Image credit: Dean Chalkley. Following the acclaim for the award-winning musical based on his songs, ‘Standing At The Sky’s Edge’, which opened earlier this month for a six-month run in London’s West End, today Richard Hawley recently released new single: “Two For His Heels”. It is the opening track...
Art on the House on display at Southampton’s Art House
As reported in In Common back in February Southampton cultural stalwart The Art House has been working on one last huge collaborative artwork before they leave their base at 178 Above Bar Street to become a pop-up provider of “happenings”. The piece – assembled by local multi-media artist Nicola...
Jah Wobble comes to south coast in May
The legendary Jah Wobble followed his huge touring schedule in 2023 with the announcement of a further tour this winter and into the spring. The dates will again revolve around a number of Metal Box Rebuilt In Dub shows, featuring former Siouxsie & The Banshees guitarist Jon Klein, which...
Review: Songs to Learn & Sing – The Very Best of Echo & The Bunnymen @ The O2 Academy, Bournemouth
Words and photos by Callum Linklater. As you enter the main auditorium you can’t help but notice the grandeur of this grade II listed building that proudly boasts a majestic interior. Looking around I couldn’t help but notice the diversity among the audience, between age and even fashion, showing...
Read Easy Southampton & Isle of Wight Celebrate International Women’s Day
By Linda Gatland – coordinator support for Read Easy Southampton & Isle of Wight. Local charity Read Easy Southampton & Isle of Wight has been helping adults learn to read since 2021 with free, private, personal coaching, available across a wide range of libraries and venues. We are delighted...
Paul Weller brings UK tour to Portsmouth this autumn
Paul Weller, who recently announced a 15 date April tour selling out in record time, confirms a second leg in 2024. This 17-date stint throughout October and November sees Paul and his band gracing stages right across the country and includes 2 nights apiece in both Newcastle and Glasgow,...
Southampton Seed Swap returns this weekend
By Ziggy Woodward. Southampton Seed Swap first started in 2008, when I was inspired to try something similar based on the amazing Seedy Sunday in Brighton, and has been running as an annual event, in one form or another, since then (barring 2021, due to lockdowns). This year’s event takes...
Millie Manders and The Shutup tour comes to Bournemouth
Fresh from their recent Slam Dunk Winter Jam tour in January with Zebrahead, Teenage Bottle Rocket and cross-genre punk band Millie Manders and The Shutup have announced a double AA side 7” single to coincide with their previously announced UK tour throughout the spring, bringing them to Bournemouth...
Death Trap – Rambert Dance Company, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
By Joy McKay. Following their hugely successful tour of Peaky Blinders stalwarts of the British Contemporary dance scene, Rambert, are back in Southampton with Death Trap. A show of two short modern pieces by Ben Duke, connected by one intriguing theme; death. Rambert brought Peaky Blinders to The Mayflower...
Southampton’s Maskers Theatre return with a farce
‘Cash on Delivery’, a farce by Michael Cooney, is the latest show from popular amateur company Maskers Theatre, based off Emsworth Road in Shirley, Southampton. The play opens on March 18th and runs until the 23rd. Eric Swan’s life comes tumbling down around him following a phone call to...