their debut album ‘Soaked To The Bone’ in...Sian Chandler and Ray Hughes are the two halves that make up The Black Feathers. The couple, who live in Cirencester during the rare periods that they’re not out on the road, released their debut album ‘Soaked To The Bone’ in...

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Music: Much loved local musician announces retirement

Thomas Hadfield Sat, 26th Jan 2019 at 09:00

The Dursley Male Voice Choir has announced that their popular and gifted accompanist, Paul Phillips, is set to retire. An accomplished and talented pianist and organist, Paul has also stepped down from playing the organ at St Bartholomew’s...The Dursley Male Voice Choir has announced that their popular and gifted accompanist, Paul Phillips, is set to retire. An accomplished and talented pianist and organist, Paul has also stepped down from playing the organ at St Bartholomew’s...The Dursley Male Voice Choir has announced that their popular and gifted accompanist, Paul Phillips, is set to retire. An accomplished and talented pianist and organist, Paul has also stepped down from playing the organ at St Bartholomew’s...

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Music: Tewkesbury Camerata set to perform special concert in aid of local foodbank

Thomas Hadfield Fri, 25th Jan 2019 at 09:00

The Tewkesbury Camerata are a group of musicians who perform three times year at the Tewkesbury Methodist Church. However, unlike many other groups, the Camerata does not charge an entrance fee for their shows, instead asking for a donation to good...The Tewkesbury Camerata are a group of musicians who perform three times year at the Tewkesbury Methodist Church. However, unlike many other groups, the Camerata does not charge an entrance fee for their shows, instead asking for a donation to good...The Tewkesbury Camerata are a group of musicians who perform three times year at the Tewkesbury Methodist Church. However, unlike many other groups, the Camerata does not charge an entrance fee for their shows, instead asking for a donation to good...

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Music: The Tewkesbury choir bringing people together and making a difference on the other side of the world

Thomas Hadfield Fri, 25th Jan 2019 at 09:00

Hilary Davies is a very busy woman when it comes to music. As the leader of four choirs, across two counties, plus a special singing group for people suffering from COPD – breathing problems – Hilary is never left wanting for work. ...Hilary Davies is a very busy woman when it comes to music. As the leader of four choirs, across two counties, plus a special singing group for people suffering from COPD – breathing problems – Hilary is never left wanting for work. ...Hilary Davies is a very busy woman when it comes to music. As the leader of four choirs, across two counties, plus a special singing group for people suffering from COPD – breathing problems – Hilary is never left wanting for work. ...

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Music: Cleeve Concerts bringing bands to the barn

Thomas Hadfield Fri, 25th Jan 2019 at 09:00

The Bishop’s Cleeve Tithe Barn has undergone a massive transformation over the years. Originally built in the 15th century, the barn is now a grade 2 listed building and a versatile auditorium, available to hire for the general public. For...The Bishop’s Cleeve Tithe Barn has undergone a massive transformation over the years. Originally built in the 15th century, the barn is now a grade 2 listed building and a versatile auditorium, available to hire for the general public. For...The Bishop’s Cleeve Tithe Barn has undergone a massive transformation over the years. Originally built in the 15th century, the barn is now a grade 2 listed building and a versatile auditorium, available to hire for the general public. For...

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Music: Gloucester Folk Trail back for second year

Thomas Hadfield Thu, 24th Jan 2019 at 09:00

Following a successful debut year, the Gloucester Folk Trail will once again be bringing folk music to the city. The Gloucester Folk Trail is funded by Gloucester Business Improvement District and supported by Marketing Gloucester. Dan James... Following a successful debut year, the Gloucester Folk Trail will once again be bringing folk music to the city. The Gloucester Folk Trail is funded by Gloucester Business Improvement District and supported by Marketing Gloucester. Dan James... Following a successful debut year, the Gloucester Folk Trail will once again be bringing folk music to the city. The Gloucester Folk Trail is funded by Gloucester Business Improvement District and supported by Marketing Gloucester. Dan James...

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Music: Amplified Festival announces final headliner

Thomas Hadfield Fri, 18th Jan 2019 at 16:00

The heavy rock and metal music festival ‘Amplified’, will once again be bringing bands from all over the world to the Cotswold hills. The festival was set up by former Cheltenham bar owner Gary Paterson in 2017. Now with two years of...The heavy rock and metal music festival ‘Amplified’, will once again be bringing bands from all over the world to the Cotswold hills. The festival was set up by former Cheltenham bar owner Gary Paterson in 2017. Now with two years of...The heavy rock and metal music festival ‘Amplified’, will once again be bringing bands from all over the world to the Cotswold hills. The festival was set up by former Cheltenham bar owner Gary Paterson in 2017. Now with two years of...

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Music: Full lineup announced for Forest Live

Thomas Hadfield Tue, 15th Jan 2019 at 12:00

One of Britain’s best live bands, Stereophonics, have announced dates as part of Forest Live, the summer concert series promoted by the Forestry Commission. Since their Best Newcomer Brit Award in 1998 in acknowledgment of their debut album,...One of Britain’s best live bands, Stereophonics, have announced dates as part of Forest Live, the summer concert series promoted by the Forestry Commission. Since their Best Newcomer Brit Award in 1998 in acknowledgment of their debut album,...One of Britain’s best live bands, Stereophonics, have announced dates as part of Forest Live, the summer concert series promoted by the Forestry Commission. Since their Best Newcomer Brit Award in 1998 in acknowledgment of their debut album,...

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Music: Local musician Kim Cypher set for album launch and tour

Thomas Hadfield Mon, 14th Jan 2019 at 16:00

Saxophonist, singer and songwriter Kim Cypher has carved out a successful few years for herself in the world of jazz. In the last few years she’s played a private show in New York, been commissioned to perform by Prime Minister Theresa May,...Saxophonist, singer and songwriter Kim Cypher has carved out a successful few years for herself in the world of jazz. In the last few years she’s played a private show in New York, been commissioned to perform by Prime Minister Theresa May,...Saxophonist, singer and songwriter Kim Cypher has carved out a successful few years for herself in the world of jazz. In the last few years she’s played a private show in New York, been commissioned to perform by Prime Minister Theresa May,...

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Music: Hacienda Classical set to play Westonbirt Arboretum

Thomas Hadfield Mon, 7th Jan 2019 at 11:00

Hacienda Classical have announced dates as part of Forest Live 2019, the summer concert series organised by the Forestry Commission. The successful clubbing classical crossover show has seen 5-star reviews and landmark shows at Glastonbury, Isle Of...Hacienda Classical have announced dates as part of Forest Live 2019, the summer concert series organised by the Forestry Commission. The successful clubbing classical crossover show has seen 5-star reviews and landmark shows at Glastonbury, Isle Of...Hacienda Classical have announced dates as part of Forest Live 2019, the summer concert series organised by the Forestry Commission. The successful clubbing classical crossover show has seen 5-star reviews and landmark shows at Glastonbury, Isle Of...

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Music: Sudeley Castle announces summer concerts

Thomas Hadfield Wed, 2nd Jan 2019 at 15:00

A series of evening concerts are set to take place in the grounds of Sudeley Castle next summer. Incredible acts will include stage musicals legend Alfie Boe, as well as Will Young and All Saints. The event, called ‘The Party at the...A series of evening concerts are set to take place in the grounds of Sudeley Castle next summer. Incredible acts will include stage musicals legend Alfie Boe, as well as Will Young and All Saints. The event, called ‘The Party at the...A series of evening concerts are set to take place in the grounds of Sudeley Castle next summer. Incredible acts will include stage musicals legend Alfie Boe, as well as Will Young and All Saints. The event, called ‘The Party at the...

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