As always Portsmouth and Southsea looks set to play host to some amazing events in the coming year. With the ongoing success of Victorious Festival, Portsmouth Festivities, Beach Dubbin’, Portsmouth Comic Con, and many more smaller events around the city, 2018 will be hard to beat.
Read MoreIt’s August and that can only mean one thing — Victorious Festival is back and winging its way to Southsea Common.
Read MoreAs per tradition, Southsea Bandstand soon returns for the summer, offering a programme of the best free local outdoor music performances from singers, bands, and DJs.
Read MoreFollowing the announcement of former Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle, Gunwharf Quays have confirmed the second act performing at their ‘Light It Up’ 2017 fireworks extravaganza: 2016 X Factor winner Matt Terry!
Read MoreGunwharf Quays have announced the first act to appear at this year’s fireworks extravaganza: Nadine Coyle of Girls Aloud fame will be performing her new solo single Go To Work.
Read MorePortsmouth Guildhall induct Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett into their Wall of Fame in recognition of his contribution to music over a decades-long career.
Read More21-year-old indie-pop singer Jerry Williams (YouTube/Facebook/Twitter/Instagram) plays a headlining show at The Wedgewood Rooms in Albert Road on Saturday 4th March, with support from Michael Baker and Marley Blandford.
Read MorePortsmouth City Council and Capital FM South Coast treated pupils at Portsmouth schools to a secret Anne-Marie gig at the New Theatre Royal on Friday 27th January.
Read MoreIntergenerational youth-driven Heritage Lottery-funded project Provincial Punk in Pompey, run by the Portsmouth Cultural Trust, culminates in a much-anticipated live gig at Portsmouth Guildhall on Thursday 17th November.
Read MoreButserfest, the UK’s largest alcohol- and drug-free festival, is set to rock Petersfield on September 10th, with alternative rock five-piece Mallory Knox and horror punk band Creeper headlining.
Read MoreThe London Contemporary Orchestra perform the Portsmouth Festivities opening gala concert at Portsmouth Cathedral on Friday 17th June.I spoke to LCO’s co-Artistic Director and Principal Conductor about his passion for what he does, and excitement for the forthcoming Portsmouth Festivities concert.
Read MoreA group of musicians and filmmakers are launching a new live music session named On The Deck in Southsea.
Read MoreAfter a break in 2015, Southsea Fest is set to return to Portsmouth this autumn, doubling in size and spanning across 20 venues.
Read MoreQueen’s keyboard player and musical director Spike Edney will become the next iconic musician to be inducted into Portsmouth Guildhall’s Wall of Fame on Tuesday 8th December.
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