By Sally Churchward. Image: Michael Warley. Handcuffing himself to a puppy farm was not the first time Will Young had taken direct action about something he felt strongly about. Previously he tied himself to a tree in protest against the building of the Newbury bypass. A long-time activist, Will...
Southern Water demo taking place today
Protesters from Southampton and Portsmouth are joining others outside Southern Water’s headquarters in Worthing today (November 7) with the message ‘stop polluting our water’. Unite Community organised coaches to the event, which began at noon. A spokesperson said: “week. This is unacceptable. We need to tell Southern Water how...
Review: Board in the City – Come for the games, stay for lunch!
By Charlotte Ndupuechi. As the winter sets in you may be on the lookout for a cozy venue to while away the hours. Board in the City is a great concept. A table-top gaming cafe offering a welcoming environment for all. It has a huge selection of board games,...
Hundreds of protestors brave the rain to call for peace in Gaza in Southampton
words and pictures by Sally Churchward. “Free, free Palestine” rang out across Southampton’s Guildhall Square on Saturday (November 4) as around 300 people braved downpours and gathered for the city’s latest Vigil for Gaza. The crowd was made up of those who have been dedicated to Palestine’s cause for...
Review: Embrace, The Engine Rooms, Southampton, November 3
By Sian Bryant. Photos: Sarah Groszewski. I reconnected with my 20 year old self this weekend, with a can of lager in my hand jumping up and down to an album I hadn’t listened to from start to finish in many a year. Embrace kicked off their The Good...
Kira Mac come to Southampton in the spring
Image by Will Carter. British rock band Kira Mac have announced a 12-date Spring 2024 UK Tour, bringing them to the 1865, Southampton, in May. The UK tour starts Thursday April 25th at Leeds Brudenell Social Club and ends at the Stoke Underground on Saturday May 11th. Kira Mac fuse of old-school rock with contemporary...
Review: Antisemitism: a (((musical))), God’s House Tower, Southampton, November 1
By Lewis MacLean. A show about antisemitism is always going to be important. The thought of trekking across Southampton in a storm did not seem appealing but the timing, with global events, seemed to add some weight to the event too. Although this evening’s performance was more about society...
Applause review: Wilde: Scenes of love and power, BBV Theatre Company, November 2
By amateur dramatics editor Martin Brisland. An all male group of five actors perform some of the ‘greatest hits’ of Oscar Wilde without scenery, costume, make up, lighting, sound effects or props other than a couple of chairs. Sounds like a tall order? Well not for the excellent BBV...
Benji Kirkpatrick album launch at The Railway, Winchester
Singer, songwriter and musician Benji Kirkpatrick is launching his solo album, In Phase, at Winchester’s The Railway on November 9. A key member of folk big band, Bellowhead, Benji has been performing solo for 25 years. Brand new album In Phase, released autumn 2023, features all original songs written...
Vigil for Gaza to be held in Southampton on Saturday
Local people are again invited to gather in Southampton city centre this weekend to make a united call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Palestine Solidarity Campaign Southampton and Stop the war Coalition are holding another vigil for Gaza this Saturday (November 4th) in the hope of helping to influence...