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CAMBRIDGE CORN EXCHANGE LAUNCHES SOCIALLY DISTANCED PROGRAMME Just in time for the new year, the Corn Exchange’s programme of socially distanced concerts are sure to be music to the ears of many Cambridge concert- lovers. Featuring artists such as This Is The Kit (21 January) and Scott Matthews (22 January) – in partnership with the Cambridge Folk Festival – plus BC Camplight (26 January), Penelope Isles (30 January) and Shame (17 February), the shows mark a refreshing return to evening entertainment in the city. After closing in March, alongside thousands of venues nationwide, the Corn Exchange recently received a grant of more than £400,000 from Arts Council England’s Culture Recovery Fund, enabling shows to be planned again. Strict social distancing guidelines are going to be in place, with a maximum of 200 audience members per show, and there’s a money- back guarantee in case the show is cancelled. “I’m thrilled to be able to announce this news,” says Anna Smith, executive councillor for communities. “I know so many people have missed live entertainment, and I feel sure many Cambridge residents are delighted to see the first signs of a return to live entertainment. Council officers have been hard at work preparing for this moment for months, and we look forward to welcoming audiences back to the Corn Exchange from January.” To book tickets and stay up to date with the latest news from the Corn Exchange, head to the website. cornex.co.uk

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