Presented by our friends at From The Whitehouse, who write: Raised in the East Yorkshire flatlands on the fringes of Hull, Katie Spencer's landscape has always been that of open skies and widening rivers. Industry still shapes the city here. The people, as with the land, are moulded by tides and stark horizons. Stand in the same place for long enough and you can watch the sun rise over the North Sea and then sink into crop fields, glowing auburn in late-summer sun. It is this sense of space and movement that flows through Katie Spencer's music, which you can listen to right here: katiespencerofficial.bandcamp.com The songwriting, and most notably her guitar playing stems from a time when the steel-stringed instrument was truly finding its voice. Artists like Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and perhaps most evidently Michael Chapman, flow into her sound, carrying with them the warmth and idealism of the early 70s folk and songwriter movements. Katie Spencer's widely celebrated new album, The Edge of the Land (2022), follows her debut release, Weather Beaten (2019) which was praised for its unique song-craft, spell-binding musicianship and crystal sonic clarity, as she brought together fans of music from all backgrounds and walks of life. Delicate and un-rushed, the ten songs on The Edge of the Land drift by like ships on the horizon, yet intimacy and introspection still remain. The inclusivity found in her recorded works is most apparent when on stage, with a personal connection and humour that allows the listener time to appreciate the emotion of the music. Her historical gig list is extensive, taking in the world-renowned Celtic Connections and Cambridge Folk Festival, whilst performances with Danny Thompson and Alan Thomson have left audiences in awe of her confidence and craftsmanship. As live music has returned to our world, we can expect to see Katie Spencer where she belongs once more, eyes closed, in the moment, performing. Her articulate picking, with suggestions of folk and jazz, frames intelligently written songs and is the backbone to her music. Guitarist Magazine One of the most satisfying and spellbinding singer-songwriter collections Ive encountered in some time. RnR Magazine ★★★★★ Imaginative imagery supported by compelling music that summons up the best of early 70s folk, fluently delivered here with its own contemporary power. This is a fine collection of memorable songs by an outstanding writer and musician. Record Collector A timeless English folk album, perfect for the still calm of a Sunday morning. Shindig! Katie Spencer sits gracefully in a vocal nook between Sandy Denny, Linda Thompson and, to conjure a name we hear less often these days, Bridget St John. Prog Magazine The way Katie plays is never contrived, showy or imitative; it sounds true a world-class folk guitarist fRoots Katie's guitar playing has echoes of my dear friend the late great Bert Jansch. Like a musical weaver she threads her poetic lyrics through the guitar's strings and produces little tapestries of song Ralph McTell katiespencer.net facebook.com/katiespencermusic twitter.com/KRSpencerMusic instagram.com/katiespencermusic Ashburton Arts Centre Always three prices please pay what you can. Pay less, come to more!See Access, Tickets & Finding Us for more about why there are three ticket prices, plus other useful info about coming to events at Ashburton Arts Centre. Level access from street please contact us on [email protected] if a wheelchair space is needed, or if you have any other special requirements.

The John Hackett Band The John Hackett Band embodies the spirit of progressive rock. From John's pastoral flute textures, through the funky interplay between drummer Duncan Parsons and bassist Jeremy Richardson to the intricacies of Nick Fletcher's lead guitar the group embrace pop, rock, jazz, classical, funk and all stops in-between, from the tenderest of ballads to hair-raising instrumental workouts! John Hackett has been a much-loved and admired figure in the progressive rock scene since the mid-70's; best-known for his flute work with his brother, former Genesis guitarist, Steve Hackett on albums such as Voyage of The Acolyte, Please Dont Touch and Spectral Mornings alongside his own solo albums Checking Out Of London, Another Life and The Piper Plays His Tune 2025 saw the release of their acclaimed second album, Red Institution and a tour taking the band from Glasgow to Penzance, Colchester to Oswestry; thrilling audiences with brand new tracks alongside classic Hackett material from the heyday of progressive rock. The 2026 tour is equally extensive, concluding with a run of dates in Belgium, Germany and The Netherlands. The band is delighted to be sharing the stage with such diverse and imaginative talents as Heather Findlay, Olga Dikajee, Dorie Jackson and EBB. Heather Findlay Known for her magical, evocative voice and an ability to interpret and inhabit a range of styles with a mix of power and feeling, Heather Findlay is one of the finest vocalists working in music today. Prog magazine lauded her, Deliciously sultry vocals, whilst Maverick magazine hailed her, Pure, crystalline voice. She grabs your heart in an almost vice-like grip. At 19 Heather was asked to join up-and-coming rock band Mostly Autumn. In the thirteen extraordinary years that followed, Bryan Josh, Heather and company went on to enjoy creative success, winning the most devoted of fans, writing and recording many albums together. The band toured internationally throughout that time. In her subsequent solo career Heather has continued to learn and to develop. The boundless depth and dynamism of her stage presence, coupled with the richness, power and beauty of that instantly identifiable voice continues to captivate listeners. Her latest album, Wildflower, released in 2025, steps into a stripped-back, authentic, soul-led era of writing with songs she hopes will open hearts and bring awareness to us all. Ashburton Arts Centre Always three prices please pay what you can. See Access, Tickets & Finding Us for more about why there are three ticket prices, plus other useful info about coming to events at Ashburton Arts Centre. Level access from street please contact us on [email protected] if a wheelchair space is needed, or if you have any other special requirements.

After releasing his debut album Empty Passenger Seat in 2023 to much acclaim, the Lancashire born singer-songwriter is due to release his much anticipated second album Alone In Valentine. The release in April 2026 will coincide with a band tour of the north of England, Isle of Man and Scotland and will be a showcase premiere of the whole album from start to finish. The album will be cut in the capital of country music, Nashville, with legendary names in the country music world working alongside Joe to bring the album to life. Cal Campbell and Cornelius Webb, sons of the legends Glen Campbell and Jimmy Webb will be producing Alone In Valentine. Joe is aiming for the album to be a bridge between musical generations, bringing something new and pushing boundaries, while having elements rooted in the classic country sound. Don't miss your chance to watch this outstanding talent.

Drawing from their mutual love of classic rock, pop, country, jazz and blues, Christine and Dave dive head long and full throttle into the songs they love. Their combined passion, talent and fun-loving personalities bring a natural warmth and great charm to their performances. Dave Kelly is a founder member of The Blues Band and a stalwart of the British blues scene. He cut his teeth in the backing bands of Howlin Wolf and John Lee Hooker, and has played with Buddy Guy, Son House and Muddy Waters. The Blues Band have released about 20 albums, and Dave has 15 either solo or with his own Dave Kelly Band. Christine Collister came to prominence in the UK folk scene in the eighties, singing the title song for the BBC drama series Life & Loves Of A She Devil. She was in Richard Thompson's touring band as vocalist and acoustic guitarist, and has released five acclaimed albums with Clive Gregson. She's collaborated with many varied artists, and released a further 15 albums of solo and duo work. Ashburton Arts Centre Always three prices please pay what you can. See Access, Tickets & Finding Us for more about why there are three ticket prices, plus other useful info about coming to events at Ashburton Arts Centre. Level access from street please contact us on [email protected] if a wheelchair space is needed, or if you have any other special requirements.

Otherworldly enchantment and musical theatre inspired offerings, with the ethereal troubadour himself, the much lauded and critically acclaimed live performer and composer, Captain Of The Lost Waves.

"Sarah Harris is a professional singer currently living in South Devon. She carved out a successful, full-time, performing career in Brighton over the last 14 years, singing at private events, recording sessions and being a firm resident on the Brighton Jazz scene. Sarah has worked with nationally recognised groups such as, Urban Voices Collective and The Dap Kings (backing band for Amy Winehouse and Sharon Jones) She has also received vocal training with renowned vocalists, Kim Chandler, Dane Chalfin and Mobo award-winning Artist Claire Martin. Taking influence from Je Buckley, Etta James, Chet Baker, Carmen McRae and Aretha Franklin, she brings a fresh and Soulful approach to jazz. Will Butterworth grew up in Devon playing classical music on the cello and improvising on the piano, and in 2002 he started playing Jazz professionally in Edinburgh. He has worked with many of the UK's finest musicians, including ; Martin Speake, Bill Brufford, Dylan Howe, Asaf Sirkis, Jeff Williams. He has played on many albums as a side man released 5 albums as leader, which have achieved great critical acclaim. Notable collaborations include The Stravinsky Duo with Dylan Howe on drums, reinterpreting the works of Stravinsky, and more recently Aurelius - a conversational piano trio led by bassist/composer Marcus Penrose. He has also recently made a duo album with British jazz legend Martin Speake called 'Love and Freedom', recorded in January 2024. His music has regularly been played on jazz fm, radio 3 and classic fm. Marcus Vergette is a sculptor and Musician. He has been a featured composer and band leader on Radio 3, and regular Bass Player for Mike Westbrook Based in Devon since 2005 - drummer Ronnie Jones was taught drums at high school by Tubby Hayes/Jazz Couriers drummer, Bill Eyden. Ronnie runs a quartet/trio (featuring: Joss Kidd/Jim Rintoul/Marcus Vergette/Andy Richards/David George) which performs at well-known West Country jazz venues; and has appeared at jazz festivals including: Ealing; Plymouth; Teignmouth; Marlborough and Cheltenham (fringe - main stage).Ronnie's musical collaborations have also included performances and tours with The John Horler Trio, in a special project celebrating the musical legacy of Bill Evans (featuring Ron Phelan/Alec Dankworth/Tim Wells on bass).This trio (feat. Alec Dankworth) recently performed two sold out shows at Ronnie Scott's (Oct 24 and March '25), and played live on BBC Radio 3's In Tune. The project also received two 5 star Jazz Mann reviews - the most recent in May this year. Pizza Amoré is open in front of the Arts Centre from 5 8.30pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. See https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=100063918673793 This is part of Tinners Moon Festival 2026, from 3 31 May. For more information, see the Tinners Moon 2026 page on ashburtonarts.org.uk. Tickets for all events are available here at wegottickets.com/tinnersmoon2026 Ashburton Arts Centre Always three prices please pay what you can. Pay less, come to more! See Access, Tickets & Finding Us for more about why there are three ticket prices, plus other useful info about coming to events at Ashburton Arts Centre. Level access from street please contact us on [email protected] if a wheelchair space is needed, or if you have any other special requirements.

Under The Surface enjoyed their first international breakthrough in 2017. The group of three Dutch musicians now ranks among the most internationally active groups from the Netherlands. They have toured the USA, Canada, China, Mexico, Belgium, Germany, Jordan, Hungary, Egypt, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, India, Indonesia, Taiwan, Rwanda, Tanzania, Mali, Norway, Colombia, Panama, Switzerland, Bolivia, Lebanon, Peru, Greece, Turkey, and Cuba. 2024 sees their first major UK tour. Powerfully beguiling from first note to last and an early contender for album of the year across any number of categories. Magical stuff. Ian Patterson All About Jazz 2022 Pushes boundaries further than ever before. Mischa Andriessen Trouw 2022 If you get involved, youll be taken in a very special world of the band and experience a new interpretation of folk music. Music headquarter Full review, translated from German The trio brings an immersive set of completely improvised music to their audience, drawing from years of collaboration to create an entirely new language of human connection. We challenge our audience to experience through sound who they are. It's about being part of something that is bigger than we are. Their musical journey takes listeners on a dreamlike flight, encompassing euphoric moments as well as delving into the darker and more challenging depths of the human psyche. This unique experience has unfolded all over the world, from open-air music festivals, arenas, and museums to Buddhist temples and churches. Both their debut album, Under the Surface, and their second album, Trinity, were nominated for an Edison award. Their latest release, Miin Triuwa, has garnered critical acclaim and is regarded as their most accomplished work to date.

John Otway and his hard hitting band attack his favourite set list with gusto, leaving plenty of room for anarchy, fun and acrobatics that are his trademark. The Big Band are Richard Holgarth (lead guitar), Seymour (bass guitar), Murray Torkildsen (guitar, songwriter), Adam Batterbee (drums).

Zaid Hilal vocals/baglama, David Mowat, trumpet Zaid Hilal performed here at Ashburton Arts Centre in July 2025, and was superb. A very powerful performer the audience loved it! book early for this one "Zaid is the musical ambassador for Palestine" Husam Zomlot Palestine UK Ambassador Watch him here: https://youtu.be/MpiXMXQyzU0'si=4LFENYUww15yQlfh" Zaid Hilal is a Palestinian singer, composer, and music producer from Bethlehem. His music blends traditional Palestinian sounds with contemporary influences, creating a unique and emotionally powerful musical experience. As a folk-pop artist, Zaid re-imagines heritage songs and original compositions in a fresh and engaging wayfusing deep-rooted cultural melodies with modern rhythms, textures, and storytelling. His voice carries both the beauty and the weight of Palestinian memory, making his performances resonate deeply with audiences. Since forming his band in 2016, Zaid has released over 15 songs and performed on stages across Palestine and internationally. His live shows are known for their authenticity, emotional range, and rich musical arrangements. He is a fast-rising star of the Middle East with 40,000 + followers on his social media accounts and over a million youtube views. Watch Zaid Hilal playing live in Jerusalem https://www.youtube.com/watchv=_jzcDvQTrvY Zaid Hilal is an eloquent and compelling Palestinian singer and master of the ear-catching balama. From Beit Sahour, he trained from age 10 with the Edward Said Music Conservatoire in Bethlehem, has a BA in Arabic singing, produces and records albums, tours nationally and internationally. THE CURRENT GULF WAR: With the war on Iran it's not possible to guarantee his arrival. But the promoters have bought flight tickets in strong faith that all is going ahead. Zaid's UK Tour in 2025 was a big hit, taking in Bristol's Cotham Club, Elementary Festival, Glastonbury Festival and London's Jamboree Club amongst others. Audiences were very moved. Here's a quote from Elementary Festival: There are moments when music becomes more than sound, it becomes collective prayer. This set at Elementary Festival deserves its own story. When Zaid took the stage, his voice carried more than melody, it carried memory, longing, resistance, and love. As we chanted back Hala lala layya with him, we werent just singing we were remembering. Rooted in ancient folk song, these words echo a love so powerful it would be, Written on birds wings. Carried by wind. Etched in tears. In that moment, we sang not just for one another, but for all who long to be free. For Palestine. For the ones whose songs are interrupted. For the voices that rise even when silenced. It was joy... It was resistance. It was ancestral rhythm meeting modern grief. And it was holy. May we keep singing. May we never forget. May our voices carry around the world. How wonderfully blessed to be present with this. Maggie More: http://zaidhilal.com http://instagram.com/zaidhilalofficial http://youtube.com/ZaidHilal The song bird of Palestine Zaid Hilal sings of creative resistance to repeated colonisation in a wonderful array of carefully-researched songs and music that express the deep roots of Palestinian identity. The renewed cycle of oppression of Palestinians made me resort to the folklore and sounds that address our history Zaid Hilal Mirath music - Goethe-Institute Ashburton Arts Centre Always three prices please pay what you can. See Access, Tickets & Finding Us for more about why there are three ticket prices, plus other useful info about coming to events at Ashburton Arts Centre. Level access from street please contact us on [email protected] if a wheelchair space is needed, or if you have any other special requirements.

Tango Music-making Workshop Saturday May 30th with Hugo Satorre Very basic info below - more soon 11am-1pm Workshop for all instruments (optional shared Lunch) 2-5pm Workshop for all instruments The sessions are for people who are of improver / intermediate / experienced level on their instrument (no need to know about Tango yet!) would like to learn about chord progressions etc would like to get an understanding of how to create the unique Tango sound Prices May 30th Workshop 1: 11am-1pm £20/£15/£10 Workshop 2: 2-5pm £25/£20/£15 Workshop whole day £30/£25/£20 Evening sit-down concert: £16/£12/£8 see separate listing for more info

The Faryna-Satorre duo emerged in 2017 playing traditional tango, enriched with their own arrangements. Their repertoire includes classic tangos, contemporary compositions, works by Astor Piazzolla, and pieces of Argentine folklore. The essence of the duo lies in their ad hoc arrangements, created without sheet music, which allows for improvisation and results in a constantly evolving sound. In each performance, they create an intimate and warm atmosphere, achieving an immediate connection with the audience. With more than 500 concerts in 14 European countries, five successful tours, and appearances at prestigious festivals and concert halls, the duo has taken their music to appreciative audiences across Europe. With outstanding individual careers and accolades such as a Latin Grammy nomination and the Carlos Gardel Award, Emiliano Faryna and Hugo Satorre continue to bring tango and Argentine music to international stages, keeping the essence of this genre alive. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=0Z55HHhMU6Q Hugo Satorre: Biography Latin-Grammy-Nominee Hugo Satorre was born in Buenos Aires in 1977. He began his formal music education at the Juan José Castro Conservatory in 1993 as a classical guitar player. In 1995 he started as well in the same place his studies in piano. He began playing bandoneon, the signature instrument of tango, in 1999. In addition to performing around the world as a bandoneonist, he also dances tango (since 1994) and plays both tango piano and tango guitar (since 1993). During his bandoneon training, Hugo was fortunate to study with with the most remarkable bandoneonists of our time, including Walter Rios, Carlos Lazzari and Juan José Mosalini. He has shared the stage with legends of the bandoneon world such as Leopoldo Federico, Emilio Balcarce and Jose Libertela. In 2018, he completed a Bachelor degree in Argentine Music with honors at the prestigious Universidad de San Martín. He also holds a law bachelor degree from the University of Buenos Aires (2004). Hugo has performed in many of the most prestigious theaters and concert halls around the world, including the Sydney Opera House (Australia), the Walt Disney Hall (Los Angeles, US), Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (Malaysia), Teatro Colón (Buenos Aires, Argentina) and the Shanghai Oriental Art Center (Shanghai, China). A highlight of Hugo's career took place in March 2011, when he was engaged to perform solo accompaniment for the tenor Placido Domingo, arguably the most famous singer alive. The concert took place in Buenos Aires on an outdoor stage, which was set up on the famous 9 de Julio Avenue, the widest avenue in the world. The live audience on 9 de Julio Avenue totaled 120,000 people! Hugo released his first solo album, dedicated to the works of the world-renowned arranger Maximo Mori, in 2016. Hugo was nominated for a Latin Grammy award in 2013 for his album, "Duo Ramírez-Satorre, Piazzolla de Camara. He has performed worldwide with a number of well-known tango orchestras and bands, including: Quatrotango (2003-2011), Orquesta Victoria (2008-2020), Duo Ramirez Satorre ( 2005-present), Otros Aires (2004-2013), Latin Grammy winner Tanghetto (2003-2006), and La Tubatango (2004-2011). He currently plays as a duo with the Argentine guitarist Emiliano Faryna. For 11 years from 2005 to 2016, Hugo toured the world as part of the company and show, Tango Fire. During his tenure as a bandoneon soloist with this IMG tour, he completed seven tours in the United States, seven tours in Oceania, six tours in Asia, four tours in England, and many tours in European countries. Beyond just performing as an instrumentalist, Hugo is also contracted to direct large ensembles around the world, providing coaching and direction to help them play tango music idiomatically. He has performed the famous Astor Piazzolla opera Maria de Buenos Aires, in Austria and Italy with an orchestra selected by the famous Argentinian conductor Pablo Boggiano. He has directed and performed with symphony orchestras in Argentine, Armenia (Armenian national philharmonic orchestra, with him as a conductor), Austria & Italy and Costa Rica (orquesta sinfónica nacional). Hugo is a dedicated pedagogue in bandoneon and tango education. He has transcribed and written more than 10 books (more to be released soon) free for download for the international bandoneon community in multiple languages in his website http://hugosatorre.com.ar/. His website hugosatorre.com.ar, is one of the most visited websites of bandoneón and tango music. He has written one important learning book for the bandoneon (mi primer año con el bandoneón/ my first year with the bandoneón) that has been translated from Spanish to English and Chinese. He has a popular youtube channel dedicated to bandoneón with lots of recordings, material and tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmFBeeFC3QiSvwg4jLCv5GA/videos He also has this archived channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/hugosatorre/videos He currently teaches bandoneón, tango history and musicality for dancers, all over the world. Ashburton Arts Centre Always three prices please pay what you can. Pay less, come to more!See Access, Tickets & Finding Us for more about why there are three ticket prices, plus other useful info about coming to events at Ashburton Arts Centre. Level access from street please contact us on [email protected] if a wheelchair space is needed, or if you have any other special requirements.

Trish Calnan, violin George Roberson, viola Jeremy Capey, cello Mozart, Divertimento in Eb Major K 563 Beethoven, Trio in C minor Opus 9 no 3 Trish Calnan started to play the violin at the age of eleven and studied at the Royal Academy of Music with David Martin. She won many scholarships and prizes and continued her post graduate studies first in Freiburg, Germany with Wolfgang Marschner, and later with Helen Airoff-Dowling in Switzerland and London. Helen remains the formative influence on Patricia's philosophy of teaching. In 1980 Patricia won the Mozart Memorial Prize and performed extensively both as leader of the Trio Zingara and as a soloist at the Royal Festival Hall, Barbican, Wigmore Hall, and Queen Elizabeth Hall, collaborating with such eminent conductors as Sir Charles Groves, Lord Menuhin, Ivan Fischer and James Loughran. Patricia led the Lyric Quartet to great critical acclaim, following their debut recital in 1991, touring extensively with them in the UK and Europe. She toured worldwide with Sir Neville Marriner as a member of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Throughout her career she could be heard regularly on Radio 3 and her discography includes the Brahms Sonatas and works by Dohnányi, Ross Edwards, Herbert Howells, Glazunov, Ginastera and Rimsky-Korsakov. Ashburton Arts Centre Always three prices please pay what you can. See Access, Tickets & Finding Us for more about why there are three ticket prices, plus other useful info about coming to events at Ashburton Arts Centre. Level access from street please contact us on [email protected] if a wheelchair space is needed, or if you have any other special requirements.

Artists & their Relationships to Trees Joe Webster is known for his fine art graffiti landscapes - and the monumental mural in Newton Abbot Town Centre. He is actively seeking to put voices of communities in artworks. Gordon Field is known for his Manifesto for the Trees. His relationship with the trees is more than artistic, it is spirirtual. He is a renowned dowser. Trees inform his life, not just his work. Jacqueline Wedlake Hatton's artistic practices explore her profound connection with nature and how trees perform subtle acts of negotiation, as humans do, to maximise their growth. Ann Blockley's watercolour and mixed-media artworks are evocative, atmospheric and intuitive, capturing an elusive air of mystery and magic within Nature that lies tantalisingly between reality and the imagined. This is one of five talks in June and July at Ashburton Arts Centre which form part of If Trees Could Talk Devon 2026 International Art Biennale in conjunction with Significant Seams here in Devon, and the Tuvmboa-Tunmba Children's Museum of Philippine Art, Batangas, Philippines. See iftreescouldtalk.art and significantseams.org.uk All five events are listed at wegottickets.com/IfTreesCouldTalk2026 Ashburton Arts Centre Always three prices please pay what you can. Pay less, come to more! See Access, Tickets & Finding Us for more about why there are three ticket prices, plus other useful info about coming to events at Ashburton Arts Centre. Level access from street please contact us on [email protected] if a wheelchair space is needed, or if you have any other special requirements.

Arts-led Social Change Catherine West, one of two UK artists in The Creative Instigators Handbook is the founder of Significant Seams, and has led numerous community-engaged art projects. She has worked at two international arts festivals and as a researcher on an Erasmus project called Art & Social Change. She is coordinating the Devon If Trees Could Talk programme. Clare Coghill was leader of Waltham Forest Council when they bid for and won the first-ever London Borough of Culture as part of an arts-led regeneration strategy. Now based in Bideford, she chairs the Development Board. Vanessa Miles, is a photographer, artist, educator and social entrepreneur. She founded Well Image CIC which runs photography workshops to enhance wellbeing. She also founded the UK's first picture library specialising in environmental issues, which she sold to Greenpeace International in 1994. This is one of five talks in June and July at Ashburton Arts Centre which form part of If Trees Could Talk Devon 2026 International Art Biennale in conjunction with Significant Seams here in Devon, and the Tuvmboa-Tunmba Children's Museum of Philippine Art, Batangas, Philippines. See iftreescouldtalk.art and significantseams.org.uk All five events are listed at wegottickets.com/IfTreesCouldTalk2026 Ashburton Arts Centre Always three prices please pay what you can. Pay less, come to more! See Access, Tickets & Finding Us for more about why there are three ticket prices, plus other useful info about coming to events at Ashburton Arts Centre. Level access from street please contact us on [email protected] if a wheelchair space is needed, or if you have any other special requirements.

Trees Within Us and the MicroBiome Artist Andrew Carnie partners in research in neuroscience, biology, technology and visual arts. His "Winter Tree" project explores how the dendrite form in our bodies. The neurons in our brain mirror dendrite forms in nature; the tree in the landscape. The tree-like structure is found everywhere allowing distribution, collection and connection: and in our brains, is ultimately core to how we think. His developing project The MicroBiome further explores how we are not independent of the world around us - and in us. Dr. Lucy Loveday is a qualified GP and Senior NHS Educator. Currently Associate Dean for Faculty Development, Innovation & Performance at NHS England Southwest, and Advisory Board member for the Cross-Government Preventing and Tackling Mental Ill-Health through Green Social Prescribing Project. Natalia de Zulueta, co-Director of Resilient Young Minds with Lucy, is a social entrepreneur with 15+ years building and scaling ventures across health, climate and community in the UK, Africa and China. She is co-founder and Director of 021 Ventures, and Director of a multi-site, primary care-embedded nature connection programme. The Network of Wellbeing is a Devon-based social enterprise with the vision of people and the planet thriving together. Their mission is to connect people, support projects and inspire action for the wellbeing of people and the planet. Someone from their management team will join us. This is one of five talks in June and July at Ashburton Arts Centre which form part of If Trees Could Talk Devon 2026 International Art Biennale in conjunction with Significant Seams here in Devon, and the Tuvmboa-Tunmba Children's Museum of Philippine Art, Batangas, Philippines. See iftreescouldtalk.art and significantseams.org.uk All five events are listed at wegottickets.com/IfTreesCouldTalk2026 Ashburton Arts Centre Always three prices please pay what you can. Pay less, come to more! See Access, Tickets & Finding Us for more about why there are three ticket prices, plus other useful info about coming to events at Ashburton Arts Centre. Level access from street please contact us on [email protected] if a wheelchair space is needed, or if you have any other special requirements.

Entrepreneurs, Creative and Green Rachel and Matt Hayes are the architect founders of Folia Architects, an award-winning practice focussed on sustainable design and certified Passivhaus buildings. They emphasise natural materials and timber construction in bespoke new build homes, eco-friendly barn conversions and collaborative community spaces that connect to their landscape. Tim Craven founded The Arborealists artists collective (40 exhibitions and 9 publications to date) in 2013. He trained in fine art and Conservation, and has worked in Conservation, Collection Management, and as a Curator. His artworks are held in gallery and private collections worldwide. This is one of five talks in June and July at Ashburton Arts Centre which form part of If Trees Could Talk Devon 2026 International Art Biennale in conjunction with Significant Seams here in Devon, and the Tuvmboa-Tunmba Children's Museum of Philippine Art, Batangas, Philippines. See iftreescouldtalk.art and significantseams.org.uk All five events are listed at wegottickets.com/IfTreesCouldTalk2026 Ashburton Arts Centre Always three prices please pay what you can. Pay less, come to more! See Access, Tickets & Finding Us for more about why there are three ticket prices, plus other useful info about coming to events at Ashburton Arts Centre. Level access from street please contact us on [email protected] if a wheelchair space is needed, or if you have any other special requirements.

The Future for Trees Sir Henry Studholme BT DL manages the Perridge Forest near Exeter. The forest was the joint winner in the All-England Woodland Resilience Awards 2021 and won the Duke of Cornwall Gold Medal for Resilient Multi-Purpose Forestry in 2025. The forest has been managed for centuries and has been a microcosm of Devon forestry, ebbing and flowing with the comparative profitability of agriculture and timber markets. Currently the woods are managed on a continuous cover, close to nature, basis sustainably producing more than 2,000 cubic meters of timber a year, while the farmland that lies around it and runs through it is largely organic and managed regeneratively. Harry was previously the chair of the South West Regional Development Agency, the GB Forestry Commission and the FTSE listed Phaunos Timber Fund. Harry is an Honorary Professor at the University of Exeter and the chair of Adapt Biogas. Harry Barton is currently Chief Executive of EarthWatch Europe, a trustee of the charity Rewilding Britain, and chair of the Dartmoor Nature Alliance. He was previously Chief Executive of Devon Wildlife Trust and Earth Trust. He has held senior roles in Wiltshire Wildlife Trust and CPRE. He led a multi-partner project mapping opportunities for nature restoration at scale across the South West of England. He has worked closely with partners at the University of Exeter, University of Plymouth, the Met Office and elsewhere. In the 1990s Harry worked at Kew Gardens, where he was closely involved with a wide range of botanical projects, including the Millennium Seed Bank. This is one of five talks in June and July at Ashburton Arts Centre which form part of If Trees Could Talk Devon 2026 International Art Biennale in conjunction with Significant Seams here in Devon, and the Tuvmboa-Tunmba Children's Museum of Philippine Art, Batangas, Philippines. See iftreescouldtalk.art and significantseams.org.uk All five events are listed at wegottickets.com/IfTreesCouldTalk2026 Ashburton Arts Centre Always three prices please pay what you can. Pay less, come to more! See Access, Tickets & Finding Us for more about why there are three ticket prices, plus other useful info about coming to events at Ashburton Arts Centre. Level access from street please contact us on [email protected] if a wheelchair space is needed, or if you have any other special requirements.

Filkin's Drift reimagines traditional melodies through pizzicato grooves, intricate guitar tunes, and boundless improvisation. Their 870 mile foot-powered-tour, described as committed and fascinating by BBC 6 Music's Cerys Matthews, has recently propelled them into the spotlight. This radical approach to sustainable touring has earned the duo global attention from major news outlets including BBC News, Billboard, The i, Radio New Zealand, Canadian Broadcasting Company, and The Times. Watch and listen here: https://www.youtube.com/@filkinsmusic The music of Filkin's Drift captures the essence of their 870 mile walk, weaving together a tapestry of shared experiences (Songlines). Their compositions are sophisticated, yet rooted in tradition. From delicate Welsh folk-songs to traditional English dance tunes, the pair blend fiddle and guitar with their gorgeous close vocal harmonies (Folk Radio UK). Seth Bye and Chris Roberts have earned widespread acclaim with extensive national airtime on BBC Radio 2, 3, 4, 6 Music, and BBC World Service. Renowned for their live performances, characterised as utterly mesmerizing (Bristol 247) and hugely entertaining (RnR), the duo have enchanted audiences across the UK including FolkEast, Warwick Folk Festival, St George's Bristol, and Llangollen International Eisteddfod. Ashburton Arts Centre Always three prices please pay what you can. Pay less, come to more! See https://ashburtonarts.org.uk/access-booking-tickets-parking-finding-us/ for more about why there are three ticket prices, plus other useful info about coming to events at Ashburton Arts Centre. Level access from street please contact us on [email protected] if a wheelchair space is needed, or if you have any other special requirements.

Brazilian blues guitarist from Rio, Big Gilson, returns to the UK on his Back2Blues tour with his UK Blues Dynamite band featuring ex Sassafras and Mick Clarke Band drummer Chris Sharley and Larry Miller's sidemen, bassist Derek White and keys man Ian Salisbury who have also played with Whitesnake's Bernie Marsden amongst many others. Big Gilson is a masterful guitarist and one of the best electric slide players around. He's opened for Steve Winwood, B.B. King, Buddy Guy and Robert Cray. Big Gilson has also toured the blues clubs in the US, getting great acclaim from blues royalty such as Corey Harris, Duke Robillard, Lonnie Brooks, Magic Slim and Buddy Guy, who extended Big Gilson an open invitation to play his Chicago Legends Club anytime. This is what B.B. King said after Big Gilson opened for him in Brazil; .When I see such a young man so far from America, playing the blues so well, I feel happy and proud that my mission in this life is done "From the first note, it's clear that this is a guitar album. A great record -- well produced, exceptionally arranged, and fun." Blues Revue magazine - USA Each song evinces the high-octane Gilson sound while simultaneously having it's own unique flavour. Blues in Britain magazine: There's no doubt you'll be in for a musical treat with an evening of great blues tunes, well crafted original songs and inspired covers from Big Gilson & Blues Dynamite. Ashburton Arts Centre Always three prices please pay what you can. Pay less, come to more! See Access, Tickets & Finding Us for more about why there are three ticket prices, plus other useful info about coming to events at Ashburton Arts Centre. Level access from street please contact us on [email protected] if a wheelchair space is needed, or if you have any other special requirements.

Led by trumpet star Nick Malcolm, Out Front is a UK jazz super group. With roots anchored in two of jazz's greatest inside-outside masters, Booker Little and Andrew Hill, it now presents entirely original music, composed by Nick and other members of the band. Featuring a rich line-up of three horns, drums and bass, the band draws on years of collective experience at the highest level of jazz and improvised music, exploring a full spectrum of possibilities, from joyous straight ahead time playing, to the most open of improvisation. Nick Malcolm trumpet Olie Brice double bass Dave Smith drums Jason Yarde alto saxophone Jake McMurchie tenor saxophone Ashburton Arts Centre Always three prices please pay what you can. Pay less, come to more!See Access, Tickets & Finding Us for more about why there are three ticket prices, plus other useful info about coming to events at Ashburton Arts Centre. Level access from street please contact us on [email protected] if a wheelchair space is needed, or if you have any other special requirements.

Experience the passion and power of Buenos Aires in a breathtaking evening of tango, folk music, and unforgettable song. Internationally acclaimed vocalist Martín Alvarado joins forces with the exceptional guitar quartet Gerardo Villar y Los Aguirre to deliver an authentic musical journey from the heart of Argentina. From the revolutionary works of Astor Piazzolla to haunting zambas and original ballads, every performance is rich with emotion, artistry, and atmosphere. Celebrated worldwide for his mesmerising voice, Alvarado brings tango alive with intensity, elegance, and passion in a concert that promises to captivate audiences from beginning to end. Join us for the evening and be whisked off to South America in music! Described as the best voice in Buenos Aires, the charismatic tenor infuses his carefully-chosen repertoire, with warmth, colour, nuance and sensitivity. His interpretations, whether singing with a full symphony orchestra, a jazz big band or with just his tenor voice and a guitar in front of a handful of people, have transcended language barriers and driven an illustrious two-decade globe-trotting career, awards and 11 album releases. In recognition of his significance as a cultural ambassador for Argentina, the National Academy of Tango officially declared him as a Maestro in 2019. Martin will be joined on stage by fellow porteños from the city of the Rio de Plata, the talented Gerardo Villar & Los Aguirre guitar quartet. They performed a fantastic concert here in 2023, and we're delighted to have them back. Very highly recommended. The world needs to experience this extreme form of aural pleasure totally mesmerising a tango epiphany. Max Reinhardt, BBC Radio 3 Completely beguiling tenor Mary Ann Kennedy, BBC Radio 3 "One of the most renowned voices in tango in the world today Top tango Radio LA2x4, Buenos Aires The best voice in Buenos Aires the late Hector de Rosas, former singer with Astor Piazzolla

Low Wave brings together an eclectic range of influences unified through a love of powerful rhythms and a collective melodic sensibility for songwriting that is both reflective and anthemic. The group picks up on a thread left hanging by the Seattle grunge pioneers and carried forward by the alternative desert rock scene to deliver a unique soundscape blending riff-based rock with a modern voice. Their debut EP State of Mine was released to acclaim in 2024 attracting listeners around the world. Stepping out from a subsequent period of change in membership within the band, 2025 will see the release of their next single Poison Pear with a new vocalist and a bold evolution of artistic style ahead of the scheduled release of the groups debut album in early 2026. Low Wave was formed in 2023 by guitarist and songwriter Graham Waddell, joined by Ella Partridge (drums), Colin Penn (bass), and Leanne Pharaoh (vocals). The Juliettes The Juliettes (Nelly, George, Raina, Joe and Harry) is an exciting new young band from Devon with a wide range of influences from indie guitar to classic rock, pop and soul. Their debut single "Too Far" blends lush guitar melodies and bittersweet vocals to evoke the fading days of summer. Ashburton Arts Centre Always three prices please pay what you can. See Access, Tickets & Finding Us for more about why there are three ticket prices, plus other useful info about coming to events at Ashburton Arts Centre. Level access from street please contact us on [email protected] if a wheelchair space is needed, or if you have any other special requirements.

Inspired by the global phenomenon that is Scott Bradley's Postmodern Jukebox, Shindig is bringing the vintage glamour to venue across Devon this year. Performing their own arrangements of the popular PMJ hits you can expect to hear a cocktail of musical styles from across the 20th century, from 1920s and 30s jazz to the surf rock of the 60s and plenty more in between! Well known modern pop and rock songs are reinvented and reimagined in unexpected ways to bring a completely fresh take. Including classics such as Careless Whisper, and Sweet Child OMine alongside more recent hits by the likes of Lady Gaga and Dua Lipa, Shindig play songs you know but not as you know them! Singer Kiri Aggett brings the music alive with her velvety toned vocals together with a 2 piece horn section (Rachel Strange and Laura Cook) juggling saxophones, trumpet and clarinet. Lisa Woods (MD) on piano is joined by Tony Follano on Drums and the lineup is completed by Dave Berry on Double Bass, Electric Bass and Sousaphone! Whether you want to sit back and enjoy the music, or get your dancing shoes on and party like it's last century, join Shindig on Sunday 28 June! Ashburton Arts Centre Always three prices please pay what you can. See Access, Tickets & Finding Us for more about why there are three ticket prices, plus other useful info about coming to events at Ashburton Arts Centre. Level access from street please contact us on [email protected] if a wheelchair space is needed, or if you have any other special requirements.

Tallulah Rendall: On;ly Human / Atton=Raon Ashburton Arts Centre Always three prices please pay what you can. Pay less, come to more!See Access, Tickets & Finding Us for more about why there are three ticket prices, plus other useful info about coming to events at Ashburton Arts Centre. Level access from street please contact us on [email protected] if a wheelchair space is needed, or if you have any other special requirements.

"Great battles of love and life all sung from the deep heart's core" (Mike Harding Folk Show). "Daria Kulesh and Marina Osman took it to another level. One of the best sets I have ever seen" Forty Tenth Promotions The very best of the best included an amazing set from Daria Kulesh and Marina Osman" FATEA Magazine Daria Kulesh "the voice of fairytales" has been described by Mike Harding as one of the finest voices and one of the most intriguing and interesting songwriters on the present folk scene. Her debut release Eternal Child was described as phenomenal and her second album Long Lost Home has enjoyed rave reviews and multiple awards, including LCM Album of the Year. Her third offering Earthly Delights was named "one of the year's finest albums" by Folk Radio UK, and her latest album MotherLand has been described as "astonishing" and "near perfect" by Liverpool Sound and Vision and "one of the albums of 2025" in a 5-star review by RnR Magazine. Recently, it's been awarded Album of the Year by Celtic Music Radio. Daria has toured extensively in the UK and Europe, sharing stories and songs that are deeply personal but feel universal and timeless. Every performance is an "emotional, compelling and uplifting experience", leaving the audiences "completely spellbound". Born in Russia but based in the UK for the last 15 years, she fearlessly explores her heritage and turbulent family history in Ingushetia (North Caucasus) with songs that "aren't just sung, but lived" (FATEA). "Refreshingly different, powerful songwriting" FolkWords "Dripping with mystical power and presence... stirring and hypnotic... A singular voice." FATEA "Haunting and enigmatic" The Sunday Times Marina Osman, originally from Belarus, is a graduate of the Belarussian State Conservatoire. An accomplished concert pianist as well as teacher, she was awarded a badge "For contribution to the cultural evolution of Belarus" by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Belarus in 2008. In 2007, she was a judging panel member at International Chamber Ensembles Competition 'Nova Music' in Latvia. She has also performed in Poland, Germany, Lithuania and Russia, having recorded several programs for 'Orpheus' Russian music radio and Russian TV with the classical music expert Mikhail Kazinik in 2009. Since 2011, Marina has been based in London, focusing on training young musicians for ABRSM exams. "Narrator extraordinaire and pristine vocalist" "Divine piano" "Folk music at its touchingly finest" (Three Chords and the Truth) More daria-kulesh.co.uk Videos: daria-kulesh.co.uk/videos Press: daria-kulesh.co.uk/press Ashburton Arts Centre Always three prices please pay what you can. Pay less, come to more! See Access, Tickets & Finding Us for more about why there are three ticket prices, plus other useful info about coming to events at Ashburton Arts Centre. Level access from street please contact us on [email protected] if a wheelchair space is needed, or if you have any other special requirements.

Moor Poets is a community of friendly poets based in and around Dartmoor in Devon for more, see moorpoets.weebly.com. This evening of poetry readings features Fiona Benson, reading and talking about her work, plus an Open Mic session. Fiona Benson PhD, FRSL, is a poet, teacher and mother. She's had four poetry collections published by Jonathan Cape. The most recent, Midden Witch, was the Poetry Book Society's choice. Her second collection, Vertigo & Ghost won the Forward Prize. Her first three collections were all nominated for the T.S. Eliot Prize. Other recent work has included co-translations of Ukrainian poetry and writing a script for the Belgian dance company Ultima Vez. If youd like to take part in the Open Mic please email [email protected] and well pass your details on to the organiser at Moor Poets. Ashburton Arts Centre Always three prices please pay what you can. Pay less, come to more!See Access, Tickets & Finding Us for more about why there are three ticket prices, plus other useful info about coming to events at Ashburton Arts Centre. y, Level access from street please contact us on [email protected] if a wheelchair space is needed, or if you have any other special requirements.