Fresh from Live at The Apollo, Mock the Week and The Last Leg, Best Newcomer nominee Maisie Adam is coming to MAST Mayflower Studios on Sunday 23 October with a brand-new show, Buzzed. Back in 2018, Yorkshire born Maisie was an inexperienced stand-up newcomer, who chose to do a...
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Suburban Safari: Bridge Club
by Katie Isham. Southampton being a sea city, we’re never far from the coast or the numerous bridges spanning the city’s waterways. This safari takes a mooch about under the biggest bridge to marvel at the architecture, enjoy the scenery and maybe even join some activities occurring by the...
Southampton Black History Month 2022 set to kick off in style
Black History Month South in association with MAST Southampton Studios is hosting a spectacular Gala Night of Entertainment celebrating the diversity of Southampton and featuring a wealth of talent from the city in October. The Gala Night will be a fun-packed, family event featuring spoken word artistes such as...
Bastille interview: songwriting, fame & being allies
by Sally Churchward. British band Bastille headlined at this year’s Victorious Festival in Southsea, before heading on tours of South America and Europe. They talked to Sally Churchward about avoiding fame, supporting the LGBTQ+ community, creativity and more. Being in a globally successful band and fame might seem...
View from the Kingsland: The Transfer Window
by Nick Mabey. When I was a small boy transfers were worn like tattoos on our arms and windows were something we looked through while watching Play School. Nowadays the two words have joined forces in a twice-a-year cultural ritual for every football fan to suffer/enjoy (delete as appropriate)....
Review: Footloose, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
By Catherine Collins. Growing up in the 80s means we were spoilt with some classic films, and Footloose, starring Kevin Bacon, was no exception – so I had high expectations for the stage musical that opened at the Mayflower Theatre last night (May 3). City boy Ren – played...
People from Southampton on the city being shortlisted for City of Culture 2025.
Southampton has been shortlisted to the final four to become UK City of Culture 2025. But what do people who live in the city think about its culture and what it would mean to Southampton if it wins the bid and becomes the next City of Culture? We spoke...
Opinion: Insecurity In the City
by Simon Oldham, founder of Southampton Social Aid Group and Saints Fans Supporting Foodbanks. During the last couple years with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, we have seen a massive increase in the need for support across this city and country. However, it would be untrue to say this level...
You can help save independent, ethical shopping in Southampton
by Sally Churchward. It is one of Southampton’s best-loved independent shops, drawing in people from a wide area, thanks to its affordable, ethical stance. But now vegan supermarket Rice Up has fallen on hard times, with only days to save it from possibly having to close its doors for...
Review: Blood Red Shoes album launch at Vinilo Record Store
by Anita Foxall. Brighton duo, Blood Red Shoes, started this year with the heartbreak of seeing their European tour being cancelled, for the obvious reasons. Musicians are not unfamiliar with cancelled tours and gigs, with album launches being postponed hoping for more social, better times to do so. Blood Red...