Bestival 2009 – The year of the Spectacular

Those of you that know me know that I live for the Bestival. I’ve already got tickets for me and Liz. In fact I bought them only 4 days after the last one finished. I always save a little extra so I can get in there for the earlybird tickets.

Despite the terrible weather last year I don’t know anyone that went that was disheartened and is having second thoughts about this year. Just a shame I broke my digital camera within the first hours of being there. Just a few 35mm fisheyes.

Imagine my joy when my newsletter contained some initial line ups. Kraftwerk, Massive Attack, MGMT, Seasick Steve & Bat For Lashes. Just some of my favorites right there. You’ve got to see Seasick Steve, the man’s a genius.

Southsea is always in full effect at the Bestival. Can’t wait. Anyway, I’m ranting because I’m excited. Click read more to see more acts.

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Tags: Bestival, Isle of Wight

The Good Olde Days – Kings Theatre, Southsea

I’ve had this up on my fridge for years now. Great colours. I really should frame it considering it’s an original print from 1975.

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By The Castle

Apologies for a little self-linkage, but I’ve added some photos from a July day down by the castle on Forever Circling (a photography, etc blog I update daily).

It’s sunny today too, roll on spring and summer.

Tags: Castle

COR – The Civilised Shooting Club

First up, a quick reminder that it is the last of the current COR parties tomorrow night, safe to say it will be going off in the Wine Vaults on Saturday night. The next day sees the COR keeping the party going with The Civilised Shooting Club in Little Johnny Russells from 2pm through to closing, COR taking over the whole weekend. Will see you there.

Tags: Civilisation of the Rough, Little Johnny Russells

The Annual Review of Sequential Endeavours

A shout out to all doodlers, animators, comic writers, be sure to make it down to The Festing on the 4th April for an annual get together of like minded souls. It’s free entry but over 18s.

Tags: Animation, Comics

Local Photographer – David Jacobs

Based in Chichester but a constant visitor to Southsea, Portsmouth, Hayling and all of the Chichester harbour area, David Jacobs’ photos capture the warmth of the local light and and the inspiring natural views of the local landscape and coastline. To see more of David’s photos be sure to click ‘Read More’ below and check David’s Flickr.

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Tags: Chichester, Pier, Southsea, Sunsets

Southsea Typeface

When ever possible I like to do the odd piece that’s just for me, just for fun. This came about off the back of something I was doing for work. Messing around with pens and pencils, then putting it through the computer. Maybe I’ll tackle Strong Island at the weekend! Oh, and for those that know him it’s Borneos birthday this Friday. KST then on to Albert Road. Be sure to check my flickr photostream to see the carnage.

Click the read more link to see a whole variety of colours.

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Tags: Southsea, Tristan Savage

Silent Disco – The Little Johnny Russells

I’ve never been privy to a Silent Disco before. They had one at Bestival once, but I never went in. Bestival tickets already purchased whilst I’m on the subject, ha.

Anyway. Andy from LJR tell’s me it’s an experience to not only be involved with, but to behold. Ever ordered a drink in a packed pub and you can actually hear what you’re saying. Weird. I’m gonna pop down and grab my bluetooth headphones on entrance and dance around like some insane idiot. About the same as always then really…

Tags: Little Johnny Russells, Silent Disco

Bat For Lashes at The Wedgewood Rooms

Not everyone’s cup of tea, but I like them. Possibly because I was drawn in by this video I saw a few years back. Tickets are available from the The Wedgewood Rooms for the 29th March.

Tags: Bat for Lashes, The Wedgewood Rooms

Waster – Live Music

Waster are holding a night upstairs in Envy on March 5th where two bands will be playing live, Venice Ahoy and Astronomy Club. As well as the bands there will be the Southsea Mafia DJs plus awesome drink offers too, for more information check the Facebook event and Waster’s Facebook group.

Tags: Envy, Waster

Portsmouth City Museum

As with so many things that are right on your doorstep, you always say yeah I’ll go do that soon, but never do. Me and Liz had the day off together and rode around a few places before popping to the Museum after saying we’d go for years now.

If you like your local history then I advise going down. Check the Portsmouth City Museum website for more information. Click read more at the bottom for a few more snaps.

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Mark – A short film about Mark Webb

Most people who live in Southsea that either skate or BMX know who Mark Webb is. Video students from The University of Portsmouth have made an RTS award winning mini documentary simple titled ‘Mark’. Even if you’re not into BMXing you should check it out. The guys just nuts on a bike…full stop!

Tags: BMX, Mark Webb

Strong Island Stickers

I’m 33 years of age and still get excited about stickers. Seriously though, who doesn’t like stickers? We had 250 made by the good folk over at awesomebadges.co.uk for a mere £20. Gloss print on 65mm Crackback. Bargain.

Already blogged before Strong Island over at Southsea Fixed. Always ahead of the game it seems.

Tags: Awesome Badges, Strong Island Stickers

The Joy Gallery – Chichester

Okay, not strictly Strong Island, but we have some pretty good connections with people in Chichester. mainly through skateboarding, which in it’s self is a creative avenue for art.

Chichester’s newest art gallery is a platform for atists living and working in the South. A rubik’s cube style space that blends contemporary painting, print, urban art, sculpture, photography and crafts.

The mission for this gallery is to showcase fresh and exciting artwork by established and emerging artists. Situated on Chichester’s busy South Street The Joy Gallery invites one and all to take the time in admiring art work of high and inspiring standards.

Join the Facebook Group for updates and further information and view their Flickr page here.

Tags: I am Joy

Delivering for Culture

A very important meeting ‘Delivering for Culture’ Culture Matters, concerning Portsmouth and it’s cultural future, is to be held on 25th February from 18:30 to 21:00 at Priory Sports Centre, entrance in Fawcett Road, Southsea.

“Last year the Portsmouth Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) an organisation for the council, university, police, health and community groups in the city published the Vision for Portsmouth, a plan to improve the quality of life for all those who live, work and visit the city for the next ten years.

The Cultural Consortium supported the development of this process in preparing the aspirational document which sits alongside the plan.

For the first time, culture has been identified as a key priority in this vision for the city. The Cultural Consortium have now been tasked to suggest how the vision can be delivered with a new partnership to be formed to deliver on the city’s commitments.”

This open to the public meeting will allow local people to participate in the process and make suggestions and idea, a perfect opportunity to participate in the cultural direction and future of our city. To book a place please contact Sharon Watling on 023 9284 1581.

Tags: Cultural Consortium

Hafdis Huld Plays the Cellars

The Cellars in Eastney plays host to Reykjavik’s Hafdis Huld on the 25th February. Hafdis (and her band) will be performing songs from her new 2nd album. For more information check the Facebook Event and to hear some songs online check the Hafdis Huld Facebook Artist page.

Tags: Cellars, Hafdis Huld

Specimens

Peace Cafe‘s gallery is now hosting their new photography exhibition entitled Specimens featuring selected works by Dan O’Neill and Claire Rhoades-Brown. The exhibition runs until 24th March and is open during shop opening hours.

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Chase & Status, Foals & Scratch Perverts this Saturday

The Breakneck, 10Ton & Sumo guys are throwing down a pretty heavy session this month. 3 venues in one night. Theme, The Little Johnny Russells and The Wedgewood Rooms.

Check their Facebook Group for tickets and more info.

Tags: 10Ton, Breakneck, Little Johnny Russells, Sumo

Shiatsu Taster Sessions

Peace Cafe located in Castle Road, Southsea, will be hosting shiatsu taster sessions with Tabather, a qualified Shiatsu Practitioner, on 20th February between 2pm and 5pm. The sessions are free but a donation of £5 is suggested and all donations go to the Free Tibet charity. Spaces are limited so booking is recommended. Check the flyer and Facebook Event for more details.

Tags: Alternative, Peace Cafe

PRESSURE : ska : rock : reggae

Starting 20th February and then every 3rd friday of the month. Launch night with; Essay for the Ordinary, The Architects and DJ’s Kitty le Trash Soho & Ruby Soho

Tags: Pressure, Reggae, Rock, Ska