Words: Darren Grayer. Pictures: Chris Moorhouse. The recent news that Southampton music venue The Joiners is in line to be granted funding from the Music Venues Trust was gratefully received by everyone involved in running it as well as the hundreds of music lovers who regularly attend gigs there....
Only the Poets announce intimate Southampton show this autumn
Going back to where it began, Only the Poets have announced a short run of very intimate shows. This September they will play: 1st – Manchester Deaf Institute, 2nd – Oxford Bullingdon, 3rd – Southampton Joiners 4th – Birmingham Sunflower Lounge. Pre-sale will take place from 10am on 20th...
National Action for an Arms Embargo takes place in Hampshire on Tuesday
People from across Hampshire and beyond will be gathering for a National Action for an Arms Embargo event at the Lockheed Martin site in Havant on Tuesday (17 June). Lockheed Martin states on its website that it has supplied parts for Israel’s F-35 fighter jets and C-130 aircraft since...
Southampton joined Global March for Gaza
words and images by Charlotte Ndupuechi. Southampton joined a Global March for Gaza as communities across the south coast united for justice, humanity and Palestine. On Sunday 15 June 2025, residents from across the South gathered for a March for Gaza as part of a Global Day of Action...
Review: UB40 featuring Ali Campbell – TK Maxx presents Southampton Summer Sessions, Guildhall Square
Words by Martin Brisland. Photos by: Rhona Murphy. A balmy summer evening and sweet reggae vibes made for a brilliant gig at TK Maxx presents Southampton Summer Sessions in Guildhall Square. Now in its second year, it is a great, well organised venue for music. Everybody was engaged and...
Reader’s letter: Refugee Week – Let’s close the borders to populist politics by celebrating the magic of movement
By Chloe Angel. With migration top of the list for populist politics and in the mouths of politicians looking to divert blame from its rightful destination, it’s now more important than ever to shout about the wonderful things that come from movement. From enriching our culture to plugging skills...
Southampton joins Global March for Gaza with city centre event on Sunday
Tomorrow, Sunday 15 June, residents from across the South will gather for a March for Gaza as part of a Global Day of Action for Palestine. The peaceful protest will begin at 2pm at Southampton’s Civic Centre Green, before moving through Bargate for speeches, and then returning to the...
Unity 101 Community Radio Secures 10 Year Licence Extension
Southampton’s Unity 101 Community Radio has secured a 10-year extension to its Ofcom community radio licence, confirming the station will continue broadcasting until at least December 2035. The station has served the city’s Asian and ethnic communities for almost 20 years and was one of the first in the...
Turner Sims Summer Festival returns this month
Southampton’s Turner Sims are gearing up for their Summer Festival. The relaxed summer weekend event will take place from Friday 27 June to Sunday 29 June, packed with performances, plus free entertainment and activities. Live music, food stalls and free family activities will spill out of the venue and...
Review: Don Broco – Engine Rooms, Southampton
Words and pictures by Callum Linklater. If this was just a warm-up, then Download better be ready. Don Broco hit Southampton’s Engine Rooms with the kind of energy you’d expect from a full-blown festival set. From the first riff to the final singalong, the band made it clear they’re...