Events
EXHIBITION - Ros Cuthbert – Recent Watercolours: Highways & Byways
9th April 2024 - 3rd May 2024
Ros lives in Winscombe, North Somerset. She has been a professional artist for nearly 50 years.
Since 2020 she has been painting her immediate environment; watching the sun rise and set, rains come and go, or walking at night through deserted roads and lanes, she has contemplated and recorded the timeless qualities of light playing over our landscape and our modern lives.
Since 2020 she has been painting her immediate environment; watching the sun rise and set, rains come and go, or walking at night through deserted roads and lanes, she has contemplated and recorded the timeless qualities of light playing over our landscape and our modern lives.
Sarah Beth Briggs
19/04/2024 - 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Tickets - £15.00
Tickets - £15.00
Pianist Sarah Beth Briggs is a leading recitalist, concerto soloist, and chamber musician. Her professional career was launched at the age of eleven when she became the then youngest-ever finalist in the BBC Young Musician of the Year. She has been the featured soloist at major British venues including Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall, London’s South Bank Centre, and the Barbican Centre.
She gives regular masterclasses and chamber music tuition in the UK and has also taught in Switzerland and the USA.
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She gives regular masterclasses and chamber music tuition in the UK and has also taught in Switzerland and the USA.
Guitar Legends
20/04/2024 - 8.00 pm
Tickets - £16.00
Tickets - £16.00
The Guitar Legends will mesmerise you with the greatest guitar hits of all time!
From the early 1950's to present day. Featuring tracks from the world's most legendary guitarist, including:
Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, BB King, Brian May, Hank Marvin, Gary Moore, Carlos Santana, Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, Dave Gilmour, Slash and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
A show not to be missed!
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From the early 1950's to present day. Featuring tracks from the world's most legendary guitarist, including:
Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, BB King, Brian May, Hank Marvin, Gary Moore, Carlos Santana, Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, Dave Gilmour, Slash and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
A show not to be missed!
Keith James presents the music of Yusuf/ Cat Stevens
26/04/2024 - 8.00 pm
Tickets - £18.00
THIS CONCERT IS IN AID OF THE UNICEF SYRIAN CHILDREN APPEAL
Tickets - £18.00
THIS CONCERT IS IN AID OF THE UNICEF SYRIAN CHILDREN APPEAL
During the early 1970s, the amassed body of music from this hugely popular and sincerely loved singer/songwriter made for a collection of 'must have' records across a whole generation. Tea for the Tillerman and Teaser and the Firecat were on everyone's turntables and on every radio station.
Keith James is a long standing and well-respected concert performer who reflects on the timeless and insightful music of Cat Stevens, from his early pop career, life threatening illness and spiritual journey around a performance of his beautifully-crafted and memorable songs.
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Keith James is a long standing and well-respected concert performer who reflects on the timeless and insightful music of Cat Stevens, from his early pop career, life threatening illness and spiritual journey around a performance of his beautifully-crafted and memorable songs.
Dean Friedman
10/05/2024 - 8.00 pm
Tickets - £28.00
Tickets - £28.00
Hailed by critics and fans alike as a one of the finest songwriters of his generation, Dean Friedman has achieved legendary, pop-icon status for chart-topping hits, Ariel, Lucky Stars and more. A consummate entertainer, Friedman will be performing songs from throughout his four-decade career, including familiar hits and fan favorites. Dean is a welcome visitor to the BAC and is making his 3rd appearance in quick succession at our venue.
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Timothy Dean presents Songs Of Somerset
11/05/2024 - 7.00 pm
Tickets - £12.00
Tickets - £12.00
The perfect way to celebrate Somerset Day. "Songs Of Somerset" is a unique production featuring gripping stories from our wonderful county.
These tales are set to music written and performed by local folk musician Timothy Dean.
Kings, battles, Pirates & Highwaymen, The Devil, Lovers, Murderers and Ghosts, Nursery Rhymes, Fairies, Cavemen and even Aliens...and of course Cider!
Some of the proceeds from this event are to be donated to the Somerset Crisis Fund.
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These tales are set to music written and performed by local folk musician Timothy Dean.
Kings, battles, Pirates & Highwaymen, The Devil, Lovers, Murderers and Ghosts, Nursery Rhymes, Fairies, Cavemen and even Aliens...and of course Cider!
Some of the proceeds from this event are to be donated to the Somerset Crisis Fund.
MAYHEM FILM FESTIVAL
18/05/2024 and 19/05/2024
Mayhem is a two day film festival taking place across 4 different venues in Bridgwater from Saturday 18th to Sunday 19th May 2024.
Co-ordinated by Bridgwater Arts Centre and Somerset Film, the programme of events includes musicals and documentaries as well as great films with sumptuous scores.
Tickets available from Festival web-site (see below)
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Co-ordinated by Bridgwater Arts Centre and Somerset Film, the programme of events includes musicals and documentaries as well as great films with sumptuous scores.
Tickets available from Festival web-site (see below)
Tom Robinson - Up Close & Personal (+ support)
25/05/2024 - 7.30 pm
Tickets - £22.00
Tickets - £22.00
Musician and broadcaster Tom Robinson presents an evening of songs and stories spanning five decades of adventures in the music industry. Tom's musical journey began in 1974 and included a BBC ban, headlining Glastonbury, writing lyrics for Elton John, two nervous breakdowns and a period in tabloid hell. Having made his peace with the BBC, he's presented programmes on all the corporation's national radio networks, and his broadcasting work has won two Sony Radio Academy awards.
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Robbie McIntosh
01/06/2024 - 8.00 pm
Tickets - £20.00
Tickets - £20.00
What do the following have in common?
Cher, Joe Cocker, The Bee-Gees, Paul Young, Mark Knopfler, Roger Daltrey, Rod Stewart, Tears For Fears and Tori Amos.
The answer is that Robbie has played guitar for all of them. The list, however, only scratches the surface as he was in Norah Jones' touring band in 2004, was a member of The Pretenders between 1977 & 1978 whilst from 1989 to 1993 was Paul McCartney's guitar player. As CV's go, this one is fairly impeccable. This is, quite simply, a must watch gig.
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Cher, Joe Cocker, The Bee-Gees, Paul Young, Mark Knopfler, Roger Daltrey, Rod Stewart, Tears For Fears and Tori Amos.
The answer is that Robbie has played guitar for all of them. The list, however, only scratches the surface as he was in Norah Jones' touring band in 2004, was a member of The Pretenders between 1977 & 1978 whilst from 1989 to 1993 was Paul McCartney's guitar player. As CV's go, this one is fairly impeccable. This is, quite simply, a must watch gig.
Voodoo Room - A night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream
08/06/2024 - 8.00 pm
Tickets - £19.00
Tickets - £19.00
The BAC welcomes back VOODOO ROOM - an exciting Classic Power Trio, paying tribute to the incredible music of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton & Cream.
Featuring some of the U.K.’s finest musicians, they perform a high energy, world class show in total appreciation of these musical pioneers from the world of classic blues/rock!!
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Featuring some of the U.K.’s finest musicians, they perform a high energy, world class show in total appreciation of these musical pioneers from the world of classic blues/rock!!
Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican - 18th Birthday weekend
14/06/2024 - 7.30 pm
Tickets - £18.00
SOLD OUT!
Tickets - £18.00
SOLD OUT!
Founded in Barnsley Rock City in 2006 by their outspoken and energetic ringleader, Scott Doonican, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican are on a mission! This cult-like collective of like-minded knit-wear enthusiasts are determined to follow in their spiritual father’s immortal footsteps and keep his legacy alive.
The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican can’t wait to bring their shindig to The BAC for their 18th Birthday and they promise that they WILL rock you... but gently!
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Rock The 70's
22/06/2024 - 8.00 pm
Tickets - £15.00
Tickets - £15.00
Rock The 70's is a tribute to the greatest rock hits of the 70s.
Come and enjoy this fantastic 6-piece live band and step back in time to some of the best rock music of the era.
Featuring music from The Doobie Brothers, Free, The Eagles, Boz Scaggs, The Rolling Stones, Steely Dan and many more ! Not to be missed !!
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Come and enjoy this fantastic 6-piece live band and step back in time to some of the best rock music of the era.
Featuring music from The Doobie Brothers, Free, The Eagles, Boz Scaggs, The Rolling Stones, Steely Dan and many more ! Not to be missed !!
Somerset Comedy Festival - Dr Phil Hammond & Dame Clare Gerada
19/07/2024 - 8.00 pm
Tickets - £15.00
Tickets - £15.00
Doctors Phil Hammond (silly) and Dame Clare Gerada (serious) devise, with your help, a revolutionary health manifesto.
Does the NHS need saving, funding or fixing? Will a change of government make much difference? Laugh, shout, argue, vote, save the NHS. Seriously subversive.
Dr Phil Hammond (Private Eye, Doctor Doctor, Sex, Sleep or Scrabble?) dissects the ins and outs of pleasure using science, stories and stuff he's made up.
From philately to consensual cannibalism.
"One of the most entertainingly subversive people on the planet" – Guardian
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Somerset Comedy Festival - Arthur Smith & Phil Nice - Oof!
26/07/2024 - 8.00 pm
Tickets - £15.00
Tickets - £15.00
The legendary double act Fiasco Job Job, Arthur Smith and Phil Nice, having
surprisingly beaten the visitation of the grim reaper, reunite for one final time to
celebrate their 40th anniversary. But what has changed in that time? Instagram is now no longer just a super efficient drug
supply network. Tik Tok is more than the annoying sound of a clock. But apart from that, everything else is about as rubbish as before. "
"My favourite double act" - Harry Hill
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"My favourite double act" - Harry Hill
Darren Turner - International Medium
07/09/2024 - 7.30pm
Tickets - £15.00
Tickets - £15.00
Making what has become an annual pilgrimage to the BAC, Darren is a renowned Clairvoyant Medium, conducting platform demonstrations across the UK and overseas, blending his sense of humor with compassion to ease the minds of those seeking connection with the spirit world.
"We are always learning, not only about ourselves but also spirit. I look forward to learning more as I progress on my journey and remain excited as to where it may lead."
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"We are always learning, not only about ourselves but also spirit. I look forward to learning more as I progress on my journey and remain excited as to where it may lead."
Elizabeth Sharkey - "Why Britain Rocked"
20/09/2024 - 7.30pm
Tickets - £12.50
Tickets - £12.50
Apart from being married to the ex-lead vocalist of The Undertones, Elizabeth Sharkey is an actress, voice over artist and best-selling author. Her book Why Britain Rocked: How Rock Became Roll and Took Over the World travels deep into
Britain’s history to trace the events that led to its twentieth century musical explosion.
Completely rewriting the history of British pop music.
From the Celts and the Quakers, to Ira Aldridge and Paul Robeson, Why Britain Rocked breaks out of British pop history’s twentieth century confines.
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Alfie Moore - A Face For Radio
24/10/2024 - 7.30pm
Tickets - £18.00
Tickets - £18.00
Thirty years of shift-work, and being punched in the face, had left ‘Fair Cop’ Alfie with a ‘face for radio’. A face not so much ‘lived in’ as inhabited by squatters with little regard to property
maintenance!
A surprising career shift turned middle-aged Alfie from street cop to BBC radio star. But when TV fame beckoned could he grasp it or was he past it?
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A surprising career shift turned middle-aged Alfie from street cop to BBC radio star. But when TV fame beckoned could he grasp it or was he past it?
Steve Knightley
15/11/2024 - 8pm
Tickets - £20.00
Tickets - £20.00
Renowned Westcountry songwriter Steve Knightley, former Show of Hands frontman, announces a groundbreaking nationwide solo tour—the first since the iconic band disbanded. Focused on promoting his latest album, 'The Winter Yards,' this tour signifies a profound shift in Knightley's musical journey. With a reputation for haunting narrative songs and captivating storytelling, fans can anticipate Knightley's solo career as a powerful and evocative continuation of his influential legacy in Acoustic music.”
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