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Music: Cirencester Band celebrates centenary year with packed schedule

Thomas Hadfield Fri, 28th Jun 2019 at 09:00

Thomas Hadfield 28/06/2019

It’s not often that a group will be able to get together and celebrate their 100-year anniversary.

But this month that’s exactly what the Cirencester Band will be...It’s not often that a group will be able to get together and celebrate their 100-year anniversary.

But this month that’s exactly what the Cirencester Band will be doing as current and past members will be heading to Cirencester Baptist Church for a special concert.

Pamela Carter, the...It’s not often that a group will be able to get together and celebrate their 100-year anniversary.

But this month that’s exactly what the Cirencester Band will be doing as current and past members will be heading to Cirencester Baptist Church for a special concert.

Pamela Carter, the band’s current Chair explains what they have...

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Music: Huge headliners at this year's Nibley Festival

Thomas Hadfield Thu, 27th Jun 2019 at 09:00

The Nibley Festival is set to return this year with one of their biggest and most varied music line ups to date. With huge names from the world of hip-hop and indie rock, as well as local artists and activities, the festival is aimed at providing a...The Nibley Festival is set to return this year with one of their biggest and most varied music line ups to date. With huge names from the world of hip-hop and indie rock, as well as local artists and activities, the festival is aimed at providing a...The Nibley Festival is set to return this year with one of their biggest and most varied music line ups to date. With huge names from the world of hip-hop and indie rock, as well as local artists and activities, the festival is aimed at providing a...

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Music: Cafe Rene Rhythm and Blues Festival returns

Thomas Hadfield Tue, 25th Jun 2019 at 09:00

Café Rene will once again be hosting their Rhythm and Blues Festival this month. The venue is well known in Gloucester as one of the best locations for live music, and the annual festival is often one of the most popular events. “We...Café Rene will once again be hosting their Rhythm and Blues Festival this month. The venue is well known in Gloucester as one of the best locations for live music, and the annual festival is often one of the most popular events. “We...Café Rene will once again be hosting their Rhythm and Blues Festival this month. The venue is well known in Gloucester as one of the best locations for live music, and the annual festival is often one of the most popular events. “We...

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Music: New Gloucester festival for music lovers by music lovers

Thomas Hadfield Tue, 25th Jun 2019 at 09:00

For most people, a festival is something to be experienced and enjoyed for a weekend or few days. But one Gloucester resident has taken her love of music to the next level, and organised her very own festival, aptly called ‘For the Love of...For most people, a festival is something to be experienced and enjoyed for a weekend or few days. But one Gloucester resident has taken her love of music to the next level, and organised her very own festival, aptly called ‘For the Love of...For most people, a festival is something to be experienced and enjoyed for a weekend or few days. But one Gloucester resident has taken her love of music to the next level, and organised her very own festival, aptly called ‘For the Love of...

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Music: Cheltenham singer Wren Snaith tells us about performing on The Voice Kids, meeting will.i.am and plans for new music

Thomas Hadfield Mon, 24th Jun 2019 at 09:00

Since The Local Answer last spoke to Wren Snaith, the 14-year-old singer has had a busy few months. After releasing her debut single ‘In The Case of a Heartbreak’ – a song she wrote herself – last summer, the Balcarras pupil...Since The Local Answer last spoke to Wren Snaith, the 14-year-old singer has had a busy few months. After releasing her debut single ‘In The Case of a Heartbreak’ – a song she wrote herself – last summer, the Balcarras pupil...Since The Local Answer last spoke to Wren Snaith, the 14-year-old singer has had a busy few months. After releasing her debut single ‘In The Case of a Heartbreak’ – a song she wrote herself – last summer, the Balcarras pupil...

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Music: Cornbury Festival set for biggest weekend yet with The Specials, Keane and The Beach Boys all headlining

Thomas Hadfield Thu, 13th Jun 2019 at 11:20

The Cornbury Festival is set to once again light up the Cotswolds this summer, with one of their biggest and best lineups to date. The festival was founded in 2004 by Hugh Phillimore – “I’m the idiot who started it and we’ve...The Cornbury Festival is set to once again light up the Cotswolds this summer, with one of their biggest and best lineups to date. The festival was founded in 2004 by Hugh Phillimore – “I’m the idiot who started it and we’ve...The Cornbury Festival is set to once again light up the Cotswolds this summer, with one of their biggest and best lineups to date. The festival was founded in 2004 by Hugh Phillimore – “I’m the idiot who started it and we’ve...

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Music: Classical guitarist Alan Shaw on his journey through music

Thomas Hadfield Fri, 7th Jun 2019 at 10:50

When it comes to guitar, there’s not many people more passionate than Alan Shaw. Growing up and listening to classical guitarist records by the likes of Julian Bream, Alan took up the instrument aged 12. “The sound and quality of the...When it comes to guitar, there’s not many people more passionate than Alan Shaw. Growing up and listening to classical guitarist records by the likes of Julian Bream, Alan took up the instrument aged 12. “The sound and quality of the...When it comes to guitar, there’s not many people more passionate than Alan Shaw. Growing up and listening to classical guitarist records by the likes of Julian Bream, Alan took up the instrument aged 12. “The sound and quality of the...

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Music: Annual music festival Tetfest donates tickets to Cirencester Foodbank

Thomas Hadfield Wed, 5th Jun 2019 at 16:30

The annual Tetfest returns to Worwell Field in Tetbury next month, and organisers have already displayed the charitable spirit of the festival. Five families from Tetbury and the surrounding area will have the opportunity to attend this...The annual Tetfest returns to Worwell Field in Tetbury next month, and organisers have already displayed the charitable spirit of the festival. Five families from Tetbury and the surrounding area will have the opportunity to attend this...The annual Tetfest returns to Worwell Field in Tetbury next month, and organisers have already displayed the charitable spirit of the festival. Five families from Tetbury and the surrounding area will have the opportunity to attend this...

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Music: ExFest returns for a weekend of music in aid of Sue Ryder

Thomas Hadfield Tue, 4th Jun 2019 at 10:30

Music, ale and dog lovers are in for a treat this weekend as the annual ExFest returns to Cheltenham. The festival, held at The Exmouth Arms on Bath Road in Cheltenham, has revealed a packed music line up, and will also feature a search for...Music, ale and dog lovers are in for a treat this weekend as the annual ExFest returns to Cheltenham. The festival, held at The Exmouth Arms on Bath Road in Cheltenham, has revealed a packed music line up, and will also feature a search for...Music, ale and dog lovers are in for a treat this weekend as the annual ExFest returns to Cheltenham. The festival, held at The Exmouth Arms on Bath Road in Cheltenham, has revealed a packed music line up, and will also feature a search for...

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Music: Cirencester Band celebrates centenary year with packed schedule

Music: Huge headliners at this year's Nibley Festival

Music: Cafe Rene Rhythm and Blues Festival returns

Music: New Gloucester festival for music lovers by music lovers

Music: Cheltenham singer Wren Snaith tells us about performing on The Voice Kids, meeting will.i.am and plans for new music

Music: Cornbury Festival set for biggest weekend yet with The Specials, Keane and The Beach Boys all headlining

Music: Classical guitarist Alan Shaw on his journey through music

Music: Annual music festival Tetfest donates tickets to Cirencester Foodbank

Music: ExFest returns for a weekend of music in aid of Sue Ryder