Southampton Stand Up To Racism is organising a counter demonstration on Tuesday (10/12/24) in response to a planned visit to the city by the interim leader of UKIP, Nick Tenconi. Tenconi has been interim leader of UKIP since 2024 and is also leader of right-wing pressure group Turning Point...
Opinion: Winchester and Southampton – which is the king of Christmas markets this year?
By Mabel Wellman. It’s that time of year again! It’s getting darker earlier, and the cold weather is starting to set in for the next few months. And to help us all get through it, our cities and towns are adorned with bright and warming lights and decorations. Last...
Heritage: Fascinating facts about Christmas time
By Martin Brisland. Richard I (1157-1199), often called Richard the Lionheart, may have spent his only Christmas in England in Southampton Castle in 1194. This was stated by many Southampton historians including the Victorian Rev. John Silvester Davies and Elsie M. Sandell in the 1950s. A local rich merchant...
Review: Mother Goose, Theatre Royal Winchester
By Chris Richards. Theatre Royal Winchester have done it again! They cannot fail, they have the best traditional family pantomimes I’ve ever seen. Mother Goose is no exception. Before I say anymore, just go and book your tickets now, to make sure you get a seat! I’ll wait. Now...
Review: Michael Kiwanuka, Vinolo outstore at The 1865, Southampton
Words: Nick Mabey. Photos: Liz Bogdan. The 1865 was absolutely heaving last night (2/12/24) as Michael Kiwanuka continued to celebrate his first album in five years in his adopted home of Southampton. He might have been on the road for most of the year, but last week’s release of...
Oysterband come to Portsmouth on their farewell tour
Oysterband extended their “A Long Long Goodbye” tour with further headline shows this winter, bringing them to Portsmouth’s Wedgewood Rooms on December 4th. While recognised as one of the UK’s foremost folk-rock bands and an unparalleled live proposition, the band have confirmed the decision they made recently to call...
Black Sabbath tribute, Zakk Sabbath, comes to The 1865, Southampton
Guitarist and vocalist Zakk Wylde brings his critically acclaimed Black Sabbath tribute, Zakk Sabbath, to The 1865, Southampton on March 8 next year, as part of their UK/EU Tour 2025. It promises to deliver a night of classic Black Sabbath music like never before, delivered by one of the...
McFly and The Human League announced to play TK Maxx Presents Southampton Summer Sessions
Today, Live Nation and leading live music and event promoter Cuffe & Taylor have announced two more headliners for the TK Maxx Presents Southampton Summer Sessions lineup. Joining the roster are pop-rock favourites McFly and genre-defining trailblazers The Human League, performing at Guildhall Square in June 2025. These latest showstoppers join already announced headliner acts, Rag’n’Bone...
Rachel Fairburn brings Side Eye tour to Totton next year
Image by Andy Heathcote. Following her hugely successful 40-date ‘Showgirl’ tour and ‘All Killa No Filla Live’ 10 year anniversary tour, comedian Rachel Fairburn (BBC Two’s Live at the Apollo) is heading out on her new 32-date ‘Side-Eye’ UK tour from 6th February, bringing her to The Attic, Totton,...
Southampton’s Regent play homecoming gig at The Joiners in January
Southampton band Regent have released a new single, “Don’t Be Long” ahead of homecoming show at The Joiners on January 25th. Meanwhile, their new album, “The Cognitive Revolution” is out next year. “Don’t Be Long” is an emotive tribute to a close friend of frontman Ben Rooke, with lyrics...