Given that we’re entering the final stretch of November, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Christmas themed events would be dominating the ’what’s on’ proceedings. Well, you’d be quite mistaken. This week, a more high-brow cultural experience takes centre stage with the Welsh National Opera at the Mayflower....
Sounds of Southampton Vol 3 launched, celebrating city musical talent
A collaboration between two of the city’s most vibrant music organisations is once again be supporting talent from across Southampton. Sounds of Southampton Volume 3 launched on the 17th November and builds on the success of the previous two albums, both featuring in the UK Download Chart and supporting...
Free masterclass for Southampton creatives this month
CHAOS Network are hosting a free masterclass with Lawdit Solicitors Co-Founder Michael Coyle, ‘introduction to intellectual property law,’ on November 27th. It offers the chance to brush up on the basics of copyright and intellectual property law and to hear some top tips on how to keep your work...
Bdrmm to bring their signature dreamy pop to the Joiners in spring
Hull-based shoegaze quartet bdrmm will play The Joiners, Southampton, on 15th March 2024. News of the UK and European tour comes hot on the heels of their new 7″ single ‘Mud’. It’s the latest single from their widely acclaimed second album “I Don’t Know”, which was released in late-June...
90s electro legends Orbital to play Southampton Guildhall next spring
Electro duo Orbital will play O2 Southampton Guildhall on April 25th 2024 as part of their Green Album 2024 celebration tour. Speaking about the tour, the duo said they are are excited about bringing the album to audiences old and new. Orbital’s Paul Hartnoll says: “The way we perform...
Photos: Beverley Knight at Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
Photos by Kate Hunter. Photographer Kate Hunter captured striking photos of singer Beverley Knight at Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre (November 11). The British artist, whose career spans almost three decades, was celebrating turning 50 in style, with a roof-raising concert, performing a selection of her hits alongside new material. Visit...
Under the Covers books section: short stories big on thrills
By Carolyn Thomas. Those who find the lead up to Christmas all rather too saccharine may be delighted to lose themselves in the latest collection of creepy tales of terror and paranoia by local author Oli Jacobs. His newest nine short horror stories, wrapped up in a volume called...
Review: The Mary Wallopers at Southampton’s Engine Rooms
Words and photos by Isabella Briscoe. Fresh off the plane from their huge North American tour, The Mary Wallopers kicked off their biggest ever UK tour in Southampton. Celebrating their second album Irish Rock N Roll, the band took to the stage at the Engine Rooms on the 8th...
People’s Pride: there’s no place for transphobia
By People’s Pride Southampton. In their latest column, People’s Pride Southampton looks at the impact of transphobia on transgender people and the wider community, ahead of Trans Day of Remembrance on November 20. In the current political landscape, a heated debate rages over the rights and protections afforded to...
Kaiser Chiefs to headline Southampton Summer Sessions
Kaiser Chiefs will perform a headline show in Southampton, as part of the Southampton Summer Sessions series, at Guildhall Square on Sunday 30 June 2024. They join previously announced Nile Rodgers & CHIC on the growing lineup of impressive acts set to play the Summer Sessions’ very first year in Southampton. British...