Whilst in Fowey in May, Steve and Phil together with Richard Shindell each made a drawing of a dove and signed it for the charity 'Doves for Peace', in aid of Unicef.

'Doves for Peace' was established in 1999 by…

Oddy Luthiers have supplied Show of Hands for over 30 years. David started making instruments in the 1970’s, eventually working closely with his son Nick, who made his first instruments with David over 20 years ago.   Together they have been…

So what is Abbotsbury Festival?

Held this year on the 6th July, it's a lovely relaxed afternoon within a natural amphitheatre created within the Sub Tropical Gardens of Abbotsbury, near Weymouth. The gates open to the gardens at 10am, and…

We are pleased to announce that Cormac Byrne and Adam Summerhayes join us for selected dates on the Duo Tour.  Richard Shindell will remain as special guest on these (and all) tour dates:

Monday 6th May: Cutty Sark Greenwich

Friday…

We're pleased to announce the line up for Abbotsbury. this year we will be joined by Tom Robinson, Track Dogs, Banter and Kelly Oliver - tickets are available now but are already selling fast! Buy here

Gardens open from…

Live at The Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester 
7th  November 2018 

Whilst it’s almost impossible, intentionally or otherwise, to track down a Show Of Hands concert review that doesn’t praise the consummate musicianship of Steve Knightley and Phil…

“Fabulous performance - they get better and better” 

“Cormac is fantastic, and adds a extra dimension” 

“One of best performances I’ve seen by you guys and I’ve seen a lot!” 

“Cormac really added a new dimension particularly…

We are so sorry folks to announce that Steve and Phil have had to cancel their two Scottish dates in October. Ticket sales are so low that they currently stand to lose thousands of pounds by playing the two dates…

The Phil Beer Band will be out and about in Devon in September, you can see them at:

The Plough, Torrington on 21st September 

Lee Moor Public Hall, Plymouth on 22nd September (informal)

Exeter Corn Exchange on…

It’s been quite a 12 months for Show of Hands, featuring an extraordinary reaction to their haunting cathedral tour ‘Sanctuary’, sell-out shows at eminent venues like Shakespeare’s Globe and the Cutty Sark, solo tours, duo tours and Steve’s writing for…

Hop over to our store where you will find many items of merchandise and CD's have been discounted as part of our summer clearance sale!

Another fantastic day at our 20th annual Abbotsbury Family Festival.  The music was outstanding, the weather was glorious and a great time was had by all.  We raised an amazing £850 for the Max Appeal.  Thank you to Andrew…