The Ropemakers

16/10/2026

Kid Hyena live at the Ropemakers NOW

16/10/2026

TONIGHT!!!!
Don't miss this amazing group

15/10/2026

Exciting week if you like dancing at the Ropemakers this weekend, but it all starts with the weekly Charity Meat Draw at 6:00pm in aid of The Living Tree Cancer Support Group.

On Friday we have the totally amazing Kid Hyenawith their musical culture clash. Originally hailing from Barcelona they play a selection of foot stompin' sing along tunes, rhythm tap dance beats, fiery percussion & a whole load of positive vibes!
As seen at Boomtown, Isle of Wight, Glastonbury & Tropical Pressure festivals, top venues across the SW and recently featured on BBC Introducing with a hat-trick of songs from their new album ‘It Takes Courage To Be Happy’. Ideal for fans of The B52's, The Clash, Deee-Lite, Paul Simon, Gil Scott Heron, Manu Chao, Dance Music & Surprises!

Saturday 17th arrives and we put out a huge welcome to D’Ska Assassins at 8:30pm - D'Ska Assassins are one of the most popular ska acts in the South West. They perform classic ska, from the likes of the Skatalites and Prince Buster, ska revival by bands such as Bad Manners and The Specials, and some great high energy originals. So get your skankin’ shoes on. It is forecast to be a hot sweaty atmosphere!

Sunday comes round and we have the wonderful Jim Reynolds to play for you at 4:00pm - Jim Reynolds is a guitarist and singer who writes and plays an eclectic mix of music. The individual pieces tap into blues, ragtime, rhythm and blues, music hall and folk traditions. Some are extremely sensitive songs about life, people and relationships, while others are tongue in cheek. His albums are also sprinkled with classics from the likes of J.J. Cale, Nick Drake, John Martyn, Roy Orbison, the Inkspots, Jelly Roll Morton and Jimmy Rogers.

13/10/2026

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Kid Hyena

13/10/2026

Here we go again at one of our favourite venues. Always great fun at The Ropemakers. Catch us at 8.30pm on Saturday 17 October. 😎

11/10/2026

Come on down for an afternoon of the finest entertainment with the absolutely fantastic FMI Clatters.
4pm start - Free entry

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08/10/2026

This weekend will show just how wide and varied the musical offer is from the Ropemakers.
The weekend starts on Friday at 6pm when the Charity Meat Draw is drawn with a the potential of winning one of the £130 worth of meat as prizes. All proceeds will go to the Living Tree Charity based in Bridport.

Friday sees the award winning hip hop three-piece the The ScribesBoombox with their unique blend of beatboxing, off the cuff freestyling and genre spanning music - The Scribes. Start time is 8:30pm. They have consistently proven to be an impressive and engaging live act with 2019 festival appearances at Glastonbury, Wilderness Festival, Shambala, Boomtown Fair, Bearded Theory, Leopalloza, Maui Waui Festival, St Pauls Carnival, Tunes In The Dunes, Shambala Festival, Godney Gathering and many more and have toured extensively across the UK and onto Europe, including slots at prestigious venues such as Camden's Jazz Cafe, Cargo, Urban In Ibza, Bristol's O2 Academy, Peterborough Arena and Italy's Metaponto Beach Festival.

Saturday (10th October) sees the return of the splendid band The Transitions playing at 8:30pm. the The Transitions are a band created by men old enough to know better but still young enough to care less. We make a bit of dosh mostly having fun covering great songs you had forgotten you liked, and playing them to poor unsuspecting folks in drinking establishments all over sunny Dorset, Hampshire and Somerset. We don't stick to any genres really so we do have a wide and varied arsenal which is perfect for entertaining varied audiences. When we don't have our primitive cave dweller Mr Listy tapping out beats on his ca’jon (a kind of drum), Karlos plays bass guitar and a bass drum whilst Fatt’s plays guitar and tambourine with his foot. As a result Karlos and Fatts will both need hip replacements in a few years time. Come and check us out sometime and witness how a band with no real talent, manages to trick drunk people into thinking we do. Bare in mind in order to do this you will have to stay sober which may not be worth the prize

Sunday 11th we welcome the magnificent fmi FMI Clatters at 4:00pm - Nigel started singing professionally aged just 8 and did that until he was 12…after which a short 40-year break then followed! He was then encouraged to sing in public once again and made his first outing was a very nervy couple of songs on the same bill as Tom Palmer and Mad Dog Mcrea’s Mike Mathieson. Since that ‘comeback’ he has supported the likes of Gaz Brookfield, The Leylines, Hobo Jones and the Junkyard Dogs and enjoyed regular slots at the Watchet and Beautiful Days festivals. Join him for a mix of self-penned songs and well-known covers - his blend of musicianship and comedy will have you stamping your feet and yelling for more!

03/10/2026