Fundraising concert for Gaza to be held in Southampton this month

Palestine Solidarity Campaign Southampton is holding a fundraising benefit concert for Gaza, on Friday 11th October at Edmund Kell Unitarian Church & Elizabeth Kell Community Hall in central Southampton. Proceeds from the event will go to the charity Medical Aid for Palestinians to give urgent and much needed medical...

Wunderhorse bring sold out tour to The 1865, Southampton

This autumn, Wunderhorse headline shows will see them step into bigger, iconic venues on their newly-announced UK tour, which include a stop at London’s O2 Academy Brixton and a sold out gig at Southampton’s 1865 on October 7th. Debut album ‘Cub’ has taken on a life of its own...

Bastille’s Dan Smith announces London date this autumn

 This week Bastille’s Dan Smith has unveil “&” Part Two – a two track release featuring new singles, Blue Sky & The Painter and Leonard & Marianne, taken from the forthcoming album “&” (Ampersand) out October 25th. A string of European dates have also been announced, including one in...

Mela Festival returns to Southampton on Saturday

Image: Mughal Miniatures Walkabout, credit Irina Mackie. The popular Mela Festival returns to Southampton this weekend. Taking place on Saturday at Hoglands Park in the city centre, the site will open at 11am, with the first acts taking to the stage at noon and the main stage featuring performances...

Preview: Mr Toad, Theatre Royal Winchester

Photo credit: Tom Wren Families searching for a show they can all enjoy should look no further than Mr Toad – performed at Theatre Royal Winchester on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July. It tells the story of Mr Toad of Toad Hall, which is under threat from the...

Hat Fair celebrates 50th birthday

Photos by Adrienne Photography Hat Fair – the UK’s longest running festival of Outdoor Arts – celebrated its 50th birthday in style last weekend (Friday 5 – Sunday 7 July) – despite the patchy weather. The festivities began around lunchtime on the Friday – shortly after the first performances...