1 April 2015 - Launch of the organisation!
The start of April saw the launch of Cambridge Live, the new charity set up to run the Corn Exchange, Cambridge Folk Festival and other City Events including Big Weekend, Mayor's Day Out and Bonfire Night.
Hundreds of people visited the venue throughout the day, enjoying an array of free entertainment: internationally renowned pianist and Artist in Residence, Freddy Kempf performed to a packed council chamber in the morning; Dowsing for Sound led a riotous sing-song in the evening; a mariachi band drew the crowds when they played several times throughout the day; children's characters Ben and Holly delighted children with a surprise visit; visitors enjoyed a photographic exhibition documenting previous Corn Exchange gigs and outdoor events like Big Weekend and Folk Festival; people also enjoyed performances of ballet and Bollywood, and musicians performed different styles of music through the day, including folk and brass.
29 April 2015 - cornex:discover continues to provide music beyond the mainstream
In Mexico Morrissey has always been a prophet with honour. His songs of love, loss and longing, with powerful imagery and metaphors have found a huge audience and chimed with generations raised on rancheras and mariachis and their singers who were not afraid to cross the line. Free corn chips, salsa and homemade guacamole (all vegetarian, as Morrissey would want!) were available in the foyer ahead of the concert, courtesy of Cambridge's popular, authentic Mexican restaurant Nanna Mexico.
“Possibly the most fun the Corn Exchange has ever seen...” – Slate the Disco
30 July – 2 August 2015 – Cambridge Folk Festival
As well as his prime headline slot, Passenger surprised fans by doing a secret busking set in the Irish bar last year!
Photo Credit: Rich Etteridge
Peggy Seeger returned to Cambridge Folk Festival after performing at the first ever Cambridge Folk Festival back in 1965!
11 August 2015 - The 30th anniversary of The Mayor's Day out
An annual event where the Mayor invites all local senior citizens to Great Yarmouth to enjoy sun, sea, shopping and an array of activities!
4 October 2015 - Ed Sheeran joins James Bay on stage
James Bay treated his fans at Cambridge Corn Exchange with a special appearance from his friend Ed Sheeran!
Watch the video of their apprearance (with over 3million views!) here
Photo Credit: Rich Etteridge
14 October 2015 – Cambridge Live Tickets gets Spektrix!
Last autumn the Cambridge Live Box Office got a spruce up and were very pleased to announce that we upgraded our ticketing system to Spektrix!
29 October 2016 - Launch of Comedy Live!
Since the 29 October, Comedy Live has been presenting high quality comedy at affordable prices, featuring some of the very best up and coming acts on the scene! With ticket options including cabaret table seats perfect for groups, tickets for students from £5 and amazing pizza from Aromi the night has been a huge success.
The first show showcased Lucy Beaumont, Julien Dean and Hayley Ellis.
19 November - The most popular gig of the year - The 1975!
Tickets for the 1975 flew out of the door selling out in less than 20mins!
Photo Credit: Valerio Berdini
For the show we had die-hard fans camping outside the venue from 3am the previous day!
1 Dec 2015 – Folk Festival introduced new “Teen” ticket price for 2016
Cambridge Folk Festival is committed to promoting and encouraging folk music amongst future generations. This year, as part of its aim to develop young audiences, we introduced new reduced ticket prices for 16-17 and 18-21 year olds.
2 March 2016 - Cambridge Classical Concert Series: Philharmonia Orchestra
Vladimir Ashkenazy, one of the world’s greatest musicians, conducted the award-winning Philharmonia Orchestra in this extraordinary concert.
The concert was also very special as a new co-commission from Cambridge Live and Cambridgeshire Music saw Esther Yoo, with the Philharmonia Orchestra strings and twenty advanced young string players from Cambridgeshire, give the premiere performance of Iaulan by Cambridge-based young composer Jay Richardson.