By Charlotte Ndupuechi. Southampton stood proud once again. Today (10/8/24) the Bargate was filled with people who wanted to make a stand to show that our city is a diverse and tolerant place to live for all. Building on the momentum of Wednesday’s amazing show of unity, Southampton Stand...
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Will Young announces album launch, including a show in Southampton tonight
Multi award-winning British pop star and actor Will Young is back with his ninth studio album, Light It Up, also confirming he will play a series of exclusive album launch shows this week including Southampton tonight (10 August), Leeds (11 August) and Liverpool (12 August). New 10-track collection, Light...
Southampton Pride returns this month with Big Pride Weekend
By Mabel Wellman. On the 24th and 25th of August, Southampton Pride returns as the third and final Pride event of the season in the city. For the first time ever, Southampton Pride will be a two day Pride event, Big Pride Weekend, similar to Pride In The Park,...
Punks, pirates, and parrots: Totton pub hosts charity music event tomorrow
By Laura McCarthy. The Peg & Parrot in Totton will be hosting Punkfest, a charity music event, on Saturday 10th August from 6pm in aid of Naomi House and Jacksplace. Local pop punk cover band The Audio Pirates are set to perform an exciting set of alternative hits alongside...
Spend your summer with Mayflower
Mayflower Theatre and MAST Mayflower Studios are pleased to announce an array of summer activities that all of the local community can get involved in. Westquay: Disney’s Aladdin Giant Lamp – Now until Sunday 18 August 2024 Before Disney’s Aladdin flies onto Mayflower Theatre’s stage this September, there is an...
Unity rally to be held in Southampton on Saturday
A unity rally, subtitled ‘stop the far right’ is being held in Southampton on Saturday (10/8/24). It comes in the wake of right-wing extremism, racist hatred and acts of terror occurring across the country and follows a huge anti-racist counter demonstration on Wednesday, which saw hundreds of people from...
Company targeted for far right hate helps people to move to Canada and Australia
A company which has been singled out as a target of a far-right rally in Southampton on Wednesday (7/8/24), amongst a string of immigration services being targeted across the country, specialises in helping people move to Canada and Australia. In a post on social media, the Southampton company has...
Southampton comes together to condemn hatred and racist violence
By Sally Churchward. Amid growing racist violence across the country, Southampton communities are standing together against hate. On Wednesday evening, a demonstration organised by Hampshire Antifascists will be held in the city centre, leaving from the Peace Fountain at 7pm. This will be a counter-demonstration to planned demonstrations at...
August Gig Guide – Southampton
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...
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...