October Books is Southampton’s main independent bookshop. Next week is Independent Bookshop Week, 15th – 22nd June and October Books is celebrating the occasion with a special event and by offering savings for everyone through the week. On June 17th, they will will be joined by Brazen Books founder...
Wickham’s DiElle to support Scouting For Girls in Swanmore
By Vicky Greer. Hampshire singer-songwriter DiElle will support Scouting For Girls at their Swanmore College show on 22nd June. The singer, who has been featured on BBC radio several times and who has performed for King Charles, is known for her vulnerable lyrics and stripped-back acoustic sound, described as...
Music Venue Trust announces ‘manifesto for grassroots music’
The Music Venue Trust (MVT), the charity which represents hundreds of Grassroots Music Venues (GMVs), has called upon politicians from all parties to “seize the moment” ahead of the forthcoming UK General Election on July 4th, and to help save the sector from the deepening crisis it finds itself in....
Quiz night set to raise funds for Southampton Mental Health Network
Quizzers are invited to sign-up for Southampton Mental Health Network’s charity Quiz & Supper Evening this July to be in with a chance of winning a whole host of prizes. The Southampton City Council-supported charity, which is on a mission to help the city become mental health friendly, is...
NoFit State circus brings its big top back to Eastleigh next month
Images by Mary Wycherley. The UK’s leading large-scale contemporary circus company, NoFit State, will bring their Big Top show SABOTAGE to Eastleigh for the very first time this July, after touring the UK and Europe to rave reviews. Discover this ‘awe-inspiring’ large scale circus spectacular from 11 July –...
Millie Manders and the Shutup come to Southampton this autumn
Millie Manders and the Shutup have announced details of an autumn tour for their forthcoming sophomore album Wake up, Shut Up, Work – the eagerly awaited follow up to their acclaimed debut Telling Truths, Breaking Ties – which will be released on 2 August. MMATSU are known for their...
Divorce have a date set for Southampton’s Joiners
Divorce have recently shared new single ‘My Room’, the second new song to emerge from the Nottingham quartet this year. ‘My Room’ follows March single ‘Gears’ . The band also recently shared news of a full UK tour which will take place through October, kicking off with a sold-out...
Celebrating Refugee Week in Southampton
Refugee Week, taking place later this month (17-23 June), sees a host of events taking place across Southampton, as the city comes together in community celebration, organised by Southampton and Winchester Visitor’s Group. On Monday 17th, there will be a poetic drama performance at 1pm in the city’s Central...
Review: Pride in the Park, Southampton Day #2
By Mabel Wellman. Pride In The Park 2024 continued into the 9th June – just like every other year, this Pride festival lasts for two days. It was noticeably quieter on Sunday. However, the music, amusements and food and drink stalls continued to entertain all who attended. It was...
Empowered women invoke sacred activism in protest against Southern Water
Image and original artwork by Iwona Demko – image edited. In what is set to be a powerful display of sacred activism, a group of courageous women will gather to protest against Southern Water, employing the traditional Anasyrma method, commonly known as ‘Raising The Skirt’.** This unique and culturally...