Sally Churchward

The Commoners come to Portsmouth in December

Image by Will Carter. The Commoners are experiencing great success with their current album, Restless. The band continues to provide listeners with a hearty dose of Southern-style swagger with every guitar slide, organ swell, and vocal stamp. They are touring the UK this winter and will be coming to Portsmouth...

Bastille’s Dan Smith to play intimate Southampton gig this month

Bastille’s Dan Smith has announced a run of upcoming intimate instore performances, offering fans a deep dive into his upcoming collection of story songs from “&” (Ampersand) ahead of the album’s release on the 25th October. These shows include a stop at Southampton’s The 1865 with Vinilo Records on the 18th October. Tickets for this instore run are on sale...

Winchester Poetry Day takes place on Saturday

Image by Jade Hylton Winchester once again plays host to a celebration of poetry, when Winchester Poetry Day takes place on Saturday 5th October.  This special day of poetry readings, performances, workshops and drop-in activities welcomes the well-versed and the poetry-curious in equal measure. Winchester Poetry Day concludes with...

Stone come to the Wedgewood Rooms in October

Image by Claudia Legge. The next opportunity to catch STONE’s electric live show comes soon, with the Liverpool four piece set to play Portsmouth’s Wedgewood Rooms on the 27th October.  This headline tour celebrates the release of their acclaimed debut album Fear Life For A Lifetime and will be followed...

Southampton gig guide: October

By Vicky Greer. Photo: Millie Manders and the Shut Up by Billy Perett. Buckle up, because there’s an overwhelming number of shows happening in Southampton this month. What better way to celebrate the spooky season than by going to gigs every night of the week? In fact, time it...

Call for ‘Community Legend’ nominations

An innovative light festival will brighten Southampton next February. Southampton Forward is calling for nominations for local people from communities across the city to be featured, shining a light on the people who make Southampton.  City Reflections will celebrate local people and highlight the diverse stories, culture and heritage...