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Music Map

Each month we list music venues, shops and events around England that we think you should know about. This month we’re focusing on the South West.

Jump to: Somerset; Devon; Dorset; Cornwall; Wiltshire; Gloucestershire

John Packer
www.johnpacker.co.uk
Woodwind and Brass specialists, stocking student to professional level instruments. Offer hire scheme, mail order, repairs, accessories and staff with specialist knowledge.

Musicroom
www.musicroom.com
Stock a range of Brass, Woodwind and orchestral strings. Share a space with Hobgoblin who offer a range of folk instruments.

The Ridings Arts Centre
www.ridingsartscentre.co.uk
Offering the experience of working with artists in all genres of music and theatre, to the students of The Ridings High School.

Bristol University Anson rooms
www.ubu.org.uk/ents/gigs
Live music recently from Kate Nash, The Pigeon Detectives, Jose Gonzalez and Jack Penate.

The Trinity Centre
www.myspace.com/trinitybristol
Trinity is recognised nationally and internationally as the birthplace of the Bristol sound, and contains one of the largest acoustic performance spaces available in Bristol which is truly accessible to all.

The Cube Cinema
http://microplex.cubecinema.com/cubewebsite/
The Cube Microplex, for the past 6 years has played host to an astounding set of entertaining activities and is run by a crack group of voluntary artists-workers-enthusiasts. It once was a theatre, avant garde 70's art centre and second run family cinema. It now occupies a place of it own making. The Cube is a Microplex Cinema and venue in Central Bristol.

And the Beat Goes
Tel: 0117 951 3180
Retro collector’s delight, with a 70-to-30 vinyl-to-CD ratio. An idle 10-minute browse and you’re bound to find something of interest on some format.

Big Bob’s Discount Discs
Tel: 0117 963 2880
The Park Street Replay may have disappeared but the Bedminster branch lives on in a slightly different guise. It no longer stocks new stuff but it has a fantastic range of secondhand CDs and vinyl, with a distinct leaning towards the rock/indie/punk end of the spectrum, although there are plenty of pop classics to catch your eye as well.

Broad Street Jazz
Tel: 01225 427494
One of the few jazz specialist shops outside London, covering the whole spectrum: original to contemporary, on dvd as well as cd.

Here Shop and Gallery
www.thingsfromhere.co.uk
This unique enclave of DIY arts and craft is now one of the only remaining dedicated stockists of local independent music in Bristol. Given the thriving creative seam the city is blessed with, this also means it provides rare offline access to some of the finest, most lovingly presented new music your ears will ever have access to.

Bath Mozartfest
www.bathmozartfest.org.uk/2007
A festival in which the great masterworks of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart are balanced and complemented by those of his contemporaries (or near-contemporaries) as well as composers further away in time if not in spirit. Bath Abbey, Assembly Rooms, Guildhall, The Forum. From 9-17 November.

Providence Music
www.providencemusic.co.uk
An independent Bristol-based business specialising in classical and educational music, staffed by friendly and knowledgeable music graduates. Can supply anything from books, single cds to sets of vocal scores or orchestral parts for your next concert.

Somerset County Youth Orchestra, Youth Choir and Youth Concert Band www.somerset.gov.uk/somerset/learning/music/otheropportunities
For more details about these groups please use the above website link.

The Centre of Somerset Music Club (COSMIC)
www.somerset.gov.uk/somerset/learning/music/otheropportunities/index.cfm?override=subtopic&infoid=5884 Offers a wide range of activities, such as: Chamber Orchestra, Junior Orchestra, Centre of Somerset Jazz Orchestra, Windband, Junior, Intermediate and Advanced Woodwind, Early Music Group, Music Theory, Junior Recorders, Choir, Junior, Beginners, and Intermediate Strings, Piano Cats, Guitar Group, Rock Group, Folk Group and an Adult Orchestra. 

Actiontrack
www.actiontrack.org.uk
Working within the fields of popular music, and devised drama, community dance and design, Actiontrack teams build with their groups completely original performances. The script, songs, scenario and set are all devised in the period of time available.

Bath Festivals
www.bathfestivals.org.uk
Offering up to date information about all of Bath’s festivals

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Hickies
www.hickies.co.uk
Established in 1864 this music shop sells a wide range of instruments to suit all levels.

The Exeter Phoenix
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
In the heart of the city, Exeter Phoenix presents a unique and exciting contemporary programme of music, dance, theatre, live art, spoken word, film and visual art.

Barnfield Theatre
www.barnfieldtheatre.co.uk
Located in the centre of Exeter on Barnfield Road, Southernhay, Barnfield Theatre programmes a range of music and theatre.

Dawkes
www.dawkes.co.uk
Dawkes have over 40 years experience and a wide range of woodwind and brass instruments.

Exeter Music Shop
www.musicroom.com
Extensive educational division over two floors. Range of stock includes Yamaha, Roland, Dean, Epiphone, Fender.

Devon Music Service
www.devon.gov.uk/musicservice
Devon Music Service seeks to enable young musicians to reach their full potential. Offer a range of inspirational opportunities that demonstrate pathways of progression and encourage people to deepen and broaden their experience of music.

Devon Music Centres
http://devonmusiccentres.org.uk/
Provide opportunities for young people in Devon to make music together through weekly ensembles, expert tuition and concerts. Young musicians can participate in a wide range of orchestras, bands and ensembles catering for players of all ages and standards.

North Devon Performing Arts Festival
www.barnstfest.org
The North Devon Music Performing Arts Festival promotes the arts locally and is held during November each year. It is predominantly competitive, although entrants may offer pieces non-competitively. There are classes for all ages and abilities in Dance, Music (Instrumental and Vocal), Speech and Drama.

Plymouth Classical Music Concert Diary
www.plyclassical.co.uk
Plymouth Classical Music is a non-commercial website run to help classical concertgoers in the Plymouth area and to support local music organisations in publicising their activities. Despite the name, events listed include Orchestral Concerts, Chamber Music, Instrumental and Vocal Recitals, Choral Music, Opera, Ballet and even a little Jazz.

Solo Music
www.solomusic.co.uk
Independent specialist music chain in the South West. Outlets in Exeter and Barnstaple. Downstairs in every store: chart urban hip hop garage dance indie, metal, soul, reggae, raga, ska, motown, pop, rock, R&B. Upstairs in every store: classical, jazz, world music, blues, folk, country, easy listening. Tickets for gigs and concerts.

Dartington Plus
www.dartingtonplus.org.uk
Support long term participation in music and the arts for all people in the South West of England.

Wren Music
www.wrenmusic.co.uk
Devon’s Folk and Community Arts Development Organisation

Friends of Teignmouth Jazz Festival
www.teignmouthjazz.org
Whether you prefer New Orleans, Swing, Modern or Contemporary, there will be something to delight your ears, a stroller ticket enables you to expose yourself to music you may not have experienced before. From November 23 – 25 

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The End of the Road Festival
www.endoftheroadfestival.com
Voted Best Newcomer at the 2006 Festival Awards, The End of the Road offers the very best of what’s become known as New Folk. They also have a separate family camping area. Taking place at Llama Tree Gardens, Dorset.

Guitar Mania
www.guitarmania.vstore.ca
Winner of Best Overall Independent Shop at the Poole Retail Awards 2007.
Won Fender European Top Dealer in 2006

Musicroom
www.musicroom.com
Stock famous brands, including Fender, Epiphone, Martin, Taylor

Dorset Music Service
http://www.dorsetforyou.com/index.jsp?articleid=3555
As well as being the main provider of musical tuition within Dorset, Poole and Bournemouth Schools, the Dorset Music Service also runs a number of County Groups, Ensembles and Music Centres along with organising and helping to fund community and special projects through Wider Opportunities, SoundStorm, VoiceWorks, Teamstorm, Grab a Gig and other initiatives.

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Hobgoblin
www.hobgoblin.com
Specialise in acoustic, folk and traditional musical instruments, tutor materials and accessories

Trevada
www.trevadamusic.co.uk
Cater for new starters and professional musicians. Established in 1984.

Eden Project
www.edenproject.com
Nestled amongst the undergrowth, peeking out from behind the trees, Eden hosts some exciting performance art.

Solo Music
www.solomusic.co.uk
Independent specialist music chain in the South West. Outlet in Truro. Downstairs in every store: chart urban hip hop garage dance indie, metal, soul, reggae, raga, ska, motown, pop, rock, R&B. Upstairs in every store: classical, jazz, world music, blues, folk, country, easy listening. Tickets for gigs and concerts.

Falmusic
http://falmusic.co.uk/
This site is a forum for the many talented musicians and lively venues in the vicinity of Falmouth, Cornwall. News and other input is welcomed county-wide.

Cornwall Music Service
http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=499
Provides instrumental tuition at all levels, in all styles and in all disciplines to schools, colleges and music centres throughout Cornwall. 

Jam
www.jamrecords.co.uk
Independent record shop in Falmouth.

St Ives September Festival
www.stivesseptemberfestival.co.uk
Over a two week period, the festival will feature a wide and diverse range of events and activities covering all aspects of art and music. There will be talks, films, poetry, jazz, classical, rock and folk music. From 8 – 22 September.

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Musicroom
www.musicroom.com
Newly refurbished Musicroom flagship store. Stock brands including Yamaha, Fender, Dean, Epiphone, Ibanez, Taylor, Roland

Wiltshire Music Centre
www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk
The Wiltshire Music Centre is a unique contemporary building with nine flexible workshop and meeting spaces, plus a first class 300 seat concert hall with a superb acoustic. An innovative programme of education and community projects runs alongside a busy series of high profile public concerts. Located in Bradford on Avon

Solo Music
www.solomusic.co.uk
Independent specialist music chain in the South West. Outlet in Salisbury. Downstairs in every store: chart urban hip hop garage dance indie, metal, soul, reggae, raga, ska, motown, pop, rock, R&B. Upstairs in every store: classical, jazz, world music, blues, folk, country, easy listening. Tickets for gigs and concerts.

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Cheltenham Festivals
www.cheltenhamfestivals.co.uk
A great resource for finding out about festivals taking place in the area.

Gloucestershire Music
www.gloucestershiremusic.co.uk
Provide tuition to over 10,500 young people and adults.

Guildhall Music
http://www.gloucester.gov.uk/Content.aspx?urn=3353
Regular live music, most taking place in the Guildhall's Theatre. To purchase tickets for events at the Guildhall over the telephone, call Gloucester Events on 01452 503050.

Gloucester Academy of Music
www.gamweb.co.uk
A unique community of musicians and performers of all ages and abilities from Gloucestershire and beyond.

Gloucester Music Service
http://www.southglos.gov.uk/NR/exeres/2b9804f1-8631-449b-a533-68077b9c1066
Provides instrumental teaching and curriculum support for schools, performance activities for young musicians at area music centres and serves as a source of information and advice for schools and the wider community.

Across the South West

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South West Carnivals
www.swcarnivals.co.uk
This website offers information about Carnivals taking place across the South West.

Arts Matrix
www.artsmatrix.org.uk
ArtsMatrix is the continuing professional development agency for creative practitioners in the South West. They enable individuals working in the creative industries – architects and actors, poets and painters, musicians, magicians, designers and dancers - to make the most of their careers.

The Creative Enterprise Gateway
www.creativesouthwest.info/subsectors/music
A new service for the creative industries across the South West. Offers easy access to a wide variety of sources of information, advice and guidance, by drawing together an extensive network of individual experts and specialist organisations that can help businesses fulfil their growth potential.

Folk South West
www.folksw.org.uk
The folk arts development organisation for the South West of England - working to stimulate enjoyment, participation and creativity in the music, song, dance and traditions of the South West.

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