By Neil Glasspool. Image: festival goers by Emma Wurfel. I imagine that most parents will, like me, probably testify that taking children to a festival can be “challenging”. There’s the obvious stuff like the British weather. Too hot, too cold, too wet, too windy. And unless you’re happy to...
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Review: Victorious Festival, 2026
By Sally Churchward. Main image: Kasabian by Elliot McRae. More than 150,000 people headed to Southsea Common for Victorious Festival this weekend (28-30/8/26). And those 150,000 will have had as wide a range of experiences as the weather – which covered almost all bases, including blazing sunshine, strong wind,...
Night Currents Festival – final line-up announced
By Darren Grayer. Night Currents Music Festival have announced three more acts to finalise their line-up. That means 12 acts from the alternative/indie scene will now appear at The Wedgewood Rooms in Portsmouth on Saturday 3rd October, on what promises to be a fun packed value for money ...
Photos: Black Businesses, Art, and Music Festival, Southampton Guildhall Square
Pictures: Mike Daish. Southampton’s BBAM Festival returned to the the Guildhall Square on Saturday, August 8th, bringing Africa and the Caribbean to life. It included a wide range of stalls, entertainment, food and more. See our photo gallery of the event. In Common is not for profit. We rely...
Review: Day 4, Wickham Festival, featuring The Proclaimers
By Graham Hiley. It was well worth the wait as The Proclaimers closed the Wickham Festival in style. The Scottish twins were due to headline here in August 2023 but were forced to pull out when Charlie Reid lost his voice due to a perforated ear drum. But they...
The Black Businesses, Art and Music Festival returns to Southampton next month
By Sally Churchward. Southampton’s BBAM Festival returns to the city on Saturday, August 8th, bringing Africa and the Caribbean to life. The event – the Black Businesses, Art and Music Festival, features prototype cultural villages that celebrate the richness and diversity of Black heritage. The event, taking place...
Review My Fair Lady – Chichester Festival Theatre
By Graham Hiley. Star rating: 5/5. My Fair Lady is one of the all-time classic musicals. For 70 years it has captivated audiences around the world – but has never previously been staged at Chichester Festival Theatre. It is an odd omission given their reputation for putting on top...
This summer see Ferocious Dog’s last ever performance at Wickham Festival
By Graham Hiley. Ferocious Dog’s last ever appearance at the Wickham Festival will be an emotionally-charged event. After 25 years on the road, the band are splitting up in November as lead singer Ken Bonsall fulfils his promise to retire and spend more time with his wife Karen. The...
Interview: Alex James of Blur chats ahead of his Southampton Summer Sessions Britpop Classical show
By Sarah Groszewski. I grew up in the Britpop era. I was firmly in team Blur and had Blur stickers from Smash Hits magazine over my pencil case so getting to interview Alex James ahead of his forthcoming date at Southampton Summer Sessions on June 13th was pretty special....
Southampton Festival of Eid rescheduled amid public safety concerns
Southampton’s Festival of Eid in the Park, held by Project Hidayah, in the city’s Hoglands Park has been rescheduled from this weekend due to safety concerns. The festival, billed as a day of fun, food and community for all, celebrating it’s tenth anniversary, was set to feature food, drink,...