By Vicky Greer. We’re almost back in the busy season for Southampton’s live music scene. Gig listings for September through November are filling up fast, with the likes of Stand Atlantic, Lauren Hibberd, and the Last Dinner party set to make an appearance in the colder months. But August...
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Robert Jon & The Wreck come to Southampton this autumn
Southern California powerhouse Robert Jon & The Wreck recently unveiled their latest single, “Hate To See You Go,” and are also touring the UK this autumn, bringing them to Southampton in November. This new release follows the success of their eighth studio album, Red Moon Rising, which has been lauded...
Stereo MC’s come to Southampton this autumn
Stereo MC’s have announced a UK tour to include a date at The Brook, Southampton. Stereo MC’s are the renowned and globally revered English Hip Hop/ Electronic dance duo Rob Birch (Rob B) and Nick Hallam (The Head). The duo formed in Nottingham in the mid 80’s and were...
Countdown to Victorious Festival
Victorious Festival (23 – 25 August 2024), the UK’s biggest metropolitan festival, will return to the stunning Solent seafront this August with an incredible line-up of artists, comedians and family fun for this summer’s Bank Holiday extravaganza. Headliners for this year include Grammy and Brit award-winning DJ and producer...
Preview: Aladdin the Musical, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
Disney’s hit Broadway and West End musical, Aladdin, lands in Southampton as part of its first ever UK and Ireland tour from Thursday 5 to Sunday 29 September 2024. Adapted from Disney’s 1992 animated film and centuries-old folktales, including One Thousand and One Nights, this smash-hit musical is brought...
Indie singer/songwriter Benjamin Francis Leftwich comes Poole
Image by Hariett K Bols. Acclaimed indie singer songwriter Benjamin Francis Leftwich, best known for his gentle acoustic output, is set to appear at Lighthouse Poole on Wednesday 20 November as part of a tour to showcase his new album, Some Things Break. Artistic transformation is often associated with a...
Latest RSA event to explore ‘The Southampton narrative and civic pride’
How can we embrace a shared, positive narrative for Southampton? And how can we communicate and amplify this narrative to foster a sense of pride in our city and its people? These are two of the questions that will be addressed at the latest RSA event, The Southampton Narrative...
Southampton march and protest calling for peace in Gaza on Sunday
In the last 9 months, more than 37,500 people have been killed in Gaza. It is estimated that 70% of these deaths are woman and children. This week a report was published in The Lancet stating that it is reasonable to estimate that the current conflict will result 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...