​Arts & Culture

Hollywood technology lands in Basingstoke: BCoT launches cutting-edge film studio

Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT) has unveiled its new state-of-the-art film production studio, offering students in north Hampshire access to the same technology... READ MORE »

Paste up Portsmouth: artists transform Southsea Common in street art festival return

Southsea Common was brought to life last weekend as artists from across the globe reunited for the return of #PasteUpPompey at the 2024 LOOKUP Portsmouth street art... READ MORE »

Hip-hop to take centre stage at free all-day Rawkus City festival in Portsmouth this weekend

An all-day hip-hop extravaganza is coming to Portsmouth this Saturday, promising a dynamic celebration of culture, creativity and community. The Rawkus City Hip-Hop Arts... READ MORE »

City Reflections light festival puts out call to Sotonians for ‘community legend’ nominations

An innovative light festival will show Southampton in a new light next February – and Southampton Forward, the city’s culture trust, is calling for nominations from... READ MORE »

HMS Warrior hoists sail for first time in 160 years at Portsmouth Dockyard thanks to Southsea artist

Contemporary Southsea artist Pete Codling has brought new life to the iconic HMS Warrior with his latest creation. The artwork was hoisted on the iron-hulled warship at... READ MORE »

Bags, keyrings & wallets: Isle of Wight artisan gives new lease of life to Hovertravel’s used rubber

Hovertravel, which operates the Portsmouth to Isle of Wight hovercraft, has launched a new partnership with Offkuttt, an artisan maker from the Isle of Wight. Taking the... READ MORE »

New public art unveiled celebrating Southampton’s communities and brightening the city

A public art installation celebrating the work of a local artist has been unveiled on Southampton’s East Street. Funded by GO! Southampton and supported by John Hansard... READ MORE »

Wightlink's sponsored Islanders share success stories in Newport

More than 100 Isle of Wight residents sponsored by Wightlink gathered in Newport for coffee and cake, sharing their achievements with ferry company staff. These... READ MORE »

Play to the Crowd and Trethowans mark first year of strategic partnership with ticket competition

Play to the Crowd is celebrating the first anniversary of its strategic partnership with law firm Trethowans by running a ticket competition. The arts and education... READ MORE »

Solent Partners aims to boost region's creative sector with free management skills training.

A new management skills course is aiming to help creatives in the Solent enhance their career prospects. The Creative Management Skills Bootcamp, funded by Solent... READ MORE »