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...
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Reader’s letter: Mettricks – so long and thanks for all the lattes
By Angela Chicken. I just found out that on Sunday (9/8/26) Mettricks Guildhall closes its doors for the last time. I have to tell you that I find it heart-breaking. It’s going to be a huge loss for me and I don’t know how the rest of you feel,...
Review: Deacon Blue supported by Lightning Seeds, Southampton Summer Sessions
By Dan O’Farrell. People Come First: Deacon Blue connect. It’s the last night of the Southampton Summer Sessions and The Guildhall Square is as crowded as it’s been all fortnight, but with a slightly more relaxed, mellow mood than my previous visit. It feels like the last day of...
Photos: Skunk Anansie & Garbage with support from Du Blonde, Southampton Summer Sessions
Photos by Rhona Murphy. Joint headliners Skunk Anansie and Garbage, with support from Du Blonde, put on an unforgettable show at Southampton Summer Sessions last night (23/6/26). See our photo special of the night and relive the memories if you were lucky enough to be there. In Common is...
Review: Paul Weller with support from Miles Kane, Southampton Summer Sessions
By Darren Grayer. The summer sessions continued last night (20/6/26) with what was for many, the high point of the two weeks, with a headline set from Paul Weller. Tickets sold out weeks ago for an artist who has played such a pivotal part in the lives of a...
Review: Alex James’ Britpop Classical, Southampton Summer Sessions
By Sarah Groeswski. Alex James’ Britpop Classical headlined the second night of Southampton Summer Sessions, supported by DJ Dan (13/6/26). I’d never heard of DJ Dan before, but a bit of research told me he’d be right up my street as the creator of Propaganda, the UK’s Biggest Indie...
Review: Amy MacDonald with support from The Coral and Cammie Barnes, Southampton Summer Sessions
Words and photos by Darren Grayer. The Southampton Summer Sessions kicked off in fine style last night (12/6/26) with a stirring performance by Scottish singer/songwriter Amy MacDonald. After a week of pretty dull and inclement weather, luckily things took a turn for the better, with the sun beaming all...
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....
Review: Train – Tk Maxx Presents Southampton Summer Sessions
Words and pictures by Rhona Murphy. The penultimate Summer Session in Southampton was San Francisco’s Train. Formed in the early 90s, Train has been gigging/touring/recording for over 20 years (with hiatus years 2006-2008). The line-up has changed several times with lead singer Pat Monahan being the constant member during...
Review: The Human League – TK Maxx presents Southampton Summer Sessions
Words: Darren Grayer. Photos: Rhona Murphy. Formed in 1977, The Human League’s influence on electro-synth pop music can still be felt nearly 50 years on. After an initial experimental phase, the original line up split acrimoniously in late 1980 and remaining members Phil Oakey and Philip Adrian Wright found...