BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The West Wilts Magazine - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The West Wilts Magazine X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://westwiltsmag.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The West Wilts Magazine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T223000 DTSTAMP:20260824T120717Z CREATED:20260824T120559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T120717Z UID:533-1787947200-1787956200@westwiltsmag.co.uk SUMMARY:CRAIG CROFTON QUARTET: JOHN COLTRANE CENTENARY CELEBRATION DESCRIPTION:As the jazz world approaches the 100th anniversary of John Coltrane’s birth on September 23rd\, 2026\, the autumn equinox\, saxophonist Craig Crofton brings a powerful and deeply personal tribute to The Civic\, Trowbridge\, celebrating the life\, music\, and enduring legacy of one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. \nFollowing a series of acclaimed performances\, Crofton continues his exploration of Coltrane’s extraordinary catalogue\, from the driving energy of his early work to the spiritual depth and transcendence of his later recordings. This special centenary performance honours not only the music\, but the philosophy behind it: Coltrane’s lifelong search for truth\, unity\, and higher expression through sound. \nDoors open at 7:30 PM. Music from 8:00 PM. \nOn the door: £17.50 (if available) \nMore info visit: https://craigcrofton.co.uk URL:https://westwiltsmag.co.uk/event/craig-crofton-quartet-john-coltrane-centenary-celebration/ LOCATION:The Civic Trowbridge\, St Stephens Place\, Trowbridge\, Wiltshire\, BA14 8AH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T193000 DTSTAMP:20260824T114830Z CREATED:20260824T113724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T114830Z UID:507-1788031800-1788031800@westwiltsmag.co.uk SUMMARY:The Black Pirate (1926) DESCRIPTION:A new series of silent-era classics arrives at The Pound Arts Centre\, all accompanied by live piano score. \nNote: Pianist John Sweeney will be standing in for our initially advertised performer Meg Morley. \nA tale of adventure on the high seas. An aristocrat joins a pirate crew in order to avenge the death of his father and\, along the way\, rescues a princess. This is the first major feature film to be made entirely in Technicolor and contains one of the silent screen’s most spectacular stunts. Starring the legendary Douglas Fairbanks. URL:https://westwiltsmag.co.uk/event/the-black-pirate-1926/ LOCATION:The Pound\, Pound Pill\, Corsham\, Wiltshire\, SN13 9HX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Film END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T184500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T214500 DTSTAMP:20260824T121714Z CREATED:20260824T121706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T121714Z UID:546-1788374700-1788385500@westwiltsmag.co.uk SUMMARY:Film: Hamnet (12A) DESCRIPTION:To celebrate 25 years of the Film Society we are delighted to show the Oscar-winning film based on the hit novel by Maggie O’Farrell. In late 16th Century England\, Agnes (Jessie Buckley)\, a healer sensitive to the world around her\, builds a home and family with William (Paul Mescal) a local tutor and aspiring playwright. As his career takes off\, their lives fracture and they are tested by distance\, silence and grief. \nWant to join the Warminster & District Film Society? Members see all our films for free! Just ask for a leaflet in the Foyer.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/WarminsterAndDistrictFilmSociety \nDoors Open at 6:45PM URL:https://westwiltsmag.co.uk/event/film-hamnet-12a/ LOCATION:The Athenaeum\, 18-20 High Street\, Warminster\, Wiltshire\, BA12 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Film END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T220000 DTSTAMP:20260824T121823Z CREATED:20260824T121823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T121823Z UID:548-1788462000-1788472800@westwiltsmag.co.uk SUMMARY:STARSAILOR DESCRIPTION:Starsailor have spent more than two decades cementing their place as one of Britain’s most iconic indie rock bands. Formed in Wigan in 2000 and fronted by the unmistakable voice of James Walsh\, the band exploded onto the scene with their era-defining debut album Love Is Here\, a platinum-selling record that reached No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart and delivered anthems including “Alcoholic” and “Good Souls.” \nWith soaring melodies\, emotionally charged songwriting and unforgettable live performances\, Starsailor went on to dominate the 2000s indie landscape with acclaimed albums including Silence Is Easy and a string of hit singles such as “Four To The Floor\,” “Silence Is Easy\,” “Good Souls\,” “Alcoholic\,” and “Fever.” \nCelebrating 25 years together with their original line-up still intact\, Starsailor continue to sell out venues across Europe and captivate audiences with the timeless sound that made them one of the UK’s most beloved live acts. Their latest album\, Where The Wild Things Grow\, proved the band are as vital as ever\, reaching No. 2 on the Official Independent Albums Chart and earning widespread critical acclaim. \nExpect massive singalongs\, huge emotion\, and a night packed with indie classics. URL:https://westwiltsmag.co.uk/event/starsailor/ LOCATION:Cheese & Grain\, Market Yard\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1BE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T193000 DTSTAMP:20260824T115105Z CREATED:20260824T115045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T115105Z UID:512-1788463800-1788463800@westwiltsmag.co.uk SUMMARY:How to Live on Earth DESCRIPTION:How to Live on Earth is a visionary feature documentary that explores our vital connection to nature and its role in our future. Presented by Benedict Cumberbatch\, this ultimate ‘how-to guide’ features inspirational\, cutting-edge stories and powerful cinematography from around the world to reveal how humans are learning to team up with nature to solve our biggest challenges. Heart-warming\, entertaining\, energising\, the film presents a hopeful vision of a future within reach – one in which nature thrives\, and so do we. \nDirector: Fredi Devas \nStars: Benedict Cumberbatch \nRuntime: 1h 35m \nGenres: Documentary \nCertificate: 12A URL:https://westwiltsmag.co.uk/event/how-to-live-on-earth/ LOCATION:The Pound\, Pound Pill\, Corsham\, Wiltshire\, SN13 9HX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Film END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T193000 DTSTAMP:20260824T115307Z CREATED:20260824T115256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T115307Z UID:514-1788550200-1788550200@westwiltsmag.co.uk SUMMARY:The Light House DESCRIPTION:Brought to Pound Arts in partnership with Take Art \n“Man overboard\, man overboard! Call control. Blow the whistle.” \nLove is a complicated business. It gets even more complicated when the person you love doesn’t want to be alive. Tender\, funny and defiantly hopeful\, The Light House is a real-life story of falling in love and staying in love\, even when the lights go out and you’re lost in the dark. It’s a love letter to life. \nJoin the emergency response as we dance in the kitchen\, sing in the streets and try to turn the lights back on. It gets lonely\, muddling through these days and nights. So why don’t we do it together? \n“an absolute joy” – The Arts Dispatch ★★★★★ \n“magnificently acted” – A Youngish Perspective ★★★★★ \n“crafted from top to bottom with artistry” – Theatre Weekly★★★★★ URL:https://westwiltsmag.co.uk/event/the-light-house/ LOCATION:The Pound\, Pound Pill\, Corsham\, Wiltshire\, SN13 9HX\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T193000 DTSTAMP:20260824T120908Z CREATED:20260824T120908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T120908Z UID:537-1788550200-1788550200@westwiltsmag.co.uk SUMMARY:The Carpenters Experience DESCRIPTION:Carpenters show\, featuring the amazing voice of Maggie Nestor and eight top-class musicians\, captures the sights and sounds of the amazing talents of Richard and Karen Carpenter. URL:https://westwiltsmag.co.uk/event/the-carpenters-experience/ LOCATION:Melksham Assembly Hall\, Market Place\, Melksham\, Wiltshire\, SN12 6ES\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T190000 DTSTAMP:20260824T121114Z CREATED:20260824T121114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T121114Z UID:540-1788609600-1788634800@westwiltsmag.co.uk SUMMARY:CAR PARK FIESTA: OUR FREE\, ONE-DAY COMMUNITY FESTIVAL! DESCRIPTION:Our free\, one day community festival returns to Bradford on Avon\nAfter last year’s super-successful inaugural outdoor fiesta\, we’re inviting you back to the tarmac for a larger-than-life afternoon of live music\, creative workshops\, dancing\, local food and drink and of course\, fun! Taking place on the lawn and car park in front of our building\, this free community event is open to all as a chance to come and see what we stand for – and say goodbye Summer\, hello Autumn too. \nWHAT’S ON \nOUTSIDE MAIN STAGE (running order tba) \nZone Club: Our musical group for learning-disabled young adults take the stage sharing their original songs with plenty of passion and joy \nJazz Academy Young jazz musicians practising regularly at Wiltshire Music Centre. Find out more hereWiltshire Jazz Academy \nJazz Factory Jazz Factory are a group of amateur musicians who meet and play every term-time Monday at the Wiltshire Music Centre. They’ll be performing a lively set\, including a selection of upbeat jazz standards as well as South African rhythms\, and Bossa Nova. Find out more here \nLorikeet: Raw acoustic cello\, percussive textures\, and rich Americana-laced harmonies sit at the heart of Lorikeet’ sound — rooted in groove\, but with plenty of room to breathe. Their folk ballads take the road less travelled\, finding stories in unexpected corners\, while improvisations drift toward texture and soundscape rather than showmanship. Lorikeet will perform lively songs from their recent album ‘Woven’ (Babel). Find out more here \nPcha: Real World artist\, Malian balafon innovator Pcha blends traditional West African sounds with afrobeats\, amapiano and electronic music. As he’s joined by Bristol DJ Joeti\, expect to dance. (Please note there will be no live percussion with this performance) \nBOA Vinyl Gathering: DJ Simon Arnoldi \nJunkoactive Wasteman & the Tin Can Twins Prepare for a wonderfully bonkers mix of electronic beats\, live tin-can percussion and interactive fun. Known for their love of singing about baked beans\, they blend music\, comedy and audience participation into a joyfully eccentric show that gets everyone smiling. URL:https://westwiltsmag.co.uk/event/car-park-fiesta-our-free-one-day-community-festival/ LOCATION:Wiltshire Music Centre\, Ashley Road\, Bradford on Avon\, Wiltshire\, BA15 1DZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Community,Family,Live Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T193000 DTSTAMP:20260824T121446Z CREATED:20260824T121446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T121446Z UID:544-1790451000-1790451000@westwiltsmag.co.uk SUMMARY:Kerry Ellis - Rock Anthems DESCRIPTION:Sir Brian May described Kerry Ellis as having ‘the most beautiful voice in Britain.’ So he asked her to sing Queen’s greatest hits in the smash hit musical\, We Will Rock You. \nThe duo met in 2002 and released three albums together\, as well as touring the world. Rock anthems were the inspiration for award-winning singer Kerry Ellis\, who is one of the greatest stars of musical theatre. \nAnd in this new show\, she will explore her love of Rock Anthems as she pays homage to Queen\, Meatloaf\, Bonnie Tyler and the other rock legends who inspired her. Ellis will sing a juke box full of classic rock anthems. \nShe Will\, She Will\, Rock You. URL:https://westwiltsmag.co.uk/event/kerry-ellis-rock-anthems/ LOCATION:Frome Memorial Theatre\, Christchurch Street West\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1EB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR