RICHMOND’S YOUTH MUSIC TALENT TO STAGE EXCHANGE SESSIONS

Young people from youth music organisations across Richmond are coming together to stage Exchange Sessions, a brand-new event to showcase the rich musical talent in the borough. The event will be at The Exchange on Friday 16 October.

Up-coming bands and performers from the Richmond Music Trust Bandit, The Basement Door, Teddington School, the Terry Marshall Academy are taking part, along with a showcase performance from singer-songwriter and BRIT School graduate, Nad Etzioni, whose musical roots are connected with the area.

The Exchange stage will exclusively be handed over for the night giving young people the opportunity to perform in a professional setting, providing experience and helping artists develop confidence, musicianship, performance skills, and collaborate with other bands.

All proceeds will go back into funding future Exchange Sessions, which are planned in 2027, giving more opportunities for young people to get involved in music and live performance.

Band line-up confirmed: 

Teddington School Soul Band

Finn End Of The Wedge – Richmond Music Trust Bandit

Handful Of Nothing – The Basement Door

The Ties – Terry Marshall Academy

Nad Etzioni

The event is being sponsored by Twickenham based indie record store, Eel Pie Records and hosted by Radio Jackie presenter, Nicky Patrick, who also hosts Play New Music Radio, a monthly show dedicated to new music from talented up-and-coming bands and artists in London.

Under 18s tickets are £5 and general admission is pay what you like, minimum £7.50.  Doors open 7 pm, show 7.30 pm. Tickets at https://www.exchangetwickenham.co.uk/show/exchange-sessions/

Young up-and-coming bands, performers and youth music organisations are encouraged to contact The Exchange to apply to take part in future Exchange Sessions via theexchange.sessions@stmarys.ac.uk 

ANNOUNCING OUR AUTUMN 2026 PROGRAMME

Dolly Parton Experience, Greg Davies, Nerina Pallot

Highlights include:  

• The Dolly Parton Experience, Europe’s leading Dolly Parton tribute show
• Greg Davies Full Fat Legend warm-up tour
• Theatre Season: Of Mice and Men, Down To Chance, My Life With Kenneth Willams, Monstering the Rocketman, Anthem for Dissatisfaction
• Family panto: Cinderella

We’re delighted to launch our autumn 2026 with a line-up of exciting touring theatre, arts screenings, top name comedy and live music.

To open, Europe’s leading Dolly Parton tribute act, the Dolly Parton Experience (12 September), will be honouring the legendary Queen of Country. Plus, live music will come from BRIT and Ivor Novello nominee, Nerina Pallot (17 October), British folk-rock super band, Fairport Convention (25 October) and tribute acts to Joni Mitchell (Hejira 9 October), Fleetwood Mac (13 November), and George Harrison (29 November).

Among theatre productions, Nigel Miles-Thomas’ stage adaptation of John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men (2 October) will feature along with Edinburgh Fringe hits, Down To Chance (10 October), the fast-paced drama based on the Great Alaskan Earthquake, and Monstering The Rocketman (22 October), the explosive true story of Elton John’s libel battle against The Sun newspaper.

There will be a special programme of arts screenings. Highlights include David Hockney (17 September) at the Royal Academy of Arts, Whistler (16 September), Verdi’s La Traviata (18 September) from Handa Opera, NT Live’s The Misanthrope (27 September) starring Sandra Oh and Riverdance’s 25^th anniversary show (26 September).

Big ticket comedy names include Greg Davies (12 October) returning with his Full Fat Legend warm-up tour, plus Andy Parsons (4 December) and Ed Patrick (27 November).

For younger audiences, brand-new this autumn is Exchange Sessions (16 October), a showcase of youth music giving young up-and-coming bands the chance to play at the venue. Bands will feature from community groups, Teddington School, Richmond Music Trust, the Basement Door and the Terry Marshall Academy.

Plus, there will be a programme of family theatre, film and half term shows including, The Bubble Show (3 October) award-winning Comedy Club 4 Kids (11 October), Mr Sleepybum’s Dream Machine (29 October) and comedy from Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid show -10 of the funniest jokes at Edinburgh Fringe 2026, The Guardian – (26 October).

Not forgetting this year’s pantomime extravaganza, Cinderella (7-27 December) produced by Ashby Pantomimes running throughout December – book tickets soon and ‘come and have a ball’ this festive season!

For more information on the full programme and to book tickets go to:  https://exchangetwickenham.co.uk. The full season brochure can be viewed at https://www.exchangetwickenham.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Fall_2026_32_Copy_Web.pdf