By Mabel Wellman. As LGBT History Month continues, we will be talking about the transition of the LGBT liberation movement from the “”Homophile” Movement to the far more radical and political movement after The Stonewall Riots. The word “homophile” was coined to be used in lieu of homosexual. By...
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Local Talent wanted for Hat Fair 2025
Local people from in and around Winchester who are interested in performing at this year’s Hat Fair – the UK’s longest running festival of Outdoor Arts – can now apply to take part. Singers, musicians, comics, choirs, dance troupes and others with a short performance piece they would like...
Mental health and wellbeing charity to host online speed networking event
Image by Chris Moorhouse. Southampton organisations, businesses and residents are invited to a Networking for the Network event this month hosted by a charity on a mission to help the city become mental health friendly. Southampton Mental Health Network, supported by Southampton City Council, is holding the online speed...
Comedian Chris McCausland amongst new acts added to Victorious line-up
Victorious Festival, UK’s biggest metropolitan family-friendly festival, has announced further acts to its line-up including, comedian, actor, and now ballroom dancer Chris McCausland. Chris will join this year’s incredible comedy line-up, alongside Joel Dommett and Ruby Wax! Elsewhere on the music line-up, Beats & Swing are bringing the party to the Seaside Stage with Fabio & Grooverider, The Cuban Brothers, and Utah...
A Couple of Swells – Turner Sims, Southampton
Head to Turner Sims on Saturday 8 February at 8pm for ‘A Couple of Swells’. A Couple of Swells is the inspired pairing of two unique entertainers – Liza Pulman, songstress, comedienne and one-third of the iconic Fascinating Aida, and virtuoso pianist, songwriter and singer Joe Stilgoe. Together they...
Oysterband come to Portsmouth on their farewell tour
Oysterband extended their “A Long Long Goodbye” tour with further headline shows this winter, bringing them to Portsmouth’s Wedgewood Rooms on December 4th. While recognised as one of the UK’s foremost folk-rock bands and an unparalleled live proposition, the band have confirmed the decision they made recently to call...
The show WILL go on as £80,000 of cabling stolen from Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens At Christmas
Teams of designers and technicians worked through the night to make sure the show will go on after cables worth £80,000 were stolen during Storm Bert from the award-winning Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens At Christmas. The popular Romsey visitor experience will open as planned tomorrow (Thursday 28th...
Aiysha Jahan and Susmita Bhattacharya chat about new book Bridges not Borders: An Anthology of South Asian Writing
Image credit: Julien Masson. By Laura McCarthy. Bridges not Borders: An Anthology of South Asian Writing is a brand new anthology which champions South Asian voices. Laura McCarthy spoke to editors Wales-based Aiysha Jahan and Susmita Bhattacharya, who lives in Winchester, about the book. Can you summarise what the...
Southampton International Boat Show recreates Abbey Road album cover on the water
The Southampton International Boat Show has recreated The Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’ artwork on the water to celebrate the 55th anniversary of both the show and the album. Replacing the zebra crossing of Abbey Road in London with a giant stand-up paddleboard on the Solent in Southampton, a Beatles tribute band...
Preview: Aladdin the Musical, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
Disney’s hit Broadway and West End musical, Aladdin, lands in Southampton as part of its first ever UK and Ireland tour from Thursday 5 to Sunday 29 September 2024. Adapted from Disney’s 1992 animated film and centuries-old folktales, including One Thousand and One Nights, this smash-hit musical is brought...