Author: James Barker


  • “I should have put my shades on today ‘cos the future’s looking so bright!” – An interview with Maizie Williams of Boney M.

    At Common People, Maizie Williams chatted about forty plus years of Boney M.

  • Preview: Isle of Wight Festival 2018

    Return to paradise this June on the Isle of Wight!

  • 10 sights to hunt down at Common People this weekend

    A giant disco ball? Check. An appearance from Peppa Pig? Check. Lots of gin? Check check check.

  • Common People joins UK festival pledge to ban single-use plastic

    The festivals, including Southampton’s Common People, are also banning plastic straws immediately.

  • Review: Calvin Harris feat. Dua Lipa – ‘One Kiss’

    ‘One Kiss’ is all it takes to transport you back in time.

  • Sigrid and The Wombats join line-up for Isle of Wight Festival 2018

    Travis, LANY, Rak-Su and Wild Front are also appear at the June festival.

  • Review: Fickle Friends – You Are Someone Else

    The “alternative-pop renaissance” starts here.

  • Intro To: George Ezra & Friends

    James introduces the podcast that all music lovers need to listen to.

  • NST Campus offering £8 student tickets for award-winning musical Teddy

    The show is at Highfield Campus until Saturday 3rd March.

  • Studio 144: Welcome to Southampton’s Cultural Quarter

    NST City, John Hansard Gallery and City Eye opened to the public last weekend.

  • The Edge Live Blogs: The BRIT Awards 2018

    Join us from 8pm for coverage of the biggest awards ceremony in British music.

  • Review: The Shadow Factory at NST City

    NST City opens its doors with a compelling tale of Southampton strength against all odds.

  • New Southampton Arts Venues to throw launch events next Friday

    NST City, John Hansard Gallery and City Eye open in Guildhall Square of Feb 16th.