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Review: Southsea Fest 2009

On a warm hazy afternoon, Albert Road in Southsea was buzzing with activity. I had to act like a determined little salmon making my way upstream through a river of people, sunglasses, musical equipment and lager. I managed to launch myself onto the river bank and met the Mintsouth team in the historic Kings Theatre.
As [...]

Hong Kong Gardeners Club present… Small Seeds – the best in new music.

We are in a rather privileged position here at Gardeners Towers. Having put on a gig a week in Portsmouth since April we are now kicking back and taking it easy until November. This means we have had a little time and space to reflect on some of the bands who have played for us, [...]

Southsea Fest Preview – The Wedgewood Rooms

Where better to start with our previews than the flagship stage, captained by the admiral of the fleet?
WHAT CAN WE EXPECT?
Some of the biggest names at the festival, and indeed on the independent scene, with the likes of Little Fish, Doll and the Kicks (still on a high from their European tour alongside a certain [...]

The Secret Garden Party – Winners of the 2008 Best Small Festival.

This year’s festival offers unprecedented escape from the daily drudge of normality, the state of 2009’s Britain, and invites you into the world of Babylon & Eden, a joyous romp through the light and dark of your soul…
The line-up includes:  Jarvis Cocker, Rodrigo Y Gabriella, VV Brown, Those Dancing Days, Detroit Social Club, Phoenix, EMF, [...]

Beautiful Sounds, Chavy Talk & a Near Fatal Heart Attack.

Peggy Sue, The Mariners Children, Charlotte Webster + Le Plat Du Jour @ Hamptons

A Spectacular Lineup for Bestival!

Kraftwerk, Massive Attack, MGMT, Fleet Foxes, Seasick Steve and Klaxons all head to the The Isle of Wight.

Florence, Laura Marling & Frank Turner Added to Camp Bestival

Last night’s Critic’s Choice BRIT Award winning band Florence & The Machine have just been confirmed to play, along with mINtSOUTH favourite Frank Turner and the Mercury Award nominated folk-popster Laura Marling.

Geek-Hop rules at Winchester Live

It’s a shame this isn’t an audio review. And that the guy who did the film trailer voice-overs is dead. Otherwise this would sound more impressive: “1 week; 3 venues; 11 gigs; 55 bands…who would survive…and who would die on their ass. Only the crowd could decide.”