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Sunday 1st March, 5pm, £8 General, £7 Concessions/Friends/Under 24s

Rising Music Festival: Battle of the Bands - Heat One

Following the huge success of the Rising Music Festival 2025 for under 24s, we are back this year with an even bigger, louder, and more exciting line-up. Rising Music Festival brings together the most promising emerging artists from across the region, celebrating new music, fresh talent, and the future of live performance.

Think you’ve got what it takes to take centre stage? Our Battle of the Bands competition is your chance to prove it. Bands will compete live in front of audiences and industry professionals for an incredible range of prizes. This is more than just a competition – it’s a platform to launch the next generation of music talent.

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You can book online for any of our events or if you'd prefer you can also get in touch with our friendly team.

Box Office: 01420 472 664

Email: boxoffice@phoenixarts.co.uk

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Our Venues

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The Phoenix Theatre

Converted from a former Edwardian school, The Phoenix Theatre is a thriving theatre and arts centre in Whitehill & Bordon, Hampshire.
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The Cube @ The Shed

The Cube is the sister venue to The Phoenix Theatre. The Cube, like every younger sibling, brings a fresh new twist to proceedings.
The BOSC venue in Bordon.

The Pavilion @ BOSC

The Pavilion is at BOSC and provides the perfect setting for families and friends to get together to enjoy a range of sports or events.
The Town Park venue in Bordon.

The Town Park

Whitehill & Bordon's town park is in the heart of the town and is situated next to The Shed, The Mess Hall and the leisure centre.
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Initially developed from a coming together of the army and community of Whitehill & Bordon, Phoenix Arts is now acknowledged as one of the leading Centres for community Arts in England.

Here’s what Arts Council England said on the awarding of National Portfolio status to Phoenix Arts in November 2022 “This welcoming venue is an important part of Hampshire's cultural life, and we are pleased to be investing in it”.        

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Community Services & Outreach

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Classes & Workshops

From sewing to singing & acting to dancing, Phoenix Arts are almost certain to have something for everyone in our regular classes & workshops!

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Disability Arts

Arts4all is truly an ethos we embrace at The Phoenix. Disability arts groups are already a big part of our ongoing programme and are at the forefront of our ambitions moving forward.

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Phoenix Players

Phoenix Players are the Phoenix Arts Amateur Dramatics Group. They stage several shows throughout the year that cover a wide range of genres.

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Become a member!

If you love live theatre, why not take advantage of one of our membership schemes, providing you with benefits, and allows you to support the arts within Whitehill & Bordon but also the whole of East Hampshire.

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Latest Blog & News

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What's on: Music at Phoenix Arts

From classic tributes and feel-good country nights to high-energy DJ sets and festivals, the music calendar at Phoenix Arts is buzzing with live entertainment.
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Family Fun at Phoenix Arts

Looking for things to do with the kids? Phoenix Arts has a fantastic range of family-friendly events this season
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