Torbay's Music legacy - 5 Decades of Sound - Documentary (2025)

Name: Torbay's Music legacy - 5 Decades of Sound - Documentary (2025)
Uploaded: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
Description: Please see the film timeline chapters listed below. You can use these to search for specific sections of the film, including particular music artists, venues, or events. Torbay's

Please see the film timeline chapters listed below. You can use these to search for specific sections of the film, including particular music artists, venues, or events. Torbay's Music legacy - 5 Decades of Sound - Documentary (2025) 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, family music legacy's , legendary radio roadshows, and music scene memories of historic visits from global superstars. 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. Viewing Instructions: The film can be watched in two parts: Part 1: Start to 58:07 Part 2: 58:08 to End Film Chapters: 0:00 – 11:53: 400 Club, Lionel Digby, Punk, Martin Johnson, 1980s, Steve Honeywill, Ian Churchward 11:53 – 19:03: Abba, Paignton Festival Theatre, Palace Theatre, Lyceum Theatre 19:07 – 23:04: Dave Crispin, Lee Valentine, Trevor George, Anne George, Ami Lauren 23:05 – 29:45: Bros, Radio One Roadshow, Matthew North, The Damned 29:45 – 44:04: The Music Factory CIC, Pipeline, Katie Marie, Offshore and bays music festival, The Piazza 44:05 – 51:33: Bert Miller, The Spinning Wheel, Barney Dine, Dan Hughes, The Apple and Parrot 51:36 – 1:01:10: Kevin Harding, Mike Edmonds, Nicky Swann, Steve Wilcock, Ryans Bar The Blue Walnut 1:01:11 – 1:04:57: Simon Lane, Drew Millin, Hole in the Wall, Sam Scott, Allen Bovey 1:04:58 – 1:09:09: Brixham Blues Club 1:09:10 – 1:21:07: Lewis Jackson, Maggie Duffy, Bay Brass, The Lucky 7 Club 1:21:08 – 1:25:10: J Reflection, Sound Communities 1:25:11 – 1:30:41: Dance and Club Scene (90s – 00s) Ben McGowen, Alex Souloud , Ste Gould. Martin Smith, Tim and Michelle Black, Olly Moxham 1:30:44 – 1:35:16: Sam Swan, Arena Torquay, Anne George, Ami Lauren – The Next Generation 1:35:17: End Credits

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