Words: Nick Mabey. Photos: Liz Bogdan. The 1865 was absolutely heaving last night (2/12/24) as Michael Kiwanuka continued to celebrate his first album in five years in his adopted home of Southampton. He might have been on the road for most of the year, but last week’s release of...
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Black Sabbath tribute, Zakk Sabbath, comes to The 1865, Southampton
Guitarist and vocalist Zakk Wylde brings his critically acclaimed Black Sabbath tribute, Zakk Sabbath, to The 1865, Southampton on March 8 next year, as part of their UK/EU Tour 2025. It promises to deliver a night of classic Black Sabbath music like never before, delivered by one of the...
Southampton’s Regent play homecoming gig at The Joiners in January
Southampton band Regent have released a new single, “Don’t Be Long” ahead of homecoming show at The Joiners on January 25th. Meanwhile, their new album, “The Cognitive Revolution” is out next year. “Don’t Be Long” is an emotive tribute to a close friend of frontman Ben Rooke, with lyrics...
Review: Echobelly & Blue Violet, Old Fire Station, Bournemouth
By Lewis Maclean. Echobelly are a big deal to me because they are the first ever band I saw live. My first ever gig was Echobelly at Southampton Guildhall 26th February 1996 and it remains one of my most treasured memories. I remember them being loud, confident and sleek...
Experienced live music booker joins Lighthouse team
Lighthouse Poole has announced the appointment of John Blakeley as Music Programmer, working as part of their programming team. John started his career in Bristol promoting gigs at various venues including Thekla, The Canteen and The Wardrobe Theatre before establishing his own concert promotions company, Ear Trumpet Music. He...
Southampton gig guide – December
By Vicky Greer. I had planned to write an introduction to this gig guide about how things were, as usual, wrapping up for Christmas in the live music world. Still, the Southampton scene has again proven me wrong with a long list of gigs to go to this month...
Bradley Simpson comes to Southampton in May
Having performed in front of millions of fans around the world and selling out headline shows, Bradley Simpson is now channelling that his efforts into his debut solo album, ‘The Panic Years’. Set to be released on February 28th 2024, the record is set to help him establish himself as one of the...
Award-winning Gun come to Southampton in December
Taking their freshly crowned ‘Best Album’ award-winning album out on the road this winter, Scottish rock titans Gun will be hitting the road for a final stretch of shows as they close-out a memorable 2024, including a date at The Brook, Southampton, on December 1st. The tour comes as...
Charlie Smith to play final gig of the year at Unity Brewing alongside local artists
Acoustic singer-songwriter Charlie Smith plays his final show of the year on November 29th at Unity Brewing in Southampton. Charlie, who comes from Romsey, is a solo acoustic guitar and vocals artist, who has built up a strong reputation in the area, having hosted his own shows at venues...
PJ Harvey to be honoured by Dorset music awards at Lighthouse
Credit Steve Gullick. Dorset-born musician, composer, poet and songwriter PJ Harvey is to be honoured with a special award for her Contribution to Dorset Music at the Original Music Awards at Lighthouse Poole on Friday 17 January. Having consistently drawn on her Dorset roots, from the gutsy songs of...