Thatchers Cider launches free summer music series across Devon pubs

Thatchers Cider is running a national series of more than 40 live gigs in Devon throughout August, offering a free pint of cider to the first 50 visitors at each event. The programme mixes DJ nights under the "Juicy Sounds" banner with acoustic "Summer Sessions" and will take place at venues such as The Blue Ball in Exeter (7 August), the Boathouse in Dawlish (8 August), Hyde Dendy in Paington (15 August) and The Crabshell in Kingsbridge (22 August).

Emma Weber, Head of Activation at Thatchers, said the series aims to bring people together in pubs and showcase local talent. The initiative was launched in May with DJ Woody Cook in Newquay, who described the gigs as a way to enjoy good music and cider after a long winter. More details and a full venue list are available on the Thatchers website.