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SUMMARY:Salamanca Band and Bugles of The Rifles Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:Kick start your Christmas and join us for some free Christmas Cheer at Sherborne Abbey. \nThis free to enter event will have a retiring collection that is split 50/50 with Sherborne Abbey and The Rifles Charity. \nThe Rifles have a long steep history with Sherborne with the Dorset Regiment and Devon an Dorset Regiment being antecedent Regiments of The Rifles.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/salamanca-band-and-bugles-of-the-rifles-christmas-concert/
LOCATION:Sherborne Abbey\, The Abbey Close\, SHERBORNE\, DT9 3LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas,concert,live music,music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T213000
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SUMMARY:Graffiti Classics: Frolics and Laughter
DESCRIPTION:“A cabaret that will leave you wanting more” Daily Mail 16 strings\, 8 dancing feet and 4 voices in 1 electrifying and hilarious musical show\, touring Dorset with Artsreach\, the county’s rural arts charity. Graffiti Classics are a comedy string quartet who never sit down\, bursting the perceived elitist boundaries of traditional classical music with their hilarious all-singing\, all-dancing musical comedy show. Wickedly funny\, the group energetically leap and clown their way through an eclectic musical landscape\, from Beethoven to Elvis! This ground-breaking group is on a mission: to make classical music irresistibly fun. Expect a virtuosic mix of musical comedy\, gypsy-folk\, opera\, bluegrass\, stand-up comedy and dance\, with lots of laughs\, dancing and singing\, all tied together with cheeky audience interaction.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/graffiti-classics-frolics-and-laughter/
LOCATION:Blandford Corn Exchange\, 17 Market Place\, Blandford Forum\, DT11 7AG
CATEGORIES:live music,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Artsreach":MAILTO:info@artsreach.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T223000
DTSTAMP:20260504T160424
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SUMMARY:Acoustic Rock and Pop across the decades!
DESCRIPTION:Rock/pop/blues/funk and soul – the classics to noughties – played with passion!\n\nPop down\, grab a drink and have a singalong!\n#keepmusiclive #rock #dorsetevents #supportyourlocalpub\n\n\nhttps://fb.me/e/3APjD0vZw
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/acoustic-rock-and-pop-across-the-decades/
LOCATION:Holme Bush Inn – Corfe Mullen\, Old Wareham Rd\, Corfe Mullen\,\, dorset\, BH21 3RZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:live music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260322T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260322T220000
DTSTAMP:20260504T160425
CREATED:20260309T131406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T131412Z
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SUMMARY:SWING from PARIS
DESCRIPTION:Swing from Paris are an all-string jazz quartet of violin\, guitars and double bass\, inspired by the music of the 1930s\, ’40s and ’50s: from the cafes and cabarets of Montmarte to Artie Shaw\, Django Reinhardt\, Stephane Grappelli and the master of tango Astor Piazzolla. \nKnow for their tight ensemble sound and virtuosic performances\, the group brings a distinctive Parisian flair to vintage jazz and stylish swing.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/swing-from-paris/
LOCATION:East Stour Village Hall\, Back Street\,\, East Stour\,\, dorset\, SP8 5JY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:live music
ORGANIZER;CN="Artsreach":MAILTO:info@artsreach.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260417T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T160425
CREATED:20260213T115322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T093649Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz - Rebecca Chambers' New Tricks
DESCRIPTION:Screenshot\n\n\nAn evening of laid-back jazz\, sultry melodies and upbeat rhythms with Rebecca Chambers’ New Tricks Jazz Trio\, hosted by the Friends of St. Michael’s Church\, Beer Hackett.  Tickets available now from our website.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/jazz-rebecca-chambers-new-tricks/
LOCATION:Thornford Village Hall\, Pound Road\, Thornford\, Sherborne\, DT9 6QB
CATEGORIES:live music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T173000
DTSTAMP:20260504T160425
CREATED:20260318T104358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T104400Z
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SUMMARY:Ambient afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Love the sounds of Brian Eno or Robert Fripp? Chilling out to relaxing music in a garden setting\, over tea and cake? If so\, this is for you! Join us on Sunday 26th April\, 1:30–5:30pm\, for an immersive afternoon of ambient music in the beautiful setting of the tea room and garden at the Museum of East Dorset\, Wimborne. \nThe concerts are free to attend\, and will include an exploration of the soundscape of garden ponds; a Soundhenge sound installation situated on the garden lawn; and a series of musical performances featuring improvised shakuhachi\, tape loops\, Frippertronics and electronic keyboards. Performers will include Mosaicist with Geoff Hearn\, Tim Cowie\, James Osland\, Andrew Heath\, Grasslands\, POND and Obelisks. \nIt’s completely free and open to all – come and go as you please\, or settle in and soak up the atmosphere. Perfect for curious ears and quiet minds.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/ambient-afternoon/
LOCATION:Museum of East Dorset\, 23-27 High Street\, WIMBORNE MINSTER\, BH21 1HR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:live music,tea in the garden
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adrian Newton":MAILTO:adriannewton851@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T003000
DTSTAMP:20260504T160425
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SUMMARY:Teddy Rocks Festival
DESCRIPTION:Teddy Rocks Festival is a multi-award winning 3 day family-friendly charity music event in Dorset\, UK. \nTickets – Teddy Rocks Festival – 1st May to 3rd May – Charisworth Farm\, Blandford\, Dorset \nTeddy Rocks has raised over £815\,000 for children’s cancer charities\, is the UK’s best family festival award winner and Heavy Music Awards “H” recipient for exceptional positive contribution. Sponsored by Hall & Woodhouse \nAll the profits from Teddy Rocks Festival go directly to our partner cancer charities. \nTickets – Teddy Rocks Festival – 1st May to 3rd May – Charisworth Farm\, Blandford\, Dorset
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/teddy-rocks-festival/
LOCATION:Charisworth Farm\, Blandford Forum\, DT11 9AL
CATEGORIES:charity event,Family event,Festival,Fundraiser,live music,Music Gig,Sport
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ORGANIZER;CN="Teddy Rocks Festival":MAILTO:info@teddyrocks.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T220000
DTSTAMP:20260504T160425
CREATED:20260408T102741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T102742Z
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SUMMARY:The Big Dorset May Day Family Ceilidh
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate May Day in traditional style with a modern twist with this popular ceilidh band and experienced caller.\n\nJoin Tatterdemalion\, the band of the New Hardy Players\, who will be bringing to life traditional Dorset tunes enjoyed for nearly 200 years. With expert caller Angela Laycock to guide every move\, it’s fun for all ages and no experience or partner is needed; someone will take you by the hand\, metaphorically and literally!\n\nThe bar will be available to quench danced-up thirsts. A treat for those who enjoy the simpler things in life\, such as fine company\, good music\, and energetic dancing\, it’s a joyous celebration of local music\, community spirit\, and good old-fashioned fun.\n\nFamily-friendly fun starts early with a special hour-long session perfect for younger dancers of single-digit age from 5.30pm\, before the main ceilidh kicks off at 7.30pm.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/the-big-dorset-may-day-family-ceilidh/
LOCATION:Hardye Theatre\, Thomas Hardye School\, Queen's Avenue\, Dorchester\, DT1 2ET
CATEGORIES:Barn Dance,Children's,Dance,Family,Family event,History,live music,music,Music Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Alastair Braidwood":MAILTO:Alastair.j.braidwood@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T131500
DTSTAMP:20260504T160425
CREATED:20260408T160617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T160618Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concert Sherborne Abbey
DESCRIPTION:Wimborne-based award-winning choir\, Vivamente Voices\, are delighted to be performing a lunchtime concert in the glorious setting of Sherborne Abbey on Saturday 13th June at 12.30pm.  The choir love to sing to audiences around the county\, and beyond\, and can’t wait to share some musical gems with you.  Their repertoire is varied and includes classic and contemporary pop\, songs from the musicals and a little gospel.  The concert will include The Prayer\, Then Sings My Soul\, the gospel song Total Praise\, as well as Bring Him Home and Sit Down\, You’re Rockin’ the Boat.  With some beautiful classic pop songs too\, there truly will be something for everyone.  A choir with a big heart\, they have donated over £15k to local good causes in recent years and every year choose a local charity to support.  The lunchtime concert is free\, with a retiring collection to be shared with the choir’s charity of the year “Routes 2  Roots” and the Sherborne Abbey Facilities Upgrade Project.  It’s a not-to-be-missed opportunity.  For more information about the choir visit www.vivamentevoices.co.uk.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/lunchtime-concert-sherborne-abbey/
LOCATION:Sherborne Abbey\, The Abbey Close\, SHERBORNE\, DT9 3LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Choir,concert,live music
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Dursley":MAILTO:vivamentevoices@gmail.com
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