By Nick Mabey. …whatever will be will be, we’re going to Wembley, que sera sera. Saints’ first ever play-off final awaits, for allegedly the richest game in football. To the winner a prize of multi-squillions of Premier League cash, to the loser well nothing. Could it feel much bigger?...
Southampton friendship club bringing together young children and older people
A charity committed to eradicating loneliness and isolation in Southampton has helped organise a new friendship club in the city bringing together young children, its service users and care home residents. The club is a partnership between Communicare, Mayflower Court Care Home and the Mason Moor and St Mary’s...
Heritage: TV Chef Paul Ainsworth and former athlete Iwan Thomas swap Southampton stories
Tales about living in Southampton feature heavily during the first episode of a new podcast that involves three high-profile celebrities who are associated with the city. Former athlete Iwan Thomas and ex-Premier League footballer David Prutton are joined by Paul Ainsworth (pictured top) on Full Chat, a new motorbike...
Review: Jah Wobble, Lighthouse, Poole
By Sam Wise. Whatever you think Jah Wobble is going to do live, he might. He really might, whatever it is. One thing and one thing only you can be sure of, and that’s that it won’t be the only thing he does. At the start of this show,...
Review and pictures: Paloma Faith – Bournemouth International Centre
Words by Lewis Maclean. Pictures by Rhona Murphy. I feel I should state at the outset that I think Paloma Faith is a great live act and the BIC a fantastic venue. I first saw Paloma live at the other stage of Bestival back in 2011 in the afternoon...
Only The Poets reschedule Southampton date & offer low price tickets to make music accessible
By Sally Churchward. One of the hottest British bands of the moment, Only The Poets (OTP) have announced their rescheduled date at Southampton’s Engine Rooms. The band were set to play the venue on June 13, but had to reschedule a number of their dates having been given the...
Interview: Dea Matrona
By Vicky Greer. Fresh from the release of their self-produced debut album For Your Sins, Dea Matrona are in a back room upstairs at The Joiners, getting ready to play their first headline show in Southampton. Tomorrow will be their first day off in 10 days amidst a hectic...
Gardeners help raise £775 for Soton charity tackling loneliness
Southampton gardeners who purchased a range of plants for their plots and windowsills at a fundraising sale last Saturday (May 11) have helped raise £775 for the charity Communicare. Communicare held the bring and buy plant sale at CommuniBakes on St James Road, Shirley with the money going towards...
New York’s Been Stellar kick off UK tour at The Joiners this week
Been Stellar have shared a third track, Sweet, from their forthcoming debut Scream From New York, NY album out on 21 June via their new label Dirty Hit. Catch them on the first date of their UK tour this week (May 15) in Southampton at the legendary Joiners. Scream...
Review: Dea Matrona – The Joiners, Southampton
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....