Opinion: Culture for all – but at what cost?

By Charlotte Ndupuechi. In the shadow of Southampton’s failed bid to become City of Culture, I can’t help wondering what legacy we are leaving for future generations. What is the true cost of cultural engagement, and how accessible is it for everyone? Take music lessons in schools. In 2024-2025...

Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet – The Brook, Southampton

Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet continue their “They Want What You’ve Got.” tour, bringing them to The Brook, Southampton, on February 12, with homegrown support from Still Moving DJs. Ríoghnach Connolly, the BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year, leads Honeyfeet with her eclectic taste for musical adventure. Together,...

Preview: Jack Savoretti, O2 Academy, Bournemouth

Photo credit: Chris Floyd Following his most recent single, Bada Bing, Bada Boom, featuring the formidable Miles Kane (The Last Shadow Puppets), and collaborations with Italian legend, Zucchero, and Australian pop royalty, Natalie Imbruglia, Jack Savoretti returns to the UK for a solo unplugged tour at some of his favourite venues,...