What's on in Southampton, Somerset

Rhod Gilbert

The most miserable man from Wales, Rhod Gilbert takes his hilarious performances to sell-out shows across the UK. Voted one of the Top 50 Comedians, Rhod makes regular appearances on top shows such as Mock The Week. A top-class comedian: buy your tickets early to avoid disappointment.…

Al Murray

Born Alastair James Hay in 1968, Al Murray was voted no.16 in Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians in 2007. He is probably best known for his 'Pub Landlord' routine which sees him take on the persona of a xenophobic yet opinionated English publican. In 2009 he was the headline act on Michael McIntyre's Comedy Road show and hosted BBC1's Live at the Apollo. He has also toured with Frank Skinner and Harry Hill and is listed as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy.…

Green Day are a highly successful post-Nirvana alternative band that become one of very few that have successfully broken into the pop mainstream. Influenced by the likes of The Sex Pistols and The Clash, Green Day have been referred to as 'the kings of punk pop', and continue to attact a large crowd whenever they play live at any concert in the UK.…

Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican is a successful English stand-up comedienne from South Shields. Her profile on the comedy scene first increased after winning the 'if.comedy award' in 2008 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. She is now a regular and popular addition to many a TV show such as 'Have I Got News For You', '8 Out of Ten Cats', 'Mock the Week' etc and has recently been a celebrity guest panellist on 'Loose Women'. She releases her 'Live' DVD in 2011 and has completed three live tours, the latest of which was her 'Chatterbox' tour in 2010.…

Jason's original twist of intelligent comedy has seen him win several accolades, including a Perrier Award Nomination in 2001 and more recently the 2007 Perrier Newcomer Award Nomiation. The first ever comedian to sell more than 25,000 tickets at the Edinburgh Festival, he is a comedic force to be reckoned with. His brand new live show, Cirque Du Byrne tours the UK in the autumn of 2011.…

Rizzle Kicks

Rizzle Kicks are a hip-hop duo from Southend in London. The duo consists of Jordan “Rizzle” Stephens and Harley “Sylvester” Alexander-Sule . They released their debut album ‘Stereo Typical’ on 31 October 2011. Rizzle Kicks have been making music together since they attended school in Sussex. They realised that their style fitted together when Alexander-Sule sang over one of Stephens’ tracks. A promotional single ‘Miss Cigarette’ was released in December 2010; they then released their debut single ‘Prophet (Better Watch It) in May 2011, which was offered as a free download on their website. The…

From the wild, rousing dance tunes to the theatricality of their ballads & sea songs this is a band that are also funny, subtle and always engaging. Admire the sophisticated strings and elegant whirlwind of woodwind. Let yourself be uplifted by the powerful interplay of melodeon and mandolin. Be mesmerized by the deluge of deranged percussion, the beat at the heart of the band, while marvelling at the strange array of bent metal - the growling helicon and the euphoric horns. But mostly come prepared to dance like you have never danced before to the spectacular, show-stopping 22-legged groove m…

Jools Holland

Julian Miles Holland (OBE, DL) was founder member of the band 'Squeeze' but began his solo career as a pianist, singer, composer and band leader in the late 70s. In 1978 he co-hosted 'The Tube' with Paula Yates and is now regularly seen on TV on New Year's Eve in his 'Annual Hootenanny' and his 'Later...with Jools Holland' . He is currently touring with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and special guest vocalist Alison Moyet formerly of 'Yazoo'.…

Steel Panther

'Supersonic Sex Machine' '17 Girls In A Row' and 'It Wont Suck Itself'. No, not questionable late night films, these are in fact just a few of the song titles from glam metal rockers Steel Panther's newest album, 'Balls Out'. You've heard of Mötley Crüe, you've heard of KISS, well these guys are the 21st century's version. Don't be fooled by the façade though. Behind the over the top song titles, the make up, the big hair and the extravagant clothing (think animal print headbands and ripped fishnet tights) you will find a band hailed for their live performances. Steel Panther are well known…

Ben Howard

2011 and has been a triumphant year for twenty-three year old Ben Howard. With catchy single "The Wolves" he caught the attention of potential fans away from his growing fan base in Devon and Cornwall - Howard being both a Totnes resident and former Falmouth University student - due to extensive plays on both national radio and TV. Through this song he proved that comparisons to the lengendary John Martyn was just, but also that he should not be dismissed as just another new folk act on the scene. Debut album "Every Kingdom, released just last November, is sure to place him firmly in the publi…