Chair Emeritus of Hampshire’s Blue Apple, theatre company honoured

Georgiana Robertson, Chair Emeritus of Hampshire charity Blue Apple,  has been awarded an honorary fellowship by the University of Winchester in recognition of her enormous contribution to Blue Apple and the wider impact of her work in supporting people with learning disabilities. Georgiana (pictured top) was chair of Winchester’s...

Review: Craig David at The 1865, Southampton

words and pictures by Rob Davis. “They’re likely to sell out quickly” said the In Common article and Twitter announcement about tickets to see Craig David perform at Southampton’s The 1865 on 1 October as an ‘outstore’ event from record store Vinilo. That was motivation enough for me to...

Tribute: remembering a friend to many, Jim O’Sullivan

by Lew. Last Sunday, Southampton lost a dear son as Jim O’Sullivan passed away unexpectedly. He was a familiar and beloved person in and around Southampton, particular within the music and arts community.  His dedication to local music was also proven by his meticulously woven alternative music podcasts. As...