By Mabel Wellman. On the 29th June, Trans Pride Southampton returned to the city. This started with a march from Oxford Street at Southampton’s queer venue, The London Hotel, marched through the city centre, and finishing at Edmund Kell Unitarian Church. The march was a loud protest for trans...
Kasabian come to Bournemouth this month ahead of arena tour
Following a wild, triumphant week that saw the release of their brand new studio album Happenings, a truly euphoric secret set at Glastonbury’s Woodsies Stage, and a celebratory hometown headliner at Leicester’s Victoria Park this Saturday, today sees yet another installment of the band’s incredible run as Kasabian announce four huge November...
Suburban Safari: Minstead Meanderings
Words and pictures by Katie Isham. Someday, we’ll go on a walk that doesn’t involve consecrated ground, but that day is not today my friends. This walk meanders through a graveyard, past some of the greatest oaks known to exist and possibly the greatest country gate vista ever viewed. ...
Greenpeace Southampton encourage voters to go to the polls with climate and nature in mind
With just 2 days to go until the General Election, on 4th July, scores of local volunteers have been out door-knocking across Southampton where they spoke to voters about climate solutions, and urged them to vote with climate and nature in mind. Polling shows that more than 70% of...
Local businesses and community events – July
Maskers Theatre – Romeo and Juliet, Townhill Park House The Maskers Theatre return to Townhill Park House with ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Shakespeare’s story of love and loss. On the Sundial Lawn against the backdrop of the house Thursday 18 – Saturday 27 July 7.30pm each evening and 2.30pm on...
Review: Earthcycle – Orchestra of the Swan, Turner Sims, Southampton
By Charlotte Ndupuechi. Attending Turner Sims is always a pleasure. It is a real gem in Southampton situated within the grounds of the university, showcasing all sorts of musical delights. It’s easy to get to with great public transport, cycling links and parking. There are always several staff on-site...
Review: Kaiser Chiefs, TKMaxx Southampton Summer Sessions, Guildhall Square
Words and pictures by Callum Linklater. Kaiser Chiefs went down a riot with fans as they headlined the final installment of a very successful run of shows at the Southampton Summer Sessions (30.6.24). Frontman Ricky Wilson admitted that although his voice was worse for wear, he and the band...
Review: Loyle Carner TKMaxx Summer Sessions, Southampton Guildhall Square
Words and pictures by Rhona Murphy. Saturday night in Southampton and the question on my lips was is the city that has welcomed established family favourites such as Sir Tom Jones, Madness plus Gnarls Barkley & Chic in recent weeks to the transformed pop up music hub in Guildhall...
Review: Holler, The Joiners, Southampton
Words by Sally Churchward. Pictures: Ritta Boll. Emily Eavis might want to get out more. OK she might have been a bit tied up on Saturday night, but otherwise she would have done well to head to Southampton’s The Joiners to see not one but four fantastic emerging bands. ...
Review: Air, TKMaxx Summer Sessions, Southampton Guildhall Square
Words and pictures by Bella Briscoe. As the sun set over Southampton’s historic Guildhall, the French duo, Air, emerged from backstage like apparitions in their completely white outfits (27/6/24). They greeted the audience warmly before taking up position surrounded by a huge range of instruments. The crowd soon forgot...