Crewkerne
Oconee Bell
Transatlantic sounds are heading to Crewkerne this summer.
Oconee Bell will bring their transatlantic music that draws upon Americana, folk, and bluegrass influences to South Somerset Music Centre on Saturday, July 25.
According to organisers, the group’s “abundant experience, coupled with their innate musicality, combines impeccable arrangements of engaging popular covers as well as thoughtful and insightful original songs.”
The performance takes place from 7pm to 8.30pm.
Tickets are priced between £5 and £10 and can be purchased at southsomersetmusiccentre.co.uk/event-details/oconee-bell.
Learn to Read Music and Sight-Sing
A five-week course is being held for adult learners to start reading and sight-singing music.
Taking place at South Somerset Music Centre in Crewkerne, the sessions will be led by Jonathan Delbridge.
The first session will take place from 7.30pm to 9pm on Monday, July 27.
The course will cover the basics of music notation, rhythm, pitch, and scales, and is designed for singers, musicians, and complete beginners.
It aims to build musical confidence and independence in a supportive environment with no prior experience needed.
Spaces are limited, priced at £70 for all five sessions, with booking recommended.
This can be done at southsomersetmusiccentre.co.uk/event-details/learn-to-read-music-and-sight-sing-a-five-week-introduction-2026-07-27-19-30.
South Petherton
Iago Banet
A celebrated acoustic guitarist is set to perform in South Petherton this weekend.
Iago Banet will perform on Saturday, July 25, from 8pm at The David Hall.
Banet, who has been described as a “master of the guitar” by BBC Radio 3’s Sean Rafferty, and as “nothing short of phenomenal” by R’n’R Magazine, has released three solo albums.
With several highly successful tours throughout the UK, which have included multiple sell-out shows, Mr Banet is renowned for his unique fingerstyle, gypsy jazz, and blues blend.
Tickets can be bought through tickettailor.com/events/thepethertonartstrust/2101691.
Eve Appleton Band plus Ro Clark and Miles Stringer
The Eve Appleton Band is set to perform in South Petherton.
The group will be performing at The David Hall on Friday, July 24, from 8pm until 10.30pm.
With tones of 60s Folk Revival, Americana, and alternative yet super danceable Folk.
In 2023, the band was named the winner of the Green Man Rising competition.
Ro Clark and Miles Stringer, known for their folk and jazz-influenced music, will also feature in an evening of live music.
Tickets are available for purchase online at tickettailor.com/events/thepethertonartstrust/2213320.
Yeovil
Home I’m Darling
A play is continuing to take to the stage in Yeovil this week.
Home, I’m Darling by Laura Wade will be performed at the Swan Theatre until Saturday, July 25.
The play follows Judy and Johnny, who live in a 1950s dream home.
However, the audience later learns that their lives are not as perfect as things originally seem.
Each performance starts at 7.45 pm, with doors opening at 7.15 pm.
Tickets cost £13.50 and can be purchased via swan-theatre.co.uk/home-im-darling-by-laura-wade.
Treasures of Somerset with Amal Khreisheh
A senior curator will present a special heritage talk in Yeovil.
Amal Khreisheh, of the South West Heritage Trust, will delve into the past at Westlands Entertainment Venue on Thursday, July 23.
The talk, titled ‘Treasures of Somerset’, will spotlight key historical items from prehistoric times to the present day, especially those from the Yeovil and South Somerset area.
The event celebrates the 2026 Festival of Archaeology.
Tickets are £10 and include a tea or coffee.
They can be purchased at westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/talks/heritage-talk-treasures-of-somerset-with-amal-khreisheh/10384.
Rhythm of the Dance
An Irish dance and music show is coming to Yeovil this weekend.
Westlands Entertainment Venue will host Rhythm of the Dance on Friday, July 24.
Tickets are priced at £36.50, £34.50, and £29.
For more information and to book, visit westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/dance/rhythm-of-the-dance/10213.
Celebrating its 27th year, the production has toured over 50 countries and features a blend of live music, vocals, and world-champion dancers.
Audiences can expect a performance that offers a glimpse into Ireland’s history and contemporary culture.
Packed with talent, the show promises to captivate with its fast-paced choreography and pulsating rhythms.
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