A huge shout out for Matt & Mel for their many, and varied, contributions to the local music scene... Live and Unheard shows, the Original Music Awards, Showcases for young singers and musicians, to name just a few things that they do.

If you want to find out what music events are going on in Dorset e.g. at Pubs & Clubs, Festivals, Carnivals, Shows, Open Mic's, Showcases, etc. then visiting the rock-regeration.co.uk website "gig guide" is by far the simplest way.

Pretty much everything related to live music in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and the wider Dorset area is listed on this website, a free to use resource that is updated daily by a local team of very dedicated live-music loving enthusiasts.

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"Wired with Ben Bennett"

Hosted by Ben Bennett, tune into Forest FM at 8pm every Friday for an hour of high quality entertainment from musicians who live in Dorset or West Hampshire.

Forest FM is an independant, not for profit radio station, that is produced and presented by local people, for local people (see website for listening options).

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The Acoustic Connection is a well-established and multi-award winning events organization, dedicated to supporting live music in the Dorset area.

Elaine (Host) & Graeme (Sound Technician), have many years of experience in hosting Open Mic events and Showcases, and are incredibly welcoming and supportive to both newcomers and seasoned performers alike.

Yazadi Presents is a relative newcomer to the local Open Mic and Showcase scene. However, Yazadi is very charismatic, friendly and caring individual, who is already establishing herself as a main player and developing a large following.

Lynn is an accomplished amateur photographer, who loves taking images of singers and musicians performing live.

"I have been really fortunate to have been photographed by Lynn at both a Live and Heard performance, and at the Original Music Awards. To receive such stunning photographs has totally transformed the look of this website and to have been given them at no cost, is truly amazing."

Vocalzone is a local company that supports local music events e.g. Original Music Awards (Dorset).

The Vocalzone range of throat pastilles, teas and spray were created with one purpose in mind: Soothing hardworking voices. Whether you are a singer, actor, broadcaster, teacher or someone who just uses your voice a lot, Vocalzone is here to help you ensure that your voice doesn’t fail you when you need it most.

"I love these throat care products"!