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The Exchange

Motown and tribute events venue.

Venue at a glance The Exchange · Sturminster Newton
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Motown
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Last updated: 3 June 2026

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Motown and tribute events venue.

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The Exchange Old Market Hill
Sturminster Newton
Sturminster Newton DT10 1FH

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Motown
Tribute Act

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About The Exchange

The Exchange is a grassroots music venue in Sturminster Newton, Sturminster Newton. 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 Sturminster Newton 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, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1FH

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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Sturminster Newton venue directory.
The Exchange books Motown, Tribute Act. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1FH. See the map below for directions. Browse more Sturminster Newton venues nearby.
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