Last Night of the Proms with The Stan Hacking Band
Running Time: 2 hours (Including interval)
Tickets: General Admission £14. Under 16's £5
All tickets include a £1.50 booking fee
All proceeds to RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter
Raise your flags and your voices as the mighty Stan
Hacking Concert Band presents a rousing Last Night of the
Proms in aid of RSPCA Little Valley. Expect an evening of
uplifting, patriotic favourites in true Proms style – including stirring
marches, classic medleys and, of course, Land of Hope and Glory, Jerusalem and Rule,
Britannia!
Join us at The Beehive in Honiton for an
unforgettable evening of musical celebration, proudly performed by this
50-strong community concert band under the baton of Barry Parsons.
With Union Jacks waving and spirits soaring, this concert promises fun,
nostalgia and national pride – all in support of animal welfare here in Devon.
Whether you are a lifelong Proms lover or new to the tradition, this event will leave your heart full and your toes tapping.
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Tickets: General Admission £22
All tickets include a £2 booking fee
Multi award winning UK
Country singer, Mark Hills, together with his band Wrecking Ball are the real
deal when it comes to playing a blend of traditional, outlaw and new country
music. Together, they will transport you on a journey to the home of country
music - Nashville, where you will hear some of your favourite songs from Merle
Haggard, Johnny Cash, Alan Jackson, Luke Combs, Eric Church, Kenny Rogers,
Midland – even Dolly Parton and many, many more.
So y’all, buy a ticket and come along to see why Mark Hills (the
man with the “twang”) and his band are filling venues all across the country
with their highly acclaimed show – The Nashville Sounds Experience.
"Been to Nashville a couple of times and they are as good or
even better than some of the bands we have seen there ........"
".... enjoyed every second of your set! Wish you could have
played all night long ........."
"Absolutely brilliant band - first time hearing these guys
and won't be the last"
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Get ready to rock and roll as the Class of '55 reunites for an unforgettable night celebrating the legendary sounds of Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis! This spectacular production promises to transport you back in time with all the electrifying energy of a live band that will have you dancing in your seat.
The Class of 55 comes alive with vibrant visuals that enhance every note and every beat. Experience the raw power of Johnny Cash, the infectious melodies of Buddy Holly, and the wild, piano-pounding antics of Jerry Lee Lewis—all performed by a talented ensemble that captures the spirit of these rock and roll icons.
Feel the nostalgia in the air as classic hits echo through
the venue, accompanied by stunning lighting effects creating an immersive
atmosphere. This is not just a concert; it’s a celebration of music that
defined a generation. Join us for a night filled with laughter, memories, and
the timeless tunes that continue to inspire and entertain. Don’t miss your
chance to relive the magic of rock and roll history! 'It's a Rock n
Roll Rewind'
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The Blackheart Orchestra are British multi-award winning, multi-instrumentalists Chrissy Mostyn and Rick Plkington. They comprise a two person ‘orchestra’ playing up to 13 instruments in their unique live show.
From their onstage ‘musical space station’ they create highly emotional contemporary rock music featuring a multitude of sounds and atmospheres from acoustic and electric guitars, bass and bowed guitar to piano, organ, vintage synthesisers, omnichord, melodica, glockenspiel and electric percussion.
With influences from as far afield as Pink Floyd and Kate Bush to modern composers Steve Reich and Philip Glass, they combine their folk and rock roots with electronica and classical with Genesis founder Steve Hackett calling their music “Powerful and inspiring”.
Recent single ‘Bloodlines’ reached #19 in the UK with BBC 6 music calling it “Intensely beautiful”. Their last two albums both achieved Top 20 positions with ‘Hotel Utopia’ charting at #13 in the UK and winning Best British Album, Best Song and Best Female Vocalist in the USA Progressive Rock Awards. The Blackheart Orchestra currently sits on six Best Albums of The Year lists in the UK.
“Simply one of the most beautiful and powerful artists I have ever seen live” Lee Graham: The Rock Show
“Ethereal art rock laden with pop hooks and poetry, raw emotion and philosophy” Music Republic
Support _ Foxpalmer
Foxpalmer is a London based Artist with a unique blend of rock, Americana style folk and lush indie, their sound striking and captivating as it is different
Their unique sound, stunning original music and compelling live shows have seen them perform a number of tours as well opening for chart topping acts such as Scottish Pop Artist Sandi Thom indie rockers Dodgy, Bluetones frontman Mark Morris and three jaunts around the UK with award winning Prog trio Blackheart Orchestra. They’ve additionally appeared at numerous festivals including Celtic Connections in Glasgow (twice), Coventry’s Godiva Festival and Cambridge Rock Festival.
Their 2025 is lining up to be exciting as they will be performing on the Mainstage this May along with The Undertones at Darwen Live, as well as the How The Light Gets In Festival and Cambridge Rock Festival again. They are also back on tour with The Blackheart Orchestra for their Autumn Tour as well as supporting them for some of their Winter/Spring Tour dates kicking off in Feb.
Foxpalmer is currently working on their long awaited debut album ‘Dark Tides’ which is set to be released mid-2025. There was an impressive industry response for the first two singles ‘Wanted’ and ‘Forever’, the latter featured on the cover mounted CD of international music magazine Fireworks, as well as widespread and plentiful airplay. New single ‘That Way’ has already caused a lot of interest and the band are embarking on another fourteen date UK tour to promote both the single and the forthcoming album which started this Jan opening for No1 Scottish Artist Sandi Thom.
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…a note on Gary Moore
Blues rock fans, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for! The Gary Moore Blues Experience is on the road again continuing its Steppin’ Out Tour 2025, bringing the legendary sound of one of the greatest guitarists of all time back to the stage. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just discovering the magic of Gary Moore, you won’t want to miss it.
As an instrumentalist, he was formidable, able to shred with the best of them, to play at lightning speed, as well as tastefully and not just for the sake of it. One of the all-time great bluesmen, Albert King, said about him, “He got a good ear, he can listen, he got all kinds of power, all kinds of fire. Turns it up enough so he can feel it”.
He possessed tone to make guitarists sweat and salivate, variously referred to as “fiery”, “intense”, “sweet”, “sublime”, “aggressive”, “mouthwatering”. He also had an unusual technique in which his monster middle finger was a prominent hammer, with a reach spanning two frets between the index finger and the second finger, when most guitarists span two frets with the index and the third finger.
He covered a wide range of styles in his career, including progressive jazz rock (Colosseum II), heavy rock (Thin Lizzy, Ozzy Osbourne), Celtic rock, and the Blues to which he returned in 1990 with collaborations with the blues greats Albert Collins, BB King, Albert King, John Mayall and other luminaries such as George Harrison.
He also contributed some timeless songs, many of them ballads of the highest quality, in any era, which have become classics: Still Got the Blues for You, Story of the Blues, Midnight Blues, Still in Love with You and his mainstream hit, Parisienne Walkways.
So, expect electrifying performances of those classics. Every note, every solo and every heartfelt lyric will be played with the passion and intensity that made Gary Moore a true icon.
There was, and is,
no one quite like him.
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Sweet Honi Choir plus support form Illuminations Exeter University A Capella Group
Running time 135 minutes (Including Interval)
Tickets: Adult £14. Under £6.50
All tickets include a £2 booking fee
“Honiton’s original rocking choir”
Sweet Honi is a mixed female/male group singing in 4 parts led by Dan Nicholls covering a variety of material from Pink Floyd, Adele, Foo Fighters, Beatles and Guns and Roses, just to name a few! The choir is well established with over 50 members including their own in-house band.
Join Honiton's own Sweet Honi Choir and special guests for an evening of song.
Established in 2010, Sweet Honi Choir is a mixed community choir led by Dan Nicholls and accompanied by its own live band. Tonight, Sweet Honi will delight audiences with more than a dozen brilliant arrangements of familiar classics by artists ranging from the Everly Brothers and Fleetwood Mac to Adele and Lady Gaga. Warning, audiences may feel compelled to join in…
Support
Illuminations - Exeter University's Premier Mixed A Cappella Group
Illuminations is a 15 piece A Capella Group founded in 2011 at the University of Exeter. They perform a wide variety of music and genres, covering songs by Stevie Wonder, Billie Joel, ABBA, Bruno Mars and many more. They recently competed in the International Competition for Collegiate A Cappella (ICCAs) where they were ranked 3rd nationally, with their beatboxer winning his 2nd consecutive award for Outstanding Vocal Percussion.
They sold out their Edinburgh Fringe show in 2023, have recorded 2 EP’s on Spotify and Apple Music and have featured on Sky. Their set list has something for everyone and they are really looking forward to making a big noise at The Beehive.
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GENESIS SONGBOOK : ‘HITS & FAN FAVOURITES TOUR 2025’
Running Time: 160 Minutes (Including Interval
Tickets: General Admission £22
All tickets include a £2 booking fee
Genesis Songbook are the ultimate Phil Collins-era Genesis show!
Featuring the former singer/drummer, keyboardist and guitarist from Genesis Visible Touch and musicians who have worked with the likes of Marillion, It Bites FD & Thomas Dolby, Genesis Songbook are doing exactly what it says in the title for their ‘Hits and Fan Favourites 2025’ tour! From ‘Follow You Follow Me’ and ‘Invisible Touch’, to ‘In The Cage’ and other old fan favourites and live classics, this a show for all Genesis fans across the board!
“The best exponents of Collins-fronted Genesis I’ve seen”
(Nick Davis, Genesis’ producer)
“The singer sounds more like Phil Collins than Phil Collins!”
(Ayrshire Post)
“Genesis fan or not, go see them, you won’t be disappointed!”
(Cardiff Live)
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This is a quote from the back of the Beatles 4th album “When, in a generation or so, a radio-active, cigar-smoking child, picnicking on Saturn, asks you what the Beatle affair was all about – ‘Did you actually know them?’ – don’t try to explain all about the long hair and the screams! Just play their music.”
With sheer joy and energy Upbeat Beatles will take you on a journey through the earth-shattering sounds of the FAB 4!
Throw away all your inhibitions!
No band does it better than the Upbeat Beatles!
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Since their first get together, to record the eponymous St Agnes Fountain album in 2001, the quartet; David Hughes, Fairport Convention's Chris Leslie and multi award winning duo Chris While and Julie Matthews, have brought musical invention and laughter to the star-dust atmosphere of the season.
In 2020, David decided to leave the band and very sadly passed away in 2023, he will be sorely missed...
Chris, Chris and Julie will be keeping the Christmas Aggie spirit alive and working as a trio celebrating 22 years together again this year.
Although their albums accompany the putting up of a thousand Christmas trees throughout Britain and around the globe as their reputation reaches further afield, it is, without question, their magical live performances that have endeared them to an ever-growing audience (tickets were again being sold for this year's tour as the curtain fell last year).
Christmas, as they say, starts with...... St Agnes Fountain... Fa la la la la la la la la!
Chris, Chris and Julie intend to do just that, keeping the Christmas Aggie spirit alive and touring as a trio celebrating 23 years together with some new material, those old Aggie classics and a doff of the fedora to David
Although the albums accompany the putting up of a thousand Christmas trees throughout Britain and around the globe as their reputation reaches further afield, it is, without question, their magical live performances that have endeared them to an ever-growing audience (tickets were again being sold for this year's tour as the curtain fell last year).
Chris While vocals, guitar, bodhran, dulcimer, banjo, darbuka and percussion.
Julie Matthews vocals, piano, guitar, accordion and gazouki
The duo have been nominated ten times in the BBC Folk Awards in the 'Best Song' 'Best Duo' and 'Best Live Act' categories and winning Best Duo in 2009. In 2019 year they celebrated 25 years the longest lasting female duo in the country with a brand new album and an extensive tour of the UK to celebrate as well as numerous summer festival performances including the Pengwern Stage 'Whie and Matthews Take Over' where they curated the stage in August of that year to celebrate their anniversary.
Chris and Julie are more powerful and popular than ever in their 27th year as a duo and remain at the very top of their game. whileandmatthews.com
Chris Leslie is a multi instrumentalist, singer and songwriter from Oxfordshire UK. Primarily known for the past 20 years for his work with Fairport Convention, he has toured and recorded with, amongst others: Steve Ashley, the Albion Band, Jez Lowe, Ian Anderson, Chris While and Julie Matthews, Whippersnapper, Alan Stivell, Feast of Fiddles and St. Agnes Fountain.
Chris has also provided music for a number of Radio Four plays and classic serials.
His fiddle playing has also been heard on the TV series Heartbeat, Midsommer Murders and Billy Connolly?s World Tour of Scotland. Chris plays: Fiddle, Mandolin, Tenor Guitar, Bouzouki, Ukulele, Banjo, Oud, Whistle and Native American Flute and anything else he can lay his hands on!! chrislesliemusic.com
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Seth was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2005 for 'Kitty Jay'. Multiple albums, tours and high-profile collaborations later, the acclaimed folk artist released his latest studio album The Granite Way in February on his own label, Honour Oak Records. It’s a collection of songs recorded alongside a group of longtime collaborators of Seth’s, staying true to his roots and referring to ancient stories that inspired early West Country storytelling.
Seth Lakeman: ‘Each song feels strongly connected through history to the moors and the sea. I had written the stories and songs beforehand and had the melodic tunes ready for us all to explore when we recorded in the room, and the musical interplay between this lineup really displays their appetite for sounds and subjects within the folk tradition.’
In recent
years Seth was asked to record on Van Morrison’s album ‘Moving On Skiffle’ and
he collaborated with Public Service Broadcasting. Seth has also previously
worked, and toured extensively, with Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin) with his band
the Sensational Space Shifters.
To visit Seth Lakeman's website, please click here
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Accessible Seating is available from the box office in person, or by calling 01404, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
The Beehive operates a No Refund policy on ticket purchases. Please make sure you are able to attend the event before purchasing your tickets.
The Beehive has a fully licensed bar which we open 1 hour before events begin. Bringing your own alcohol in is strictly Prohibited.
Our bar is manned by our fantastic volunteers, at busy times the wait may be a little longer than normal, please be patient whilst they serve everyone.
Only food purchased at The Beehive can be consumed on the premises, unless a specific "bring your own event" has been advertised
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SOUL TRADERS
Running Time: 2 Hours 30 Minutes (Including interval)
Standing Gig (Limited tables & chairs around the edge of the room)
Tickets: General Admission £20
All tickets include a £2 booking fee
The Soul Traders story was begun by Den Hegarty in 1999 when he put a band together specifically to play at the grand opening of his local village hall.
Twenty-five years and many reincarnations later the twelve-piece band continues to work and thrive under the mentoring and leadership of Den Hegarty.
Celebrating upbeat Soul and Funk classics from the sixties and seventies, the band’s close four-part harmonies, fearless brass and ruthless back line make for a dance night to challenge your very best boots.
To learn more about the band visit their website here
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A power trio of astonishingly talented musicians, Voodoo Room celebrate the music of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Cream with a high energy show in the true spirit of these iconic, legendary superstars. No wigs, no gimmicks, Voodoo Room are not a tribute act, just fantastic musicians playing great music.
Members of Voodoo Room have numerous high profile recording and touring credits under their belts including Stevie Winwood, Massive Attack, Lulu, Arthur Brown, Fish, Thunder and many more. Garnering standing ovations and laden with praise wherever they play, Voodoo Room put on a show not to be missed.
'Incredible Musicians' - Neneh Cherry
‘Stunning’ - Time Out
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2026 and Feast of Fiddles are out again – their 31st tour. Born in Nettlebed on Valentine’s Day 1994 as a one-off special concert, Feast of Fiddles is a band of friends that puts on a show of huge dynamic range performed with passion, joy and a liberal dose of fun.
Phil Beer (Show of Hands), Garry Blakeley (Band of Two), Marion Fleetwood (Trad Arr, Sandy Denny Project), Mark Jolley (Banter), Tom Leary (Joe Brown) and Simon Swarbrick (Merry Hell) bring a large range of fiddle playing styles to the rock back-line – all held together by legendary drummer Dave Mattacks.
This year Phil Beer will join for seven performances and former dep Mark Jolley joins the band for the whole tour. This is a live music entertainment like no other on the circuit which is guaranteed to be enjoyed by even the most doubting of friends dragged along!
“Absolutely awesome!” – Sue Marchant, BBC East
“Britain’s fiddling supergroup” – Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2
“The best fiddle players of a generation” – Ian A Anderson
Visit the bands website here
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In this special semi-acoustic performance,
Barbara Dickson and her pianist Nick Holland explore her catalogue of songs at
an intimate level. Barbara lets the words and melodies take ‘centre stage’ as she
performs a wonderful range of material drawing on her folk roots, contemporary
greats, and some of her classic hits.
Emerging from the Scottish folk scene of the
late 1960’s Barbara enjoyed mainstream chart successes with hits including
‘Answer Me’, ‘Another Suitcase in Another Hall’, ‘Caravan’ and the
million-selling number one single, ‘I Know Him So Well’.
As Scotland’s best-selling female album
artist, she has earned 6 platinum, 11 gold and 7 silver albums and cemented her
status as one of the UK’s best-loved performers. Nick Holland joined Barbara’s
touring band in the mid 2000’s and has remained with her ever since, playing
keyboards and producing her recent albums.
Special guest will be Anthony Toner,
an artist acclaimed as much for his insightful and poetic lyrics as for his
mastery of fingerstyle guitar and engaging onstage patter. He has shared the
stage with everyone from folk legends Barbara Dickson and Frances Black to
country music heroes Guy Clark and Nanci Griffith and blues/jazz superstar Van
Morrison.
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