There is a growing hub of authors, poets, and storytellers in Portswood, Southampton, which independent bookshop October Books has always celebrated and championed. And it will be continuing that tradition it will be back with its open mic night on Friday, February 16th from 6.30pm. Whether you’re a poet,...
Sam Lee’s headline tour brings him to Southampton’s Turner Sims in spring
Sam Lee will release his fourth studio album, ‘songdreaming’, on 15th March. The news arrives with the announcement of a 17-date headline tour for 2024, bringing him to Southampton’s Turner Sims in April. ‘songdreaming’ represents the latest stage in the development of Sam Lee’s music, from its roots in...
Art on the House project at The Art House, Southampton
The final season of Southampton’s grassroots cultural stalwart The Art House is in full swing with every week packed with gigs as artists queue up for “one last show” in the much loved venue. The Art House will no longer have a permanent, bricks and mortar home but will...
Youth Options awarded million-pound grant to transform services for young people in Southampton
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport and Social Investment Business have announced that Hampshire charity, Youth Options is one of 140 youth projects across England that have been awarded a Youth Investment Fund grant to transform opportunities for young people. The transformational grant of £1.2 million by the...
The Jesus Bolt charity gig at St Denys Church this weekend
Bristol band The Jesus Bolt will be playing a charity gig at St Denys Church, Southampton on Saturday, February 10th. The Jesus Bolt – are Hazel Winter, formerly of the Blue Aeroplanes, and Gerard Starkie, formerly of Witness. The duo plays indie rock blues and has been compared to...
Award-winners and innovators feature in the latest season at Turner Sims
Image: Camilla George by Daniel Adhami. The University of Southampton music venue Turner Sims has announced events through to June 2024. The season is a bold celebration of classical masters, cultural diversity, and youth leadership. Classical highlights include a celebration of Shostakovich with the Carducci Quartet and actor Anton...
Pet Needs come to Southampton’s Joiners on UK tour
Image credit: Vanessa Sollner. Pet Needs come to The Joiners, Southampton, on April 27 on the final UK date of their European tour. Those who can’t wait that long can also catch the band at an in-store event at Pie & Vinyl in Southsea on February 19th. Founded with...
Brianna Ghey – A Night of Tribute and Mourning at The Art House, Southampton
By Mabel Wellman. On the 2nd February, the names of Brianna Ghey’s murderers were released. Brianna Ghey was a 16 year old trans girl, who was brutally murdered last year. With the names being released and the large media attention once more, a lot of trans people and our...
Suburban Safari: Wildern Moor
By Katie Isham. A walk through the moors seems like a good idea, until you have to load up backpacks and drive the busy country lanes to the wilderness. Well, here’s the simple solution: take a winter trip to our local moor in the suburbs. Only as far as...
My Life Story come to Southampton and Portsmouth
My Life Story have confirmed in-store appearances at Southampton’s Vinilo and Southsea’s Pie & Vinyl this month. Touring in support of ‘Loving You is Killing Me’, the Britpop band’s fifth studio album and first for some 5 years, Jake Shillingford from the band will be performing live and signing...