Torbay Music legacy - 5 Decades Of Sound - Feature Film - First Public Screening
Schedule
Wed, 26 Nov, 2025 at 07:15 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Unleashed Theatre Company | Torquay, EN
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Feature Film Public Premiere Torbay's Music Legacy - 5 Decades of Sound
At the Lyceum Theatre Torquay
A captivating new feature film explores the vibrant legacy of Torbay’s music scene from 1975 to 2025. Directed by local filmmaker John Tomkins, this cinematic journey traverses the three towns of Torbay, shining a spotlight on some of the artists, bands, venue owners, promoters, and passionate music fans aged 13 to 90 who helped shape its cultural soundtrack.
Through heartfelt interviews with over 100 contributors and stories from more than 50 locations, the film brings to life decades of unforgettable gigs, career-defining moments, legendary radio roadshows, and music scene memories of historic visits from superstars—including ABBA and many more. Through the generosity of the interviewees images , handbills, posters and videos from the music scene past included in the film.
This extraordinary project has been crafted in collaboration with individuals from across Torbay's music scene and beyond, offering a rich and resonant tribute to the region’s enduring love affair with live music.
Funded as part of Torbay's Local Heritage Grant Scheme, made possible by the National Lottery Heritage fund.
All proceeds going to Unleashed Theatre Company and The Music Factory CIC
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Where is it happening?
Unleashed Theatre Company, Big H Pet Superstore, 8A Lower Union Lane, Torquay, TQ2 5PN, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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