A candlelit vigil will be held in Southampton on Friday, February 24, to mark one year of war in Ukraine. People are invited to meet at the city’s Bargate at 6.30pm before walking through the city to the Peace Fountain in East (Andrews) Park, where there will be a...
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Black Country, New Road, to play Southampton’s 1865 in May
Last year, Black Country, New Road released “Ants From Up There” , their second Top 5 UK album debut in 12 months, following their Mercury Prize shortlisted debut “For the First Time”. Fresh from the success of the album and with a full touring schedule ahead of them in...
Southampton listings February 21 – 27
Is it spring? Or is it just a bit of winter sunshine? Whichever it is, the days are getting longer, daffodils and crocuses are showing their heads and folks who have been holed up all winter under blankets on the sofa and watching box sets may be considering emerging,...
Coach to take protesters from Southampton and Eastleigh to national NHS demonstration in London
by Sally Churchward. A national demonstration to support striking NHS workers is being held in London next month and people from Southampton are being invited to attend and show support. Local group, Southampton People’s Assembly, is organising a coach from the city and also making a stop in Eastleigh,...
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds to headline at Brighton Beach this summer
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will be headlining at Brighton’s On The Beach summer series, playing on the closing night, Sunday 30th July. A trailblazing staple of British rock – starting all the way back when Oasis first made an irreversible dent in global music back in the early ‘90s...
Preview: Dreamcoat Stars at Theatre Royal Winchester in March
Fans of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat can enjoy a musical evening of West End and Broadway Classics performed by stars from the hit production with Dreamcoat Stars on Sunday 5th March at Theatre Royal Winchester. Starring Keith Jack from Any Dream Will Do; Mike Holoway – the...
Preview: Dave Kelly & Bob Hall with Hilary Blythe, Theatre Royal Winchester
Enjoy an evening of British Blues from Dave Kelly & Bob Hall with Hilary Blythe, who take to the stage at Theatre Royal Winchester on Thursday 9 March. Singer-songwriters, musicians,blues band founding members, award-winners and friends since they were neighbours, Dave Kelly and Bob Hall come together with singer...
Interview: Caity Baser to play Southampton homecoming gig in April
by Peter Nicholson. It’s homecoming time for Southampton’s Caity Baser on the 19th April. The Engine Rooms in Southampton will host this dynamic young musician when she returns to her home city following a whirlwind rise to stardom. The show is already SOLD OUT, although this is hardly a...
Preview: Loyle Carner: The Hugo Tour, O2 Academy, Bournemouth
British-Guyanese rapper Loyle Carner, famous for tackling tough issues through deep music, is coming to O2 Academy Bournemouth on Thursday 9 March. With a nomination for Best Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act at the Brit Awards last weekend, Loyle continues his meteoric rise to the top with his latest studio album, Hugo. With...
Vigil for Brianna Ghey, Southampton, February 17th
by Joy McKay. On the 11th February Brianna Ghey, a young trans woman, was murdered in a park in Warrington. She was just 16. This terrible event has shocked and saddened many but particularly those in the trans community, their friends, family and allies who increasingly hear anti-trans rhetoric...