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Jez Hellard

Tolpuddle Village Hall Main Road, Tolpuddle

Jez Hellard is a singer of potent songs, teller of gripping tales, fine guitarist and simply stunning harmonica player who has spent the past 20 years travelling the world performing. His band, The Djukella Orchestra, play traditional and contemporary folk music, from jigs, reels and rebel ballads to tango, rhumba, reggae and pretty much anything […]

£12.00

Kosovo to Chocolate – An Unlikely Transition

Caryford Hall Maggs Lane, Castle Cary

A talk by Jane Swayne on her transition from running a charity programme in Kosovo for 10 years to starting the chocolate business, Gilbert and Swayne, in Baltonsborough. Expect free samples and a Prosecco bar! Tickets www.caryfordhall.co.uk

£6 – £8

Elvis 56 & The Heartbreakers

Digby Hall, Sherborne The Digby Memorial Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, Dorset, United Kingdom

Elvis 56, Memphis to Hollywood show is a unique, not to be missed show. A tribute to the greatest singer and entertainer that ever lived. ELVIS PRESLEY. Taking you through the 50’s and 60’s, from Elvis’ meteoric rise to international stardom through the movie hits and on up to the late 60’s. Backed by a […]

£15.00

A Tribute to the Music of Stan Getz featuring Terry Quinney

Caryford Hall Maggs Lane, Castle Cary

Saxophonist Terry Quinney pays tribute to the legendary Stan Getz - from Breezy Bossa Nova to West Coast cool.  Advance tickets £10 from www.caryfordhall.co.uk or £12 on door.

£10 – £12

Seafood Fizz Friday

Langham Wine Estate The Tasting Room, Crawthorne Farm, Dorset

Join us at Langham Wine Estate on Friday 30th August. Live music from Weymouths Under the Carousel is to start at 7pm. The Vineyard Cafe will be serving fresh caught seafood from the outdoor kitchen. £55 per person. Book via the website www.langhamwine.co.uk/visits/events as tickets will be limited.

£55.00

The Quangle Wangle Choir

Cerne Abbas Village Hall Kettle Bridge Lane, Cerne Abbas

The Quangle Wangle Choir will entertain at Cerne Abbas Village Hall. Songs of the sea and the seasons, from pop to folk to more serious fare. A smorgasbord of musical and poetic delights! Tickets available through the website, at Cerne Abbas Village Stores or on the door. Accompanied children go free.

£10

Guy Davis

Caryford Hall Maggs Lane, Castle Cary

Guy Davis is a two-time, back-to-back Grammy nominee for Best Traditional Blues, a musician, actor, author, and songwriter. He uses a blend of Roots, Blues, Folk, Rock, Rap, Spoken Word, and World Music to comment on, and address the frustrations of social injustice, touching on historical events, and common life struggles.  Tickets from www.caryfordhall.co.uk

£15 – £18

Teddy20’s 10 Year Birthday Bash

Bryanston School Blandford

Who fancies a party? We certainly do! As we celebrate the milestone of our charity turning 10 in November, we couldn't think of a better way to commemorate it than by throwing a spectacular Birthday Bash! Dress to impress and join us for an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, delectable foods, refreshing drinks, and live […]

£65.00

Artsreach presents: Allison Lupton Trio in Blandford Parish Church

Blandford Parish Church Market Place, Blandford Forum

Allison Lupton Trio Allison Lupton, Shane Cook & Kyle Waymouth A glorious mix of beautiful songs and storytelling, electrifying fiddle tunes and dazzling step dance from this Canadian trio Award-winning folk musician Allison Lupton hails from the heart of rural Ontario, Canada, where her love for music took root. This passion has garnered numerous accolades from international […]

£6 – £480698

Windborne: “To Warm the Winter Hearth”

Blandford Parish Church Market Place, Blandford Forum

An evening of folklore, magic, and mystery with this internationally acclaimed vocal group. Hailing from New England, USA, Windborne are known for their powerful and innovative four-part vocal harmonies, shifting effortlessly between dramatically different styles of traditional music. With a twenty-year background studying polyphonic music from around the world, Lauren Breunig, Jeremy Carter-Gordon, Lynn Rowan, […]

£6 – £35

The Soul and Swing Big Band

The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

     Sturminster Newton Exchange.....14.03.2025        Come and join us for an evening of great big band and soul entertainment. All Dorset players, bringing you a fantastic selection of great music from                                   Glenn Miller through to […]

£15.00

Kanekt in concert

St Leonard's Church Church Green, Semley, dorset, United Kingdom

Kanekt, a group of talented musicians from diverse backgrounds, brings together the distinctive sound of the sitar with clarinet, violin, guitar and percussion.    With influences from jazz, Eastern European, Celtic and Indian classical music, Kanekt are newly formed by Devon-based sitar player, Ricky Romain. He is joined by Shaftesbury’s own Karen Wimhurst on clarinet, violinist Sudhi Salooja who has […]

£15