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Babyshambles star for show

11:50am Friday 24th May 2013

ONE of the UK’s most iconic musicians of the past two decades, Pete Doherty, is set to perform at Riffs Bar next month.

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Sounds around town with Dave Franklin

10:06am Thursday 23rd May 2013

The weather may not be reflecting the fact but with three festival gatherings taking place in town in the coming week, to quote Fountains of Wayne – it must be summer.

Cullum gathers momentum

9:39am Thursday 23rd May 2013

As Jamie Cullum prepares to release his sixth album, he tells Andy Welch why he finally feels confident enough to call himself an artist

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Cup success for choir

4:40pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

TALENTED members of the Wessex Male Choir are celebrating after winning the Gold Cup for most outstanding adult choir at the Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts.

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Enjoy music in the garden at an acoustic gig in Swindon

4:45pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Acoustic Garden Gig, featuring Missin’ Rosie is runnign alongside the traditional annual duck race on Bank Holiday Monday in Swindon.

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Going underground with Shaun Buswell and friends

4:26pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Shaun Buswell’s 121212 Underground Orchestra Challenge, will be reprised in his home town of Swindon tomorrow at 7.30pm, in The Victoria, Victoria Road, Old Town, Swindon.

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Fairport's famous five fly in for intimate gig

2:53pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Folk rock pioneers Fairport Convention threw down a challenge to their fans.

Be proud to support our Pride festival

12:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

WITH just 80 days until this year’s Swindon and Wiltshire Pride, organisers are seeking businesses to support the event.

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Jahmene and Josh headline Best of Swindon concert

11:40am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

THIS Sunday you can catch ITV’s X Factor runner-up and Swindon born Jahmene Douglas and Josh Kumra at the Oasis when they headline ‘The Best of Swindon’ concert.

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Imagine Dragon tickets to go on sale

12:33pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

ROCK band Imagine Dragon will be taking to the stage of the Oasis as they tour the UK in November.

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Military wives on song to raise war memorial cash

5:10pm Monday 20th May 2013

STRATTON residents were treated to a night of choral music last weekend at a concert to raise funds for the Stratton War Memorial.

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A little big way to have massive fun

2:00pm Monday 20th May 2013

DOZENS turned out for the latest event as part of the Little Big Festival at Town Gardens yesterday as park-goers enjoyed the sunshine.

Eleven-hour music fest for charity

5:50pm Thursday 16th May 2013

MUSIC lovers are set to descend on The Sun Inn at Coate next weekend when the SunBeat Festival takes place.

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Sounds around town with Dave Franklin

12:05pm Thursday 16th May 2013

Well, after a couple of weeks of gig listings that were quite literally an embarrassment of riches, things have calmed down a bit. But there is still a decent selection to be found on the musical menu this week.

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Brit grit from rock band White Knuckle Bride

11:59am Thursday 16th May 2013

White Knuckle Bride are ready to rock with true British grit at Riffs Bar, Greatfield, Hook, Swindon from 7pm.

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XTC guitar man leads his own new band on musical quest

11:53am Thursday 16th May 2013

The Tin Spirits, led by former XTC guitarist Dave Gregory, play progressive rock from 7pm, at Riffs Bar, Greatfield, Hook, Swindon tomorrow.

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The Sunnies surf right into Swindon town

11:44am Thursday 16th May 2013

The Sunny Boys began their Surfin’ Safari as a Beach Boys tribute band in their home country of Italy in 2003.

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Not the one with the eyepatch!

10:28am Thursday 16th May 2013

Dennis Locorriere, former lead singer with Dr Hook, has one of the most instantly recognisable voices in the world but he often wishes that his face was as well known.

Jools and the gang come west to Forest gig

10:23am Thursday 16th May 2013

TICKETS are still available to see Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra when they make a welcome return to Westonbirt Arboretum this summer.

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Choirs could win chance to sing with star

8:50am Thursday 16th May 2013

AWARD-winning folk/country artist Charlie Landsborough is coming to Swindon as part of his autumn tour – but there’s a twist.

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