Southampton is set to mark Holocaust and Genocide Memorial Day next week with a commemorative event organised by the Parkes Institute for the Study of Jewish/non-Jewish Relations, University of Southampton and hosted by Solent University. The in person and online event will take place in the Palmerston Lecture Theatre...
Turner Sims offers Southampton creatives rare opportunity to be part of groundbreaking project
Southampton’s Turner Sims is presenting a fantastic opportunity for local people to be part of a unique project. Turner Sims is looking for creatives who live in a Southampton or SO postcode to apply to be part of new project The Ripple Effect with the ground-breaking ensemble The Third...
The Beat, featuring Ranking Jnr, bring their ska and reggae sound to Bournemouth and Southampton
One of the key bands in the UK ska revival of the late 70s and 80s, The Beat still bring the near-perfect balance of pop melodies and taut rhythms that made them stars and won them worldwide acclaim. They are currently on tour, and will be at The Old...
Reader’s Letter: we oppose far right group’s attempts to sow hatred and division in our communities
by Southampton Stand Up To Racism. “The far-right group Britain First is planning to hold a regional meeting in Southampton on February 7th. We oppose this attempt to sow hatred and division in our communities and stand united in defending our multicultural and diverse city. Britain First was founded...
Hotly-tipped singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams comes to Southampton for one of just 3 UK dates
by Sally Churchward. Highly acclaimed singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams is set to be one of the big names of 2023 and she’s coming to Southampton this month as one of just three UK dates to promote her forthcoming debut album, Good Riddance. Gracie has a growing and devoted fanbase. Thanks...
Sharon H. Venne, who works with the UN on the rights of Indigenous Peoples, to give talk at Southampton Institute for Arts & Humanities
The Southampton Institute for Arts and Humanities (SIAH), as part of the University of Southampton, looks forward to welcoming Sharon H. Venne to speak at its ‘Public Life’ seminar series. The hybrid event will take place on Thursday 26 January from 4pm to 5pm, at the Southampton Avenue Campus...
Transgender Day of Visibility clothes swap to take place in Southampton
by Sally Churchward. People’s Pride Southampton is holding a clothes swap event to mark this year’s Transgender Day of Visibility. The event will be held on Saturday, 1st of April, the day following Transgender Day of Visibility, at Edmund Kell Unitarian Church. Event organiser Mabel Wellman said: “Reducing clothing...
Southampton listings January 17 – 23
There are such a huge range of options available to get you out of the house on even the soggiest of January days this week. Tomorrow (Wednesday), for instance, you could take part in a free mandala rock painting session in Shirley (click here for more information), join in...
Recipe: vegan Mexican-style lasagne
by Vie Portland. I’ve adapted this recipe so it’s not too spicy. Quantities of ingredients are to taste and availability. Ingredients: red onions mushrooms crushed garlic vegan chick*n piees passata tinned chopped tomatoes kidney beans seasoning (paprika/chilli powder/Cajun seasoning vegan tortillas vegan cheese, grated vegan sour cream or coconut...
Award-winning saxophonist Julian Siegel brings his Jazz Orchestra to Turner Sims, Southampton
BBC Jazz Award winning saxophonist Julian Siegel embarks on a major tour in February with the Julian Siegel Jazz Orchestra celebrating his acclaimed album Tales from the Jacquard, bringing him to Southampton’s Turner Sims on the 9th. The Orchestra features some of Julian’s favourite musicians from the UK and...