Live Music at Sandy Hill Arts 2025

🗓️ Selected dates June – August 2025

Find regular live music events at Sandy Hill Arts in Corfe Castle.

Tuesday 17^th June

Geoff Robb: The Music of Trees

Acoustic classical guitar soloist performing as part of the Purbeck Guitar Festival.

• Timings: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
• Tickets: £15
• Booking: Book tickets via Love It Local: loveitlocalmagazine.co.uk/events/geoff-robb-concert/

Saturday 28^th June

SAHRA

London-based songwriter and jazz vocalist SAHRA has played at various top festivals including WOMAD and the London Jazz Festival.

• Timings: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
• Tickets: £12
• Booking: Book tickets online: sandyhillarts.co.uk/events/sahra-gig/
• Check SAHRA out on her website: www.sahramusic.co.uk/about

Saturday 5^th July

Summer Tea Dance with Dylan Ross.

Friday 11^th July

iyatraQuartet: Wild Green

Folk group iyatraQuartet is returning to Sandy Hill with their original music, which is “rooted in ancient melodies and folk tales“.

• Timings: 7pm – 9pm
• Tickets: £15
• Booking: sandyhillarts.co.uk/events/iyatraquartet-811/
• Find out more about the quartet online: www.iyatraquartet.com

Saturday 19^th July

Thokozile and The Bossa Definitiva Trio

Enjoy uplifting world/acid jazz sounds from Thokozile and The Bossa Definitiva Trio tonight.

• Timings: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
• Tickets: £18
• Find full information & booking online: sandyhillarts.co.uk/events/thokozile-gig-336/

Saturday 26^th July

The Youthsayers, supported by The Soothsayers

Charity project The Youthsayers is based in South London and is made up of young people, led by musicians from The Soothsayers, with the aim of developing a love of music alongside essential life skills.

Expect big energy sounds with elements of jazz, afrobeat and dub. Check them out online: https://youthsayers.net

• Timings: 7pm – 9pm
• Tickets: £12 (Students £8)
• Book tickets online: sandyhillarts.co.uk/events/the-youthsayers-supported-by-the-soothsayers/

Friday 1^st August

Alabaster DePlume

Saxophonist Alabaster DePlume is playing at Sandy Hill Arts on his work tour, with music from his new album, A Blade Because A Blade Is Whole.

His music has elements of folk-jazz, improv and spoken word. Check his music out online: www.alabaster-deplume.com/videos

• Timings: 7.30pm – 10pm
• Tickets: £18
• Book online: sandyhillarts.co.uk/events/alabaster-deplume/

Thursday 7^th August

Glenn Ross & Friends: An evening of Purbeck-inspired songs

A truly local evening, with songs inspired by the Purbeck locality.

Songwriter and guitarist Glenn lives locally and has been featured on various radio and TV programmes and tonight will be joined by clarinettist Jimmy Monahan and singer Emma Fidler.

Bar and tapas will be available.

• Timings: 7pm – 9pm
• Tickets: £10
• Booking: sandyhillarts.co.uk/events/an-evening-of-purbeck-inspired-songs-by-glenn-ross-and-friends/
• Check Glenn Ross out on his website: glennrossmusic.com

Saturday 23^rd August

Shirley Smart and the Bezique Trio

Acoustic jazz evening led by acclaimed cellist Shirley Smart.

Listen to samples of their music online: www.shirleysmart.com/bezique

• Timings: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
• Tickets: £18
• Booking: sandyhillarts.co.uk/events/shirley-smart-and-the-bezique-trio/