Fans of the legendary Sir Tom Jones can now reflect on his incredible life in music with Sexbomb: Celebrating the Music of Sir Tom Jones, which comes to Theatre Royal Winchester on Thursday 13 March. Sexbomb celebrates one of the biggest names in pop music – Sir Thomas Jones...
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Southampton gig guide – March 2025
By Vicky Greer. We’ve almost reached the rush of fresh gigs that arrive before the chaos of festival season. Soon enough, it will still be light when we leave our houses to head down to the venue, and we won’t have to worry about what we’re going to do...
Review: Coldwave at Heartbreakers, Southampton
By Dan O’Farrell. A Monday night in Southampton might not be the most inspiringly rock ‘n’ roll stop on any Australian band’s tour itinerary, but Adelaide’s Coldwave made the stage their own last night (3/3/25) with a jaw-dropping display of musical intensity that left the gathered music-obsessives feeling both...
Review: Bikini Body & Conscious Pilot – Heartbreakers, Southampton
By Russell Foxall. Photos: Anita Foxall. Having seen the impressive Conscious Pilot before, it was an easy decision to head out on a cold early March Sunday (2/3/25), particularly as I had enjoyed the various songs by Bikini Body I had sampled on line. The opening band was Winchester-based...
Robert Jon & The Wreck head to Portsmouth this spring
Image: Laurence Harvey. Californian southern blues rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck have rescheduled three of their Spring 2025 UK tour dates. They will now play Birmingham O2 Academy 2 on Tuesday 6 May, Gloucester Guildhall on Wednesday 7th May and Chester Live Rooms on Thursday 8 May. They’ve...
Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls come to Southampton on their April tour
Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls are set to continue their relentless tour schedule this April with a number of headline shows in the UK. After kick-starting the year with a series of dates in Mexico and a special, intimate gig for BRITs Week and War Child, Frank Turner...
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz drone show comes to Southampton this month
It’s The Wizard of Oz – but almost certainly not as you’ve seen it before. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz drone light show has a 45-minute flight time, creating a whole evening of entertainment for families, couples and those looking to experience something different. This spellbinding adaptation of the...
Writers and directors wanted for new project
Local writers and directors looking for others to discuss creative ideas with and work together are invited to apply for a ‘speed-dating’ evening at Theatre Royal Winchester on Wednesday 9 April. The Unwritten: Creative Speed Dating Evening, which will see writers and directors pitching ideas, showcasing their work and...
Preview: In Other Words, The Point, Eastleigh
Five-star and Moliere Award winning theatre show, In Other Words, heads to The Point, Eastleigh on Friday 14 March. In Other Words is a deeply affecting love story, exploring the transformative power of music to help reconnect those living with dementia to their loved ones and the world around...
Young artists’ work exhibited at historical Southampton landmark
In a vibrant celebration of youth creativity, Southampton charity In Focus Education & Development showcased two photographic exhibitions on Wednesday 26th February, highlighting the transformative power of arts-based learning among young people in collaboration with GO! Southampton, the Business Improvement District (BID) for Southampton City Centre. The evening’s programme...