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Saturday 4th February 2012
Thornbury Country Music Club
8pm, Armstrong Hall, Thornbury

The Best of Friends duo (Steve Chase and Middy). Hope to see you all there.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/a...


Wednesday 15th February 2012
ngm Open Day
11am-1pm, Caedmon Complex, Bristol Road, Thornbury

For over 10 years, ngm has been running top quality arts and discipleship courses – this is your chance to come along and see what all the fuss is about!

NGM has a history of training artists and seeing them released into all that God has for them. Over the years people who have trained at NGM have gone into television presenting, bands and acts in the music scene around the UK, DJs travelling all round the world playing in clubs and writing music for games, films etc.

More recently one of our artists toured with the musical ‘Fame’, another with ‘Thriller Live’, one has just graduated from the Royal Academy of Music and 3 of those trained through NGM were in the band who played at the Royal wedding!

We also have trained numerous artists and worship leaders who have gone on to work within churches too. With a wealth of experience in developing artists and also mentoring and discipling them to help them prepare for the pressures they will face, if you are a young artist aged 17 to 25 then this is a great place to be!

Come and immerse yourself in the creative atmosphere of ngm for a morning: meet the tutors, explore our state-of-the-art complex, check out some of ngm’s top artists.

If you are a 17-25 year old dancer, singer, dj, technician, musician or communicator there will also be an opportunity to audition in the afternoon.

To attend the open day, book in now by emailing or calling 01454 414880. All welcome!
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Thornbury Musical Theatre Group presents: “Babes in the Wood”
15th–18th February, Armstrong Hall, Thornbury

This is rather a special panto as it has been written and directed by our very own Lizzie Lindsell.

Evening performances 7pm, Matinees Friday and Saturday 2pm
Tickets £11/£9 raised seating, £10/£8 flat.
Family tickets for four £35 raised, £30 flat.
10% discount on bookings of 10 or more.
Ring Karen on 01454 853947 or click below.
www.tmtg.co.uk


Saturday 18th February 2012
Thornbury Choral Society Workshop
10.30am-5pm, Thornbury Baptist Church, High Street, Thornbury

Thornbury Choral Society are holding a Workshop to study the Vaughan-Williams Mass in G minor conducted by Steven Kings with soloists. At 4pm there will be a free performance to which all are invited with a retiring collection in aid of the Julian Trust for the homeless. The day costs £12.50 with teas, coffees, squash, biscuits and cake included, score hire if required is £2 and fabulous lunches are available at £6.50. For an enrolment form contact Jos Gregson on 01454-411652, email below or download one from Thornbury Choral Society's website below.
www.thornburychoralsociety.org.uk
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Saturday 25th February 2012
An Evening of Music by the Royal Air Forces Association Concert Band
7.30pm, Armstrong Hall, Thornbury

Tickets £10 available from the Town Hall. Raising money for the 2392 Thornbury Air Cadet Squadron.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/p...
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Saturday 3rd March 2012
Midlands Youth Jazz Orchestra
7.30pm, The Castle School Hall, Park Road, Thornbury BS35 1HT

The Midlands Youth Jazz Orchestra is giving a concert to help raise money for the Castle School’s Jazz Orchestra. The Castle School has a history of excellence in music, and with its original members now at university, young blood has come into the Jazz Orchestra.

40% of the money raised from the concert will be going towards workshops run by MYJO for our budding jazz talents, as well as regular intervention by local jazz musicians. This will culminate in a second concert by MYJO at the school on 30 June, at which the Castle School Jazz Orchestra will participate.

Hosting such an exceptionally talented group of young musicians at Castle, will give us the possibility
to see big band jazz at its best! MYJO, as they are commonly known, have played with such distinguished guest artists as Jamie Cullum, Jools Holland, Jacqui Dankworth and the BBC Big Band, and are widely thought to be among the best in the country.

Tickets are £10 and on sale at The Castle School reception, Park Road, Thornbury, but can also be purchased by post. A bar will be available, with all money going towards the Jazz Orchestra fund. For any further information, please contact Tess Wilkinson on 01454 862124 or by email below.
www.castle.gloucs.sch.uk
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Saturday 10th March 2012
Thornbury Arts Festival Eisteddfod
Saturday March 10th - Sunday March 18th
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury_a...
Thornbury Theatregoers: The King and I
Everyman, Cheltenham, leaving from outside Gillingstool School, Thornbury

The King and I is loved as one of the greatest musical of all time. Based on the novel Anna and the King of Siam it tells the heart-warming story of the British governess brought to the court of Siam to tutor the King’s many children. The melodic score is ravishing, the production a lavish, grand scale spectacle with sumptuous costumes, a chorus of adorable children and acrobatic dancers. The King is played by Ramon Tikaram whose West End credits include Jesus Christ Superstar and Bombay Dreams.
www.thornburytheatregoers.org.uk
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Friday 30th March 2012
Elvis Presley Tribute Night
Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel, Tortworth, GL12 8HH

Enjoy a gala dinner and dance featuring music from an Elvis Presley tribute act, fantastic price of £24.95

Accommodation not included. To make a booking or for more information please call 01454 263000 or click below.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/tortworth_c...


Tuesday 3rd April 2012
Northavon Youth Theatre Company present "Our House"
3-7 April, Armstrong Hall, Thornbury

There is an air of mystery surrounding the Company's Easter show, which will be staged at Thornbury's Armstrong Hall from . The youngsters, (all students of the Northavon School of Drama) are very excited to be rehearsing for a very popular Broadway musical, set in the 1950s, which they last performed 25 years ago next year! NYTC was recently nominated in the Rose Bowl Awards for its production of OUR HOUSE ~ the Madness Musical!, but although this accolade went elsewhere, the students were delighted to receive the 2011 President's Award for Outstanding Performance from the National Operatic and Dramatic Society.
www.nytc.org.uk


Friday 20th April 2012
Thornbury Arts Festival 2012
April 20th-29th

Various events - see the calendar for more details

www.thornburyartsfestival.com


Wednesday 9th May 2012
Thornbury Theatregoers: Birds of a Feather
Festival, Malvern, leaving from outside Gillingstool School, Thornbury

Birds of a Feather ran on BBC for nearly ten years throughout the 1990s becoming a massive hit right from the word go and remains not only a classic comedy but also, as a female-centred long running series, a truly rare gem. The three stars are re-united on stage to recreate their original characters, sisters Sharon and Tracy and their sex-mad neighbour, Dorien. This brand new show created especially for the theatre is on a very limited tour so don’t miss the opportunity to see the show onstage for the first time ever.
www.thornburytheatregoers.org.uk
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Saturday 12th May 2012
Thornbury Choral Society “Team GB” Concert to celebrate British choral music
7.30pm, The Castle School, Thornbury

Thornbury Choral Society presents a concert designed to celebrate the music of British composers in this, the Year of the London Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Its “Team GB” concert will present a varied programme of choral music, organ recital and folk songs, which will include works from English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish composers.

The exciting selection will include works by Benjamin Britton, Edward Elgar, Henry Purcell and Ralph Vaughan-Williams and will be performed with organ accompaniment.

New singers are always welcome to join the choir, which does not require auditions – just an ability to blend with other voices. For more information contact Alison Makepeace 01454 415019 or Jos Gregson 01454 411652.
www.thornburychoralsociety.org.uk


Saturday 26th May 2012
South Cotswold Choral Group Workshop
10.30am-5pm, The Castle School, Thornbury

The South Cotswold Choral Group are holding a Workshop to study J.S.Bach's B minor Mass conducted by Nigel Perrin, with a free performance at 4pm. The day costs £15 with teas, coffees, squash, biscuits and cake included, and hire of the Novello score costs £2. Bring your own lunch. For an enrolment form contact the South Cotswold Choral Group Secretary Julia O'Connor-Beach on 01454 260877, email below or download a form from the website below.
www.sccg/info
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Sunday 17th June 2012
Open Air Musical Concert courtesy of Thornbury Musical Theatre Group
Old Down Country Park, Foxholes Lane, Tockington BS32 4PG

For one day only you can experience a show in the daytime or under the stars by Thornbury’s very own ‘stars of the stage’. Taking place in the Victorian Walled Garden on the decking area. Songs from musicals from the last 60 years will be sung marking the Queen's Jubilee. Further information on tickets and prices to be announced.
www.olddowncountrypark.co.uk


Saturday 30th June 2012
Midlands Youth Jazz Orchestra
7.30pm, The Castle School Hall, Park Road, Thornbury BS35 1HT

The Midlands Youth Jazz Orchestra gave a first concert in March to help raise money for the Castle School’s Jazz Orchestra. 40% of the funds raised has gone towards workshops run by MYJO for our budding jazz talents, as well as regular intervention by local jazz musicians.

This now culminates in a second concert by MYJO at the school, at which the Castle School Jazz Orchestra will participate.

For any further information, please contact Tess Wilkinson on 01454 862124 or by email below.
www.castle.gloucs.sch.uk
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Friday 3rd August 2012
60s and 70s Tribute Night
Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel, Tortworth, GL12 8HH

Enjoy a gala dinner and dance featuring music from the 60s and 70s until 1am, fantastic price of £24.95.

Accommodation not included. To make a booking or for more information please call 01454 263000 or click below.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/tortworth_c...


Friday 2nd November 2012
Michael Jackson Tribute Night
Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel, Tortworth, GL12 8HH

Enjoy a gala dinner and dance featuring music from a Michael Jackson tribute act, fantastic price of £24.95

Accommodation not included. To make a booking or for more information please call 01454 263000 or click below.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/tortworth_c...


Saturday 10th November 2012
Thornbury Arts Festival The Big Sing
St Mary's Church, Thornbury

This will involve local primary school choirs, thanks to the kind sponsorship of Joan Hawkins.
www.thornburyartsfestival.com

Music

We'd like to list all of Thornbury's live music events in this section; if you know of a forthcoming event, or especially if you're in a band and are planning a local gig, please contact us and let us know about it.



Alveston Singers
Our 50 members have fun and raise money for charity with four concerts each year. We enjoy singing a great variety of music from major classical works to lighter songs from musicals and folk songs.
There are no auditions, but singers who can read music are especially welcome. We meet Tuesdays at 7.30pm in Alveston Methodist Church, and welcome new members (particularly tenors and basses!).
www.alveston.org/alveston/communi...

Fascinating Rhythm
Fascinating Rhythm is one of the UK's top female close harmony singing groups. We love to sing together and entertain audiences in all kinds of venues including concerts, social evenings, charity events, competitions and festivals. Singing unaccompanied in 4 part harmony, we perform a wide range of songs such as Come Fly With Me, Sweet Dreams, One Moment In Time, One Fine Day, Raining Men and I Have Dreamed.
We rehearse every Thursday from 7.30-10pm at King George Memorial Hall, Rangeworthy.
Click below if you would like further information about joining us or hiring us for your event.
www.fascinating-rhythm.co.uk
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Friends of Thornbury Arts Festival
For more information please contact Ralph Shallcross on 01454 416882 or by email below.
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Get Singing Thornbury - Weekly Community Singing Group
Held at Turnberries Community Centre
Tel: 01454 852705

Inspire Arts Trust
Caedmon Complex, Bristol Road, BS35 3JA
Tel: 01454 414880

Judy's Music
Although her illness and disability makes regular live work difficult, Thornbury's Judy Cockwell has extensive experience as a recording musician and songwriter. Writing, playing and recording her own and other peoples material, she delights in blending traditional and innovative sounds. For more information, please visit her website.
www.judysmusic.co.uk

Music in the Church at Aust
We promote music you won't hear anywhere else around here - early music, mostly mediaeval, traditional music from throughout Europe and beyond, and the occasional contemporary surprise. Regular concerts, workshops and other events.
For more information call Peter on 01454 632306.
austmusic.org
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Music lessons
Tel: 01454 414711

OCTAVES
THE OCTAVES is a singing group for girls and boys aged 7 to 11, open to children from all schools and churches.
They are available to sing at functions in and around Thornbury. OCTAVES stands for Our Children in Thornbury Are Very Enthusiastic Singers!
If that sounds like you or a child you know, come and join us at St Mary’s Church. Further information from 01454 411253 or by email below.
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Rural Arts South Gloucestershire
Rural Arts South Gloucestershire is the Rural & Community Arts Touring Scheme for South Gloucestershire. It provides a choice of high quality arts events for local communities. These include performances by professional companies, workshops and films, usually held in village halls, schools or community centres.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer RASG promoter, would like a brochure or to join our mailing list, please click below or call 01249 701628/712618 Monday to Friday 10am-7pm; Saturday 10am-4pm.
www.ruralartswiltshire.blogspot.com
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Sharpness & District Silver Band
The Band meets in Slimbridge once a week. We also have a Learner band who work each year towards one or two main concerts. We are a non-competing band and our members play purely for pleasure. Some of the players do perform with other competing bands in the area.
www.sharpnessband.org
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South Gloucestershire Music Service
The Service provides opportunities for young people to participate in performance activities, for which a termly charge is made. There is a wide range of training groups, ensembles, bands and orchestras meeting each week during term time.
Thornbury's centre operates on Saturdays 9.30am-12noon at Marlwood School, Vattingstone Lane, Alveston. For more information, please email Head of Centre Trudy Monday below.
www.southglos.gov.uk/musicservice
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The Blues Connection
We are a blues and Rock n Roll band associated with the Thornbury Swing Band. We are available for dances, parties, fetes etc. The money we raise is for our chosen charity “Hammer Out”. Contact Gary on 07774 144000 or click below.
www.thornburyswingband.co.uk
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Thornbury Choral Society
Thornbury Choral Society's main concerts, usually with full orchestra, are held in May and November. Performances have included works by composers as varied as Bach, Elgar, Orff, Mozart, Tippett and Verdi.
Competent singers - particularly tenors - are always welcome to join the Society and the usual membership is between 100 and 120. Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings at the Thornbury United Reformed Church between September and May.
The venue for the Thornbury Choral Society concerts and workshop is the Castle School, Thornbury.
If you would like to try us out at a couple of rehearsals or would like more information please ring either the Chairman, Su Joyce on 01454-260542 or the Secretary Jos Gregson on 01454-613150. There are no auditions required.
www.thornburychoralsociety.org.uk
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Thornbury Community Choir
Based at The Chantry
Tel: 078910 36145 or 01453 845193

Thornbury Country Music Club
We meet once a month to appreciate entertainment by British Country Music Artists, either as a listener or dancer (couples/line dancing/or just freestyle). We guarantee a good night out with a friendly atmosphere. Come dressed or casual. There is a large dance floor with a bar, raffle and food for sale. All shows start at 8pm, admission £5.50. For more information, contact Nancy on 01454 632135 or by email.
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Thornbury Musical Theatre Group
We are an amateur group which performs a pantomime, concert and a main show every year at Thornbury's Armstrong Hall. We are a dedicated, close knit group and also organise regular social activities. New members are always welcome, as well as backstage crew.
All enquiries 01454 853947 or look at our website.
www.tmtg.org.uk
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Thornbury Orchestra
Founded in 2002, the orchestra has grown rapidly and now performs large symphonic works. While aiming for high standards, we remain a fun, friendly and enthusiastic group. Players need to be of a good standard and wishing to improve. Recent works played by the orchestra include Elgar’s Enigma Variations, Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition and excerpts from Holst’s The Planets.
Rehearsals are at 19:45 on alternate Wednesdays at the United Reform Church, Thornbury, plus some sectional rehearsals on the other Wednesdays.
The orchestra welcomes membership and booking enquiries. Please visit our website for contact details.
www.thornburyorchestra.org.uk
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Thornbury Swing Band
The inspiration of the late saxophone player Richard Gulliver, the band is made up of musicians from Thornbury and its surrounds, who are from all walks of life, and who share a common aim of providing good quality entertainment.
The band performs throughout the year at concerts, weddings and parties, with an annual Christmas concert. We play Swing instrumental numbers from the 1930s to modern times.
Money raised is donated to our nominated charity Hammer Out, and others. For more information call Chris on 01454 411761.
www.thornburyswingband.co.uk
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Thornbury Theatregoers
Thornbury Theatregoers helps you enjoy the theatre without the worry of driving or parking at night. We organise around ten coach trips a year to see plays, classical concerts, ballets and light operas.
We book accessible seats and regularly visit Theatre Royal Bath, Everyman at Cheltenham, Bristol Old Vic, Hippodrome and Colston Hall.
If you are interested in joining, please visit our website or email for more information.
www.thornburytheatregoers.org.uk
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Thornbury Town Band
The band play a wide range of music at a variety of events throughout the year in Thornbury and surrounding areas. The band is enthusiastically supported with around 25 members, the age range is (approx.) 12 to 65+. The band had a very busy and successful 2010, celebrating its 20th year, entering its first ever competitions, recording its first CD, performing a Songs of Praise celebration with Professor Philip Wilby at St Mary’s Church and undertaking over 20 other engagements in and around Thornbury. The band also welcomed a new MD, Mr Darren Williams, together with new and returning players. New players are always welcome.
Rehearsals are Tuesday 7.30-9.30pm at the Sea Cadet Centre. For more information or to become a player, supporter or sponsor, please contact Stephen Hall, Chairman, on 01454 617441 or click below.
www.thornburytownband.org
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