Dutch collective Personal Trainer release their anticipated new album Still Willing on 2nd August via Bella Union. Following the singes “Intangible” and “Round”, band have recently shared their new single and LP highlight “Cyan”. Additionally, Personal Trainer have announced new UK and European live shows for 2025 to add...
The Snuts come to Bournemouth this autumn
Off the back of a rapturous main stage performance at TRNSMT, The Snuts announced their biggest ever headline show to date at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro Arena on Friday, December 6th. It will be the culmination of a string of live dates, bringing them to Bournemouth’s 02 Academy in November....
Countdown to Victorious Festival
Victorious Festival (23 – 25 August 2024), the UK’s biggest metropolitan festival, will return to the stunning Solent seafront this August with an incredible line-up of artists, comedians and family fun for this summer’s Bank Holiday extravaganza. Headliners for this year include Grammy and Brit award-winning DJ and producer...
Opinion: Isle of Wight Festival 2024 – our accessibility nightmare
By Sam Wise. Sam Wise shares his family’s experiences at this year’s Isle of Wight Festival. We were more than excited at booking our tickets for the Isle of Wight festival. The lineup may not have been the strongest, but Green Day at the top of the Sunday bill...
Indie singer/songwriter Benjamin Francis Leftwich comes Poole
Image by Hariett K Bols. Acclaimed indie singer songwriter Benjamin Francis Leftwich, best known for his gentle acoustic output, is set to appear at Lighthouse Poole on Wednesday 20 November as part of a tour to showcase his new album, Some Things Break. Artistic transformation is often associated with a...
Jazz singer Jo Harrop to come to Eastleigh’s Concorde club
One of the great modern jazz singers, Jo Harrop, is coming to The Concorde in Eastleigh to celebrate her stunning new album, The Path Of A Tear, this November. The concert is one of 12 UK dates, including a special concert on July 4th at London’s Ronnie Scott’s, and further...
Latest RSA event to explore ‘The Southampton narrative and civic pride’
How can we embrace a shared, positive narrative for Southampton? And how can we communicate and amplify this narrative to foster a sense of pride in our city and its people? These are two of the questions that will be addressed at the latest RSA event, The Southampton Narrative...
RunThrough announces return of Southampton Common Running Festival in 2025
RunThrough has to announced the return of the Southampton Running Festival, set to take place on Sunday, June 15th, 2025, following the success of their event this year. Participants will experience a scenic route beginning and ending on Southampton Common. The course takes runners through diverse landscapes, including woodland, grassland,...
Southampton march and protest calling for peace in Gaza on Sunday
In the last 9 months, more than 37,500 people have been killed in Gaza. It is estimated that 70% of these deaths are woman and children. This week a report was published in The Lancet stating that it is reasonable to estimate that the current conflict will result in...
Mela Festival returns to Southampton on Saturday
Image: Mughal Miniatures Walkabout, credit Irina Mackie. The popular Mela Festival returns to Southampton this weekend. Taking place on Saturday at Hoglands Park in the city centre, the site will open at 11am, with the first acts taking to the stage at noon and the main stage featuring performances...