Southampton Guildhall
Lostprophets tour calls in to Southampton in May
Lostprophets have announced the release of their brand new album ‘Weapons’ and their first headline UK tour in two years. The new album is released on April 2nd and is followed by a 14 date tour of the UK and Ireland culminating with a show at London’s O2 Academy Brixton. It’s been two years since [...]
review: Friendly Fires at Southampton Guildhall
Despite it being featured in a number of ‘album of the year’ lists this year, Friendly Fires’ second album Pala seemed to be an effortless repeat of their début until it’s played live… Chad Valley was the first support. Brushing away the winter chill with his shimmering summer synths, Hugo Manuel’s playful pop dance beats also erased [...]
Maccabees’ tickets on sale today
Tickets for The Maccabees tour went on sale today (Friday 16th December) and they are already selling fast. They play Southampton Guildhall on 16th March 2012. Call the Box Office on 023 8063 2601 for tickets. They recently announced they will release their highly anticipated third studio album ‘Given To The Wild’ on January 9th on [...]
review: Gary Numan at Southampton Guildhall
As I entered the Guildhall from the cold winter chill I had a sneaking suspicion that as I was below the age of 40 I would be in a minority. I was pleasantly surprised to see that, although a considerable proportion of the populace present will have seen Gary Numan in his early years, there [...]
The Circus of Horrors returns to Southampton
The Show that Rocked Britain’s Got Talent is back with a new Awe inspiring Jaw dropping sensation – they call in to Southampton Guildhall this Friday, 4th November. Set in 1921 Berlin, this was the roaring twenties, a decedent decade and the birth of the Cabaret. One particular Venue was struggling to make ends meet, new [...]
Rise Against to conclude tour in Southampton
Rise Against conclude their latest UK tour at Southampton Guildhall on 13th November. They will be joined on tour by Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello: The Nightwatchman and Polar Bear Club. Fresh from touring with the Foo Fighters stateside and their storming sets at the Reading and Leeds Festivals, the American Punk/Rock band are [...]
review: You Me At Six, Lower Than Atlantis & Deaf Havana
A few weeks ago one misinformed journalist said rock music is dead said, if any evidence is required to prove otherwise I point you in the direction of ‘You Me At Six’. Currently on a UK tour celebrating their recent chart success with their third album ‘Sinners Never Sleep’ reaching number three in the UK [...]
Bombay Bicycle Club unveil remix of new single
Having kicked-off their huge UK tour on Friday night with a stunning show in Brighton, Bombay Bicycle Club have this morning unveiled the first remix of their new single ‘Lights Out, Words Gone’ from the brilliant Dark Sky. The track is available on the Bombay Bicycle Club Soundcloud page now: ‘Lights Out, Words Gone’ is [...]
Panic! At The Disco announce Southampton date as part of UK tour
Following their phenomenal performances at Reading and Leeds Festival a few weeks ago, Panic! At The Disco have confirmed that they will be returning to the UK for a headline tour kicking off on 25 January in Newcastle. The eight date tour will include shows in Leeds, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Bristol, Southampton before finishing up [...]
Review: Taking Back Sunday at Southampton Guildhall
This gig has been a long time coming, not only because it was rescheduled from May 12th but also because it’s the first time Taking Back Sunday have toured the UK with the original line-up since they released their breakthrough album Tell All Your Friends in 2002. I was given the chance to see them [...]
Ian Anderson commemorates 40th Anniversary of Jethro Tull’s ‘Thick As A Brick’ with UK tour
While busy with a string of highly anticipated UK acoustic shows, Ian Anderson announces he will hit the road again in April 2012 for a 19 date UK tour commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Jethro Tull’s 1972 Billboard No. 1 ‘Thick As A Brick’. The band’s chart-topping record will be played in its [...]
Xcerts announce Flexi-disc release (and Southampton show tomorrow)
Having recently announced tours with Young Guns, Taking Back Sunday and Manchester Orchestra; The Xcerts are now ready to reveal that they will be releasing single Slackerpop in support of the shows on 31st October through Xtra Mile Recordings. The single will be available as a very limited edition Flexi Disc with each disc containing [...]
The Good Natured visit Southampton Guildhall in September with The Wombats
The Good Natured are heading out tour with The Wombats in September and they call in to Southampton Guildhall on September 29th (tickets sold out). The Good Natured, just signed to Regal / Parlophone Records, offer a catchy Gothic twist on Electro-Pop with their new EP entitled ‘Skeleton’ which was released on the 20th June 2011. [...]
Play Bombay Bicycle Club Pacman!
The perfect distraction for a Thursday morning. Bombay Bicycle Club have just unveiled their rather awesome new online Pacman game… http://www.bombaybicycleclubmusic.com/pacman/ Features include: an 8 Bit version of new single ‘Shuffle’, Suren as Pacman, Jack, Ed & Jamie as ghosts, full Facebook integration (you can challenge your friends to beat your score), the opportunity (after [...]
Preview: Stephen Merchant Live at Southampton Guildhall
The Emmy, BAFTA and Golden Globe award winning co-creator of The Office and Extras, Stephen Merchant, is about to embark on his first ever stand-up comedy tour Stephen Merchant Live: Hello Ladies. He comes to Southampton Guildhall on 1st November 2011. Globally known for his acclaimed collaborative work with partner Ricky Gervais, Merchant has at [...]
Bombay Bicycle Club release first remix of new single
Bombay Bicycle Club have this afternoon made the first official remix of their new single ‘Shuffle‘ available to listen to – hear it below. The remix comes from Leo Zero (who has previously remixed the likes of Florence & The Machine, Hercules & Love Affair, Everything Everything, Patrick Wolf etc). ‘Shuffle‘ is the first single [...]
Noah and the Whale announce Southampton date
Noah And The Whale today announce a 17 date UK tour. Tickets for the October dates – which includes the band’s biggest headline show so far, at Brixton Academy – will go on general sale this Friday (May 27th). They call into Southampton Guildhall on October 27th. The band – whose Top 10-charting third [...]
Friendly Fires Announce Southampton Date
Friendly Fires have announced a UK tour this November. Having recently released their second album ‘Pala’, they will play their biggest UK tour to date, including a stop at Southampton Guildhall. Bristol O2 Academy (November 10) Birmingham O2 Academy (11) Southampton Guildhall (12) Nottingham Rock City (14) Newcastle O2 Academy (15) Manchester O2 Apollo (17) [...]
Competition: Win a pair of tickets to see Rufus Hound and Shappi Korshandi
Rufus Hound and Shappi Korshandi will be visiting Southampton Guildhall tomorrow (Tuesday 10. May 2011) and we have a pair of tickets to be won. It may seem to be an unusual comedy double bill with Shappi Khorsandi and Rufus Hound. The reason? A small Southampton boy named Theo. Theo is the nephew of [...]
In Photos – Beady Eye in Southampton
Liam Gallagher’s Beady Eye play at Southampton Guildhall on April 26th 2011. All photos by Rob Ball / mintsouth.com.