Designer who brought a skate park to Nike HQ makes his first mark on the Southampton scene

A collaboration between Skate Southampton and renowned international designer Rich Holland is already bearing fruit in the heart of the city. Together they’ve designed... READ MORE »

A talented bunch! Young creatives are set to shine a spotlight on Southampton’s thriving arts scene

This summer sees the arrival of What’s Next Southampton? – a festival of arts, music and fashion for young people and their families. Months ago, organisers... READ MORE »

Biz Bites: Funders share tips with charities; Housebuilder teams up with school on time capsule; New exhibition looks back to visions of motoring's future

Expert funders share tips with Portsmouth charities at We Connect Cultural and creative organisations and individuals gathered at Portsmouth’s first We Connect... READ MORE »

Jason Ward's essential May guide to the arts with forthcoming events, reviews and interviews

I am so excited to be presenting the first monthly Arts and Culture Matters column for Hampshire Biz News. My name is Jason Ward and I am a live experience creative... READ MORE »

Wall to wall! Work is now complete on striking new ‘clean air’ mural at The Bulb Southampton

Not only does the new mural at The Bulb Southampton add a splash of colour to the cityscape – it’s also great for the environment. At 1,005 square feet, it takes the... READ MORE »

How Bazaar: GO! Southampton sponsors new arts and crafts marquee for local businesses at Southampton Mela 2023

Southampton Mela is once again set to flood the streets with music, dance and art, as the free annual festival returns to Hoglands Park on 15 July. On top of the usual... READ MORE »

Coronation Congratulations! Basingstoke Filipino Choir beat 1,000 other applicants to perform in King Charles coronation

The choir performed Brighter Day at the Coronation last weekend to celebrate the crowning of King Charles III. The coronation choir contained the voices of 300 refugees... READ MORE »

Watercress Line's coronation celebration is a royal success

A crowd of over 650 people descended on the Watercress Line's coronation celebration at Alresford Station last Sunday.  Attendees ranging from newborn babies to elderly... READ MORE »

Hot in Hampshire! Your events round up for the summer season

The coronation of King Charles marks the beginning of a vibrant summer season pack to the brim with activities and events in Hampshire. This week we're rounding up all of... READ MORE »

How to file an application for seasonal stalls at Basingstoke museum markets

The annual Basing House summer market sets up in late August and independent business owners are invited to apply from April. There is traditionally live music and... READ MORE »