When it comes to indie-pop anthems, Scouting for Girls have been a household name for over a decade. With chart-topping hits like ‘She’s So Lovely,’ ‘This Ain’t a Love Song,’ and ‘Heartbeat,’ this British trio has left an indelible mark on the music scene. After four Top 10 singles, four Top 10 albums, 2 million … Read more
In the realm of stand-up comedy, few figures have been as unapologetically audacious and brilliantly irreverent as Frankie Boyle. A master of controversy and a virtuoso of razor-sharp wit, Frankie Boyle has carved out a unique space for himself in the comedy landscape, leaving audiences both doubled over in laughter and taken aback by the … Read more
In the vibrant world of British comedy, few names have risen to fame as rapidly and emphatically as Mo Gilligan. As he embarks on his world tour, “In the Moment”, let’s take a look back at his humble beginnings and how he has become one of the UK’s biggest stars. The Beginning Born on 19th … Read more
The Jam, one of the most influential and beloved bands in British music history, left an indelible mark on the punk movement of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Comprising of three talented musicians, including Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton, and Rick Buckler, the Jam rose to fame with their distinctive sound, socially conscious lyrics, and … Read more
Belinda Carlisle has had a stunning career. She rose to fame in the ’80s as the lead vocalist of The Go Go’s, the most successful female pop-rock band to date. Their debut album, Beauty And The Beat (1981), was number one for six weeks and delivered huge singles such as We Got The Beat and … Read more
Did you know, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, one of the country’s top orchestras, has a long-standing relationship with the University of Exeter and regularly raises the roof here in our very own Great Hall? With a diverse calendar of performances, BSO offers a mixture of popular programmes like Smooth Classics (24th November) as well as big … Read more
From stellar gigs to theatre performances, comedy shows and club nights, the University of Exeter has held some unforgettable events on campus for students and the general public since the 1950s. The Great Hall, one of the largest venues in the South West, has welcomed huge artists such as U2, Muse and The Vaccines. Lemon … Read more
Exeter, are you ready to get LOST? After its epic sellout success, Exeter’s biggest student night LOST Saturdays is back, bigger and better than ever before… Get set for the grand return of Exeter’s ultimate student night, as the Lemon Grove reopens on campus this September, driven by the overwhelming demand to bring back our … Read more
Blossoms have today announced details of an extensive UK and Ireland tour for November and December 2022. The shows, which include two nights at Manchester’s O2 Apollo and one night at London’s O2 Academy Brixton are on sale from 9am on Friday 5th August. Blossoms have played a series of huge gigs this summer, including … Read more
Live events are no new phenomenon at Exeter. In fact, University venues are pretty legendary in these parts, when it comes to the history of gigs. The Great Hall and Lemon Grove (or ‘pit’ as it was known as back in the day), hold a colourful roll call of live music events, kicking off way … Read more