Words by Joy McKay. Photo by David Leigh Dodd. On a Friday evening in 1989 I sat down to watch Top of The Pops, as I did every week. I remember Wendy James, lead singer of Transvision Vamp, screaming down the camera lens at me as she launched into...
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Kev Orkian and Sydnie Christmas to headline Countdown to Christmas event in Southampton
Officially kickstarting the Christmas festivities in the city, will be Kev Orkian and Sydnie Christmas. Award-winning actor and comedian, Kev Orkian, will be leading the fun before he heads back to Mayflower Theatre, alongside Ashley Banjo and Diversity – who will be climbing a beanstalk of gigantic proportions to...
View from the Kingsland: Rock Bottom
By Nick Mabey. Considering we’ve only amassed a grand total of one point from nine games, it’s surprising Saints have only just arrived at the bottom of the table (discounting goal difference moments here and there). We had Wolves to thank for elevating us to 19th until this past...
Preview: Miles Kane: One Man Band, Papillon, Southampton
Photo: Ewan Ogden Miles Kane has announced a fresh run of UK headline dates in November and December 2024, including a stop at Papillon in Southampton on Wednesday 4 December 2024. The tour comes off the back of his celebrated solo 2024 One Man Band run across Europe and a...
Review: Stone, The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth, 27 October 2024
Words and photos by Rhona Murphy. There’s an under the radar rumbling of anticipation building for Liverpool’s Stone. Having built up a loyal following playing headline shows, support shows and festivals there’s no doubting their work ethic. Stone have toured almost without breaks in both mainland Europe as well...
Rag’n’Bone Man and UB40 ft. Ali Campbell to headline TK Maxx Presents Southampton
Live Nation and leading live music and event promoter Cuffe & Taylor announce Rag’n’Bone Man and UB40 ft. Ali Campbell are the latest acts set to headline TK Maxx presents Southampton Summer Sessions 2025, Rag’n’Bone Man will take to the stage on Friday 13 June 2025, joined by British...
Mayfield Garden Centre temporarily closes for refurbishment
Mayfield Garden Centre, part of Hampshire’s largest mental health charity, Solent Mind, has closed for refurbishments. The not-for-profit garden centre and horticultural wellbeing service, which supports members of the local community with their mental health, is undergoing maintenance work to ensure its readiness for winter and to be able...
Interview: The Overtones’ Mike, Mark, and Jay ahead of their Christmas tour
The Overtones, are bringing the Good Times Christmas Tour to Mayflower Theatre on Monday 11 November 2024. We spoke with three members of the Platinum-selling singing group to discuss their forthcoming Christmas tour, memories of singing for the Queen, and plans for an innovative new album. It’s exciting that...
Southampton gig guide: November
By Vicky Greer. Photo: Delilah Bon by Helen Tate. Once again, there are a downright ridiculous number of gigs in Southampton this month. Seriously, cold weather is a small price to pay for the treasure trove of gigs that descend on the UK every autumn. And the wonderful independent...
Preview: English National Ballet: Nutcracker, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
The world premiere of English National Ballet’s Nutcracker will take place at Mayflower Theatre this winter from the Thursday 28 to Saturday 30 November 2024. The new production of the classic festive ballet, choreographed by English National Ballet’s Artistic Director Aaron S. Watkin and Olivier Award-winning choreographer Arielle Smith,...