The Wannadies are set to return to the UK for the first time in four years. The Swedish Britpoppers will take to the stage at The Brook on 15th November, marking their first show in the country since releasing new material in 2024. Not many acts have the notoriety...
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Review: The Surge album launch, Heartbreakers Bar, Southampton
By Darren Grayer. Southampton outfit The Surge celebrated the release of their second album over the weekend with a hometown gig at Heartbreakers Bar on Saturday night (1/8/26). Following the success of their 2023 debut Amped, which gained 30,000 streams and received support from BBC Introducing, as well as...
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...
Interview: Johnny Took of DMA’S ahead of album release and Southampton tour date
By Rhona Murphy. Pictures: Roman Jody. Australian band DMA’S will be releasing their fifth studio album simply called ‘ DMA’S ’ on 21 August 2026. In Common Southampton spoke to Johnny Took on all things DMA’S ahead of the release and the UK tour which is scheduled for February...
Don’t Panic with support from Royals and Hollow Afterthought – Heartbreakers, Southampton
Words: Chris Taylor. Photos: Bella Briscoe. It’s a tough weekend to try to put on a punk rock/emo show. Between the once-in-a-lifetime My Chemical Romance and Bring Me the Horizon concerts in London and Manchester, and 2000 Trees festival in Cheltenham – which always has solid representation from the...
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...
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...
Beloved Southampton venue to close – but only for a few months
By Sally Churchward. Picture: Chris Moorhouse. Beloved Southampton music venue The Joiners will be closing its doors this weekend until September. The building will be underdoing essential works. In a social media post, they explained they were closing “for some essential reconstruction of the old girl, born in 1829,...
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: Billy Ocean with support from Marti Pellow – Southampton Summer Sessions
By Charlotte Ndupuechi. Billy Ocean’s still got it – and then some! Amazing weather, a fantastic atmosphere and a night packed with classic hits combined to make Southampton Summer Sessions, presented by TK Maxx, a truly memorable evening last night (21/6/26). With the sun shining down on an...