By Laura McCarthy. Like many people, I found coping with the stresses of the COVID-19 epidemic led me to pick up a new hobby. I was part-way through my teacher training when lockdown started and, later, when the summer arrived, I was faced with endless empty weeks. No chance...
Articles with the Tag Southampton
Palestine Solidarity Campaign National Day of Action event in Southampton this weekend
This Saturday (31/8/24), Palestine Solidarity Campaign is holding a National Day of Action across the UK on the theme of divestment. PSC is urging banks, local government pension funds, and universities to withdraw investments from companies that help sustain Israeli apartheid. In support of the campaign, PSC Southampton will...
Welly come to The Joiners for homecoming gig
Welly, the up and coming British band, are returning to their lead singer’s roots, with a homecoming gig at The Joiners next month, coming off the back of their performance at Victorious Festival at the weekend. Playing with notions of artifice and aspiration, style and self, the group’s titular...
The Cold Stares come to Southampton next month
Image: Alex Morgan. The Cold Stares, known for their blend of blues-rock, release their seventh studio album, ‘The Southern’ on September 6th via Mascot Records. Delving deep into their Southern roots for the first time on record, the album is a reflection of their heritage. “When it came time to record...
Southampton Stand up to Racism rally draws crowds to city centre
By Charlotte Ndupuechi. Southampton stood proud once again. Today (10/8/24) the Bargate was filled with people who wanted to make a stand to show that our city is a diverse and tolerant place to live for all. Building on the momentum of Wednesday’s amazing show of unity, Southampton Stand...
John Hansard Gallery Community Takeover
By Katie Isham. Something’s cooking at the John Hansard Gallery (JHG) in the heart of Southampton city centre. The ideas have been marinated, the ingredients have been prepped and now the timer is on. JHG is offering up a platter of food themed treats for its Community Takeover exhibition...
Review: Southampton Ghost Tour
By Vicky Greer. We’re greeted in St Michael’s Square with the sight of seagulls fighting over discarded chicken. It’s not part of the Southampton Ghost Tour, but it feels like an omen for the grisly stories to come tonight. Our haunted walk around Old Town is presented by Supernatural...
Stereo MC’s come to Southampton this autumn
Stereo MC’s have announced a UK tour to include a date at The Brook, Southampton. Stereo MC’s are the renowned and globally revered English Hip Hop/ Electronic dance duo Rob Birch (Rob B) and Nick Hallam (The Head). The duo formed in Nottingham in the mid 80’s and were...
Interview: Millie Manders on songwriting, speaking out and playing in Southampton
By Vicky Greer. Pictures by Billie Perrett. In an industry that oftentimes feels overrun with corporate labels, unaffordable gig tickets and ambiguous politics, Millie Manders and the Shutup are a breath of fresh air. They consistently use their platform to call out injustices in the world and use their...
Photos: RSA Southampton July event
Photos by Chris Moorhouse. Last week In Common editor Sally Churchward, alongside Port Welcome Ambassador Yana Shkuropat, were keynote speakers at the latest Royal Society of Arts Southampton event, exploring The Southampton Narrative and Civic Pride. The event, held at Mettricks Guildhall on Thursday, July 18th, was attended by...