Image credit: Rachel Sherlock. Award-nominated online sensation Morgan Rees is set to embark on his first UK stand-up comedy tour with his brand-new show ‘Turning Thirsty’ from 1st May to 27th June 2024, including dates at iconic venues such as the Bristol’s Old Vic, Glasgow’s The Stand and London’s...
Dea Matrona come to The Joiners, Southampton, in May
Irish rock duo Dea Matrona have announced the release of their debut album ‘For Your Sins’, out 3rd May. The announcement comes hand-in-hand with the release of brand new single “Stuck on You”, plus an extensive tour of the UK and Ireland, bringing them to Southampton’s Joiners in May....
Philip Sayce comes to Southampton’s 1865 this autumn
Image credit: Manuela Langotsch. Rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Philip Sayce has recently released his new studio album “The Wolves Are Coming.” The release coincides with the news of Philip’s November 2024 UK Tour. The UK tour kicks off at Leeds Brudenell Social Club on Thursday 21st...
Art House final hurrah at 178 Above Bar
The Art House, one of Southampton’s Cultural mainstays for over 15 years is entering it’s final week in its current home at 178 Above Bar Street with a packed schedule of gigs and events. The week will feature the best of what this venue has brought to the city...
Green-fingered urged to sow and grow for Southampton spring charity fundraiser
Southampton gardeners are being asked to sow extra seeds, take cuttings and grow plants on for a charity plant sale in the city this spring. Communicare is hosting the event in May at CommuniBakes and is asking for plant donations to sell to raise money to help vulnerable and...
Richard Hawley comes to Portsmouth on UK tour
Image credit: Dean Chalkley. Following the acclaim for the award-winning musical based on his songs, ‘Standing At The Sky’s Edge’, which opened earlier this month for a six-month run in London’s West End, today Richard Hawley recently released new single: “Two For His Heels”. It is the opening track...
Art on the House on display at Southampton’s Art House
As reported in In Common back in February Southampton cultural stalwart The Art House has been working on one last huge collaborative artwork before they leave their base at 178 Above Bar Street to become a pop-up provider of “happenings”. The piece – assembled by local multi-media artist Nicola...
Jah Wobble comes to south coast in May
The legendary Jah Wobble followed his huge touring schedule in 2023 with the announcement of a further tour this winter and into the spring. The dates will again revolve around a number of Metal Box Rebuilt In Dub shows, featuring former Siouxsie & The Banshees guitarist Jon Klein, which...
Review: Songs to Learn & Sing – The Very Best of Echo & The Bunnymen @ The O2 Academy, Bournemouth
Words and photos by Callum Linklater. As you enter the main auditorium you can’t help but notice the grandeur of this grade II listed building that proudly boasts a majestic interior. Looking around I couldn’t help but notice the diversity among the audience, between age and even fashion, showing...
Read Easy Southampton & Isle of Wight Celebrate International Women’s Day
By Linda Gatland – coordinator support for Read Easy Southampton & Isle of Wight. Local charity Read Easy Southampton & Isle of Wight has been helping adults learn to read since 2021 with free, private, personal coaching, available across a wide range of libraries and venues. We are delighted...