By Sally Churchward. Image: Michael Warley. Handcuffing himself to a puppy farm was not the first time Will Young had taken direct action about something he felt strongly about. Previously he tied himself to a tree in protest against the building of the Newbury bypass. A long-time activist, Will...
Joe Hicks comes to Portsmouth on first full band UK tour this month
To mark the first anniversary of his debut album The Best I Could Do at the Time, singer-songwriter Joe Hicks is releasing a deluxe version of the record (out 3rd November) and embarking on his first ever full band UK tour., bringing him to The Edge of the Wedge, Southsea,...
Southern Water demo taking place today
Protesters from Southampton and Portsmouth are joining others outside Southern Water’s headquarters in Worthing today (November 7) with the message ‘stop polluting our water’. Unite Community organised coaches to the event, which began at noon. A spokesperson said: “week. This is unacceptable. We need to tell Southern Water how...
Review: Board in the City – Come for the games, stay for lunch!
By Charlotte Ndupuechi. As the winter sets in you may be on the lookout for a cozy venue to while away the hours. Board in the City is a great concept. A table-top gaming cafe offering a welcoming environment for all. It has a huge selection of board games,...
Hundreds of protestors brave the rain to call for peace in Gaza in Southampton
words and pictures by Sally Churchward. “Free, free Palestine” rang out across Southampton’s Guildhall Square on Saturday (November 4) as around 300 people braved downpours and gathered for the city’s latest Vigil for Gaza. The crowd was made up of those who have been dedicated to Palestine’s cause for...
Review: Embrace, The Engine Rooms, Southampton, November 3
By Sian Bryant. Photos: Sarah Groszewski. I reconnected with my 20 year old self this weekend, with a can of lager in my hand jumping up and down to an album I hadn’t listened to from start to finish in many a year. Embrace kicked off their The Good...
Kira Mac come to Southampton in the spring
Image by Will Carter. British rock band Kira Mac have announced a 12-date Spring 2024 UK Tour, bringing them to the 1865, Southampton, in May. The UK tour starts Thursday April 25th at Leeds Brudenell Social Club and ends at the Stoke Underground on Saturday May 11th. Kira Mac fuse of old-school rock with contemporary...
When Rivers Meet come to Southampton
Image by Jon Sturdy. Hot off the release of their critically acclaimed third studio album “Aces Are High”, award-winning rock duo When Rivers Meet, comprised of husband-and-wife Aaron and Grace Bond, have announce their “Aces Are High” Spring 2024 UK Tour. The tour takes in eight concerts and starts...
Review: Antisemitism: a (((musical))), God’s House Tower, Southampton, November 1
By Lewis MacLean. A show about antisemitism is always going to be important. The thought of trekking across Southampton in a storm did not seem appealing but the timing, with global events, seemed to add some weight to the event too. Although this evening’s performance was more about society...
Applause review: Wilde: Scenes of love and power, BBV Theatre Company, November 2
By amateur dramatics editor Martin Brisland. An all male group of five actors perform some of the ‘greatest hits’ of Oscar Wilde without scenery, costume, make up, lighting, sound effects or props other than a couple of chairs. Sounds like a tall order? Well not for the excellent BBV...