Future Sounds of Chippenham
2024-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | The Neeld
Kicking off a year of teen gigs with Riverbank Studios – Tell Your Story Chippenham bring you an evening of live music from local artists, funded by the National Lottery and DCMS.
Featuring M3G , Parkii, AJ and headliner The Vivas!
Come along and enjoy an evening of some of the best Wiltshire based musicians and let your hair down with other people your age.
For 14+’s
Please bring ID if you’re over 18 and would like to buy alcohol from the bar.
Wristbands will be issued to everyone so that we can easily identify under 18’s.
Youth workers will be present.

Tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/rag-and-bone…/t-avgydrx

Sparkly Singers
2024-11-14 20:00 - 21:15, 2024-11-21 20:00 - 21:15, 2024-11-28 20:00 - 21:15 | Lansdowne Hall – Derry Hill
Alongside our sessions in Chippenham (Monday lunchtimes) and Royal Wootton Bassett (Tuesday evenings), the Sparkly Singers meet every Thursday evening from 8:00pm at the Lansdowne Hall in Derry Hill.
Founded with the simple aim of bringing the joy and benefits of group singing to everyone, our emphasis is on singing in a way that is, above all else, fun.
Rather than splitting into parts and learning harmonies, we prefer instead to sing in unison, infusing songs with our own rather unique mix of humour, movement and the occasional wacky prop.
So if you simply love to sing, but have yet to find the choir that perfectly complements your sense of fun, why not come along to one of our FREE taster sessions and see what we’re all about.

Sing Out
2024-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
A concert featuring Chippenham & Calne Good Afternoon Choir and West Wilts Good Afternoon Choir with audience participation lead by Conductor Matt Finch at Neeld Community & Arts Centre, Chippenham SN15 3WL on Friday November 15th at 7.00pm.
Tickets priced £10 are available from gac.ticketlight.co.uk
The concert is supporting Cancer Research UK and Alzheimers Support Wiltshire

Let There Be Swing
2024-11-16 07:00 - 19:00 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
On Saturday 16th November we are hosting another incredible Black Tie Event with a new band – Let There Be Swing – a fantastic 5 piece band!
Tickets are £20 per person and include a night of full entertainment & Canapés.
Tickets are available behind the bar or via our ticket line – 01249 652387 – and must be bought in advance.

North Wiltshire Symphony Orchestra - Autumn Concert
2024-11-16 19:30 - 21:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
North Wiltshire Symphony Orchestra presents:
Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 in B Minor
Hummel: Trumpet Concerto in Eb Major S.49
(Soloist: Paul Bosworth, Principal Trumpet with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra)
Conductor: Alex Arkwright
Leader: Sara Stagg
Refreshments in support of our partner charity, WellBoring, will be available in the concert interval and there will be a retiring collection towards their work.

Canada’s folk singer-songwriter and flutist Allison Lupton, fiddle champion Shane Cook and instrumentalist & step dance champion Kyle Waymouth UK Tour
2024-11-17 15:00 - 17:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Allison Lupton hails from the heart of rural Ontario, Canada where her love for music took root in church choirs and local sessions. From playing for community dances to soloing with orchestras, Allison has found her voice as a singer-songwriter and flutist after more than a quarter century performing in Canada and abroad. Along the way Allison has received accolades from international press as well as her peers at home winning Folk Music Ontario’s “Songs From The Heart” and multiple Canadian Folk Music Award nominations including “Traditional Singer of the Year”.
Allison is now touring her album “Words of Love” joined by Canadian and US Grand National fiddle champion Shane Cook and CFMA Solo Instrumental Artist of the Year and Canadian Grand Master Step Dance champion Kyle Waymouth. Live shows confirm the depth of talent in a glorious mix of beautiful story songs, electrifying fiddle tunes and dazzling step dance united by the trio’s warm and frequently humourous stage presence. Woven through performances are Allison’s original songs which often remind us of the historical connections between Canada and the UK and fit so perfectly into the treasury of folk music that they could easily be mistaken for traditional numbers.
Allison and her trio carry audiences away to another time then dance them home again and are looking forward to touring the UK in 2024. (photo credit Jen Squires)
For more information and the latest news, please visit.
www.allisonlupton.com
https://www.shanecook.com/
https://www.kylewaymouth.com/
Tickets can be booked via eventbrite here.

Sparkly Lite singing group
2024-11-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Sparkly Singers is the award-winning Wiltshire-based choir experience, founded with the simple aim of bringing the joy and benefits of group singing to everyone, regardless of age, experience or ability.
Launched in September 2023, our ‘lighter’ daytime sessions are perfect for anyone who just fancies popping out for an hour or so each week to meet new people and sing a fabulous selection of feel-good songs.
No part-singing, no practising, no performing in public – just turn up each week at our brand new venue in Chippenham and sing!
So if you love the idea of simply singing for the fun of it, why not come along to one of our FREE taster sessions and see what we’re all about.

Chippenham & Calne Good Afternoon Choir
2024-11-19 13:30 - 15:30, 2024-11-26 13:30 - 15:30 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Come and join our fun and friendly, non-audition Community Choir and be part of a family of 32 Good Afternoon Choirs “Singing in the Afternoon” around the South West and beyond!
The Chippenham & Calne Good Afternoon Choir rehearse every Tuesday afternoon at Pewsham Community Centre from 1.30-3.30pm.
Find out more: www.goodafternoonchoir.co.uk

Well-being Singing Group
2024-11-19 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-11-26 14:30 - 16:00 | Emery Gate shopping centre, Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JP
🎶Well-being Singing Group🎶
Join Sarah and Phil at the Kandu Arts Social Hub every Tuesday for an afternoon of karaoke
A relaxed group that take part in solo and group singing to improve our well-being
Music is a powerful thing – it has a unique ability to lift our mood, reduce stress and anxiety and provide an outlet for us to take control of our feelings
Our group has a strong social element – we aim to provide mutual support and friendship
New members are welcome – we cater to all singing styles and abilities from experienced singers to people who have never sang before
🎉Free to attend!
☕️Enjoy free tea and coffee and chat to our lovely volunteers
📆No need to book
📍Kandu Arts S.H.O.P Emery Gate Shopping Centre, Chippenham

Allsorts Community Choir
2024-11-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-11-26 19:30 - 21:00 | Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0DU, Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
Allsorts Community Choir in Chippenham meet on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm at Sheldon Road Methodist Church.
All sorts of age and gender welcome. No singing experience necessary. No need to read music, and there are no auditions; basically if you’re enthusiastic and committed, you’re in! All sorts of music styles from swing to gospel to folk and pop with a generous helping of everything in between.
Two weeks free trial, then £3 per session (paid termly).

Drama Tots Rising Stars (for children age 18 months - 3 years)
2024-11-21 10:00 - 10:40, 2024-11-28 10:00 - 10:40 | Langley Burrell Village Hall, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, SN15 4LL, United Kingdom
Drama Tots provides award-winning drama, music and imaginative play classes for children aged 18 months to 5 Years. We run weekly classes, nursery sessions, parties and events.
We combine music, movement and creative play to allow your child to be imaginative, gain confidence and have fun in a friendly and nurturing environment.
We use a fantastic range of props, puppets and instruments to bring our adventures to life.
Become part of the Drama Tots family today and join us on a trip to the moon, build a sandcastle on the beach and even go for a ride on Santa’s sleigh! There are no limits to our adventures, the possibilities are endless!
The Drama Tots programme has been carefully written using the Early Year Foundations Stage Curriculum.

Drama Tots Bright Stars (for children age 3-5 years)
2024-11-21 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-11-28 11:00 - 11:45 | Langley Burell Village Hall, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, SN15 4LL, United Kingdom

Dire Streets
2024-11-22 19:30 - 22:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Dire Streets bring to life the classic songs of one of the world’s greatest guitar bands with a level of musicianship and attention to detail that makes them the stand-out Dire Straits tribute in the UK.
The two-hour theatre show includes faithful renditions of classic studio tracks along with extended live versions from some of the legendary Dire Straits concerts.
For the best part of a decade, Dire Streets have performed Dire Straits’ incredible back catalogue to thousands of theatre-goers across the UK.
No other Dire Straits tribute act comes as close to reproducing Mark Knopfler’s distinctive guitar and vocal tones – making Dire Streets as near to the original band as you can see live.
The six-piece band is made up of some of the country’s top tribute musicians and delivers a stunning show that fulfils their mission of doing justice to one of the most original and talented bands the UK has ever produced.
Tickets: £22.00 / Carers free of charge
Duration: 2 hours
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, from the Neeld Box Office or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.

Rhythm of change: Melodies for Democracy
2024-11-23 19:00 - 22:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
An evening of musical entertainment with a little poetry at The Cause in Chippenham

Waverley Album Listening Club - November 27th
2024-11-27 19:30 - 23:00 | The Waverley, Chippenham, United Kingdom
This month’s album listening club fundraiser event for Dorothy House Hospice at The Waverley bar in Chippenham on Wednesday 27th November includes the local band, Bottlemoth, who released a debut LP ‘Even Us Ghosts’ last month.
Members of the band will be in attendance to talk about their music and will have copies of the record to buy. They also hope to play a couple of acoustic songs live for us. Ethan from the band chose this month’s ‘classic’ vinyl album we will also listen to, which is the most famous Amy Winehouse release ‘Back To Black’
We will be listening to the deluxe 2LP Abbey Road Studios half-speed master copy of Amy’s album for a happy connection with last month’s choices which were recorded at Abbey Road
The Bottlemoth LP we will also hear is an exclusive ‘eco-mix’ copy using recycled vinyl

Chippenham Christmas Island & Festive Fringe
2024-11-28, 2024-11-30 | Island Park, Chippenham
For the fourth year running, come and experience the banks of the River Avon spectacularly lit up, bringing some wonderful Christmas cheer into the heart of Chippenham. Situated within it’s usual spot of The Island in Monkton Park, the event will once more feature a full roster of live, festive entertainment.
The trail will be open Thursday 28th November – Sunday 1st December (inclusive).
With family friendly activities, workshops and performances throughout the afternoon, leading on to more adult based evening entertainment. Showcasing live Music and Comedy from some excellent musicians and comedians, to Film Screenings, Festive Workshops, Artisan Market stall traders and even a live Brass Band playing Christmas Carols by Candlelight!
The event is funded by Chippenham Town Council in collaboration with Melt Productions and is a completely free experience for the local community and surrounding areas to enjoy.
All seating will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis, so please ensure you arrive nice and early if you are keen to watch any of the live shows and entertainment.
This years’ focal point will once again be the beautiful wooden Roundhouse, a cosy, heated wooden structure serving up delicious hot and cold drinks and tasty food from local vendors. A perfect spot to enjoy the entertainment as well as some much needed ‘Hygee’.
View the full programme on the Chippenham Town Council website here.
A huge thank you to our generous sponsors who have kindly sponsored the event now for several years:-
Hale Veterinary Clinic, Scott Windle – the local property guy, Nightingale Emergency Vets, Propercorn and Wiltshire Print Group.

Chippenham Christmas Island & Festive Fringe
2024-11-29 | Wiltshire

Music Cafe
2024-11-29 19:00 - 21:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
A popular music show with 5-7 different musical acts performing a variety of songs from jazz standards to folk to blues to classic pop with lots of fun!
Always the last Friday of the month and always different.

Chippenham Christmas Lights Switch On
2024-11-30 | Chippenham Town Centre
We’ve got a great line-up of entertainment lined up for you at our Christmas Light Switch On on Saturday 30 November!
There are some names you will recognise from previous events, such as singer Robbie Culley, 5 piece band Switch, Wiltshire Police Band and local youth am-dram group CLOGS Musical Theatre CLOGettes alongside interactive walkabout entertainment and children’s creative activities.
The festivities will conclude with the traditional abseiling Santa and the countdown to the switch-on at 4.55pm.
Main Stage
🎄12 noon – 12.45pm Robbie Culley
🎄1.30pm – 2.15pm CLOGettes
🎄2.15pm – 3.15pm Switch
🎄4.30pm – 5.30pm Switch
Outside the Town Hall
🎄12.45pm – 1.30pm Robbie Culley
Market Place
🎄3.15pm – 4.30pm Wiltshire Police Band
And at the Roundhouse on Christmas Island, as part of the Christmas Fringe programme run by Melt Productions, there will also be some later evening entertainment:
Roundhouse
🎄7pm – 8pm Spitz & Co Present… ‘Elvis On Christmas Island’
🎄8.30pm – 10pm Live Music from Bradley Cowtan
Chippenham Christmas Island will be open from Thursday 28th November – Sunday 1st December, with family friendly activities in the day and an adult evening programme.
Find out more details and view the full programme on the Chippenham Town Council website here.

Winter Concert - Celtic Connections
2024-11-30 19:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
Join Wessex Concert Orchestra for a celebration of St Andrew’s Day at St Andrew’s Church in Chippenham. We’re excited to be part of the Church’s patronal celebrations with a mixture of Scottish and other Celtic music from Ireland and Wales.
Programme:
Mendelssohn: Overture to The Hebrides
Stanford: Irish Rhapsody No.1
Grace Williams: Fantasia on Welsh Nursery Tunes
Amy Beach: Gaelic Symphony

Chippenham Christmas Island & Festive Fringe
2024-12-01 | Island Park, Chippenham
For the fourth year running, come and experience the banks of the River Avon spectacularly lit up, bringing some wonderful Christmas cheer into the heart of Chippenham. Situated within its usual spot of The Island in Monkton Park, the event will once more feature a full roster of live, festive entertainment.
The trail will be open Thursday 28th November – Sunday 1st December (inclusive).
With family friendly activities, workshops and performances throughout the afternoon, leading on to more adult based evening entertainment. Showcasing live Music and Comedy from some excellent musicians and comedians, to Film Screenings, Festive Workshops, Artisan Market stall traders and even a live Brass Band playing Christmas Carols by Candlelight!
The event is funded by Chippenham Town Council in collaboration with Melt Productions and is a completely free experience for the local community and surrounding areas to enjoy.
All seating will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis, so please ensure you arrive nice and early if you are keen to watch any of the live shows and entertainment.
This years’ focal point will once again be the beautiful wooden Roundhouse, a cosy, heated wooden structure serving up delicious hot and cold drinks and tasty food from local vendors. A perfect spot to enjoy the entertainment as well as some much needed ‘Hygee’.
View the full programme on the Chippenham Town Council website here.
A huge thank you to our generous sponsors who have kindly sponsored the event now for several years:-
Hale Veterinary Clinic, Scott Windle – the local property guy, Nightingale Emergency Vets, Propercorn and Wiltshire Print Group
