This page is a guide to a list of music venues in the area, plus a list of festivals/events and where to get more information. To advertise on this page FREE please click on the contact link above. We would appreciate it if you tell them you saw it in Wessex Live!

THE PLOUGH AT MANSTON Regular indoor music every Friday and outdoor events throughout the year. Also regular accoustic nights. Good fun, good food. CONTACT: Telephone: 01258 472484 Web: http://www.theploughatmanston.co.uk THE BELL STREET CAFE, SHAFTESBURY Frequent music events specialising in Gypsy Jazz. Acoustic acts always wanted. See Website for more info. CONTACT: Telephone: 01747 850022 Web:         http://www.bellstreetcafe.co.uk       THE CROWN AT MARNHULL    Various live bands throughout the year in a warm traditional atmosphire. CONTACT: Telephone: 01258 820224 Web: http://www.thecrownatmarnhull.co.uk THE EXCHANGE , STURMINSTER NEWTON The Exchange is a multi purpose building offering a high degree of flexibility for a wide range of uses. It is a community centre, an arts centre and a learning centre. Offering great potential for community, leisure and entertainment activities, it also host many live music events and workshops. CONTACT: Telephone: 01258 475137 Web: http://www.stur-exchange.co.uk E-mail:  info@stur-exchange.co.uk THE LEMON TREE , SAILISBURY Fantastic resturant hosting regular live acts. CONTACT: Telephone: 01722 333471 Web: http://www.thelemontree.co.uk          FESTIVALS List of all up and coming events and beer festivals LARMER TREE FESTIVAL Wiltshire based festival with loads of  live music for all tastes. This years line up includes  Jools Holland & His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, The Levellers, 3 Daft Monkeys and much, much more....... See website to find out more about this unmissable event! CONTACT: Telephone: 01725 552300 Fax: 01725 553090 Web:   http://www.larmertreefestival.co.uk   E-Mail: info@larmertreefestival.co.uk THE PLOUGH AT MANSTON BEER FESTIVAL 2008 Great Summer Party with various live bands and entertainment. 14 different real ales plus BBQ Dates for this years beer festival are July 19th, 20th   and 21st with bands to be confimed. To find out more see the website. CONTACT: Telephone: 01258 472484 Web: http://www.theploughatmanston.co.uk Wessex Live Music Diary - www.wessexlive.co.uk