by Charlotte Ndupuechi. A demonstration was held on Saturday )January 28) by Southampton Keep our NHS Public. There were supporters from all across the county, all ages and all professions, there to show their support for the NHS. They gathered at the Bargate and then marched through the city...
Review: The Beat feat Ranking jnr, Old Fire Station Bournemouth, January 27th
by James Nicholson. Formed in 1978, The Beat are known as one of the most significant ska bands in the UK and have been at the forefront of the revival for more than 40 years. Despite the band featuring none of the original members, it is hard to believe...
Review: Maja Lena – Heartbreakers, Southampton – 28th January 2023.
words and photos by Peter Nicholson. Following my preview interview with Maja Lena (click here) and listening to her latest album a couple of weeks ago, I was really looking forward to hearing how the very polished tracks from the album would transfer to the live stage. I was...
Concert pianist Luka Okros performs at Turner Sims, Southampton, next week
London-based Georgian concert pianist, Luka Okros, who has established himself as one of the most outstanding pianists of his generation, comes to Southampton’s Turner Sims on February 2. His performance has been praised by The Guardian’s Observer as “An impressive display of virtuosic pianism”. Spanish newspaper Levante described him...
Review: Gracie Abrams, Vinilo outstore at The Brook, Southampton – 27th January 2023.
by Peter Nicholson. On Friday evening, the stage at The Brook, Southampton, was the brief home for a talented, young, American musician during a brief visit to the UK. I say “home” because the hour-long gig felt more like a gathering of friends than the usual feel of a...
The Greatest Magician comes to Theatre Royal Winchester on February 19
Highly praised magic show, The Greatest Magician, which comes to Theatre Royal Winchester on Sunday 19 February. The Greatest Magician, James Phelan, will perform extraordinary feats of illusion – from making people forget their own name to vanishing from the auditorium entirely. Directed by the late Paul Daniels, this...
Southampton protest against the dumping of raw sewage takes place today
Local protesters against the dumping of raw sewage into the River Itchen will join a national day of action called Dirty Water to highlight the shocking state of the waterways. Members of Extinction Rebellion and Friends of Itchen Estuary will place satirical blue plaques in Bitterne Park and St...
Read Easy Southampton celebrates 12 months of success
Local charity Read Easy Southampton, which provides free coaching to adults who struggle to read, is celebrating a year since its formal launch. The project, run entirely by volunteers, has had enormous success over the last twelve months. There are currently 47 adults (known as Readers) receiving the vital...
Suburban Safari: Sholing safari
by Katie Isham. Sometime last year, something magical sparked on the streets of Sholing, Southampton. The ordinary green telephone cabinets took on a brighter look. Neon animals crept out of the undergrowth and onto the metal canvas. Or so it seemed. In truth, local artist Joanna Rose Tidey was...
Strike solidarity rally to be held in Southampton on Wednesday to coincide with country-wide strikes
Next Wednesday (February 1), hundreds of thousands of workers across the country will be taking part in strike action in defence of pay, terms and conditions, and in defence of safety standards. Those on strike on Wednesday include teachers, university and college lecturers and tutors, railway workers, civil servants,...