Big Special come to Southampton’s 1865 in February

Off the back of dropping surprise second album National Average in July via SO Recordings, Big Special are going back on the road in February, including a performance in Southampton at 1865 on February 25th. The album includes such singles as Plaintive Native. Explaining the single, frontman Joe Hicklin...

The Manatees end autumn tour with date at Southampton’s 1865 this weekend

British indie-rock five-piece The Manatees bring their UK tour to a homecoming conclusion at Southampton’s 1865 on December 20th.  Earlier this year they released their latest single, Consequence, a glimpse into the aftermath of failed love and driven by crunchy guitars, intricate vocal harmonies, and a propulsive rhythm section....

Skinny Lister return to Southampton this winter

Back with new album ‘Songs From The Yonder’, Skinny Lister have announced a run of UK & European tour dates in support of it, including Southampton’s 1865 on December 3rd.  With 26 dates altogether, the folk-punk legends will be playing shows all across the continent, before a run of...

Review: Wanderlust Festival 2025 – Southampton

By Darren Grayer. Additional reporting: Anita Foxall, Russell Foxall and Dan O’Farrell. Saturday After a highly successful first year, Southampton’s Wanderlust Music Festival returned at the weekend. Expanded to two days this time around, it saw well over 50 artists appear, spread over Saturday and Sunday at three local...

Reef bring 30th anniversary tour to Southampton this October

Reef are set to celebrate 30 years since the release of their debut Top 10 album Replenish with a  headline UK Tour, bringing them to Southampton’s 1865 in October. Singer Gary Stringer says, “It’s such a pleasure to announce that we will be on tour next year celebrating 30 years...

Circa Waves come to Southampton’s 1865 in February

Image:  Polocho. Liverpool’s indie powerhouses Circa Waves are back with their new album in January. They will return to the road in February and March next year, embarking on their biggest UK headline tour yet, playing to their ever expanding fanbase. Across 12 dates, they’ll play to thousands of...