By Mabel Wellman, Trans Pride Southampton. We at Trans Pride Southampton directly oppose the non-statutory guidance the government have given on transgender pupils or pupils questioning their gender. The guidance released states the teachers must speak to parents if a pupil mentions they have a preferred name they would...
Southampton Gig Guide – January 2024
By Vicky Greer. Image: Shed Seven by Barnaby Fairley. January is always a slower time for live music, but there’s still plenty to do in Southampton this month. Whether you’re looking for an intimate in-store or a high-energy rock gig, there’s something for everyone to celebrate the start of...
Palestine Solidarity Campaign’s invitation to online cook-along fundraising event
Palestine Solidarity Campaign Southampton is inviting people to take part in a special cook-along event, where they can learn to make a homestyle classic curry, taking place on Friday, December 29th. The local group is teaming up with other campaign groups across the country and beyond, to invite people...
View from the Kingsland: Half Time Report
By Nick Mabey. Half way through the season and how are we doing? Yes I know there is one more game before the actual half way mark but Christmas excess means my final article for this year is – in the words of Elvis – now or never. It’s...
Southampton listings 19 – 25 December
By Neil Glasspool He’s making his list. He’s checking his twice. And he’s somewhat taken aback at the remarkably eclectic mix of events that are on offer in this week’s Southampton listings. This week’s big news is A Christmas Carol at MAST. Billed as ‘a youthful musical to raise...
Courting’s UK/EU headline tour brings them to Southampton’s Joiners next year
Liverpool four-piece Courting have shared a new single titled “Emily G”. The track follows the band’s recent return with details of their highly anticipated new album “New Last Name”, which was recorded in collaboration with indie heroes Gary and Ryan Jarman of The Cribs. The album is due for...
Southampton’s Pegasuses share Snowglobe: a Christmas song even a Grinch would love!
In a world saturated with traditional holiday tunes, Pegasuses, the musical duo comprising of vocalists Laura Lamb and Dave Miatt (former lead guitarist of Thomas Tantrum), offer a breath of fresh air. After recording their debut album this year with producer Russell Marsden (Band of Skulls/Alberta Cross) at Snook...
The Zutons come to Southampton’s Engine Rooms in April
Photo credit Jonathan Turton. The Zutons are embarking on a full UK tour next year, in support of forthcoming album The Big Decider, which arrives on 26th April 2024. Having sold out their run of intimate live shows set to take place from January to March of next year,...
Squeeze to come to Southampton on 50th anniversary tour next autumn
Image by Danny Clifford. To celebrate their momentous 50th anniversary, British music legends Squeeze have announced a massive UK tour for 2024 including a show at Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre on the 27th October. With a half-century distinguished by some of the smartest and sweetest guitar-pop made during the rock...
New Year’s Eve party and more at The Art House
The Art House in Southampton City Centre is inviting everyone to join them for a laid back, fun, family friendly New Year’s Eve. On Sunday 31 December (of course) from 8.30pm there will be an evening of food, music and more.An organiser said: “Come and clap your hands, stamp...