Words by Sally Churchward. Photos by Bella Briscoe. There was something intimate, magical and raw about Bastille’s gig at Southampton’s 1865 last night (18/10/24). Obviously it was a much smaller venue than frontman Dan Smith typically plays with the band’s regular line up – who routinely sell out arenas...
Opinion: Anti-racism – a call to action
By Manthan Pathak. This summer, the country endured a series of racist attacks that were perhaps the most vivid expression of hatred we’ve witnessed in decades. Now, we face the threat of that hatred spilling onto our streets again. As an anti-racist campaigner for 30 years, I write these...
Katie Isham – writer
Born and bred in Southampton, I try to escape but it always seems to pull me back. Maybe it’s something to do with the pull of the sea; I’m always happier near the coastline. Life working with teenagers in a Southampton school keeps me busy and fortunate to see...
Benefits come to Southampton’s Joiners this month
Image by Tom White Last month, Teesside’s Benefits returned with their new single “Land Of The Tyrants,” ahead of their tour, which brings them to Southampton’s Joiners on October 22nd. The track marks their first new material since 2023’s widely acclaimed debut album “NAILS”. “NAILS” landed in April last...
Spring Wise – writer
I’m an artist, home educating parent, foster carer and roller derby coach born and bred in Southampton. I’m also a queer autistic wheelchair user with a passion for disability rights, accessibility and social justice. I love to grow and nurture things of all kinds and am a passionate pursuer...
Interview: Delilah Bon – the ‘evil hate-filled female’ on rage, songwriting and making tiny furniture
By Spring Wise. Images by Helen Tate. Delilah Bon (she/her) chats with Spring Wise (they/them) ahead of her sold out show at The Joiners, Southampton, on November 1st. About a year ago, I complimented a friend on a t-shirt they had on which said “Dead Men Don’t Rape”. She...
Laura McCarthy – writer
I have taught English and Film for years, writing in my own time. Not only do I write for In Common, where I mainly discuss anything bookish and personal experiences, but I also write fiction. I have diverse reading tastes, willing to give everything a chance. Some of my...
The Stranglers announced as latest Summer Sessions headliners in Southampton
Today, Live Nation leading live music and event promoter Cuffe & Taylor have announced legendary British band The Stranglers as a headliner for TK Maxx Presents Southampton Summer Sessions, taking over Guildhall Square on Saturday, 14 June. Joining them as main support will be the seminal punk rock band...
The Darkness come to Portsmouth next spring
Legends of rock, The Darkness, have returned to bedazzle and amaze once more as they serve up their eighth studio album Dreams On Toast via Cooking Vinyl in March 2025. Not only will Dreams On Toast feature arguably their best collection of songs yet, but The Darkness will also be hitting the road...
Mabel Wellman – writer
I am a call centre agent who lives in Aldermoor. I have lived in Southampton my whole life, first in Northam Estate and spent most of my childhood and teen years in Bitterne. I am an avid fan of the outdoors and love walking around Southampton and Hampshire. My...