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...
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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...
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: OMD with support from Peter Hook & the Light – Southampton Summer Sessions
Words by Dan O’Farrell. Photos by Darren Grayer. This was my first visit to Southampton’s Summer Sessions and, despite having walked through Guildhall Square thousands of times and attending many other events there over the years, the size and scale of these TKMaxx-sponsored concerts took me a little by...
Review: Pete Tong Ibiza Classics, Southampton Summer Sessions
Words by Charlotte Ndupuechi. Photos by Hazel Worthy. There’s something special about hearing songs you’ve danced to for years performed live by a full orchestra, and that’s exactly what Southampton experienced on Sunday night (14/6/26) as Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics arrived as part of TK Maxx Presents Southampton Summer...
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...
Photos: Amy Macdonald headlines opening night of Southampton Summer Sessions
Photos by Hazel Worthy. Amy MacDonald, with support from The Coral and Cammie Barnes, performed a storming opening night at this years Southampton Summer Sessions, on Friday night (12/6/26 – review here). Further headliners are Pete Tong Ibiza Classics, The Beach Boys, OMD, Paul Weller, Billy Ocean with Marti...
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...
From The Joiners to the Guildhall: Why Southampton still feels like home to Frank Turner
Words by Rachel Jones @HMP_SHE. Picture by Callum Linklater. Ahead of his return to Southampton on Friday, June 26th, Frank Turner reflects on the venues that shaped him, the communities that sustained him, and why, in an increasingly digital world, nothing can replace the experience of sharing a room...
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....