On the one hand, Christmas is still ages away. Some of us are only just prepared to accept – faced with decisions about turning heating on and getting soggy whenever we step outside – that summer is over, and anyway, we’ve still got Halloween and Guy Fawkes night before...
Review: Shed Seven instore Vinilo Record Store, Southampton
By Sally Churchward. Shed Seven made a triumphant return to Southampton’s Vinilo Record Store this afternoon (30/9/24) for a brief but brilliant set ahead of signing their new album, which is on course to take the number one spot this Friday. The band were in town to promote Liquid...
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...
Southampton Keep Our NHS Public brings film screening and discussion panel to city
Southampton Keep Our NHS Public is hosting a public event with a short, local history film and an audience discussion led by a panel of experts next month. The event will be held on Friday 11th October from 7pm to 8.30pm at City Eye, 142 144 Above Bar Street...
If personalities were books, which would you be?
By Laura McCarthy. I’m sure some of you will admit to completing personality quizzes in magazines as a child or possibly an online Myers-Briggs questionnaire as an adult. Maybe you enjoy learning what your star sign says about you. Yes, there’s certainly something appealing about the idea of discovering...
Interview: Dr Abdoulie Sanneh chats about this weekend’s BBAM Festival in Southampton
By Sam Wise. Photo by Charlie Hislop. On Saturday 28th September, a festival of black business, music and arts will be held between 11 am and 7pm in Guildhall Square. This is the second year for BBAM (Black Businesses, Art and Music) in Southampton. Last year, there were 5000...
Music in the City to make a splash with the Hythe Ferry!
By Nick Mabey. There are only a few days to go now until the biggest free music event ever! Well I’m probably exaggerating but it certainly feels that way with 1703 artists forming 302 acts to give 326 performances at 60 venues (you can tell I’ve been on the...