To cater for the growing hub of authors, poets, and storytellers in Portswood, Southampton, which independent bookshop October Books is hosting regular open mic nights. The next one is to take place on Friday, April 19. Whether you’re a poet, playwright, essayist, or novelist, reading your own work or...
Real Climate Solutions screening and discussion tonight
It can be easy to feel overwhelmed in the face of the climate crisis, but Transition groups provide a way to do something concrete to help. Tonight, Transition Southampton is holding a discussion evening based around the Real Climate Solutions videos at October Books in Portswood, Southampton. These six short,...
Review: Caity Baser – O2 Guildhall, Southampton
Pictures: Callum Linklater. Words: Vicky Greer. “This is a big one,” says Caity Baser on stage at the O2 Guildhall at the homecoming show of her Still Learning tour. It’s a full circle moment as she tells us about how she came to this very venue as a...
Willie J Healey comes to Southampton in May on UK headline tour
Image by Hollie Fernando. Willie J Healey’s latest album ‘Bunny’ earned a wave of remarkable critical adoration. The album took his talents to a broader audience with highlights including the BBC 6 Music Album of the Year accolade (as chosen by Guy Garvey), BBC Radio 1 support from Jack...
Review: And Then There Were None, Mayflower Theatre
By Martin Brisland. Image: Manuel Harlan. With a Mayflower programme full of musicals, concerts, opera and ballet it is refreshing to see a classic ‘whodunnit’ play with an intricate plot delivered by a company of excellent actors. Agatha Christie is the undisputed Queen of Crime and the creator of...
Review: The Craft and Crust Music Festival, Winchester Guildhall
By Mabel Welman. On the 6th of April, The Craft and Crust Music Festival came to in Winchester Guildhall. There was the option to book from 12:00 to 17:00 or 18:00 to 23:00, as I work on Sundays I choose the earlier session. The Craft and Crust Beer Festival...
Review: Bonnie and Clyde, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
By Graham Hiley. Who says crime doesn’t pay? Bonnie and Clyde is deservedly playing to packed houses as it Raises A Little Hell around the country. After an all-too-short run in the West End, the latest stop for this top quality touring production is the Mayflower in Southampton where...
David Rodigan, Goldie Lookin Chain & Fabio & Grooverider on Jerk Jam line up
Jerk Jam Festival returns in this year in June. The festival is set to take place Saturday 8th June, 2024 at Pinkmead Farm, Botley, Southampton from 11am to midnight. This year David Rodigan, Goldie Lookin Chain, Fabio & Grooverider, Altern8, and more join the line up. Jerk Jam Festival...
Acclaimed social historian comes to Winchester to discuss proto-feminist Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon
Image:Jane Robinson. Photo by Bruce James. Acclaimed author and public speaker, Jane Robinson, is coming to The ARC, Winchester on Thursday 23rd May to discuss Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon – the fascinating subject of her latest book ‘Trailblazer: The First Feminist To Change Our World,’ for the latest Wire...
Hampshire’s FleetingDays Festival launches 2024 line-up
Tribute band The Killerz are to headline the festival, held in the grounds of The Elvetham Hotel in the Hampshire countryside. FleetingDays is a family-friendly one-day micro-festival located near Fleet, Hampshire. Held on Saturday 17th August 2024, it features bands and performers, children’s entertainment, local food and drink, stalls...