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Worcester Festival

http://www.worcesterfestival.co.uk

kind of like a father figure to the Worcester Music Festival, organised every year by the people at Worcester Live. Not just music, but also crafts, comedy, childrens theatre and a whole lot more. usually the last 3 weeks in August.

Worcester Literature Festival

http://www.worcesterliteraturefestival.co.uk

2011 sees the birth of a brand new literature festival.

Worcester Music Festival

http://www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk

Worcester Music Festival 2010 is to be held from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd August 2010. We are currently seeking bands and performers for the event.

Worcester Pride

http://www.worcesterpride.co.uk

Worcester's 1st Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender "Free" Pride Event Is Planned To Take Place At: Worcester Pitchcroft - On 26th June 2010, Their theme is focused on " Uniting Communities " , Everyone Welcome To Attend.

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Galleries, Museums & Art

PITT Studio

http://www.pittstudio.com/

The PITT artist-led project space is a gallery and resource for contemporary visual artists and their work.

Worcester Open @ Worcester City Art Gallery

http://www.worcesteropen.co.uk/

As well as exhibiting work from practicing artists in the West Midlands and surrounding counties, the Open will support professional arts development in the region through a range of additional opportunities and events. The exhibition is not themed but will be exploring the methods of selection and curatorial processes associated with Open type exhibitions and the role of mentor and protégé in visual art galleries.

Worcestershire Contemporary Artists

http://www.w-ca.net/

Worcestershire Contemporary Artists aim to, amoungst other things) create opportunities and dialogue around contemporary art in Worcestershire. Establish a network for mutual support amongst local, UK and international artists. Increase exhibition opportunities in Worcestershire and beyond.

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Miscallaneous Links

Equine Market Watch (Sanctuaries UK)

http://www.equinemarketwatch.org.uk

EMW sanctuaries UK is dedicated to monitoring the welfare of equines in Horse markets and auctions. Registered Charity Number 1114700

Worcester Tourism Association

http://worcestertourismassociation.co.uk/

The WTA is a membership association based in the city of Worcester, Worcestershire, UK. It is made up of locally based retailers, hotels, tourist attractions, organisations, and event planners. with the intention of helping, supporting and encouraging tourism in the city of Worcester.

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Photography

In A Good Light

http://inaGoodLight.com

Gig & band photography

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Press & Media

The Worcester News

http://www.WorcesterNews.co.uk

The city's premier daily newspaper.

The Worcester Standard

http://www.worcesterstandard.co.uk

Worcesters free newspaper.

Youth Comm

http://www.youthcomm.org.uk/broadcasting/radio/player/?player=true

Worcester independent radio station run by volunteers.

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Promoters & Event Organisers

Backstage Promotions

http://www.backstagepromotions.co.uk

Providing Worcester with fantastic covers bands and DJs at Drummonds, Keystones and also in Hereford.

Days Old Bookings

http://www.myspace.com/daysoldbookingwu

ska, punk and emo promoters and organisers of the terrific annual Punk For Pudsey gigs.

Fat Rat Productions

http://www.myspace.com/fatratproductionsuk

Heavilly involved with The WMF and are organisers of some damn fine live music shows.

Not Just Sauce

http://www.notjustsauce.com

Probably the best live promoters in worcester!!! Actually, thats probably not true but its my website so I can say what I like.

The Llama Lounge

http://www.myspace.com/414812489

Monthly eclectic mix of live music, spoken word and art.

The Task In Hand

http://www.thetaskinhand.co.uk/

Promoters & Purveyors of Fine Artifacts & Music

Titania Entertainment Group

http://www.titaniaentertainmentgroup.co.uk

The Titania Entertainment Group organise live music events/gigs and offers management, promotion, digital distribution, PR/Marketing, events and more.

Underground Promotions

http://www.myspace.com/undergroundpromouk

Live music promoters in the worcester area.

Wizard Promotions

http://www.wizard-promotions.co.uk

Organisers of fund-raising and charity live music events, including the "Help for Haiti" tour.

Worcester Live

http://www.worcesterlive.co.uk

The people behind the huge success of The Swan Theatre & Huntingdon Hall

Worcester Rock City

http://www.myspace.com/worcesterrockcity

Regular rock gigs at Worcester venues featuring the creme of the Worcester talent.

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Radio Shows

Basement Sound

http://www.basementsound.co.uk

Live broadcast from the United Kingdom, featuring some fantastic DJs and top shows.

BBC Introducing - The Friday Session

http://www.bbc.co.uk/fridaysession

Every Friday night on BBC Hereford & Worcester the playlist is ripped up and the airwaves are full of new music. There is only one qualification - it has to be local. The show provides an opportunity for local talent to send in their work for showcasing live on-air.

Force 10 Radio Show

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10150106928390322&ref=search&sid=703293213.279271820..1

The Force 10 Radio Show - Youthcomm Radio 106.7 fm Friday Mornings at 10am. In conjunction with NJS To listen to Youthcomm click here: http://www.youthcomm.org.uk/broadcasting/radio/player/?player=true

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Record Labels

Blue Radio Records

http://www.blueradiorecords.com

great worcester label doing some good things.

King Dave Records

http://www.kingdaverecords.com

Small independent label and a great guy.

Sawmill/Steelmill Records

http://www.sawmillsteelmill.co.uk/

Sawmill/Steelmill Records is a minutely small independent label based in the rural west midlands of England. The label does, and will continue to focus on releasing folk & acoustic based music from quality underground British artists.

Titania Records

http://www.titaniarecords.co.uk

Independent record label aimed at helping up and coming artists, bands and musicians get their releases as much exposure as possible.

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Shops & Stores

Mike Bowley Music

http://www.mikebowleymusic.com

Great shop on New Street, Worcester selling guitars, brass, percussion, sheet music and loads more.

Music 47

http://www.music47.com

Fine purveyours of sheet music, guitars, woodwind and more in Sidbury.

Sawmill Discs

http://www.sawmilldiscs.com/

A unique webstore stocking self released music by unsigned musicians and bands of all genres. Many of the CDs and records available are only pressed in very short handmade runs and come housed in all manner of different types of packaging.

The Task In Hand

http://www.thetaskinhand.co.uk

Promoters & Purveyors of Fine Artifacts & Music

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Sound Reinforcement & Lighting

Fat Rat Productions

http://www.myspace.com/fatratproductionsuk

Providing one of the best PA services in the area.

PA Vamp-Hire

http://www.pavamp-hire.co.uk

Small to Medium sized PA hire and lighting. Worcester based.

Waveform Productions

http://www.waveformproductions.co.uk

Large array of sound and lighting equipment available for hire. 01905 338972

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Studios and Rehearsal Rooms

Ashfield Studio

http://www.sawmillsteelmill.co.uk/

Sawmill/Steelmill Records is proud to announce the opening of it’s own recording facility.

Studio Neck

http://www.myspace.com/studioneck

Quality mobile recording.

The Session

http://www.bandpractice.co.uk

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Web Site Design

Web in my pocket

http://www.webinmypocket.co.uk/

From our base in Worcester, web in my pocket has for over ten years developed effective websites for small to medium-sized businesses trading locally, nationally and internationally, throughout the Midlands and South of England.

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Webzines and Info Sites

Graphics, Illustration & Photography for the Performing Arts

http://www.gippa.co.uk

Home to Gig Photography Services & Web Gallery Hosting for music acts, venues and festivals!

Rhythm and Booze

http://www.rhythm-and-booze.co.uk

Worcester based site featuring reviews, interviews and news from local, national and international artists.

Visit Worcester

http://www.visitworcester.co.uk

For theatre, shopping, museums, days out and more in Worcester.

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