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The Exchange

Motown and tribute events venue.

Venue at a glance The Exchange · London
Capacity
standinggrassroots
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
Start time
doorsnightly
BYO
Backline
bring owngear
Motown
Books
originals+1 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

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Last updated: 3 June 2026

The Exchange — Quick Facts

Motown and tribute events venue.

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Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

The Exchange Old Market Hill
Sturminster Newton
London DT10 1FH

Genres

Motown Tribute Act

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About The Exchange

The Exchange is a grassroots music venue in Sturminster Newton, London. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The Exchange books Motown, Tribute Act acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the London venue directory.

The Exchange is a community arts centre and registered charity at 1 Old Market Hill in Sturminster Newton, North Dorset (DT10 1FH) — the focal point of a community-led regeneration of the historic market town. Its main space, the Stour Hall, seats up to 300 (half on tiered seating) and has one of the widest stages in the county, making it equally at home for live music, theatre, comedy, dance and cinema on a 16ft screen. Alongside the auditorium it runs a café, markets, a learning centre and a year-round programme for local, national and international performers. Contact 01258 475137. Note: the imported 'London' city is wrong — this is The Exchange in Sturminster Newton, Dorset (the listing's tribute show 'Legends of Motown' was billed at Sturminster Newton).

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Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton, London, DT10 1FH

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