EXTC (14.5.2026) at The 1865, Southampton. A note on this one, with one thing in mind: to encourage any old XTC lovers to get out and have an evening with EXTC. I never saw XTC live and original frontman and songwriter Andy Partridge has said he has no intention of performing live again. EXTC is …
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Jim Bob live in Southampton
The lyrics, melodies and entertaining personality that is Jim Bob, once of Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine – live in Southampton.
Sham 69 at The 1865
The Hersham Boys from 1977 can still pack a venue with excited old blokes to hear the anthems.
Andrew Cushin at The 1865
From the North East to the South Coast, tonight the talented indie rock singer-songwriter Andrew Cushin is in town. Must be seen and heard.
Nouvelle Vague à la 1865
Somehow this French initiative that combines post-punk 80s classics with a bosa nova style had passed me by – well I’ve caught up now. Don’t you miss out.
The Wonder Stuff – live in Southampton
The Wonder Stuff play their fourth album in full with some classics for a second set. Miles is still enjoying himself. ‘A Wish Away’ wins out for this grey-haired gig goer.
The Dead Kennedys – live in Southampton
I never saw The Dead Kennedys back in the the day and despite the split with the unique voice of Jello Biafra, I was drawn to this one and wasn’t disappointed.
Peter Hook and the Light – live in Southampton
Joy Divisions two studio albums performed by Peter Hook and the Light, in Southampton.
The Lemonheads live – Southampton
Evan Dando returns to the UK with the latest incarnation of The Lemonheads. A grey-haired gig goer gets a chance to see the 90s long-haired grungy rocker, 30 years after the first time and it is a massive disappointment.
Gig Venue: The 1865, Southampton
An introduction to The 1865 gig venue from a grey haired gig goer.
Gigs with Ivan 