JCT27 - OPENS ITS DOORS FOR THE FIRST TIME - 7th, 8th and 9th APRIL

Barnstaple's new and only dedicated grassroots music venue opens this weekend with world class DJ - Stanton Warriors, local favourites The Rasscals and first edition of regular open mic night hosted by On Track Audio .

Friday 7th April - Stanton Warriors: Support from Tommy Deaves - EZPZ
The Stanton Warriors’ irresistible and inimitable sound has consistently remained the soundtrack to some of the world’s biggest and best parties over the past thirteen years; from East London warehouses, Miami boat parties and illegal Detroit raves, to the stages of Coachella, Glastonbury, Burning Man and Ultra, selling out global tours and topping DJ lists along the way. In the studio, Bristol’s Mark Yardley and Dominic Butler have honed a trademark, uncategorisable sound that is at once all their own, but also utterly indefinable, leading to high-profile releases on XL Records, Fabric, Cheap Thrills, Central Station and Universal, alongside official remixes for everyone from Daft Punk and Fatboy Slim, to MIA and Gorillaz. This phenomenal output and remarkable longevity has ensured the Stanton Warriors legendary status amongst not only their fans, but also their peers, as they remain fresh, original and relevant; obstinately dancing to beat of their own drum and helping to pave the way for new talent.

“Stanton Warriors always deliver, this latest track just takes it to a whole other level.” - ZANE LOWE, BBC RADIO 1

“Stanton Warriors' Bring Me Down is pretty much the perfect garage beat. Everything about that song – the vocal line, the chords, the melody – is totally original.” - DISCLOSURE

“Oh my Gosh, SO good! This is the kind of music that makes you literally want to go mental on the nearest dancefloor. As tried and tested on my living room carpet!” - ANNIE MAC, BBC RADIO 1

Saturday 8th April - The Rascals
The Rasscals perform for the first time at JCT27, Barnstaple's new live music venue! The Rasscals are an independent covers band formed by four good friends from North Devon with a shared passion for incredible live music. Providing the best live music possible, with very high standards. Often described as one of the tightest, most professional cover bands in the South West, UK, they really do bring the vibe and raise the roof! Expect banger after banger from the likes of Oasis, Stereophonics, The Killers and more, as well as some new numbers. Steve Ley will open the night, with a mix of acoustic covers and originals As its Easter bank holiday expect Easter after party with Dj Carva T to follow the band!

Sunday 9th April - Open Mic with On Track Audio Ft Stella Fox
Local recording Studio On Track audio will be hosting the regular Sunday open mic at JCT27 - each week will feature a live acts. Ryan from on track will be hosting and performing a few numbers between acts. Step up to the brand new stage at the dedicated grass roots music venue in Barnstaple. Sunday open mic nights are really all about showcasing artists and building a creative community of musicians. Come and be part of it.

For more information on forthcoming events at JCT27 please visit www.jct27.co.uk for listings and sign up to our mailing list.
If you would like to attend and review any of the above events please send an email to backstage@jct27.co.uk

 

SPRING DROPS. NEW MUSIC VENUE OPENING IN BARNSTAPLE SPRING 2023 TO BE NAMED JCT27

JCT27 -  Barnstaple's new live music venue will be opening its doors in Barnstaple town centre this coming spring. 

The rumours are true, it's finally happening, a dedicated grassroots music venue will soon be throwing its doors open in the centre of Barnstaple. JCT27 (Junction 27), a 235 capacity standing venue that will host a diverse program of live music enriching music, arts and culture in Barnstaple and further afield. Located in the centre of Barnstaple at 39-40 Boutport Street breathing a new lease of life into the previously unoccupied Post Office building.

Anticipate an eclectic program spanning a wealth of genres from rock and indie, to rap, reggae, hip-hop, grime, crossing over to house, dance, d&b as well as folk, jazz, spoken word, comedy and poetry. Expect not only a dedicated music venue, but one that prioritises sound, looks awesome, feels welcoming and inclusive serving a great selection quality drinks.

JCT27 is the latest project from Liam Farlie, local businessman and director of Alehouse and eatery Latitude 48, located on Barnstaple High Street. Liam explains the concept behind naming the venue JCT27

'Our journey towards creating this venue has been very much like a long journey back to Barnstaple from afar. Pulling off at Junction 27 represents the near completion of a long drive, not only towards Barnstaple, but also towards our goal of Barnstaple's only live music venue.

North Devonian's may not be aware or would probably care to admit, but if they have driven outside the immediate sphere, they will have a special place in their heart for Junction 27 – they may not even know that special place is there. But when we twin that familiar Junction with the newest and most exiting venue in North Devon, they will come to realise the satisfaction from a long journey to an amazing destination.'

Working with Liam is freelancer Clare Chapple, local senior events manager and programmer, Clare has worked for well over a decade in creative live music events, festivals and booking artists and has tons of experience from founding the now closed venue The Factory.

'Dedicated grass roots music venues are real cultural assets, a venue such as JCT27 will not only support the local economy, but support musicians and artists from the ground up, these venues are where tomorrows stars cut their teeth. I'm really excited to be working with Liam to build a venue that I hope we will all come to love and be a cultural landmark in North Devon in years to come.' says Clare

After an extensive refit the 235 capacity venue will have a dedicated raised stage area, complete with professional quality in house sound and lighting, artist green room area and accessible toilets and bar. Without giving too much away, the interior design features heavily on bringing the backstage feel into the venue to truly enhance the immersive gig experience for the audience. Using cheque plate aluminium, steel, flight-cases and raw unfinished surfaces to create a unique design. 

'Having worked in events for many years we have a special connection and respect for "backstage" including the artists, but also the crew and equipment it takes to entertain a crowd. We wanted to pay homage to these, often, unsung heroes and try to raise a little awareness of what goes into a show.'  says Liam

Environmental factors have been consider with the build and infrastructure on this project. Reclaimed bricks have been utilised for the stage area. All of the wood, doors and other materials extracted during the tear down has been reused in other areas. Existing professional sound and light equipment owned has been serviced and re-purposed. A great deal of our high end equipment has been purchased from local sources or other venues that are closing down. 

With a whole host of events in the pipeline featuring touring national and international artists along with plenty of opportunity for up and coming artists and producers to showcase their work. With community and culture at its heart the team would love to hear who you would like to see step on stage at JCT27.

To follow the latest news from JCT27 by following along on socials - you know what to do. Or to contact the team email - backstage@jct27.co.uk

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/junction.27uk

Instagram - @junction.27 

Website - www.jct27.co.uk

Summer Circle of Fun at the Big Sheep Outdoor Arena. GARETH GATES & EAST 17 Saturday 22nd August

The summer fun continues at The Big Sheep Outdoor Arena. Starting off a weekend of live music on Friday 21st August will be Sound of the Sirens & 3 Daft Monkeys + More. Exciting anouncements this week included a very special event with GARETH GATES & EAST 17  taking the stage at the Oudoor Socially Distanced Arena on Saturday 22nd August. Scroll down for more events.

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Full Line Up
The Palladium Club & The Big Sheep presents.....

• East 17
• Gareth Gates
• Sound of the Sirens
• Sam Dowden

 Tap here for tickets

• Friday 21st August - Sound of the Sirens & 3 Daft Monkeys + More Book Tickets Here
• Friday 28th August - Soul-cially Distanced Disco ™ Book Tickets Here
• Saturday 29th August - Sound of the 60’s Show The Beatones Book Tickets Here
• Sunday 30th August - Mark Chadwick, The Leylines Duo and Clatters Book Tickets Here
•  Bank Holiday Monday 31st August Rave Kidz Family Garden Party. An afternoon of the biggest child friendly dance music with games and prizes.  ANDY WHITBY, MC STORM, LITTLE MISS BLISS, BEN JAMMIN 3pm till 530pm

Open Air Theatre with The Plough Arts Centre

The Big Sheep are proud to be supporting The Plough Arts Centre with their 2020 Outdoor Theatre Sessions.

• The Pantaloons present 'Sherlock Holmes' Wednesday 9th Sept  Show at 6pm

Find out more information on all Open Air Theatre performances with The PloughArts Centre at various locations across North Devon.

 not only but also

Jiggy on the Farm with Jiggy Wrigglers

Back by popular demand, Jiggy Wrigglers are taking to the stage on selected weekday afternoons to entertain young families and babies with their upbeat music and movement shows. Weekly shows throughout the summer - 2pm until 5pm 

Find out Dates & Book Here

Find out more about Jiggy on the Farm by visiting the Jiggy Wrigglers Facebook Page

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Tap here for all Summer Event details at the Big Sheep

Rights of access reserved. 

Pre-booking is essential for each of the events.

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Follow the BIG Sheep flock on

Website - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter

The Big Sheep, Abbotsham, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 5AP - Tel: 01237 472366
Please read the Big Sheep Coronavirus customer guidelines before arriving on site in order to keep both you and their staff safe. They have also introduced a new Covid-19 Visitor Charter to enable you to do just that, so please take note of it and act responsibly when you come to visit.

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Local Music and Theatre Performances organised by

The Plough Arts Centre - The Palladium Club Bideford

August Highllights. Atlantic Soul with a sprinkling of Motown.

Soul Intention is an 11 piece soul band who play Stax & Atlantic soul classics from the 60's & 70's with a sprinkling of Motown. The band formed in 2016 having responded to a letter in the Gazette from bassist, Trevor Davis, who wanted to form a soul band. You can check them out at the following events this August.

BIDEFORD

 Thursday 2nd August Soul Intention big sound soul band 

at the Palladium Club, Bideford EX29 2DE.. 

Doors open at 8pm. Tickets £4 on the door.

CROYDE

Saturday 24th August Soul InTention big sound soul band 

at Croyde Village Hall, Croyde EX33 1LX.. 

Doors open 8pm. Tickets £5 on the door.

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Based in South West U.K. Soul Intention Big Sound Soul Band is available for Functions, Festivals, Parties, Weddings or special event 

Tap link for Visit  gig dates and bookings

Tel: 01237 470268 or 01237 451450

"A Boat to an Island on the Wall" with Ben Howard taken from new album "Noonday Dream" plus tour dates

"A Boat To An Island On The Wall" is the first new music that Ben and his band have shared since the release of his number 1 charting second album, "I Forget Where We Were", in October 2014. It welcomes in a new full length record, "Noonday Dream".

"Noonday Dream" was recorded in numerous studios between South West France and South West England, including Sawmills. It was produced by Ben.

"A Boat To An Island On The Wall" is a typically uncompromising, richly textured epic of an introduction to Ben’s next body of work. Tap here to listen to "A Boat To An Island On The Wall"

The transformation and development in Ben’s writing from his hugely successful debut LP back in 2011, to the immersive darkness of 2014’s I Forget Where We Were, and now on the cusp of another new sonic phase in Noonday Dream, could and should cement his status as one of the UK’s most gifted and unpredictable of artists.

Ben will perform live throughout 2018 with his sprawling six piece band. Dates listed below.

Pre-order "Noonday Dream" HERE

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Noonday Dream Tracklisting//
Nica Libres
The Towing Of The Line
A Boat To An Island On The Wall
What The Moon Does
Someone In The Doorway
All Down The Mines (interlude)
The Defeat
A Boat To An Island, Part II / Agatha’s Song
There’s Your Man
Murmurations

 

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See Ben Howard Live:

27th May – Coliseu, Lisbon
28th May – Teatro Sa Da Bandeira, Porto
29th May – Teatro Victoria Eugenia, San Sebastian
1st June – E-Werk, Cologne
3rd June – Sentrum Scene, Oslo
4th June – Cirkus, Stockholm
6th June – Admiralpalast, Berlin
8th June – Stodola, Warsaw
9th June – Divadlo Archa, Prague
11th June – Salle Pleyel, Paris
13th June – Eventim Apollo, London
14th June – Eventim Apollo, London
28th June – Playhouse, Edinburgh
29th June – Albert Hall, Manchester
30th June – The Eden Sessions, Cornwall
3rd July – Nuits de Fourviere, Lyon
4th July – Anfiteatro del Vittoriale, Gardone Riviera
6th July – Rock Wertcher, Belgium
7th July – AFAS, Amsterdam
9th July – Rockhal, Luxembourg
13th July – Mad Cool Festival, Madrid
14th July – Cruilla Festival, Barcelona
1st September – Stradbally, Electric Picnic
8th September – Lollapalooza, Berlin

Tickets on sale from Ben’s website on Friday 13th April: www.benhowardofficial.co.uk  

Fans should ensure they are only buying tickets via official outlets.

Ben Howard "A Boat To An Island On The Wall"
Taken From The Forthcoming Album, 

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TAP HERE to Listen to "A Boat To An Island On The Wall"
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“Noonday Dream” - Released 1st June 2018 via Island Records.

Devon bound Wille and the Bandits "Steal Tour" October live gigs at Barnstaple and Plymouth

Wille and the Bandits "Steal Tour" kicked off on the 1st October, 39 dates in all including gigs at Plymouth The Junction on Friday 21st October and at Barnstaple, The Factory on Saturday 22nd. Their brand new album "Steal" will be available at shows ahead of the official release date in January 2017.

The band have been building a reputation throughout the UK and Europe as one of the best live acts around, playing over 200 gigs a year. Among the artists they have shared festival stages with are Joe Bonamassa, Deep Purple, JJ Grey, Beth Hart and Wilko Johnson. 

The UK trio's socially aware lyrics and multi-instrumentation makes for the most original and refreshing sound heard in years.

Now signed to the Jigsaw label, the new album "STEAL" sees the band deliver all the excitement and power of their electrifying live performances, while mixing it up with dynamic music choices, from hard to soft, electric to acoustic, a music roller coaster seldom achieved by recording artists these

days.

The band of Wille Edwards (Lead Vocals, Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Electric Lap Steel, Weissenhorn and Dobro), Matt Brooks (Six String Electric Bass, Five String Double Bass, String Arrangements and Backing Vocals) and Andy Naumann (Drums and Percussion) are joined by Don Airey from Deep Purple (Hammond/Keyboards) for three tracks on the album.

  Website - Wille and the Bandits

Facebook - Wille and the Bandits

YouTube - Wille and the Bandits 

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WILLE AND THE BANDITS 
gigs at PLYMOUTH, THE JUNCTION on Fri 21st Oct. 
and BARNSTAPLE, THE FACTORY on Sat. 22nd Oct.
Tap here for Tickets

The FactoryPetroc Brannams Campus Oakwood Close Barnstaple Devon EX31 3NJ
The Junction 6 Mutley Plain, Plymouth PL4 6LA