South Devon Arts Centre
South Devon Arts Centre
The largest new arts and entertainment venue in South Devon is set to open its doors on Friday 31 May with a spectacular night featuring five of the nation’s biggest names in new music.
The arts centre, based in Totnes will become the new home of the Studio Lounge, which has built an international reputation by playing host to some of the UK’s biggest new bands, as well as artists from across Europe, America, Australia and Africa.
As well as gaining huge support from the local community – including Greenlife and Harrisons Garage, the project has gained backing from big name supporters such as Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson.
Music and broadcast legends Jools Holland OBE and Bob Harris OBE have also become Patrons of the centre, alongside national theatre playwright Peter Oswald, film and television director Peter Richardson, internationally renowned poet Alice Oswald and Mae Karthauser, the brainchild behind opening night performers Mae & The Midnight Fairground.
The Arts Centre will showcase new local talent, provide 11 more jobs for the town and also be a venue to host different classes, workshops specifically aimed at young people. Available for hire.
Providing Totnes and the south Devon community with a wonderfully creative space.The not-for-profit scheme will include a new 250 capacity live performance venue, a 70-seat theatre and cinema, art exhibition space, recording studios and Totnes FM, which will launch on its FM frequency later this year.
Tickets to the launch event are on sale now at www.southdevonarts.co.uk or via the ticket hotline 01803 862267
First published May/June 2013 By the Dart