By Vicky Greer. A few years ago, Dublin was the centre of the Irish music scene. These days, the North is rapidly catching up, with bands like Problem Patterns, Cherym and KNEECAP making waves in the music industry and putting the cities of Belfast and Derry on the map....
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Mothers* Rebellion – Protest in Southampton this month
You can join Extinction Rebellion Southampton and Parents for Future Hampshire for a Mothers* Rebellion for climate justice this month. Mothers* Rebellion is a global, peaceful, family friendly protest where a circle of mothers* (and allies) sit down together in a public place, facing the passers-by, with signs sharing...
Hamish Hawk comes to Southampton in support of new album
Image credit: Michaela Simpson. Edinburgh’s Hamish Hawk has recently signed to So Recordings and a new album “A Firmer Hand” will follow on August 16th. He is touring and will come to Southampton’s Vinilo record store in August. Hawk’s new album follows 2021’s breakthrough LP “Heavy Elevator” and 2023’s...
Frank Turner: Record Breaking Most Gigs In 24 Hours
Words and pictures by Callum Linklater. Portsmouth 9am, Sunday 5th May – Show 13 of 15 a self admittingly tired Frank Turner takes to the stage donning a shirt reading ‘Whose stupid idea was this anyway?’. “My name is Frank Turner, Welcome to my mid-life crisis. I am losing...
Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast come to Southampton’s 1865 this autumn
After building up a cult-like fanbase over the past year with a steady wave of singles, rising American roots rock band Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast will embark on their first UK Headline Tour this autumn, coming to Southampton’s 1865 on September 25. The UK tour follows the release...
Review: Wanderlust Festival, Southampton
Words: Vicky Greer. Pictures: Opus Kink by Callum Linklater. For Southampton gig-goers, brand new festival Wanderlust is a dream. A whole day of hopping between our favourite grassroots venues to see the best up-and-coming names in indie and post-punk on a sunny bank holiday weekend? Nothing could be better....
Groundbreaking composer Erland Cooper brings latest project to Southampton’s Turner Sims
Image: Erland Cooper – Credit Samuel Davies. Scottish groundbreaking composer Erland Cooper – who merges music with evocative storytelling and conceptual art – has just heard the mastertape he buried in the earth three years ago for the very first time. The only recording of his new work, Carve...
Frank Turner’s record attempt brings him to Winchester, Portsmouth, Southampton and beyond
This weekend Hampshire musician Frank Turner is undertaking the first ever Music Venue Trust world record attempt for the most gigs played in 24 hours. Coinciding with two huge landmarks – his 3000th show and the release of his tenth album ‘Undefeated’ today (3 May) – Frank Turner is...
City centre vigil to call for ceasefire in Palestine this weekend
Palestine Solidarity Campaign Southampton and Stop the War Coalition return to the city centre on tomorrow (4 May) to call for a ceasefire and enduring peace in Palestine. Local people will gather together to call on Israel for an immediate ceasefire and to mourn the unprecedented loss of life...
Review: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
By Graham Hiley. It’s not every day that an inanimate object gets a standing ovation – but then it’s not often that a car is the star. And Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is no ordinary vehicle. It has a life and a personality of its own which shone through...