Originally released in 1996, the 1977 album is the #1 platinum-selling debut that launched Ash from teenage upstarts to Britpop-era icons. Three decades on, this 30th Anniversary Edition celebrates the album that defined a generation with its breakneck energy, razor-sharp hooks and unforgettable anthems including Girl From Mars, Goldfinger,...
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The Hoosiers autumn tour comes to Southampton
Known for their infectious hooks, sharp lyricism and high-energy live shows, The Hoosiers have been a staple on the live circuit for the last two decades. With acclaimed singles like “Worried About Ray”, “Goodbye Mr A” and “Choices” plus a new record that shows that the duo are still...
Heritage: what makes Britain Great?
By Martin Brisland. I recently tried to explain what Great Britain meant when asked how we came to describe ourselves as Great. It is an often misunderstood and misused term, but the Great in Great Britain refers to geography not superiority. The ‘United Kingdom’ refers to a political...
Interview: Modern Woman’s Sophie Harris chats ahead of album release and Southampton date
By Darren Grayer. Pictures: Sandra Ebert. Art-rock four piece Modern Woman, fronted by primary songwriter Sophie Harris, will be one of the must- see acts at Southampton’s excellent Wanderlust Festival in May. The band are set to release their debut album, Johnny’s Dreamworld on May 1st via One Little...
Production images released Carlos Acosta’s production of Don Quixote
Following a hugely successful autumn 2025 tour of Black Sabbath – The Ballet, playing to over 42,000 people, Birmingham Royal Ballet have released new production shots for the UK tour of Carlos Acosta’s acclaimed production of Don Quixote, which visits Mayflower Theatre from Wednesday 15 to Saturday 18 April....
Mélanie Pain of Nouvelle Vague brings her solo show to Southampton
An iconic voice of Nouvelle Vague for 20 years, Mélanie Pain continues her singular solo journey through pop, folk, and intimate poetry. After three critically acclaimed albums celebrated for their delicacy, she returns with ‘How and Why’, a fourth luminous and stripped-back record. She’s on the road, and comes...
The Riverside Big Band brings the golden age of swing to Warsash in the new year
An evening that captures the golden age of swing comes to Warsash in the new year. On 6 February the sensational Riverside Big Band—with its powerhouse line-up of 5 saxes, 5 trumpets, 4 trombones, and a driving rhythm section—will light up the stage at The Victory Hall with classics...
View from the Kingsland: Be careful what you wish for
By Nick Mabey. Tough times at St Mary’s continue with a run of form that led to the departure of the manager (thus answering the puntastic question as to whether Will Still will still be in charge at the end of the season). At what proved to be his...
New show ‘DEATH* by PowerPoint’ comes to Southampton for one night only
Local theatre-maker Liam Gifford brings funny, earnest exploration of life, death and the taxing slides in-between to Southampton for one night only. Born out of a childhood nightmare and a lifetime of reflection, DEATH* by PowerPoint is a unique one-person performance in which the performer, Liam Gifford, explores fear...
Preview: The Wassail, Theatre Royal Winchester
Christmas comes early with festive cheer from folk favourites, Eliza Carthy and Jon Boden – with The Wassail at Theatre Royal Winchester on Wednesday 12 November. This is an evening of seasonal material performed before a stage of illuminated Christmas trees. The Wassail is inspired by a time that...