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Rock Against Extinction

An evening of music, poetry and more in aid of Climate Action Hub Exeter.

Leigh Curtis

Exeter Community Alliance is hosting an evening of music, poetry and more in aid of Climate Action Hub Exeter on Thursday 26 October at Exeter Phoenix.

The Rock Against Extinction bill includes music from Mazilyn Jones, Jamie Rudd and celebrated Exeter alt folk band Spin 2.

There will also be spoken word performances and commentary from climate experts and activists.

Rock Against Extinction Thursday 26 October 2023 Exeter Phoenix

Exeter Community Alliance is a collective of sixty community groups which supports the work of Climate Action Hub Exeter.

The hub opened last November in an empty Princesshay shopping centre retail unit as part of a network of climate emergency centres across the UK.

It was forced to vacate the premises in August this year after agents acting on behalf of landlords the Crown Estate refused to renew its lease.

Climate Action Hub Exeter is currently operating from temporary stalls on Exeter High Street while it seeks a new home.

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Rock Against Extinction is at 7.30pm on Thursday 26 October 2023 at Exeter Phoenix.

Tickets cost £12 with £10 concessions. Under-15s cost £5 and children under 10 go free.

For more information and to book tickets visit the Exeter Phoenix website.

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