Ragga/metal stalwarts Dub War are heading to Southampton this week as part of their Westgate Under Fire UK Tour. Performing at Suburbia on Friday 3 March, Dub War will be unleashing their unique fusion of rock, punk, hip-hop and reggae dub in Southampton. Originally formed in 1993 in Newport,...
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Tigercub’s tour following release of The Perfume of Decay comes to The Wedgewood Rooms in November
Brighton-based rock ‘n’ roll trio Tigercub have announced details of their highly anticipated new album The Perfume Of Decay, which is set for release on 2nd June via Loosegroove Records, the label co-founded by Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard, a longtime champion of the band. The band will be...
Southampton listings 28 February – 6 March
It’s a week of classic theatre this week Mike Leigh’s play Abigail’s Party comes to Theatre Royal Winchester from Wednesday 1 to Saturday 4 March – for a preview click here and look out for a review, coming soon. Meanwhile, the ultimate whodunit, The Mousetrap (pictured top) opens at...
Reef come to Portsmouth this April for rescheduled date
Glastonbury rockers Reef are heading to The Box at the Guildhall in Portsmouth on 13 April, as part of an extensive UK tour. Since their formation in 1993, Reef have sold in excess of 3 million albums worldwide, with 9 UK Top 40 singles and 6 UK Top 40...
Interview: Midge Ure chats ahead of his Voice and Visions tour
by Peter Nicholson. There are a number of household names that spring to mind when the music chat turns to the 1980s, but there’s always one event that is remembered over all others… Live Aid. The two hugely ambitious concerts, separated by the Atlantic Ocean were arguably the first...
Southampton Seed Swap returns to The Art House on March 12
Are the lengthening days, green shoots and bright daffodils inspiring you to get out gardening? If so, you’re in luck – it’s almost time for this year’s Southampton Seed Swap. The 2023 event will be held on Sunday, March 12 at The Art House in Above Bar Street from...
Preview: Susanna Wallumrød & Stina Stjern, Turner Sims, Southampton
Discover Susanna Wallumrød’s magical interpretations of Baudelaire’s poetry, when she comes to Turner Sims on Saturday 4 March at 8pm. Norwegian artist Susanna is a creator of bold, original and enrapturing music, capable of building worlds to lose yourself in. Based in Oslo, the singer/songwriter and artist formed her...
Night of local music at The Art House to raise funds for community pantry
Hampshire-based singer-songwriter Charlie Smith is hosting a fundraising gig at The Art House, Southampton, to raise money for the venue’s community pantry. He will be joined by fellow local musicians Bo Gallows, Diego Parks, Simon Maggs and Rhirhi on March 3rd. The pantry is similar to a food bank...
Preview: Mike Bubbins: Throwback, Theatre Royal Winchester
TV comedy and podcast star, Mike Bubbins, embarks on his first ever solo UK stand-up tour – bringing audiences what he finds funny – in Throwback, at Theatre Royal Winchester on Tuesday 14 March. Described as not a powerful, thought-provoking hour of comedy that pushes boundaries and challenges the...
Preview: Kate Mosse: Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries (How Women (Also) Built the World), Theatre Royal Winchester
Celebrate inspiring and trail-blazing women of history with Kate Mosse: Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries (How Women (Also) Built the World) at Theatre Royal Winchester on Wednesday 15 March. Kate Mosse embarks on her first ever one-woman show telling the stories of extraordinary women. Described as part detective story,...