By Vicky Greer. If you’ve been following my monthly gig guide, chances are you care about Southampton’s local music scene like I do. Whether you take the time to read my introductory rambling or you dive right into the good stuff, I want to take a moment to say...
Articles with the Tag music
Opinion: Is Saving Grassroots Venues Enough? Why Ed Sheeran’s campaign for music education is so important
By Christopher Taylor. On 23rd March 2025, Ed Sheeran shared a letter in this Facebook post calling for the Labour Government to ‘repair decades of dismantling music’ through an increase of support for young musicians. His five-point proposal focuses on increasing music provision in schools through increased funding,...
Southampton gig guide – March 2025
By Vicky Greer. We’ve almost reached the rush of fresh gigs that arrive before the chaos of festival season. Soon enough, it will still be light when we leave our houses to head down to the venue, and we won’t have to worry about what we’re going to do...
Review: Rob Clamp, Wedgewood Rooms, Southsea
By Sam Wise. Open mic nights have their stars; theoretically the deal is that anyone can turn up and play, but there are certain people who everyone knows have got a bit extra. They always get put in a good slot, they can turn up late and still make...
Review and pictures: Paloma Faith – Bournemouth International Centre
Words by Lewis Maclean. Pictures by Rhona Murphy. I feel I should state at the outset that I think Paloma Faith is a great live act and the BIC a fantastic venue. I first saw Paloma live at the other stage of Bestival back in 2011 in the afternoon...
Frank Turner: Record Breaking Most Gigs In 24 Hours
Words and pictures by Callum Linklater. Portsmouth 9am, Sunday 5th May – Show 13 of 15 a self admittingly tired Frank Turner takes to the stage donning a shirt reading ‘Whose stupid idea was this anyway?’. “My name is Frank Turner, Welcome to my mid-life crisis. I am losing...
Review: The Men They Couldn’t Hang – Wedgewood Rooms, Southsea.
By Nick Mabey. It was a Night to Remember* The Men They Couldn’t Hang are, in my (not so) humble opinion, probably the best band ever to not get really famous. So it was a joy to see them at the Wedgewood Rooms, Southsea as part of their 40th...
Interview: Willie J Healey on his new album, Apple, and playing at Wanderlust
By Vicky Greer. Willie J Healey is stuck on a bus as he frantically tries to join our Zoom call. He’s battling jet lag from his trip back from New York, and now he’s on his way to debut his new single, ‘The Apple’, with none other than Steve...
Newton Faulkner comes to Southampton’s 1865 next month
Newton Faulkner is embarking on a new UK tour this spring, bringing him to Southampton’s 1865 in May. Kicking off with an appearance at Liverpool’s Hangar 34 on 27th April, the ‘Feels Like Home Tour 2’ will see the Reigate singer-songwriter taking in shows all across England. Newton Faulkner...
Joe Bonamassa performing one off intimate concert at The Anvil, Basingstoke
After performing two sell-out shows at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall, celebrated and award-winning blues rock guitarist, Joe Bonamassa has announced a rare one-off intimate concert at The Anvil in Basingstoke on Saturday 15 June. This special indoor concert follows Joe’s exclusive UK festival performance at The Black Deer Festival on Friday 14 June. Backed...