About Fougou Music
Great live music, up close
An independent promoter bringing outstanding jazz, blues, soul, folk and world music to intimate venues in Torquay, Torbay and Exeter.
Our story
What started in 2016 as a small jazz club called Speakeasy Torquay has grown into a regular programme of live music for South Devon. In 2018 we moved somewhere bigger and became Fougou Jazz, and since then we have welcomed exceptional UK and international artists to Torbay and Exeter.
Jazz is still at the heart of what we do, but today Fougou Music also brings you blues, soul, funk, folk, acoustic, Americana and world music. Whatever the genre, the aim is the same: a relaxed, welcoming evening of fine live music, with a good drink and great company.
2016
It all begins
Speakeasy Torquay opens its doors as a small jazz club in Torbay.
2018
Fougou Jazz
A move to a bigger venue and a new name, Fougou Jazz.
2019
Back where it started
Mike Westbrook and his 22 piece Uncommon Orchestra fill Torquay Town Hall with big band jazz.
Today
Fougou Music
Jazz, blues, soul, folk and world music at the Livermead Cliff and Livermead House hotels, plus selected concerts at Exeter Phoenix.
Some artists who have played for us
Shakatak · Mike Westbrook · Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri · Andy Fairweather Low · Paul Jones · Eddie Reader · John Etheridge · Henry Lowther · John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett · Art Themen · Jackie Oates & John Spiers · Brooks Williams · The Haar · Charlie Dore · Bex Marshall · Alison Rayner Quintet · Henry Lowther · Paul McCandless · Spooky Men’s Chorale
What to expect
Up close and personal
Seated, intimate rooms where you are never far from the stage.
A great night out
A bar on hand and food available at our Torquay venues, so you can make an evening of it.
Brilliant musicians
Leading UK and international artists, right here in Torbay.
Come and join us
Pick a gig, grab a drink and enjoy brilliant live music up close.