Bridges not Borders: An Anthology of South Asian Writing, edited by Cardiff- based Aiysha Jahan and Susmita Bhattacharya from Winchester is published today (11/9/24). This anthology of short stories is part of a wider project, Write Beyond Borders, funded by The Arts Council England and AHRC, which seeks to...
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Southampton International Boat Show recreates Abbey Road album cover on the water
The Southampton International Boat Show has recreated The Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’ artwork on the water to celebrate the 55th anniversary of both the show and the album. Replacing the zebra crossing of Abbey Road in London with a giant stand-up paddleboard on the Solent in Southampton, a Beatles tribute band...
The Power of Punk: Punkfest raises more than £1000 for charity
By Laura McCarthy. Punkfest surpassed their £500 charity goal, hitting a total of over £1700 in aid of Naomi House and Jacksplace. Hosted by The Peg & Parrot in Totton on Saturday 10 August, Punkfest was a live music event in which local alternative bands from across Southampton and Portsmouth...
Preview: Aladdin the Musical, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
Disney’s hit Broadway and West End musical, Aladdin, lands in Southampton as part of its first ever UK and Ireland tour from Thursday 5 to Sunday 29 September 2024. Adapted from Disney’s 1992 animated film and centuries-old folktales, including One Thousand and One Nights, this smash-hit musical is brought...
Protest and party – Trans Pride Southampton made a triumphant return to the city
By Mabel Wellman. On the 29th June, Trans Pride Southampton returned to the city. This started with a march from Oxford Street at Southampton’s queer venue, The London Hotel, marched through the city centre, and finishing at Edmund Kell Unitarian Church. The march was a loud protest for trans...
Review: Holler, The Joiners, Southampton
Words by Sally Churchward. Pictures: Ritta Boll. Emily Eavis might want to get out more. OK she might have been a bit tied up on Saturday night, but otherwise she would have done well to head to Southampton’s The Joiners to see not one but four fantastic emerging bands. ...
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...
Upcoming dance at Mayflower Theatre & MAST Mayflower Studios
The team at Mayflower Theatre and MAST Mayflower Studios has announced an array of dance that will be performed across both venues during 2024 and 2025. From Ballet to Ballroom and Latin. Shows include: Nadiya & Kai: Behind The Magic 30 June 2024 at Mayflower Theatre During Nadiya and...
Feminist rage queen Delilah Bon comes to Joiners, Southampton in autumn
Feminist rage queen Delilah Bon has announced the release date for her highly anticipated second album, Evil, Hate Filled Female, set to drop on 13 September, along with news of her autumn UK and European tour, bringing her to Southampton’s Joiners in November. The announcement coincides with the release...
84-Year-Old Runner Racing for an Age Category National Record in Southampton
Helen, an 84-year-old runner, is gearing up for her next challenge: the 5k at RunThrough’s Southampton Running Festival on June 16th. Helen’s journey into running began just seven years ago when her three sons started participating in the Poole local 5k. Encouraged by their enthusiasm, at age 79, Helen...