Category Archives: What’s on

What’s on at The Art House – past and future

Punk Poetry, Protest & Pantry news (August newsletter & Autumn what’s on)

Posted on August 12, 2025 by janifranck

It’s been a little while since we popped into your inbox – we’ve been quietly ticking along behind the scenes, taking some summer breaks, keeping the tea brewing, and the pantry shelves stocked every week!  As autumn edges towards us, … Continue reading →

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Gig Announcement: Grant Sharkey’s 24th Album Launch

Posted on October 19, 2024 by janifranck

If I’m correct, we have hosted every one of Grant’s 23 launches so far, and not having a premises was not going to stop us from promoting this one! Join us at Planet Sounds on Sunday 10 November for the … Continue reading →

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Special guest for this month’s Moving Voices

Posted on August 1, 2024 by janifranck

Moving Voices poetry open mic at Terrace Bar, Harbour Lights, Ocean Village on Friday, 30th August at 7pm. The event offers a supportive open mic for poetry and song, welcoming first-time performers. The bar will serve drinks and snacks, with a view of the water. Performers can sign up between 7-7:30pm. Continue reading →

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Our music stage at Arches Open Studios – Sat 8 & Sun 9 June ’24

Posted on June 7, 2024 by janifranck

We were delighted to curate and do sound for Arches Open Studios 2024 – be sure to come along to the next one, this is an amazing event! Bunker178, the mobile offshoot of The Art House, are delighted to present … Continue reading →

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Moving Voices at Trans Pride Southampton 29.6.24

Posted on May 31, 2024 by janifranck

What a beautiful event – thanks to our special guests Nicola Beck debuting as ‘Great Aunt Tranni’, Percy Ford and Jez Franck, our host RKP and our open mic’ers. Moving Voices, Southampton’s longest running open mic and our flagship event, … Continue reading →

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Event Announcement: SoGreenFest! 1 June 2024

Posted on May 13, 2024 by janifranck

This event was ACE and Fossilheads are up for doing it again so watch this space for SoGreenFest 2025 BUNKER178 are delighted to announce the first SoGreenFest – a gathering of likeminded local people to network, share information, enjoy food … Continue reading →

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Arches Open Studios ’24 – Bunker178 music stage

Posted on April 21, 2024 by janifranck

Bunker178, the mobile offshoot of The Art House, are delighted to present a music stage at Arches Open Studios 2024, showcasing local talent. The stage will be compered by local performance poet Nicola Beck. Arches Open studios is a free … Continue reading →

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Event announcement: Fossilheads Climate Crisis Cabaret!

Posted on April 5, 2024 by janifranck

We’ve seen this act at a few festivals, including the Green Gathering where they were voted among the best spoken-word/ variety acts and are delighted to welcome them for our late Spring pop-up at Arch 4, Arches Studios. Saturday 1 … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Garbage – Bunker178 set and decor

Posted on April 5, 2024 by janifranck

Jez here. Nic Beck and I were hard at it yesterday creating sets and signage for Bunker178 Events – The Art House pop ups! Using our #BeautifulGarbage method, everything used was repurposed, scavenged, materials we already had and found objects/materials. … Continue reading →

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Fifteen final minutes of noise before power down

Posted on March 24, 2024 by janifranck

We’re almost packed up. Come say goodbye with us – in person or online. Sunday 24 March will be lights out and power down for The Art House at 178 Above Bar St after 15 years, and the birth of … Continue reading →

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