




- Urban Wild on the Common 2026
- Punk Poetry, Protest & Pantry news (August newsletter & Autumn what’s on)
- A Warm Welcome at Bitterne Station – Our First Friday Pantry at our new home!
- The Art House pop-up pantry at Bitterne Station open day!
- Event announcement: Valentine Noire with Jason Buck
- Gig Announcement: Grant Sharkey’s 24th Album Launch
- Bunkerfest 2024 Recap – a community effort that raised over £1200!
- Special guest for this month’s Moving Voices
Category Archives: Spoken word & theatre
Bunkerfest 2024 Recap – a community effort that raised over £1200!
Bunkerfest 2024 was a huge success, raising over £1200 for the Community Pantry – and we couldn’t have done it without you! The money raised (after event costs have been taken out) will go to funding our regular pop-up pantry … Continue reading
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Moving Voices moves us one last time – by RKP
My post today has taken some time… It was not the last Moving Voices, but the last inside The Art House building. Which is more than a building, let’s be honest.It’s a family. It’s a lifeblood. It’s a home.. That … Continue reading
Anthony Fairweather back in the House!
Jez (aka Jani) here – Moving Voices is our longest running event and now the longest running open mic in Southampton. Last night, we held the last one at our current home at 178 Above Bar St and were thrilled … Continue reading
Introducing Bunker178 Events – the next evolution of this project!
Bunker178, post apocalyptic performance pop up – a safe haven in these times, popping up with events, performances, happenings and a community pantry. Happy 1st March! As we move into our last month at our current home, we wanted to update you … Continue reading
Special Guest Announcement: Moving Voices Feb ’24
On Friday 23 Feb 2024 we are delighted to host our second to last Moving Voices at our Above Bar Street location. Our special guests will be Carrie Myshkin and Andrew Butcher. Andrew Butcher is a Writer, Performer, and Puppeteer … Continue reading
The final season – Episode #2: Post Metal Stoner Rock meets Folk in Geburah
The one where Helen and Lewis fiddle us through Thursday, Andrew tips us over the edge on Friday an Vexmantra and Ivy Park finish off what’s let of us on Saturday. Don’t ever accuse this series of lacking in variety! … Continue reading
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Jason Buck & Ravenna Grimm ‘Valentine Noire’ Dark Heart Stories & Burlesque
An antidote to a traditional Valentine’s night for couples, singles and friends. Stories of dark love and romantic horror for an alternative Valentine’s evening, joining forces with local burlesque star Ravenna Grimm, for an evening of dark love stories and … Continue reading
NEW GIG!! Richard Strange – An Accent Waiting To Happen // Fri 20.10.2023 7.30PM
Richard Strange will be performing his solo show, “An Accent Waiting To Happen,” at The Art House on Friday, 20th October 2023 at 7:30 PM. This show will feature new tales of his adventures, including songs, film clips, stories, readings, and gossip from his 40+ years in the arts and entertainment world. Richard Strange is a unique and captivating figure in the world of arts and entertainment, known for his work as a musician, actor, and writer. He is the founder of the proto-punk rock band The Doctors of Madness and has collaborated with various artists throughout his career. His life is a testament to the power of creativity and continues to inspire artists everywhere. Tickets for the show can be purchased through the provided link. Continue reading
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A Southampton Summer Night – tonight!
Join us tonight for a Southampton Summer Night at Turner Sims, University of Southampton Highfield Campus. With Spitdust, Babsie Brown and the Miniature Orchestra, Pip Summers and the Wandering Waterbears and DJ Hubert Carpet & introducing Albert de Lyon. The … Continue reading
Moving Voices special guest announcement: Ri Baroche
We’re thrilled to welcome Ri Baroche back to our stage as our special guest for Moving Voices on 30 June 2023 following their splendid Drag ‘n’ Drop show here earlier this year. Friday 30 June from 7pm – book here … Continue reading
