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SUMMARY:The Soul and Swing Big Band
DESCRIPTION:     Sturminster Newton Exchange…..14.03.2025 \n       Come and join us for an evening of great big band and soul entertainment. \nAll Dorset players\, bringing you a fantastic selection of great music from                                   Glenn Miller through to Earth Wind and Fire \n.http://www.soulandswingbigband.co.uk \n 
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/the-soul-and-swing-big-band/
LOCATION:The Exchange\, Sturminster Newton\, Sturminster Newton\, DT10 1FH
CATEGORIES:Music Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250605T180000
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SUMMARY:Kanekt in concert
DESCRIPTION:Kanekt\, a group of talented musicians from diverse backgrounds\, brings together the distinctive sound of the sitar with clarinet\, violin\, guitar and percussion. \n \nWith 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 Welsh and Indian roots\, Brazilian percussionist Caio Mamberti and John Robertson\, with past collaborations including Grace Jones\, Joss Stone\, Dave Stewart and Morcheeba\, on electric bass guitar.\n \nPlease come along to this unique event presented by Semley Music Festival in aid of festival funds and St Leonard’s Church.\n \nBuy tickets online or on the door.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/kanekt-in-concert/
LOCATION:St Leonard’s Church\, Church Green\, Semley\, dorset\, SP7 9AP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:concert,Fundraiser,live music,music,Music Gig
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Curless":MAILTO:dc@david-curless.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250713T100000
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SUMMARY:Spetisbury Station Project Summer Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the old railway station in Spetisbury\, Dorset\, from\n10am to 2pm to help celebrate the 200th anniversary of the\nbirth of modern railways. Explore this beautifully-kept station\nsite\, learn about its history\, and maybe enjoy a picnic.\nPimms\, teas & coffees\, scones\, cakes\nand other tasty treats will be available.\nGood quality second-hand railway books\, DVDs and other\ngifts for sale\, together with a range of exhibits and\ninformation by the North Dorset Railway. \n\nEntertainment by Blandford Ukulele Group \n(performing from 12.45 to 13.45) \n\nAll for a donation (cash only please) to the Spetisbury Station\nProject to help us maintain and improve the station site.\nIf wet\, find us in the Spetisbury Village Hall.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/spetisbury-station-project-summer-tea-party-2/
LOCATION:Spetisbury Station Project\, off A350\, Spetisbury\, BH11 9DJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Afternoon tea,Family event,Food & Drink,Music Gig,Open day
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T170000
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SUMMARY:THREE CANE WHALE
DESCRIPTION:Three Cane Whale are playing at Powerstock Hut on Friday March 13 at 7.30pm \n“Exquisite\, elegant\, atmospheric and charmingly quirky” The Guardian \nThree Cane Whale is a multi-instrumental acoustic chamber-folk trio based in Bristol\, featuring members of Spiro\, Get The Blessing and Scottish Dance Theatre. \n  \nRooted in landscape\, and with many pieces inspired by places in Dorset and Somerset\, Three Cane Whale weave intricate\, uplifting\, and elegiac music that blends cinematic sweep with intimate delicacy\, and this spring they return to Dorset for three special concerts with local charity\, Artsreach. \n  \nExpect a stage strewn with over a dozen instruments\, from the familiar mandolin\, harmonium\, and acoustic guitar\, to the beguilingly unusual\, including the eerie bowed psaltery\, the baroque-esque Eb trumpet\, and the delicate Finnish kantele. Striking multiple instrumental combinations create a kaleidoscope of sound unlike any other. \n  \nTheir eponymous debut album was chosen by Cerys Matthews as one of her Top Five Modern Folk Albums. For this tour\, Three Cane Whale will be performing tunes from their album\, Hibernacula\, as well as favourites from their back catalogue.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/three-cane-whale-2/
LOCATION:Powerstock Hut\, School Hill\, Powerstock\, Bridport\, DT6 3TB
CATEGORIES:Music Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Artsreach":MAILTO:info@artsreach.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T220000
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SUMMARY:Three Cane Whale
DESCRIPTION:Artsreach Dorset presents Three Cane Whale\, a multi-instrumental acoustic chamber-folk trio based in Bristol\, featuring members of Spiro\, Get The Blessing and Scottish Dance Theatre. Rooted in landscape\, with many pieces inspired by places in Dorset and Somerset\, you can expect a stage strewn with over a dozen instruments and music that creates a kaleidoscope of sound. For this tour\, the trio will be performing tunes from their album\, Hibernacula\, as well as favourites from their back catalogue. This performance is at Woodlands Village Hall\, doors open at 7pm\, refreshments are available to purchase and parking is available.\nArtsreach is a registered charity which aims to make a positive difference to the lives of people living in rural Dorset\, addressing rural and social isolation; developing skills and supporting health and wellbeing by providing the opportunity to participate in and engage with cultural activity in the heart of rural communities. Tickets from https://artsreach.co.uk/ or tel: 07462 570117
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/three-cane-whale/
LOCATION:Woodlands Village Hall\, Verwood Road\, Woodlands\, BH21 8LJ
CATEGORIES:Music Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Artsreach":MAILTO:info@artsreach.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T003000
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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
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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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