The University showcases student music in all forms

Music and visual arts

Music on Campus

  • Kay House refurbished for rehearsal space and showcase venue for medium-scale projects
  • Student music in all forms – choir, band, instrumental ensemble, jazz, music theatre
  • Showcasing student talent and promoting excellence through an extensive scholarship system
  • Links with visiting ensembles – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, English Touring Opera, Piano Circus
  • Creative partnerships with many Exeter venues and stakeholders

Visual arts

  • University Sculpture Walk with print and audio iPod guides – 24 sculptures in the grounds and buildings of Streatham Campus. Includes two Barbara Hepworth works (praised by the sculptor as one of the best ever sites for her works)
  • Art exhibitions in Northcote House, the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, Queen’s building, Devonshire House and the Cornwall Campus' Daphne du Maurier building
  • Fine Art Collection comprising major international and regional artists – including Bridget Riley, Patrick Heron, Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, Sir Terry Frost
  • Student art studio and gallery, Queen’s Building

Guild activities

  • X-Media, including the award winning XTV, Xpression (Exeter’s own FM radio), Exeposé and X-Media Online
  • EUTCO and Footlights Musical Theatre - huge 5* and 4* success at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2009
  • An incredibly wide array of musical societies to cater for all tastes in the local community and beyond
  • A diverse community of nationally competitive dance societies, including the RAG Fashion Show

Alumni

This is the University that gave you Thom Yorke, J.K. Rowling, Robert Bolt, John O’Farrell, Carol Shields and Will Young.