News And Events




On this page, we hope to bring you a regularly up-dated list of events in which The Didgeridoo Place will be involved. Including; exhibitions, courses,performances, shows & visits etc. We hope to add details of any Didgeridoo related events to this page. We will consider adding any events, no matter where the events are due to be held. Please contact us with any details.
If you need any more information or have any questions, please contact me: Matt Bartlett, The Didgeridoo Place.
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5th & 6th May 2007
Venue:Tapeley Park, Instow, North Devon

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The Gathering
The Gathering begins the UK's didjeridu festival season and is a great chance to catch up with old friends from all around the UK, make some new ones and listen to what everyone's been doing with their didjes over the winter break.The Gathering is also unique in that there are no set performances over the weekend, it's pretty much a non stop didje oriented open mic & jam session. You'll not only get a chance to listen to some great musicians but you can also get up and perform yourself in front of a friendly & receptive audience. Ticket available early Jan 2007: Adults £25 - 10-15 years £10 - Under 10 years free . Details/Booking: http://www.anticearthworks.co.uk/thegathering.htm or phone Ant or Lin on: 01363 881108
26th January 2007
Venue:Blandford Royal British Legion Club, Dorset.

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From 7.30pm		Australia Day 'Didgeridoo-In'
Cost: Free entry - Bar available and BBQ Venue: The Royal British Legion House (Blandford) Australia Day Event - A fun, lighthearted event - Outdoor BBQ & "Beach Party" - indoor function room where we anticipate most of the action will take place.Modest prizes will be awarded for amongst other things the most melodic didge player, and the best accoustic ensemble to feature a didge. Another modest prize will be awarded fdor the most amusing explanation of why a boomerang didn't come back. We want the event to be fun for everyone, and an opportunity for unusual instruments to strutt their stuff a bit. If any Didgeridoo players would like to play, please contact to register beforehand. Further information,Contact: John Davies, Telephone 0845 8736674
July 1st and 2nd 2006
Venue:Ancient Technology Centre, Cranborne, Dorset

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Midsummer Didge Camp
Cost: £20 to include camping. Workshops, demonstrations, drum circle, flute tuition. All proceeds to the centre's building project of Viking Longhouse. Offers of stalls, performances, workshops etc to Ann on 07976 619248 all details given on www.anticearthworks.co.uk
4th-6th August 2006
Venue:Escot country Park, Fairmile, Nr Exeter, Devon

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Didge Fest UK
This event is held over three days. The main event on the UK Didgeridoo calendar. Performances throughout the weekend, workshops in Didgeridoo playing. For further info: http://www.anticearthworks.co.uk/didje_fest_uk.htm or phone Ant Scott on: 01363 881108
29th - 30th April 2006
Venue:Tapeley Park, Instow, North Devon

Time:
The Gathering
The Gathering begins the UK's didjeridu festival season and is a great chance to catch up with old friends from all around the UK, make some new ones and listen to what everyone's been doing with their didjes over the winter break. A relaxed weekend, with no set performances as such, but an open mike and jam sessions offering an opportunity to hear some playing and the chance to get up and play. Book in advance - ONLY 15 TICKETS LEFT. Contact Ant Scott - http://www.anticearthworks.co.uk/thegathering.htm or Tel: +44(0)1363 881108

26th - 29th August 2005*
Venue:Lime Tree Farm, Masham, North Yorkshire Dales.

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Northern Didge Camp
Bank Holiday Weekend* Didgeridoo event based in the North of the country. An informal Didgeridoo Camp for people of all abilities to meet other players, play Didge and take part in workshops. For further details: Kev Serginson 01287 205021 and www.saltburn.didgethings.co.uk

5th 6th & 7th August 2005
Venue:Escot Country Park, Fairmile, Nr Exeter, Devon. UK

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Didjin' Devon 2005
The UK's premier Didgeridoo event. Over the three days, there will be various performers playing and there will also be workshops and lessons available. THIS IS A TICKET ONLY EVENT. BOOK NOW! The Didgeridoo Place will be at this event. For more information and booking visit: http://www.anticearthworks.co.uk/didjindevon.htm Or telephone: 01363 881108
25th & 26th June 2005
Venue:Ancient Technology Centre, Cranborne, Dorset.

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Midsummer Didge Camp
7.30-11pm in the amazing earthouse. Weekend tickets SOLD OUT - Evening Tickets £8.00 per person. Performers include Chris Holland, firelighting story, Tim Garlinge, Nick & Miki (flute & didgeridoo), John Brice, Paul Hibberd (storyteller), Diane E(gongs & conch) Pete Green,Kev Howard(dordiseal & didgeridoo), Colin & Rami (throat singing) and Mike Edwards - Didgeridoo. Didgeridoo workshops and performance. Enquiries to Ann on 07976 619248. Further www.anticearthworks.co.uk
15 May 2005
Venue:Royal Festival Hall

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11.30am-1.15pm		FUNharmonics: Walk on the Wild Side II - Disappear
Family Event: Programme includes music by Mussorgsky, Rimsky-Korsakov and the UK premiere of The Three Little Pigs by Patterson. Alexander Briger - conductor William Barton - didgeridoo Chris Jarvis - presenter Tickets 08700 60 60 10 (Royal Festival Hall Box Office, £1.50 booking fee)
Friday 20 May 2005
Venue: Royal Festival Hall, London

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7.30pm		Earth Cry
Listen to the Earth’s Cry The London Philharmonic Orchestra with Didgeridoo solo, played by William Barton. Peter Sculthorpe’s Earth Cry of 1986 combines the mystical sounds of the didgeridoo with orchestra to urge people to listen to the earth to find fulfillment and happiness in the future: an ancient message from Aboriginal inspiration with terrific resonance for our times. The programme also includes Rodrigo’s beautiful Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar and Orchestra, and music from Prokofiev’s glittering ballet Romeo and Juliet. Tickets £6-35 020 7840 4242 (London Philharmonic Orchestra Box Office) 08700 60 60 10 (Royal Festival Hall Box Office, £1.50 booking fee)