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Album Review: Crystal Tides – Toothpaste
As someone born and raised in Portsmouth, there’s a genuine sense of pride in watching Crystal Tides develop over the past few years, not only musically, but as individuals too. That growth is woven throughout Toothpaste, an album that feels like the culmination of countless local shows, steady refinement, and a band finally stepping fully into their own without losing their hometown pride.
Richard Ashcroft, The Black Keys and Kasabian to hit Southsea Common as Victorious Festival unveil their first wave of acts for 2026!
Set against the beautiful backdrop of the picturesque Southsea seafront, multi-award-winning Victorious Festival (28/29/30 August 2026) – the UK’s biggest metropolitan festival – has today announced a huge bill of genre-spanning artists to descend on Southsea for the ultimate August Bank Holiday weekender. On top of today’s line-up announcement, day tickets have also now been released so don’t miss your chance to be part of the action next summer!
Night Currents Festival 2025
Fans of the best upcoming acts from across the UK took over Southsea’s Wedgewood Rooms as Night Currents Festival returned for its second year last weekend.Not long after the doors opened on Saturday afternoon, live music fans were watching some of the top rising names in the industry.
Victorious Festival 2025 – Review
Victorious Festival struck a perfect balance between indie edge and family-friendly charm. Set against the picturesque Southsea seafront, the festival’s three days were bathed in uninterrupted sunshine, a postcard-perfect backdrop that enhanced the vibrancy of the performances and coastal festival vibes.
Night Currents festival drop final acts for 2025 line up!
Night Currents Festival returns to Portsmouth on Saturday 4th October, showcasing the UK’s most exciting established and rising talent in the alternative, indie, and post-punk music spheres. 12 bands will play across 2 stages at The Wedgewood Rooms and The Edge of The Wedge, with zero clashes between artists.
The final acts have just been announced for the 2025 lineup: Chloe Slater, DellaXOZ, and Cosmorat.
Photo Gallery: Takedown Festival 2025
After last years festival having to be postponed due to works at Portsmouth Guildhall, finally Takedown Festival was…
Takedown Festival 2025
After last years festival having to be postponed due to works at Portsmouth Guildhall, finally Takedown Festival was…
The Darkness – Portsmouth Guildhall
I’m not sure why I had left it so long before seeing The Darkness again tonight but that’s…
Crystal Tides – Portsmouth Guildhall
Anyone from Portsmouth knows that Portsmouth Guildhall is the biggest venue in the city, so when Crystal Tides announced they were headlining this iconic venue last year, we knew this was going to be a special night. Within a week of the tickets going on sale last year, the venue had completely sold out. Many people signed up to the waiting list for spare tickets, desperate to be a part of this event.
You Me at Six – Portsmouth Guildhall
Sunday evenings are usually for slowing down and getting ready for the week ahead. However this particular Sunday,…