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TV Smith TV Smith was founder member, singer and songwriter for the Adverts, who formed in late 1976 and were one of the leading bands in the first wave of British punk rock. In early 1977 they performed regularly at the newly-opened Roxy Club in London, and gained cult success with their first three singles One Chord Wonders , Gary Gilmore’s Eyes , and No Time To Be 21 . Their debut album Crossing the Red Sea with the Adverts was released in early 1978, and is still considered a genuine classic of the era, often cited as one of the best punk albums ever released. Fiercely independent and proudly embodying the original spirit of punk rock, TV performs as an acoustic solo artist all over the world, as well as playing occasional gigs with backup bands. TV SMITH + QUICK ROMANCE + 51ST STATE 24 July: The Thunderbolt, 124 Bath Road, BRISTOL, BS4 3ED. 7.30pm. £15 / £13. 0117 373 8947 / the thunderbolt.net . Holly Clarke From songs of the supernatural and folklore to the tales of love and loss, Holly sings with an infectious energy and passion for traditional song. Rising in popularity among folk audiences and performing with the likes of Nancy Kerr and James Fagan, Daoiri Farrell and Queer Folk, she has made a name for herself as a powerful singer and accomplished guitar player. 4 September: Taunton Brewhouse, Coal Orchard, TAUNTON, TA1 1JL. 7.45pm. 01823 283244 / tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk . FESTIVAL OF WESSEX 2026 • 42 Ceruleo Specialising in performing the music of Restoration England and Seventeenth Century Italy, Ceruleo take communication, collaboration and experimentation as the basis to grow as a group. They use all available combinations of instruments and voices to create innovative and captivating performances, juxtaposing spoken text alongside music for two sopranos and continuo. 10 July: Bridport Arts Centre, South Street, BRIDPORT, DT6 3NR. 11.10am. £16. 01308 42420 / bridport-arts.com . 10 July: Ilminster Arts Centre, East Street, ILMINSTER, TA19 0AN. 6.45pm. £20. 01460 54973 / ilminsterartscentre.com. 11 July: The Dance House, Gouldsbrook View, North Street, CREWKERNE, TA18 7AL. 6.45pm. £20. 01460 75928 / concertsinthewest.org. Philip Clouts Trio Experience strong themes, soaring piano lines, groove-driven interplay, rhythmic punch, performed by the best jazz players. 2 August: CICCIC, Paul Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3PF. 12.15pm. £20 / £15. 01823 337477 / ciccic.co.uk . Summer Nights at the Castle Set against the ruins of Corfe Castle, this open-air concert series features spectacular light shows and live performances by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. ‘WEST END TO HOLLYWOOD’ A 14-piece ensemble from the BSO takes you on a journey from the historic charm of London’s West End to the bright lights of Hollywood. 24 July: CORFE CASTLE, BH20 5DR. 7.30pm. bsolive.com . ‘SMASH HITS - THE ‘80S’ Join the BSO in celebrating the greatest pop hits from the ‘80s as it unites with singers Emma Kershaw, Katie Birtill, Oliver Tompsett and Patrick Smyth. 25 July: CORFE CASTLE, BH20 5DR. 7.30pm. bsolive.com . ‘CURIOUS CREATURES & ADVENTUROUS ANIMALS’ A 14-piece ensemble from the BSO enjoys a symphonic adventure through verdant forests and across the open ocean. 26 July: CORFE CASTLE, BH20 5DR. 7.30pm. bsolive.com .