October 2022

Saturday 01 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Arc     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  Comedy - MY MATE BOUGHT A TOASTER: LIVE - CANCELLED - 7.30pm - Tom Price brings his smash hit podcast My Mate Bought a Toaster to the stage. Imagine a top celebrity opening up their Amazon account live on stage and letting a whole live audience have a root through and see what they can find. Time for a nose, time for some shopping shaming, time for the most unique way to tell someone’s life story - through the items they bought on Amazon. We’ll go right back to their first ever purchases and take a deep dive into someone’s shopping history. All in the name of entertainment. Book your tickets for My Mate Bought a Toaster at Hampshire Cultural Trust's The Arc, Winchester now!

Saturday 01 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Winchester Comedy Festival Clinton Baptiste vs Ramone - 7.30pm - As featured in Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights... it's Clinton Baptiste - and his arch psychic enemy Ramone from Clinton's massively popular podcast.

Saturday 01 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Rising Sun Address:  14 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0HL Telephone:  01962 842515 Event:  Trancesessant - Non Stop Trance - 12pm - All day BBQ & Garden Party. Attention ravers, if you like good tunes and BBQ’s then Trancesessant has got you covered! Head down for a day/night of Classic Trance, Tech Trance, Hard House and Uplifting Trance tunes in the garden/BBQ area! 🔥

Saturday 01 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  The Chris Slade Timeline - AC/DC, Paul Rodgers, Jimmy Page - CANCELLED - 8pm - They tour with the original drum kit from the ROCK OR BUST AC/DC WORLD TOUR, including the Chris Slade signature side bass drums made famous by 'Thunderstruck.'

Saturday 01 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  The Slack 5 + The Macs + Any Road + My Black Poison + Lonely Joe Parker - 8pm - Five fantastic local bands all for the price of £7.50 advance.

Saturday 01 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone:  01962 862592 Event:  ANDY IRVINE - 7.30pm - Andy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland. He has been hailed as "a tradition in himself." Musician, singer and songwriter, Andy has maintained his highly individual performing skills throughout his over 50-year career. From Sweeney's Men in the mid 60s, to the enormous success of Planxty in the 70s, his duo with Paul Brady in the later 70s and then from Patrick Street to Mozaik, LAPD and Usher's Island, Andy has been a world music pioneer and an icon for traditional music and musicians.

Saturday 01 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winnall Social Club Address:  Garbett Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0NY Telephone:  01962 867847 Event:  JAYS - The Jays are back at the club on Saturday night. Non-members will need to be signed in and pay £1.

Saturday 01 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Worthies Club     map Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ Telephone:  01962 880457 Event:  Mafia - Mafia's website: https://www.themafiarocks.com/. Mafia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MafiaRocks. Classic rock covers band Playing together in pubs and clubs all over Hampshire, The Mafia have been together since 1986 and they cover the likes of Queen, Bon Jovi, Thin Lizzy, AC/DC, Van Halen, Guns & Roses, Def Leppard and Green Day.

Sunday 02 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Arc     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  Mark Watson: Your Time (Work in Progress) - 8pm - The show deals with the oldest problem in the world: your friend and mine, time, and the way it passes. Some jokes. But also just some thinking out loud. Tickets: £10

Sunday 02 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Comedy - Paul McCaffrey: We Go Again - 7.30pm - A hilarious new stand-up show from Winchester’s own star of Live at the Apollo, Russell Howard's Good News, Impractical Jokers UK and Stand Up Central. Tour support for Kevin Bridges and Sean Lock.

Sunday 02 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Danny George Wilson - 8pm - Danny George Wilson's new solo album 'Another Place' has been acclaimed by press and fans alike. A departure for Wilson, the album presents a vibrant and diverse collection of startling, impressionistic songs created in collaboration with Sussex-based, studio wizard Hamish Benjamin. Wilson's formidable credentials go back to seminal roots rock band Grand Drive, followed by six albums of consistently high calibre with Danny & The Champions of the World. His album with Bennett Wilson Poole (featuring Wilson along with Robin Bennett and Tony Poole) delighted Americana fans, adding further awards to those achieved with the Champs.

Sunday 02 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  John O'Gaunt Inn     map Address:  Horsebridge Road, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PU Telephone:  01794 388644 Event:  Jazz In The Hut: Thames Valley Jazz - 12.30pm - Free entry - Traditional New Orleans-style jazz. The Thames Valley Jazz Quartet (occasionally Quintet) plays trad jazz in the New Orleans style. They were formed in 1987 by clarinettist Jack Sinclair who has played alongside the professional bands of Chris Barber, Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball. Watch TVJQ perform "Basin St Blues", recorded at the John O'Gaunt Inn, Horsebridge, Hampshire on 6 October 2019: https://youtu.be/PSybZwzYxcw.

Monday 03 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Roots Night - 8.30pm - WINCHESTER'S LONGEST RUNNING OPEN MIC NIGHT EVERY MONDAY FROM 8.30PM IN THE ATTIC FREE ENTRY FOR ALL ALL STYLES AND INFLUENCES WELCOME

Tuesday 04 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone:  01962 857275 Event:  Lunchtime Recital Series - 1.15pm-1.50pm - A Lunchtime Recital Series of emerging talent will take place at the Cathedral, in the North Transept, from 1.15pm - 1.50pm. With performances from pupils and former pupils from Barton Peveril, Bedales, Peter Symonds, St Swithun's & Winchester College, and other local musicians. Tuesday 4th October - Peter Symonds College conservatoire showcase featuring some of Peter Symonds' finest instrumentalists

Tuesday 04 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Poetry Platform - 7pm - Winchester's maddest spoken word event returns to entertain and entrall you with language, whimsy, wit and wonder. Either turn up on the night or email ripper.live.events@gmail.com or message Stephen Ripper Mizen on Facebook if you are going to attend. It's fun, wordy and free. Visit Poetry Platform on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups%2F155065747894935%2F

Wednesday 05 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Jack Hutchinson - 8pm - Jack J Hutchinson is a London based blues rock guitarist and songwriter. Described by Classic Rock Magazine as "a real rock contender", he has toured internationally, sharing stages with acts such as ZZ Top, Bad Company, Kris Barras Band and Blackberry Smoke.

Wednesday 05 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Wonston Arms     map Address:  Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS Telephone:  07467 676760 Event:  Acoustic Dever - 7pm - One of our longest standing community events is back with a bang. Slight change to the schedule as it's now the 1st & 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. Listen and enjoy or join in and have a little play. Really friendly and lovely atmosphere.

Thursday 06 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone:  01962 862592 Event:  MARTIN CARTHY - 7.30pm - For more than 50 years Martin Carthy has been one of folk music's greatest innovators, one of its best loved, most enthusiastic and, at times, most quietly controversial of figures. His skill, stage presence and natural charm have won him many admirers, not only from within the folk scene, but also far beyond it.

Thursday 06 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Polly Paulusma - 8pm - Polly is also a producer and label founder - her own label Wild Sound released records from nine other artists before becoming a folk imprint at OLI in 2016

Friday 07 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Arc     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  Comedy - ROB NEWMAN: LIVE ON STAGE - 8pm - Fresh from his BBC Radio 4 series Rob Newman On Air, the award-winning comedian’s new show is a stand-up epic that goes from cave paintings to car-free cities to ask: Who are we? Where are we going? And how do spiders fly?

Friday 07 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Plaid (live) + Jayetal - 8pm - Forging ever bolder and emotive paths through electronic music, Plaid are set to release their 10th studio album ‘Polymer’ on June 7th via Warp Records. The album’s 13 tracks cover energetic bangers, bright melodic visceral rhythms and hypnotic wombic textures to create perhaps their most cohesive, direct album to date.

Saturday 08 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Arc     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  ACOUSTIC CAFÉ - 7.30pm - A relaxing evening in The Arc Café showcasing acoustic music from multiple local up and coming artists.

Saturday 08 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  The Mike Parker Experience – MPE - 7.30pm - An evening of the greatest hits of the best bands from the last fifty years played by five friends at or approaching their fiftieth year. From the Rolling Stones to Daft Punk the band will play anything that gets the audience on their feet or belting out a rock anthem at the top of their voices. The MPE were formed for a fortieth birthday and loved playing together so much 14 years later they are still smashing out other peoples greatest hits. A night of endless classics played by five blokes who really enjoy themselves which generally means the audience do too!

Sunday 09 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Comedy and music: Suggs: What A King Cnut - 7.30pm - Due to huge popular demand, after his first tour-de-force, smash hit, sell out tours with My Life Story, Suggs is treading the boards again.

Sunday 09 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone:  01962 862592 Event:  MARTIN CARTHY - 7.30pm - For more than 50 years Martin Carthy has been one of folk music's greatest innovators, one of its best loved, most enthusiastic and, at times, most quietly controversial of figures. His skill, stage presence and natural charm have won him many admirers, not only from within the folk scene, but also far beyond it.

Sunday 09 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  The Little Unsaid - 8pm - The Little Unsaid is a musical vehicle for the diverse music of songwriter and band leader John Elliott. Born out of the English indie-roots scene of the 00’s, The Little Unsaid have built up a solid following one tour and release at a time, received glowing reviews and gained the attention of national media since signing with UK independent Reveal Records (home to award winning international artists such as Joan As Police Woman, Lau, Kris Drever and Eddi Reader).

Sunday 09 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Hospital of St Cross Church     map Address:  Saint Cross Back Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9SD Event:  The Thomas Weelkes Singers with conductor Christopher Tolley - 7.30pm - A recital in aid of the Winchester Beacon (formerly Winchester Churches Nightshelter) The Thomas Weelkes Singers (conductor Christopher Tolley) with Mark Eden guitar PROGRAMME: Tallis: In manus tuas; O nata lux; Loquebantur variis linguis Croce & Willaert: Motets Pärt: The Deer’s Cry Holst: Ave Maria Vaughan Williams: Valiant-for-Truth Music for guitar by Bach (Suite in E), Tárrega & Albeniz Free Admission: Retiring Collection (suggested minimum donation £10.00 on the night). For more information about The Thomas Weelkes Singers, visit their website at https://www.thomasweelkessingers.com.

Sunday 09 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  John O'Gaunt Inn     map Address:  Horsebridge Road, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PU Telephone:  01794 388644 Event:  Recluse - 3-6pm - This Sunday sees the return of the fantastic rock cover band Recluse. Playing between 3-6pm. Why not also have some local and freshly produced food alongside an extensive range of drinks and refreshments. To book please call 01794 388644 or email at info@johnofgaunt.co.uk

Monday 10 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Roots Night - 8.30pm - WINCHESTER'S LONGEST RUNNING OPEN MIC NIGHT EVERY MONDAY FROM 8.30PM IN THE ATTIC FREE ENTRY FOR ALL ALL STYLES AND INFLUENCES WELCOME

Tuesday 11 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone:  01962 857275 Event:  Lunchtime Recital Series - 1.15pm-1.50pm - A Lunchtime Recital Series of emerging talent will take place at the Cathedral, in the North Transept, from 1.15pm - 1.50pm. With performances from pupils and former pupils from Barton Peveril, Bedales, Peter Symonds, St Swithun's & Winchester College, and other local musicians. Tuesday 11th October - Nina Papastathi piano Works by Chopin, Chaminade & Debussy

Wednesday 12 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  March Hare     map Address:  63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN Telephone:  01962 622004 Event:  Acoustic Open Mic Night - 8.30pm - The next acoustic open mic session at The March Hare in Winchester is on Wednesday 12th October hosted by Jon Walsh. Players of all styles and ability are welcome as are those who just want to listen. Sensible COVID precautions will be taken so please use your own mic if you have one.

Thursday 13 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone:  01962 857275 Event:  London Concertante - A Night at the Opera - 7.30pm - An unforgettable evening of the finest music, to be enjoyed by candlelight in the majestic nave of Winchester Cathedral.

Thursday 13 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Arc     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  Comedy - PETE FIRMAN: BAG OF TRICKS - 7.30pm - Pete Firman is one of the UK's most popular magicians and he's back on the road! You've seen him on television, now experience his trademark blend of laugh-out-loud comedy and jaw-dropping magic live on stage. As seen on ITV's Tonight at the London Palladium and The Next Great Magician, BBC One's The Magicians, The John Bishop Show and The Sarah Millican Television Programme.

Thursday 13 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Gaz Brookfield - 8pm - West country based, Gaz Brookfield, is predominantly a solo acoustic musician

Thursday 13 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Swan Inn     map Address:  The Street, Barton Stacey, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3RL Telephone:  01962 760470 Event:  Open Mic Night - 8pm - Everyone welcome from 8pm-11pm. Open mic night is the second Thursday of every month.

Friday 14 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Punk at The Railway: The Targets + END on END + Die IV You - 7pm - Weekend Offender Records return for another night of “Punk At The Railway”

Friday 14 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Apocalypse Silent Disco – Metal & Emo / Pop / Wildcard - 10pm - 3 Channels of music (including 1 channel of just your requests!) ** No Deposit Required for the Headphones!

Friday 14 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  St Mary's Church     map Address:  Church Lane, Twyford, Hampshire, SO21 1NS Event:  John Blek - 8pm - John Blek is an original folk singer from Cork, Ireland. Known for his work with band John Blek & The Rats, he draws on Irish, English & American styles.

Saturday 15 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  St James Tavern     map Address:  3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE Telephone:  01962 861288 Event:  Jazz Night - 7.30pm - The Tavern's first monthly jazz night, hosted by Cinnamon Jazz.

Saturday 15 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  The Chesterfields - 7.30pm - The Chesterfields came to prominence in 1986 as part of a thriving UK underground ‘independent’ scene that turned its back on bland over-produced 1980s chart music in favour of back to basics guitar pop music. Bands, independent record labels, gig promoters and fanzine editors were making their own entertainment, with The June Brides, The Wedding Present, Primal Scream, The Loft and the Chesterfields leading the way, ably supported by Radio One’s John Peel and Janice Long.

Saturday 15 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Worthies Club     map Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ Telephone:  01962 880457 Event:  Runaway Train - 8.45pm - Runaway Train's website: https://www.runaway-train.co.uk/. Runaway Train on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Runaway-Train/100058271865681/. Covers band Runaway Train are a covers band playing music from Stereophonics, Train, U2, James, Killers, Zutons, James Bay, etc. Comprising of drums, bass guitar, lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards and strong vocalists, they are able to play covers from The Kinks to The Killers.

Saturday 15 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Swan Inn     map Address:  The Street, Barton Stacey, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3RL Telephone:  01962 760470 Event:  Logical Park - 8pm - Logical Park on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LogicalPark. Party pop band Logical Park are a five-piece party pop outfit, specialising in music for the sonically impaired.

Sunday 16 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Comedy - Mark Thomas: Black and White - 8pm - The political godfather of comedy brings his latest show back on the road! Expect creative fun from one of our oldest surviving alternative comics. Taking down politicians. Mucking about. New ideas and finding HOPE. This award-winning comedian (is there any other type?) asks how did we get here? What are we going to do about it? Who’s up for a sing-song? After lock-downs and isolation, this show is about the simple act of being in a room together and toppling international capitalism.

Monday 17 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Roots Night - 8.30pm - WINCHESTER'S LONGEST RUNNING OPEN MIC NIGHT EVERY MONDAY FROM 8.30PM IN THE ATTIC FREE ENTRY FOR ALL ALL STYLES AND INFLUENCES WELCOME

Tuesday 18 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Mother Vulture - 7.30pm - Feral Bristol Blues-Punks Mother Vulture release monolithic new earworm “Homemaker”

Wednesday 19 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone:  01962 862592 Event:  Winchester Folk Club: Singaround - 8pm - Winchester Folk Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WinchesterFolkClub. On the third Wednesday of each month there is an Singaround evening at the Hyde Tavern which is a free, informal evening where everyone gets together for a drink and to sing a song or play a piece of music.

Wednesday 19 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Wonston Arms     map Address:  Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS Telephone:  07467 676760 Event:  Acoustic Dever - 7pm - One of our longest standing community events is back with a bang. Slight change to the schedule as it's now the 1st & 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. Listen and enjoy or join in and have a little play. Really friendly and lovely atmosphere.

Thursday 20 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  RYAN HAMILTON AND WARNER E. HODGES - 8pm - Based near Fort Worth, Texas, singer/songwriter Ryan Hamilton released his first solo album, the critically acclaimed 'Hell of a Day', back in 2015.During 2021, with touring off the agenda owing to the pandemic, Ryan released a new track a month via Wicked Cool for his project '1221'. Collaboration was the abiding theme, with artists and friends such as Bob Schneider and Chuck Prophet offering up previously unreleased original songs for the record. It's an undisputed, stone cold fact that Warner E. Hodges is one of the most instantly recognisable guitarists playing today.

Friday 21 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Arc     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  BARNSTORMERS COMEDY - 8pm - Barnstormers Comedy Club returns to The Arc to kick-start the weekend in the usual uproarious style.

Friday 21 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Saltlines - The Gigspanner Big Band & Raynor Winn - 7.30pm - The Salt Path is Raynor Winn’s Sunday Times best-selling memoir of walking the South West Coast Path in its entirety, under the weight of personal tragedy and misfortune. It has won global praise for its 'against all odds' uplifting message, and its frank exploration of the reality of homelessness. The Salt Path is one couple's story, but such a well-trodden path must hold many more stories of loss, love and the natural world. Perhaps these stories could be found in the form of traditional songs and tunes that have been left behind and saved for us due to the diligence of song collectors such as Cecil Sharp and Sabine Baring-Gould. This seed of an idea has developed into an exciting collaboration between Raynor Winn and The Gigspanner Big Band, a collective of some of the most high-profile names on the British folk scene.

Friday 21 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Mark Morriss (The Bluetones) + James Krumbock - 8pm - Having toured as a solo artist since 2008, Mark Morriss has spent the best part of 3 decades honing his craft as a live performer. During that time Mark released 6 albums with The Bluetones, including 14 Top 40 singles, 4 albums as a solo artiste, and collaborated with Matt Berry and the Maypoles, Mike Wilton, and The Helicopter Of The Holy Ghost on tours and on record.

Friday 21 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  St Paul's Church     map Address:  St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB Event:  ORBIT- contemporary jazz group - 8pm - ROBERT CARTER brings his exciting new jazz project to Winchester. St. Paul's Church, St. Paul's Hill, Winchester S022 5AB 21st October 2022 8pm. Online tickets £15 from orbit-jazz.eventbrite.co.uk. Making its debut at St. Paul’s church in Winchester, Orbit, a new contemporary jazz group, is the brainchild of veteran pianist Robert Carter. Their repertoire is not the usual jazz fare, and is an amalgam of influences from around the world - medieval Constantinople, Irish folk songs, reggae, music from Latin America and north Africa, all interwoven with the band’s original compositions. The line-up is unusual too; apart from Carter’s piano, there is Lewis Wood on violin, Patrick Naylor on guitar and Iqbal Pathan on tabla, all masters of their craft. Orbit’s experimental yet highly accessible approach to jazz is guaranteed to delight and surprise.

Saturday 22 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winnall Social Club Address:  Garbett Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0NY Telephone:  01962 867847 Event:  Flaxen Hill - 8pm - Flaxen Hill's website: https://flaxenhill.wordpress.com. Flaxen Hill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlaxenHill01. Indie, rock, folk and Americana blended in a unique style Flaxen Hill are a Winchester band that blend acoustic guitars, mandolin, violin, viola, lap steel, bass and drums into a unique style.

Saturday 22 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  All Hallows Church     map Address:  Church Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7AS Event:  Whitchurch Folk Club: FAUSTUS - CANCELLED - 8pm - Playing music for our times, Faustus take traditional English music, rip it up, put it together again and move it on. A vigorous rhythmic impetus and rock influence propels the sound into the here and now, and their range of instruments deployed in unconventional ways gives a unique texture, depth and variety to the sound. Whitchurch Folk Club's website: https://billetto.co.uk/users/whitchurch-folk-club. Whitchurch Folk Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhitchurchFolkClub.

Sunday 23 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Rock for Heroes - 7.30pm - The boys and girls are back in town celebrating the greatest heroes of Rock in this sublime musical spectacle! Where were you when Bon Jovi was Livin’ on a Prayer? Or Prince was drenched in Purple Rain? What about when the Eagles checked in to The Hotel California? Rock For Heroes transports you back to the memories of hearing these iconic bands for the first time, celebrating the legendary members of The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame!

Monday 24 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Roots Night - 8.30pm - WINCHESTER'S LONGEST RUNNING OPEN MIC NIGHT EVERY MONDAY FROM 8.30PM IN THE ATTIC FREE ENTRY FOR ALL ALL STYLES AND INFLUENCES WELCOME

Tuesday 25 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone:  01962 857275 Event:  Lunchtime Recital Series - 1.15pm-1.50pm - A Lunchtime Recital Series of emerging talent will take place at the Cathedral, in the North Transept, from 1.15pm - 1.50pm. With performances from pupils and former pupils from Barton Peveril, Bedales, Peter Symonds, St Swithun's & Winchester College, and other local musicians. Tuesday 25th October - Vanessa White violin Charlie Walker cello Tom Jesty piano Arensky - Piano Trio in D minor

Wednesday 26 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone:  01962 862592 Event:  Ma Polaine - 7.30pm - With influences in blues, jazz and country Ma Polaine have drawn comparisons with many, with references to Billie Holiday, Tom Waits and a “moody Mary Margaret O’Hara”, yet Ma Polaine’s sound is very much their own. Beth’s distinctive, emotive vocals coupled with her evocative lyrics create a compelling mix of abstract tales, dark humour and raw beauty, whilst Clinton’s understated guitar style supports with rich chords and gritty riffs.

Wednesday 26 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Freya Beer + Temples of Youth + Bitchin’ Hour - 8pm - Hailed as ‘a raw and thrilling new talent’, Freya Beer is a singer-songwriter from West London. Inspired by art and literature, alternative fashion and music. Freya distills her disparate influences through a gothic soul and devil-may-care spirit that dares to dream in the darkness. Freya released her debut album Beast in October 2021 to splendid reviews and great public acclaim.

Wednesday 26 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Rugby Club     map Address:  North Walls Park, Hillier Way, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7SU Telephone:  01962 867021 Event:  Winchester Uke Jam - 8pm - The Winchester Uke Jam meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at The Winchester Rugby Club and all are welcome, regardless of ability. You don't have to be a uke player to join in. They welcome any stringed instrument or if you fancy playing a bit of percussion, having a sing or just want to listen then go along. Check their website for details: http://www.moonroller.com/winchesterukejam.htm

Thursday 27 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Arc     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  Comedy - HARRIET KEMSLEY: HONEYSUCKLE ISLAND - CANCELLED - 8pm - Fed up with being told how to look and behave since she was a teenager, Harriet is taking a long hard squint at the beauty industry through her two remaining false eye lashes. As seen on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Hypothetical, E4's Pants on Fire, Guessable, Bobby & Harriet Get Married, Comedy Central at The Comedy Store, Stand Up Sketch Show and Roast Battle.

Thursday 27 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Comedy - Simon Evans: The Work of the Devil - 7.30pm - Simon Evans is the star of Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz, The Unbelievable Truth & Simon Evans Goes To Market. Simon has made appearances on This Week, Question Time, Celebrity Mastermind, Pointless Celebrities and Mastermind The Professionals.

Thursday 27 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  John Otway - 8pm - From the age of 9, John Otway knew he wanted to be a pop star. But even at that young age, having listened to his sister’s Beatles and Stones records, he knew he would never be able to do what they do. However, when his sister got the latest Bob Dylan album, he knew there was a place for him and he set about learning how to play guitar.

Friday 28 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Bootleg Boss - 8pm - Bootleg Boss are a UK based seven-piece band that perform the classic songs of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. Formed in 2012 this accomplished and exciting Live Band feature Kev Jamieson as the vocal-singing, guitar-playing, harmonica-blowing, band-leading, audience-engaging, dance-inducing, singalong-inspiring Boss.

Saturday 29 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  DURAN (Tribute to Duran Duran) - 8pm - DURAN, the ultimate tribute band to Duran Duran, are pleased to announce a show at The Railway Inn, Winchester.

Saturday 29 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Worthies Club     map Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ Telephone:  01962 880457 Event:  Halloween Party - 29th October 22 - Halloween Disco and Party with prizes for the best kids halloween themed costume along with lots of fun and games

Saturday 29 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  King Charles Address:  6 Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NU Telephone:  01962 881626 Event:  Halloween Party with live music from THE REMNANTS - 8pm - Fancy dress is optional but £50 for the best dressed! Bruce has some new cocktails for you to try. Don't miss a great night!

Saturday 29 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Wonston Arms     map Address:  Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS Telephone:  07467 676760 Event:  Halloween Party Night - Celebrate The Day of The Dead - 8pm - The Wonston's famous Halloween party is back. It's been a weird few years with many folk and loved ones no longer with us, so the Wonston are celebrating Life and have a huge 💀Day of The Dead Celebration💀 on Saturday 29 October. The Wonston will be transformed into a Mexican festival with 🌮Food 🎸Live music 🎤Cabaroke 💃Amazing costumes 💀 Stunning face masks 🪩Disco 🏆Awards for dress to impress 🍹Dans Cocktail Cabinet will be open

Saturday 29 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Swan Inn     map Address:  The Street, Barton Stacey, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3RL Telephone:  01962 760470 Event:  KD acoustic Duo - 8pm - The KD acoustic duo are visiting the Swan Inn again. Get your best dancing shoes on! 😁🎶🍻🎤

Sunday 30 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Milton Jones in Milton: Impossible - 7.30pm - One man. One Mission. Is it possible? No, not really. Him with the shirts from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo and Radio 4. Milton reveals the truth about being an international spy, before being given a disappointing new identity which forced him to appear on Mock the Week and Live at the Apollo. But this is also a love story with the twist, or even a really bad sprain. Just gloriously daft nonsense or is there a deeper meaning? Every man has his price. Sainsburys, where good food costs less.

Monday 31 October 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Roots Night - 8.30pm - WINCHESTER'S LONGEST RUNNING OPEN MIC NIGHT EVERY MONDAY FROM 8.30PM IN THE ATTIC FREE ENTRY FOR ALL ALL STYLES AND INFLUENCES WELCOME

 

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The best music you have never heard

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Spotlight

FRIDAY 03 MAY 2024



Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2024 - Schools' Performance

Venue: St Paul's Church
11am - midday
The culmination of our Festival education project led by the wonderful Sam Glazer involving local schoolchildren who will devise from scratch and perform their own original songs alongside our Festival musicians and others. Come and hear the results! FREE. Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2024: International performers present live classical music in its most intimate form. Ticket prices vary, please see individual event information. Concessions: £6 tickets available to full-time students, under-18s, disabled people and their accompanying person and jobseekers with relevant ID cards. Subscription Ticket: Book for all 8 Festival events (in any price bracket) and save 10%. Offer excludes tickets for the Family Concert.... read more