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Phonic Fest 2023

Exeter Phoenix is hosting a day of live music from local artists plus DJs to raise money for Phonic FM, Exeter’s community radio station.

Leigh Curtis

This year’s Phonic Fest is taking place on Saturday 5 August at Exeter Phoenix. The event is a fundraiser for Phonic FM, Exeter’s community radio station.

A day of live music from local artists will include Indie five-piece Colour TV from Cornwall, Exeter “Grrrl” band The Maisonettes, singer-songwriter George Moir from Plymouth and Bristol-based shanty-singing folk band Slugbeard.

More live music is still to be announced, and Phonic FM DJs will also play some tracks.

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Phonic FM has its origins in a radio station set up in 2003 to support Exeter’s then-annual Vibraphonic Festival with a fortnight of event previews and a fortnight covering the festival itself.

Exeter Community Radio Ltd was subsequently granted a full-time Ofcom broadcasting licence in 2007, with Phonic FM launching on 15 February 2008.

Phonic FM broadcasts on 106.8FM, online and via the RadioPlayer UK and TuneIn apps as well as on DAB+ digital radio.

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Phonic Fest 2023 is at 2pm on Saturday 5 August at Exeter Phoenix.

Tickets are £10 via the Exeter Phoenix website and £12 on the door.

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