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Mogwai @ Portsmouth Guildhall

March 9, 2026 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

There are few bands capable of turning a vast civic hall into something deeply intimate, but Mogwai managed exactly that at the Portsmouth Guildhall last week. The Scottish post-rock titans delivered a set that was equal parts meditative beauty and tectonic, ribcage-rattling force; a reminder that subtlety and sheer volume

Sports Team at The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

January 21, 2026 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Sports Team arrived at the Wedgewood Rooms last November in full, chaotic stride, delivering a set that felt less like a conventional gig and more like a brilliantly unhinged house party that just happened to have one of the UK’s most exciting indie bands at its centre. From the moment

John Grant @ Portsmouth Guildhall

October 17, 2025 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

John Grant returned to the Portsmouth Guildhall last week to deliver a performance that was equal parts theatrical, vulnerable and sonically commanding. A reminder that few artists balance humour and heartbreak with such disarming ease. Grant is an artist that truly can’t be boxed into one single genre. This was

Review: We Out Here 2026

September 2, 2025 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Set on the edge of the New Forest National Park, We Out Here Festival enjoyed a sold out event and scorching weather to create a unique and unmatched vibe. The return of We Out Here Festival to Wimborne St Giles in Dorset this August marked its fifth edition and reaffirmed

We Out Here Sells Out for a 5th Consecutive Year

August 12, 2025 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

The much-loved We Out Here Festival, curated by BBC Radio 6 DJ and musical tastemaker Gilles Peterson, has officially sold out all weekend tickets for its 2025 edition, marking its fifth consecutive year of doing so. The final batch of weekend passes, priced at £275 plus booking fees, was snapped

Good Neighbours Close Adolescence Tour with Feel-Good Finale in Portsmouth

April 29, 2025 Tobi Stidolph

I attended the final sold-out UK show of Good Neighbours’ Adolescence Tour, performed by duo Scott and Oli. This was also my first visit to Kola, a newer venue tucked away in Central Southsea, Portsmouth — just a short stroll from the beach. It’s a charming, intimate space, and on

The Darkness Light Up Portsmouth with a Rock and Roll Party

April 7, 2025 Tobi Stidolph

It had been six years since The Darkness expressed themselves musically in Portsmouth. This performance came just three days prior to their fresh-sounding eighth studio album release, Dreams on Toast. The singles that had since been released, including The Longest Kiss, Walking Through Fire, and I Hate Myself, were all

We Out Here Festival 2025: A Celebration of Music and Culture in Dorset

April 3, 2025 Tobi Stidolph

We Out Here Festival is set to return for its sixth edition from August 14th to 17th, 2025, bringing its signature blend of jazz, soul, hip-hop, house, and electronic music to the stunning grounds of Wimborne St Giles, Dorset. Known for its carefully curated lineup and welcoming atmosphere, the festival

Victorious Festival 2025: A Must-Attend Weekend of Music and Culture in Portsmouth

March 17, 2025 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Victorious Festival 2025 is set to take place once again on August Bank Holiday Weekend on Southsea Common in Portsmouth. Delivering an unmissable weekend of live music, comedy, and entertainment against the stunning backdrop of the UK’s south coast, Victorious has become known for its mix of legendary headliners, rising

Boomtown 2025: What to Expect from this Year’s Festival

March 15, 2025 Tobi Stidolph

Boomtown Festival is set to make its highly anticipated return from August 6 to 10, 2025, at the Matterley Estate in Hampshire, UK. Now in its 16th edition, Boomtown continues to push the boundaries of immersive festival experiences, blending music, art, and theatrical storytelling. This year’s theme, “Chapter Four: Power

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