12 poets will battle it out across 3 rounds of fierce but friendly competition. With feature slots from previous City Slam winner and stand-up poet Edward Tripp, as well as the brilliant published poet Bryony Littlefair (“Fresh, unexpected, surprising”” – Pascale Petite,) and an electric headline set from comedian, author, popular science endorser and now poet Robin Ince.

The Undertones present a glorious set of classic tracks taken from what are considered by many fans and critics to be some of the best punk albums of all time.

Across eight studio albums, DECAPITATED grew from the adolescent dream of teenagers from a small Central European town to one of the leaders of the metal genre. Each successive album further expands the band’s sound with genre-bending authenticity and integrity. As Metal Injection rightfully observed, “any self-respecting death metalhead knows the name well.”

World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker is back and more full of wonder than ever. Wonderful 2.0 will make you cry with laughter, laugh through tears, or dream scenario both.

Alabaster DePlume’s songs are built on sonorous circular melodies and luminous tones that transmit calmness and generosity in warm waves.

Blues-Rock’s Resilient Icon Walter Trout is riding a creatively formidable wave with a new album raucous, wild and poignant in Broken.

Dubbed a ‘future superstar of the blues’ by Joe Bonamassa, Toby Lee is only 19 and already a three-time winner of Young Blues Artist of the Year, but the virtuoso guitarist is only getting started.

Radio 4 favourite, comedy legend, and ‘the 42nd best reason to love Britain’ (The Telegraph) John Shuttleworth, is back with more hilarious stories and songs performed on his trusty Yamaha organ.

In this workshop Ben will run a holistic pre-production session with you. He’ll ask you questions & run exercises to help develop your creative voice & find you direction as an artist.

The first ever comedy show performed entirely by a horse. Made by award-winning Elf Lyons, performed by Treacle.

Through expert commentary, stunning visuals and Michelangelo’s own words, this film takes a fresh look at a master artist whose life and genius are celebrated in every mark he made.

The King of New York, Mr Huey Morgan is back with a his new band – Huey Morgan The Fun Lovin’ Criminal.

Young British guitarists Mikhail Asanovic and Jake Wright, together known as The Showhawk Duo, have dazzled audiences worldwide with their spectacular approach to playing the guitar. Their playing style has broken down barriers between acoustic and electronic music.

Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings return to the live arena with their unique brand of post-apocalyptic folk played in a traditional style vs. traditional folk played with post-apocalyptic swagger.

A lot of talk about AI taking over humans. Only one man can out-talk the chat-bots & robots. Standup comedy written by a human, performed by a human!

The UK’s best loved Depeche Mode Tribute Act, The Devout, have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually, aurally and musically.

A rebellious artist that resists formula, the ‘powerful’ (Evening Standard) award-winning singer, songwriter, songwriter & producer brings a seamless blend of Americana, Folk and Pop to listeners’ ears.

ITV Tour de France commentator Matt Rendell shares stories from his 25 years’ covering the Tour – and his dealings with cycling’s big names from Eddy Merckx to Bradley Wiggins, Mark Cavendish to Chris Froome.

In 2025, acclaimed singer songwriter Josienne Clarke will tour with a full band and a new show dedicated to the immortal songs and genius of Sandy Denny.

Creedence Clearwater Revival are one of the most iconic rock groups of all time. Experience their all time classic hits powerfully reprised by Clearwater Creedence Revival.

The Smyths make their debut at Exeter Phoenix to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Smiths’ legendary second album “Meat is Murder” + a full collection of classic hits and more.