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Vote for your favourite in The Singer and the Song

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:52:28 GMT

ALL the entries are in – and now it’s time for YOU to vote in our fantastic talent contest The Singer And The Song.

Victorious Festival is ready to rock

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:57:53 GMT

‘Let’s give Portsmouth a festival!’

Carol Decker has got the buzz again

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:17:01 GMT

It’s been 25 years since T’Pau released their breakthrough album, the quadruple platinum selling, Bridge Of Spies.

David’s back home

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:07:28 GMT

Thirteen years on from his first No1 hit, 7 Days, Craig David will return to his home city tonight.

Billy Lockett kicks off headline tour at The Cellars

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:02:40 GMT

After making it onto the BBC Introducing playlist last year with his debut single, Balance, Billy Lockett returns to The Cellars at Eastney tonight.

Bonehead is spreading the word

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:59:35 GMT

He found fame and fortune as a guitarist for British loudmouth rock group Oasis.

Review: The Skints at Wedgewood Rooms, Southsea

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:56:35 GMT

The weather may be inclement for May outside, but it’s unseasonably hot inside the Wedgewood Rooms tonight for The Skints’ opening show of their UK tour.

Pierce The Veil to perform sell-out gig at Wedge

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:25:26 GMT

US post-hardcore outfit Pierce The Veil are hoping to build on their hugely successful 2012 with a number of shows across the globe, showcasing their latest album Collide With The Sky.

Strings revel in acoustics

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:16:59 GMT

Robin Browning, the regular conductor of the Petersfield Orchestra, will again take charge of the Havant Chamber Orchestra for its concert at Holy Trinity Church, Fareham, on Saturday, May 18 (7.30pm).

Review: Mcfly at Portsmouth Guildhall

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:59:38 GMT

The boys are back. Just over a year after they last performed at the Portsmouth Guildhall, a lot has changed.

Amy Dickson boosts South Coast Proms

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:39:33 GMT

HER music has earned her the top spot in the classical album charts, and now saxophonist Amy Dickson will be thrilling crowds at the South Coast Proms.

Eliza Carty at The Kings

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:09:00 GMT

Eliza Carthy comes to Southsea’s Kings Theatre tonight ahead of the release of her double best-of album, Wayward Daughter, in June.

Take a trip down the Mcfly Memory Lane

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:07:37 GMT

It’s hard to believe McFly have already released two greatest hits compilations.

Review: Pigeon Detectives, Wedgewood Rooms

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:35:59 GMT

From the moment they bounded on stage, it was clear from the raucous reception that the Pigeon Detectives were back in town.

Review: Heath Quartet.Third Floor Arts Centre, Portsmouth Central Library

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:32:02 GMT

Oliver Heath’s quartet navigated its way through a hugely challenging programme, treating a large audience to an astonishing display of virtuosity.

Review: The Faure Requiem Tour, Portsmouth Anglican Cathedral

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:29:19 GMT

Inspired concept, inspiring concert. The City of London Sinfonia and conductor Stephen Layton are touring cathedrals to perform a beautifully-crafted programme of English and French music with their resident choirs and organist – and the formula is a winner.

Review: New Model Army at Wedgewood Roomns, Southsea

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:58:35 GMT

I first saw New Model Army at Reading Festival back in 1986.

Review: Julian Lloyd Webber at Portsmouth Guildhall

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:57:54 GMT

Cellist Julian Lloyd Webber and pianist Rebeca Omordia played with thrilling technique and artistry, yet a sour taste was left for some by the lack of a printed programme and by having the audience seated on-stage with the performers.

Portsmouth Light Orchestra’s spring concert

Sat, 11 May 2013 08:43:46 GMT

To celebrate the warming days and longer evenings, the Portsmouth Light Orchestra is putting on its spring concert tonight.

The Pigeon Detectives are clued up with new album

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:40:23 GMT

They had six Top 40 hits between 2006 and 2008, from I Found Out to This Is An Emergency. Now The Pigeon Detectives return with their fourth album, We Met At Sea.