Following last years sell out out show in aid of the Bridport Museum, Bonny Sartin will be returning to Bridport, this time to focus on a different aspect of this areas colourful past.

This years show by The Yetties front man will explore the illicit deeds of the smugglers of Dorset and Hampshire and takes place in Bridports historic Town Hall on Wednesday 24th March at 7 p.m.

Following a sell-out Artsreach performance in February, the celebrated virtuoso duo, Chris Newman and Maire Ni Chathasaigh, return to the Artsreach circuit for two more concerts in rural Dorset this month, including one in a beautifully atmospheric church setting.

Apart from her voice, Maire is one of the most influential and original players of the Irish harp and was named Irish Traditional Musician of the year 2001. Chris Newman is an extraordinary guitarist, witty raconteur and brilliant accompanist. Together they provide a wonderfully memorable evening’s entertainment, ranging from traditional Irish and Scottish music to hot jazz, bluegrass and even Baroque, and are very audience friendly!

Famous for its relaxed ‘old school’ festival vibe, Endorse it in Dorset returns in August for its seventh year.  Following last year’s sell-out, the organisers have increased the number of tickets available to 3500, whilst being careful to retain the festival’s intimate atmosphere.

Taking place across three days and three nights from 6^th–8^th August near the village of Sixpenny Handley in the Dorset countryside, Endorse it in Dorset prides itself on offering its visitors musical diversity, with over seventy bands across three weather-proof stages, and good value for money – you won’t find any over-priced fizzy lager here. Ticket prices have been held as low as possible to make this an affordable festival that the whole family can go to.

Probably known for their fantastic 1997 smash hit Tubthumping, Chumbawamba are a positive riot of a band. Just ask John Prescott who became the unwitting target of their own brand of direct political action at the following year¹s Brit Awards ­ namely throwing a glass of water over the former Deputy PM. But real fans have no fear of a soaking as the group joined by O¹Hooley & Tidow launch their new album ABCDEFG.

Potty Politicians, Loony Letters & Wonderful Wines. With a General Election just a few months away the timing for Simon Hoggart's entertaining show could not be better. He is perhaps better known as the long time chairman of Radio 4's The News Quiz and a regular of BBC2's Grumpy Old Men. Hoggart is also the author of several books including Punchlines: A crash course in English with John Prescott; The Hamster that loved Puccini and The Cat That Couldn't Open The Fridge. Not only that but he is the Spectator's wine correspondent and TV critic.

Here is the latest publicity material from the Digital Funfair for 2010. For those of you who don't know them they provide an unforgettable spectacle of playful collaborative fun - interactive attractions including Automatic Dj-ing Machines, Arcade Games on Bicycles, a Peep Show, and a Virtual Coconut Shy.