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Contents 5-7 Music A word with Xavier Rudd

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XAVIER RUDD t emerging See the very bes ex.org.uk artists at: asp NGS • MUSIC • LISTI

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23-38 The Listings The complete guide to what’s on in June

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Australian legend Xavier Rudd is making just two stops in the UK this summer – one in London and the other at Southsea’s Wedgewood Rooms on Thursday June 25. The multiinstrumentalist made his name by taking his oneman band act (surrounded by an array of instruments) around festivals in his native Australia, as well as America and Europe.

A long-time political campaigner, particularly on environmentalism and the rights of the Aboriginal people, he has included both Australian and Canadian Aboriginal vocals in his recordings.

Now, he has recruited eight musicians from around the world (from Australia, South Africa, Samoa, Germany and Papua New Guinea) to join him on stage as he tours as Xavier Rudd and the United Nations to plug his latest album, Nanna.

Barry Rutter caught up with him for a chat before he arrived in the UK.

Hi Xavier, tell us about your didgeridoos…

Didgeridoo is the name given to it

by Dutch settlers. I’ve been playing yidaki for about 25 years. I think I was about 10 when I started circular breathing. I just taught myself. It’s part of my culture…it’s the oldest instrument on the planet!

You’re known for your one-man band act - with so many instruments on stage, do you ever get confused or go wrong?

No, not really. It takes a lot of concentration sometimes but I seem to pull it off.

Knowing that he mixed all those classic Bob Marley tracks that I love was such a huge honour, I spun out every time I spoke to him, even though I couldn’t understand a word he said, his accent was so thick.

You have championed the rights of Aboriginal people. Do you have a lot of fans among Aborigines or do they think ‘Who’s this white guy playing our instruments?’

I am part Aboriginal, I don’t think judgement should be made on the colour of people’s skin.

Now you’re touring with the United Nations – how did the band come together?

It was something that I’ve wanted to put together for a long time. I was patient with the concept, and this year I put it out to the universe and it all came together very organically.

The right people presented and away we went!

We haven’t seen too much of you in the UK – is that about to change?

There’s lots of places to get to in the world and so little time, but hopefully, yes!

You’ve never shied away from being political – do you think more bands/ singers should speak out?

Yes it could be helpful if they felt that way inclined, but ultimately it’s up to them.

Everyone on this record is amazing musically but also carry a huge story of spirit with them. The band are symbolic of the message that all people of the world can come together and return to spirit, respect the ancient ways, and protect the Earth and the very essence of creation.

Do you think there are lessons to be learned in Europe for dealing with/helping the refugees crossing the Mediterranean from the way Australia deals with seaborne migrants?

I’m not sure, I’d have to look into that one.

Do you prefer playing with a band after years of solo work?

I’m enjoying playing with the band at the moment because it’s a new project - but I like everything I do.

I’m having a ball – there are great musicians laying it down all around me and I’m so stoked to be a part of it.

Tell us about Nanna – how does it differ from previous albums?

It’s a nine-piece band, so that’s the main difference. It’s also a dedicatedreggae project, which is something I’ve always wanted to do.

You were once shortlisted for PETA’s World’s Sexiest Vegetarian Award – were you upset you didn’t win?

Ha ha, not at all. I heard about it through word of mouth only after the fact, not sure they got it right in the nomination!

Our very own Morrissey insists that all venues on his tour are meat-free and has been known to storm off stage if it doesn’t happen – would you go that far?

I don’t judge people for eating meat, it’s a natural thing to do, a natural part of the human diet. But I don’t agree with mass production of meat.

I think you’ve also been involved with the Sea Shepherd organisation – what appeals to you about their work?

It’s the greatest front line ocean action team that our world’s ever seen.

How did the recently deceased Errol Brown come to be your producer?

He didn’t produce the record actually, he mixed it! It came from initially meeting with Steven Marley, Bob Marley’s son, who suggested I work with Errol on the mixing because he had worked with his father.

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TIM BIRKBECK tells us what gigs are a must-see this June.

Bryan Ferry Former Roxy Music frontman Bryan Ferry has been touring his solo act around the globe for many years.

This latest tour will see Ferry display a range of different songs spanning across his illustrious 40 plus year career on the stage. The announcement of this tour was due to high demand after the release of the rockers newest album ‘Avonmore’ which has been met with huge critical acclaim. For a night full of nostalgia go see Bryan Ferry at the Portsmouth Guildhall on June 5. Tickets range from £38.50 - £71.50 from portsmouthguildhall.org.uk or call 0844 847 2362.

Madness Ska legends Madness are set to be the first band ever to perform at Fratton Park as part of their record breaking ‘Grandslam Tour’. Suggs and the gang are undertaking the largest open air rock tour of the summer, with more than 4,000 people expected to witness the band play their extensive back catalogue. From previous visits to the city Madness has always been one of

the must supported bands in Portsmouth and this historic moment is one not to be missed. Madness will be stepping out onto the Fratton Park pitch on June 6.

Tickets cost £120 from portsmouthfc.co.uk or call (023) 9277 8559.

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Piney Gir The American turned Londoner Piney Gir has seen her journey go down the path of almost every genre of music before deciding she was a bit of ‘everything’. Piney Gir believes that her brand of music doesn’t need to be categorised and maybe that not being pinned down to one genre could be her niche. The artist herself said: ‘If you appreciate many types of music, why only limit yourself to one thing all the time? So much inspires me.’ So how would you describe Piney Gir to someone who has never heard her?

She definitely has a sound blending together indie-pop riffs with Piney’s calming rhythmic voice.

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By South West festival on her first

ever solo US tour, Piney has built up a hardened, loyal fan base and it appears the sky is the limit. Catch Piney Gir show off her unique sound at the Eastney Cellars on June 12. Tickets cost £7 advance from thecellars.co.uk or call (023) 9282 6249.

Gaz Brookfield Acoustic musician from Bristol, Gaz Brookfield has broken records wherever he has gone since winning the Acoustic magazine singer songwriter of the year back in 2010.

He is the only unsigned artist to sell out The Fleece, in Bristol (which he has done twice) and on a recent tour

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with the Levellers he collected a record number of sales for a supporting act on any O2 tour.

He has been compared to the likes of Billy Bragg and Frank Turner and his sometimes tongue and cheek style of song writing comes across as very endearing and relatable. See for yourself when Gaz Brookfiled plays at the Eastney Cellars on June 16. Tickets cost £7 advance from thecellars.co.uk or call (023) 9282 6249.

Xavier Rudd and the United Nations Following the release of his latest album ‘Nanna’, Australian multiinstrumentalist Xavier Rudd has said he is just as excited as any of his fans to bring the new album to shores of the UK. Tagging along is his army of musicians from all four corners of the globe, proving that music can span across any language. Rudd’s music is a creative way of sharing a message that all people of the world can come together and be involved in a spiritual experience. Rudd’s message is to respect the ancient ways, protect the Earth and the very essence of creation.

To add a new dimension to his unique, spiritual blend of music, Rudd has managed to get the smooth Jamaican tones of Errol Brown enlisted on the new album and has certainly opened up his music to whole new audience.

You can see Xavier Rudd and The United Nations perform tracks from the album Nanna at the Wedgewood rooms on June 25. Tickets cost £15 from wedgewood-rooms.co.uk or call (023) 9286 3911.

Los Pacaminos Fronted by one of the UK’s most loved vocalists, Paul Young, Los Pacaminos

brings together seven like minded men who just wanted to share in their love of Tex-Mex Americana music. Paul is not the only well known face in the group as it brings together some of the most successful UK musicians in a variety of roles. But the factor that ties them all together is that they have all played in a band with Paul throughout the 80s and 90s. Los Pacaminos bring together a mix of Mariachi styles blended in with Rock ‘n’ Roll Blues.

The seven piece may have a wealth of experience behind them but they still know how to enjoy themselves on stage, even inviting members of the audience on stage to throw back some tequila. Get down to the Eastney Cellars and join in the party on June 20. Tickets cost £16.50 in advance from thecellars.co.uk or call (023) 9282 6249.

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Sharp observation, dry wit and a gentle and confident rapport are just a few things John Mann has been praised for during his time as a stand up comedian.

DANIELLE BUTLER spoke to him about his plans for the summer.

It is clear that John has a kind of relatability and ease that makes him a delight to talk to, which translates seamlessly on to the stage.

Whether he is discussing the senile antics of senior citizens or giving handy hints to aid successful shoplifting, John’s gentle and honest delivery makes him one of the most enjoyable comedians on the circuit today.

John, who now lives between Essex and Hertfordshire, knows Portsmouth well, from his time spent as the resident compere at The Wedgewood Rooms 18 years ago.

He says: ‘It’s a brilliant venue. One of my top five in the country for comedy and music. It’s just completely there for the local music industry.’

Before making the move in to comedy, John was a sound engineer, with his first comedy gig coming about completely by chance. John was working as a sound engineer at independent live music venue The Square in Harlow when two of the booked comedy acts failed to appear.

At the last minute, John stood in and offered to appear. He says: ‘ I did my first gig with 15 minutes notice. It was fun to do and I thought, actually, this is quite good. Once you get in to it you can’t let go.’

John appears regularly at most of the UK’s top comedy clubs and has performed extensively in clubs and at festivals around the world. He is a popular compere on the UK comedy circuit and appears regularly at Jongleurs clubs nationwide. He has toured with Phill Jupitus and Lenny Henry and has appeared on numerous TV comedy shows. He was the first stand-up comedian to act as warm-up

for music show The White Room.

With all this under his belt, it’s difficult for him to choose a career highlight. He says: ‘I’ve done so many really, really good gigs. One good one was when I compered the Reading festival, which I’ve done a couple of times. I had to get 2,500 people to sit down before Eddie Izzard would come on.’

Inevitably there are big differences between gigs, and playing Jongleurs Comedy Club in Portsmouth is a world away from standing in front of thousands of people at Reading.

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write a book for a while, so maybe this summer will be the summer.’

John Mann will be performing at Jongleurs Comedy Club, Portsmouth on Saturday, June 13, doors 5pm, show starts at 8pm. Tickets cost £15. Go to jongleurs.com or call 08700 111 960.

John says: ‘The biggest difference is that at a big gig the people nearest to you are still a long way away. Comedy does belong up close, if you can’t see the face of the person you’re supposed to be watching without a big screen then something is missing.’

So, what makes such a successful comic laugh? John cites his dog Ted as number one on the list: ‘I spend a lot of time with him, he’s a labradoodle and an idiot. Alan Davies also makes me laugh, even back when he was in Jonathon Creek. Also, watching people fall over. It’s beautfiful.’

John has an impressive background in writing for television, having written for Harry Enfield, Paul O’Grady, Gina Yashere and Jasper Carrott, and was a writer for both The 11 O’Clock Show and The Big Breakfast.

He says: ‘I like writing with a pen and paper, so I used to go outside in the sunshine with a cup of tea, write it like that and then go and type it up.’

As for the future, John looks forward to more gigging.

He says: ‘There’s nothing big in the pipeline at the moment, just gigging. I write a newspaper column for the Bishop’s Stortford Observer and I might put those together for publication as a book.

I’ve been meaning to

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VICTORIOUS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE FURTHER ACTS & LOCAL TALENT THE DARKNESS / LAURA MVULA / WE ARE SCIENTISTS / RAE MORRIS SEAFRET / FLYTE / TWIN WILD / WILL JOSEPH COOK / NEW DESERT BLUES KASSASSIN STREET / PLUS OVER 100 OTHER ACTS With headline acts including the legendary Ray Davies, the newly rejuvenated Super Furry Animals, guitar god Johnny Marr, chart topper Tinie Tempah, Primal Scream, The Flaming Lips, Basement Jaxx and Texas, Victorious Festival is proud to announce yet another avalanche of talent for the weekend of 29th and 30th August.

Joining our stellar line-up are rock legends The Darkness, the double MOBO Award winning Laura Mvula, US alt rock heroes We Are Scientists and the hotly tipped Rae Morris, fresh from a Top Ten placing for this year’s debut album, ‘Unguarded’. Alongside the internationally acclaimed

Victorious continues its support for local music with high profile slots for Southampton’s New Desert Blues and Southsea’s own Kassassin Street and a host of Hampshire bands across the bill.

Victorious organizers are also committed to furthering new talent regardless of locale with the up and coming Seafret, Twin Wild and Will Joseph Cook joining NME approved The Wytches and Honeyblood over the weekend.

Last year Victorious Festival welcomed 70,000 visitors to their beautiful festival site on Southsea Seafront and this year looks set to be bigger than ever with a line-up that is fit to burst with big names. Ray Davies’ headline set at Victorious will be one of only a limited number of dates this summer.

Festival Director, Andy Marsh, commented, “Victorious is as much about home grown talent as it is the big names on the Bill. It gives new and undiscovered acts a platform to play

on a big scale to very large audience!

Festivals for me have always been about giving something new a listen and watching the next big thing before they are discovered!”

With tickets priced at just £25 per day until July 3rd, Victorious Festival continues to be one of the best value festivals in the UK this summer. Not only does the festival enjoy a fantastic beachside location on Southsea Seafront, but your festival ticket also offers access to a range of seafront attractions, including Southsea Castle and Blue Reef Aquarium.

There’ll even be an onsite beer festival taking place to tempt the tastebuds of festivalgoers, as well as a dedicated Kid’s stage to keep the little ones entertained.

Tickets for Victorious Festival are now priced at £25 per day and are on sale now from www.victoriousfestival.co.uk.

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Box office bonanza Want to know what to watch at the cinema?

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Spy (15) They say to make hay while the sun shines, and since her breakthrough role in 2011’s Bridesmaids, actress Melissa McCarthy has been hard at work on a string of comic outings, of which this espionage-based romp is just the latest.

Directed by Paul Feig, the man behind the clapperboard on Bridesmaids, Spy sees McCarthy taking the role of CIA analyst Susan, who is quite happy to remain the unsung heroine behind a desk, until Jude Law’s top agent goes AWOL and fellow spook Jason Statham finds his cover blown. In a not-atall predictable twist Susan winds up going undercover herself; infiltrating the shady world of dastardly arms dealer Rayna Boyanov (Rose Byrne) and working to prevent a worldwide catastrophe, of course. Despite its fairly standard plot, this caper has had some pretty good reviews from the states so

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far; in fact, I’m unable to spy a bad one…

Released June 5 Jurassic World (TBC) Rather fittingly for a film series which featured the resurrection of giant, lumbering beasts, 1993 dino-hit Jurassic Park has been deemed ripe for a resurrection itself, with this fourth instalment arriving 14 years after the third. If you’re familiar with the series you’ll know the plots can usually be summarised as ‘dinosaurs get loose, carnage ensues,’ and Jurassic World doesn’t deviate far from this formula.

In fact, it doesn’t deviate at all, with prehistoric-theme park boss Bryce Dallas Howard welcoming her two young nephews to stay at just the time a new hybrid beast decides go rogue.

Chris Pratt co-stars as Owen Grady, the Velociraptor trainer (good job title) who is tasked with tracking down the rampaging creature, while B.D Wong is the only actor to reprise his role from the original series, reappearing as geneticist Henry Wu, and Colin Trevorrow directs.

Released June 12 Queen and Country (TBC) 82-year-old director John Boorman,

perhaps best known for his classic 1970s hillbilly horror Deliverance, continues to work despite being at an age where most of us would opt for a comfy sofa over the director’s chair.

His latest offering is a belated sequel to his 1987 WW2 comedy-drama Hope and Glory, which was nominated for numerous Oscars, and follows that film’s protagonist Billy Rohan who is now a young army recruit in training for the Korean War. Billy (played by movie newcomer Callum Turner) and fellow trainee Percy (Caleb Landry Jones) find themselves in a battle of wits with their superiors, including David Thewlis and Richard E. Grant. Reviews have been mostly kind towards this BBC-produced, autobiographical slice of post-war nostalgia which also stars Vanessa Kirby and Tamsin Egerton.

Released June 12 Entourage (TBC) The long-running HBO TV show Entourage has gained plenty of fans over its eight-seasons, enough to warrant this big-screen outing which picks up where the series left off; with Adrian Grenier reprising his role as movie star Vincent Chase and Jeremy Piven again present as his loudmouth agent Ari Gold, who has just been

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Based on the early career of producer Mark Wahlberg, this comedy is sure to be hotly anticipated by fans of the small-screen version.

Released June 19 Mr Holmes (TBC) Apparently Sherlock Holmes is the most portrayed character in movie history, with over 70 different actors playing the celebrated sleuth in 200-plus films. The latest member of this not-so-exclusive club is Sir Ian ‘you shall not pass’ McKellen, who stars here as a 93-yearold Holmes in rural retirement with only his housekeeper (Laura Linney), her son Roger and his bees for company.

Told partly in flashbacks to his Baker Street glory days, Mr Holmes follows its nonagenarian namesake as he enlists the help of young Roger (Milo Parker) to grapple with the one unsolved mystery that forced him into retirement. Based on Mitch Cullin’s novel A Slight Trick of the Mind, this detective drama has had some pretty glowing reviews from across the pond. Do all signs point towards a summer box-office hit? I think it’s customary to say elementary at this point…

Released June 19 Minions

Minions (TBC) Stars of the Despicable Me films – and now staples of arcade crane-machines and fast-food kids’ meals– the titular minions are small, yellow creatures whose sole purpose throughout history has been to do the bidding of a series of evil overlords including Genghis Khan and Napoleon. Set in the 1960s, this animated prequel to the Despicable Me romps sees the custard-hued hordes exiled in Antarctica having survived the demise of all of their leaders. Three of their number; Kevin, Stuart and Bob, hatch a plan to find potential new boss Scarlett Overkill (Sandra Bullock), embarking on a journey which takes them through 1960s New York to swinging London and soon turns into a mission to save minionkind from extinction. Director Pierre Coffin also voices the three minions while Michael Keaton and Steve Coogan make up the supporting cast in a family-friendly outing which will probably make as much from merchandising as movie tickets.

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who becomes comically entangled with Owen Wilson’s director and Aniston’s therapist amongst others. Kathryn Hahn, Rhys Ifans and Will Forte also appear in Bogdanovich’s first big-screen outing for a while, which takes its inspiration from the 1930s ‘screwball’ comedies produced by the likes of Ernst Lubitsch and Frank Capra. Early reviews suggest this one has enough laughs to live up to such lofty comparisons.

Released June 26

Spotlight on: Sandra Bullock

She’s Funny That Way (TBC) For anyone making a rom-com, there are always two things at the top of the to-do list: book a studio and phone Jennifer Aniston – and not necessarily in that order. True to form the reliable ex-friend is present in this ensemble affair from veteran director Peter Bogdanovich (The Last Picture Show, Paper Moon), in which Imogen Poots stars as a hooker turned Broadway star Born in suburban Washington, D.C to an American father and German mother, Sandra followed her military family to Nuremberg where she spent 12 years of her youth, growing up speaking German, before moving back to the states and launching an acting career which began at university. A breakthrough leading role in 1994 public-transport thriller Speed brought her big-time fame, which was consolidated with successes in While You Were Sleeping and Miss Congeniality. Critical acclaim arrived with 2004’s Crash and 2009’s The Blind Side, with an Oscar for Best Actress greeting her leading role in the latter, although the nautical follow-up to Speed is best forgotten. Known by the stateside media as ‘America’s Sweetheart’ thanks to her unpretentious image, Bullock divorced TV host Jesse James in 2010 and has an adopted son, Louis.

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For ten days at the end of June, the Portsmouth Festivities aims to capture your imaginations, celebrate diversity and explore Portsmouth’s amazing heritage – CRAIG TILLEY finds out more.

Now running for the sixteenth year, the Portsmouth Festivities features a diverse range of artists and activities housed in a variety of distinctive venues around the city. Now in its sixteenth year, the festival has built a reputation around the country.

This year, Portsmouth Festivities general manager Erica Smith hopes they can continue to reach out to people to get involved in the festivities.

She says: ‘What we try to do is have a mix of different events for people who wouldn’t normally come to festivals.

A good example of that would be our Peatbog Faeries night on the HMS Warrior, a big Celtic folk night.

‘There are lots of other festivals in Portsmouth, such as Victorious. But what makes us different is that we’re a festival that covers all the art forms.

We’re not just about having big bands play, we’re about free events, things for families and things for children.

‘It’s about something that’s a bit different, it’s bringing culture into Portsmouth and getting people engaged in events that they wouldn’t normally do over ten days.’

The festivities include a variety of amazing performances and cultural activities that range from music,

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theatre and dance, literature and film.

Standout acts include dance group The Seafarers, internationally renowned a cappella superstars The Swingle Singers and author Andy Mulligan.

Erica says: ‘Our vision is to provide high quality cultural activities and performance events to capture the imagination and reflect on the heritage and the value of Portsmouth.

‘There is so much for everyone as we’ve got things happening everyday with a total of 94 events across the ten days.

Not all of us like specific genres.

People like different art forms, so there is something for everybody.

Not everybody is into music and we forget that. Some people like going to spoken word talks and seeing famous authors, for example, so we’re all about providing quality events that aren’t currently happening in Portsmouth that reflect its cultural value as a city.’

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June 19-28. For information on the events and admission prices, visit portsmouthfestivities.co.uk

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Fans of all things twowheeled, rejoice - Aspex Gallery is proud and excited to be launching a season of exhibitions and events on June 12th, celebrating all things cycling.

season, we’ll be transforming our main space into a showcase of some of the most famous bikes ever manufactured, curated by local cycling enthusiast Tim Connell.

As part of our In The Frame cycling

Our own café space and the walls of

Everything from Victorian-era Penny Farthings to contemporary custombuilt racing bikes and even Connell’s own first bike, a Raleigh Winner, will be hanging from the walls of the gallery.

Aspex Guildhall will also feature an exhibition of bicycle and cyclinginspired artwork, created by artists who live within a 90-minute journey of Portsmouth, and curated in conjunction with Miles Hutchings of cyclemiles.co.uk.

The gallery’s craft space will also host an exhibition, curated by Oana Damir, entitled “In the Frame – Craft”, which will feature beautiful cycle-related items crafted by makers from across the UK. And as ever, throughout the summer our ever-popular range of children’s and family art sessions will be running at the gallery, including our Mini Makers sessions for 0-5s every Wednesday, and our monthly See! Make! Do! sessions for all the family.

We’re situated behind Loch Fyne in a quiet corner of Gunwharf Quays, so pop on down to see some fantastic art, or just to while away a few hours in our beautiful cafe. aspex.org.uk

LIVE MUSIC - VENUES June 1: All About The Song 2015: Heat 1, The Cellars At Eastney, 7:30 pm, visit www.thecellars.co.uk June 2: All About The Song 2015: Heat 2, The Cellars At Eastney, 7:30 pm, visit www.thecellars.co.uk June 3: Syd Kemp + Death Of The Author + Melt Dunes + Jimmy Stuart, Edge Of The Wedge, £3.00, 19:30pm, Visit www.wedgewood-rooms. co.uk June 4: Gutter Brothers, The Cellars At Eastney, 7:30 pm, visit www. thecellars.co.uk June 4: Southdowns College Presents, Edge Of The Wedge, Free, 19:30pm, Visit www.wedgewood-rooms. co.uk

Visit Aspex in Gunwharf Quays to see the very best emerging artists: aspex.org.uk

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June 5: Thunderdome, Edge Of The Wedge, Free, 22.00pm, Visit Www. wedgewood-rooms.co.uk June 5: An Evening With Bryan Ferry, Portsmouth Guildhall, Doors 7pm, £38.50/ £49.50/ £60.50/ £71.50 Incl Bf*, visit www.portsmouthguildhall. org.uk June 6: “CHANGES” The Hits Of David Bowie (The Reflected Sound Of Everything), The Cellars At Eastney, 7:30 pm, visit www.thecellars.co.uk June 6: China Shop Bull + 51st State + Second Hand Citizens, Edge Of The Wedge, £3.00, Visit Www.wedgewoodrooms.co.uk June 6: One Time, At Bandcamp, Edge Of The Wedge, Free!, 22.00pm, Visit www.wedgewood-rooms.co.uk June 7: Larry Garner & The Norman

Beaker Band, The Cellars At Eastney, 7:30 pm, visit www.thecellars.co.uk June 7: Live at the Bandstand, 1940’s Swing, The Bandstand, Free, 1 4pm, visit www.visitportsmouth.co.uk June 8: Southdowns College Presents, Edge Of The Wedge, Free, 19:30pm, Visit www.wedgewood-rooms. co.uk June 9: Southdowns College Presents, Edge Of The Wedge, Free, 19:30pm, Visit www.wedgewood-rooms. co.uk June 10: Polly & The Billets Doux, The Cellars At Eastney, 7:30 pm, visit www.thecellars.co.uk June 10: Southdowns Music, Wedgewood Rooms, £4.00, 19:30pm, Visit www.wedgewood-rooms.co.uk June 12: Piney Gir, The Cellars At

Eastney, 7:30 pm, visit www.thecellars. co.uk Jun 12: Showaddywaddy, Kings Theatre, 7:30 PM, visit www. kingsportsmouth.co.uk, BOX OFFICE 023 9282 8282 June 12: Oasish + Mr Clean, Wedgewood Rooms, £10.00, 20.00pm, Visit www.wedgewood-rooms.co.uk June 12: Wolf Cub Club, Free Party Til 2am, Edge Of The Wedge, Free!, 20.00pm, Visit www.wedgewood-rooms. co.uk Jun 13: Illegal Eagles, Kings Theatre, 7:30 PM, visit www.kingsportsmouth. co.uk, BOX OFFICE 023 9282 8282 June 13: Kojaks Revenge, The Cellars At Eastney, 7:30 pm, visit www. thecellars.co.uk June 13: From The Saw Doctors –

Alan Carr

Leo & Anto, The Cellars At Eastney, 7:30 pm, visit www.thecellars.co.uk June 13: All About The Song 2015: Heat 3, The Cellars At Eastney, 7:30 pm, visit www.thecellars.co.uk June 14: Live at the Bandstand, Jazz Sundae, The Bandstand, Free, 1 4pm, visit www.visitportsmouth.co.uk June 16: Gaz Brookfield, The Cellars At Eastney, 7:30 pm, visit www. thecellars.co.uk June 17: Ryan McGarvey, The Cellars At Eastney, 7:30 pm, visit www. thecellars.co.uk June 17: The Simon And Garfunkel Story, Portsmouth Guildhall, Doors 7pm, £20.35 / £22.55 Incl. Booking Fee. Group Offer Applies, visit www. portsmouthguildhall.org.uk June 18: All About The Song 2015: Heat 4, The Cellars At Eastney, 7:30 pm, visit www.thecellars.co.uk June 19: The Greasy Slicks, The Cellars At Eastney, 7:30 pm, visit www. thecellars.co.uk June 20: Los Pacaminos, The Cellars At Eastney, 7:30 pm, visit www. thecellars.co.uk June 21: Live at the Bandstand, Soul Funk & Hip Hop, The Bandstand, Free, 1 - 4pm, visit www. visitportsmouth.co.uk

June 22: All About The Song 2015: Heat 5, The Cellars At Eastney, 7:30 pm, visit www.thecellars.co.uk June 25: Xavier Rudd And The United Nations, Wedgewood Rooms , £15.00, 20.00pm, Visit Www. wedgewood-rooms.co.uk June 26: Bog Rolling Stones, Wedgewood Rooms, £8.00, 20.00pm, Visit www.wedgewood-rooms.co.uk June 25: Prinzhorn Dance School, The Cellars At Eastney, 7:30 pm, visit www.thecellars.co.uk June 28: All About The Song 2015: FINAL, Wedgewood Rooms, The Cellars At Eastney, 7:30 pm, visit www. thecellars.co.uk June 26: The Wolf Cub Club, Edge Of The Wedge, Free, 22.00pm, Visit www. wedgewood-rooms.co.uk June 27: Beats & Swing Presents Mc Xander, Wedgewood Rooms, £5.00, 21.00pm, Visit www.wedgewood-rooms. co.uk June 28: The Carpenters Story, Portsmouth Guildhall, £19/ £21/ £23 Incl. Booking Fee. Group Offer Applies.

7pm, visit www.portsmouthguildhall. org.uk June 28: Live at the Bandstand, TBC, The Bandstand, Free, 1 - 4pm, visit www.visitportsmouth.co.uk

LIVE MUSIC – FREE ENTRY June 1 – 31: Nick Courtney presents PLAY @ the RMA, every Thursday night, RMA, Free, www.rmatavern.co.uk June 1 - 30: NTC TS STURDY, T.S Sturdy is a youth organisation for children aged 8 to 18 years who run a wide range of activities - camping, ar chery,shooting,hiking,kayaking etc.

They also have a band and run nautical activities for children to learn about.

Wednesday evenings, 7pm, Chichester High School for Boys Six Form Centre, Kingsham Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO198AE, New recruits do not pay for the first 3 weeks - to see if you like TS Sturdy then its £1.50 per week.

For more information visit www.ntc.org. uksturdy June 1 - 30: Open Mic, Every Thursday from 8 till late, The Hole in the Wall, St. Martin Street, Chichester, PO19 1NP, Free entry. £3 on selected pints. Full PA system with back line, 6 speakers and sound technician to help all performers show what they can do.

A brilliant night for all ages. First timers receive afree shot for playing.

June 1 - 30: Open Mic, La Havana, 3 Little London, Chichester PO19 1PH,

Visit Aspex in Gunwharf Quays to see the very best emerging artists: aspex.org.uk

GUIDE 2 LISTINGS LISTINGS Every Wednesday 8.30pm-Midnight, Free entry ‘Never the Bride’ Live at the Chichester Inn, 38 West Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1RP, 20.00-23.45. Last entry 21.00, Tickets £15 on the door. For more information call 01243 783 185 June 5th: The Mafia, The Admiral Drake, 9.30pm, Free, www. theadmiraldrake.co.uk June 6th: Hazzard County, The Admiral Drake, 9.30pm, Free, www. theadmiraldrake.co.uk June 7th: Dog House Boat Boys, The Admiral Drake, 9.30pm, Free, www. theadmiraldrake.co.uk June 12th: The Italian Job, The Admiral Drake, 4.00pm, Free, www. theadmiraldrake.co.uk June 13th: Legend, The Admiral Drake, 9.30pm, Free, www. theadmiraldrake.co.uk June 14th: K.C.S.S. The Admiral Drake, 9.30pm, Free, www. theadmiraldrake.co.uk June 14: Cocktails & Cabaret at The Ship Hotel, The Ship Hotel, North Street, Chichester, PO19 1NH, An evening of delicious cocktails, fabulous food and exquisite live music.

19.00-22.00.Tickets cost £35 per person. Tickets are available by calling Reception on 01243 778000 or emailing enquiries@theshiphotel.net.

June 17: All Things Must Pass – Part of the Festival of Chichester, All Things Must Pass celebrate the music of George Harrison. The Pallant Suite, 7 South Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1SY, 20.00-23.00, Tickets: £12 £10 £8 £6, For more information call 07776 202784 June 18: Jay Phelps Quintet, Crouchers Hotel & Restaurant - Birdham Road, Chichester, PO20 7EH, 19.4522.15, For more information call 01243 784995 June 19th: Raw Edge, The Admiral Drake, 4.00pm, Free, www. theadmiraldrake.co.uk June 20th: Uprising, The Admiral Drake, 9.30pm, Free, www. theadmiraldrake.co.uk June 26th: The Trevor John Band, The Admiral Drake, 9.30pm, Free, www. theadmiraldrake.co.uk June 27th: Syndicate, The Admiral Drake, 9.30pm, Free, www. theadmiraldrake.co.uk June 28th: Something Else, The

Admiral Drake, 9.30pm, Free, www. theadmiraldrake.co.uk

DANCE & MUSICALS Jun 28: Alverstoke School Of Dance: Sweet Musicals, Kings Theatre, 3.30 PM, visit www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk, BOX OFFICE 023 9282 8282

CONCERTS, OPERA & RECITALS June 1 - 31: Emma Johnson & John Lenehan, Portsmouth Guildhall, £16, £14 Concessions Incl. Bf*. Doors 7pm, visit www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk June 4: Lunchtime Live, Jason Stanbridge-Howard, Portsmouth Cathedral, 1.10pm, £3.00 per recital, £2.50 concessions, visit portsmouthcathedral.org.uk June 11: Lunchtime Live, Adrian Lucas, Portsmouth Cathedral, 1.10pm, £3.00 per recital, £2.50 concessions, visit portsmouthcathedral.org.uk June 18: Lunchtime Live, Oliver Hancock & Samual Hancock, Portsmouth Cathedral, 1.10pm, £3.00 per recital, £2.50 concessions, visit portsmouthcathedral.org.uk June 21: Berloiz And Verdi Te Deum, Portsmouth Guildhall, £15.12 Incl.bf* - Concessions Available, Doors 7pm, visit www.portsmouthguildhall. org.uk June 25: Richard Digance In The Live Lounge, Portsmouth Guildhall, £13* Standard/ £23* For Ticket + Two Course Dinner. Doors 7pm, visit www. portsmouthguildhall.org.uk June 24: Lunchtime Live, The Portsmouth Grammar School Musicians, Portsmouth Cathedral, 1.10pm, £3.00 per recital, £2.50 concessions, visit portsmouthcathedral.org.uk June 25: Lunchtime Live, Battle Of The Organs, Portsmouth Cathedral, 1.10pm, £3.00 per recital, £2.50 concessions, visit portsmouthcathedral. org.uk

COMEDY June 5: Wedge Comedy Club, Wedgewood Rooms, £8.00 [£6.00 Members/nus], 19:30pm, Visit www. wedgewood-rooms.co.uk June 19: Wedge Comedy Club,

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Wedgewood Rooms, £8.00 [£6.00 Members/nus], 19:30pm, Visit www. wedgewood-rooms.co.uk June 19: Comedy Club - Mike Gunn, Spinnaker Tower, Bar opens at 7pm; comedy from 8pm, Tickets are £12.50 each, www.spinnakertower.co.uk June 24: South Coast Comedian Of The Year Final, Wedgewood Rooms, £8.00, 19:30pm, Visit www.wedgewoodrooms.co.uk June 24: Fosters South Coast Comedian Of The Year 2015 FINAL, The Wedgewood Rooms, Wedgewood Rooms, 8.00pm, visit www.thecellars. co.uk Jun 26: Alan Carr - Yap, Yap, Yap!!

Kings Theatre, 8.00 PM, visit www. kingsportsmouth.co.uk, BOX OFFICE 023 9282 8282

THEATRE & VARIETY June 1 - June 8: ‘The Rehearsal’

by Jean Anouilh at the Minerva Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6AP, Ticket prices range from £8.50-£39, For more information visit www.cft.org. uk or call 01243 781312.

June 1 - June 27: A Damsel in Distress – New Stage Musical, Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6AP, Ticket prices range and start from £8.50, For more information visit www. cft.org.uk or call 01243 781312.

Jun 1: Birdsong, Kings Theatre, 7:30 Pm, Visit , Box Office 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk Jun 2: Birdsong, Kings Theatre, 7:30 Pm, Visit , Box Office 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk Jun 3: Birdsong, Kings Theatre, 2.00 Pm, Visit , Box Office 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk Jun 3: Birdsong, Kings Theatre, 7:30 Pm, Visit , Box Office 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk Jun 4: Birdsong, Kings Theatre, 2.00 Pm, Visit , Box Office 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk Jun 4: Birdsong, Kings Theatre, 7:30 Pm, Visit , Box Office 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk Jun 11: Back To Broadway, Kings Theatre, 7:30 Pm, Visit , Box Office 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk

Ryan McGarvey

Visit Aspex in Gunwharf Quays to see the very best emerging artists: aspex.org.uk

GUIDE 2 LISTINGS LISTINGS June 13: 1920’s Gangsters and Moles Murder Mystery, Groundlings Theatre, 8pm, www.groundlings.co.uk Box Office 023 9273 7370 Jun 17: West End 2 Broadway - Songs From The Shows, Kings Theatre, 7.30 Pm, Visit , Box Office 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk Jun 18: Whitney - The Queen Of The Night, Kings Theatre, 7:30 Pm, Visit , Box Office 023 9282 8282 www. kingsportsmouth.co.uk Jun 18: West End 2 Broadway - Songs From The Shows, Kings Theatre, 7.30 Pm, Visit , Box Office 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk June 18 - July 25: Educating Rita

by Willy Russell, Minerva Theatre Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6AP, Ticket prices range and start from £8.50, For more information visit www. cft.org.uk or call 01243 781312.

Jun 19: West End 2 Broadway - Songs From The Shows, Kings Theatre, 7.30 Pm, Visit , Box Office 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk Jun 20: Octonauts And The Deep Sea Volcano Adventure, Kings Theatre, 1.00 Pm, Visit , Box Office 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk Jun 20: Octonauts And The Deep Sea Volcano Adventure, Kings Theatre, 4.00 Pm,visit , Box Office 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk Jun 20: West End 2 Broadway - Songs From The Shows, Kings Theatre, 2.30 Pm,visit , Box Office 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk Jun 20: West End 2 Broadway - Songs From The Shows, Kings Theatre, 7.30 Pm, Visit , Box Office 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk Jun 21: Octonauts And The Deep Sea Volcano Adventure, Kings Theatre, 10.00 Am, Visit , Box Office 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk Jun 21: Octonauts And The Deep Sea Volcano Adventure, Kings Theatre, 1.00 Pm, Visit, Box Office 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk Jun 24: Kings Youth Theatre Presents The Wizard Of Oz, Kings Theatre, 7.00 Pm, Visit , Box Office 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk Jun 24: Kings Youth Theatre Presents The Wizard Of Oz, Kings Theatre, 10.00 Pm, Visit , Box Office 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk

Jun 25: Kings Youth Theatre Presents The Wizard Of Oz, Kings Theatre, 7.00 Pm, Visit , Box Office 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk

CLUB NIGHTS June 4: Addiction Portsmouth, Liquid, Stanhope House. £3. Visit liquidclubs.com/Portsmouth June 4: Elliott Gregg – Chilled out electro, 8pm, Free, www. littlejohnnyrussells.com June 5: Love2, Liquid, Stanhope House. £5.Visit liquidclubs.com/ portsmouth June 5: It’s A Sin, Wedgewood Rooms, Free Til 2.30am, Visit Www.wedgewoodrooms.co.uk June 5: Goodwood Racecourse Three Friday Nights -2MANYDJS Set, Goodwood Estate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PX, 18:00 - 21:00, gates open at 16.30. Prices depend on the chosen enclosure and start from £22.50.

For more information visit https://www. goodwood.com June 6: Free entry and 50% drinks, 9pm, Call 023 9286 3911or liquidclubs. com/portsmouth June 6: Agenda, Liquid, Stanhope House. £3.Visit liquidclubs.com/ portsmouth June 6: The Monkey Love Stunt Team, Wedgewood Rooms, £5.00, 22.00pm, Visit www.wedgewood-rooms. co.uk June 7: Goodwood Racecourse – Sunday School Family Race Day, Goodwood Estate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PX, June 7, 11:00 18:00. Gates open from 11.30am, A family day out, and an action-packed afternoon of horseracing this fixture also features hands-on workshops, farrier demonstrations, a chance to walk the course, trips to the race start as well as behind-the-scenes tours of the racecourse. Prices start from £10, contact the ticket office on 0 1243 216610 June 7: Cosmic Groove with Gentle Bren, 8pm, Free, www. littlejohnnyrussells.com June 11: Addiction Portsmouth, Liquid, Stanhope House. £3. Visit liquidclubs.com/Portsmouth June 11: Elliott Gregg – Chilled out electro, 8pm, Free, www.

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littlejohnnyrussells.com June 12: Love2, Liquid, Stanhope House. £5.Visit liquidclubs.com/ portsmouth June 12: Goodwood Racecourse Three Friday Nights - Gorgon City DJ Set, Goodwood Estate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PX, June 12, 18:00 - 21:30 Prices depend on the chosen enclosure and start from £22.50. For more information on booking visit www. goodwood.com call the ticket office on 01243 216610 June 13: Agenda, Liquid, Stanhope House. £3.Visit liquidclubs.com/ portsmouth June 14: Cosmic Groove with Gentle Bren, 8pm, Free, www. littlejohnnyrussells.com June 18: Addiction Portsmouth, Liquid, Stanhope House. £3. Visit liquidclubs.com/Portsmouth June 18: Elliott Gregg – Chilled out electro, 8pm, Free, www. littlejohnnyrussells.com June 19: Love2, Liquid, Stanhope House. £5.Visit liquidclubs.com/ portsmouth June 19: It’s A Sin, Free Til 2.30am, Wedgewood Rooms, Free!, 19:30pm, Visit www.wedgewood-rooms.co.uk June 19: Goodwood Racecourse Three Friday Nights - Idris Elba, Goodwood Estate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PX, June 19, 18:00 21:30, Prices depend on the chosen enclosure and start from £22.50. For more information visit: https://www. goodwood.com call the ticket office on 01243 216610 June 20: Free entry and 50% drinks, 9pm, Call 023 9286 3911or liquidclubs.com/portsmouth June 20: Agenda, Liquid, Stanhope House. £3.Visit liquidclubs.com/ portsmouth June 21: Cosmic Groove with Gentle Bren, 8pm, Free, www. littlejohnnyrussells.com June 25: Addiction Portsmouth, Liquid, Stanhope House. £3. Visit liquidclubs.com/Portsmouth June 25: Elliott Gregg – Chilled out electro, 8pm, Free, www. littlejohnnyrussells.com June 26: Love2, Liquid, Stanhope House. £5.Visit liquidclubs.com/ portsmouth June 27: Free entry and 50%

Xavier Rudd and The United Nations

drinks, 9pm, Call 023 9286 3911or liquidclubs.com/portsmouth June 27: Agenda, Liquid, Stanhope House. £3.Visit liquidclubs.com/ portsmouth June 28: Cosmic Groove with Gentle Bren, 8pm, Free, www. littlejohnnyrussells.com

FILM CLUBS AND ONE-OFF SCREENINGS June 4: The Great Beauty, No 6 Cinema, Cert 12A, £8, www.no6cinema. co.uk June 5: Phoenix, No 6 Cinema, Cert 12A, £8, www.no6cinema.co.uk June 6: Woman In Gold, No 6 Cinema, Cert 15, £8, www.no6cinema.co.uk June 11: Girlhood, No 6 Cinema, Cert 15, £8, www.no6cinema.co.uk June 12: Spooks: The Greater Good, No 6 Cinema, Cert 12A, £8, www. no6cinema.co.uk June 13: Far From The Maddening Crowd, No 6 Cinema, Cert 18, £8, www. no6cinema.co.uk June 18: The Tribe, No 6 Cinema, Cert

U, £8, www.no6cinema.co.uk June 19: Bicycle Thieves, No 6 Cinema, Cert 12A, £8, www.no6cinema. co.uk June 20: A Royal Night Out, No 6 Cinema, Cert 15, £8, www.no6cinema. co.uk June 22: Trash + Q&A, No 6 Cinema, Cert 15, £8, www.no6cinema.co.uk June 26: The Connection, No 6 Cinema, Cert TBC, £8, www.no6cinema. co.uk June 27: Mad Max: Fury Road, No 6 Cinema, Cert TBC, £8, www.no6cinema. co.uk

EXHIBITIONS, TOURS AND LECTURES Free Exhibition, Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1TJ, May 20- July 19, Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday: 10am – 5pm, Thursday: 10am – 8pm, Sunday/ Bank Holidays: 11am – 5pm.

May 1 - 31: Rock Shots Exhibition, Portsmouth Guildhall, FREE. Access all Areas: The Portsmouth Music Experience

Gallery, visit www.portsmouthguildhall. org.uk May 1 - 31: The Who’s Tommy Exhibition, Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth Music Experience Access All Areas. FREE, visit www. portsmouthguildhall.org.uk May 1 - 31: Castle Road Exhibition, Portsmouth Guildhall, A free exhibition.

Freda Swain business lounge, first floor, visit www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk May 2: Kings Theatre Tour, Kings Theatre, Albert Road, Southsea, 10.30am, £6 Adult, £1 Child, June 1 - 31: The Pie & Vinyl Poster Show: Gig Posters From Around The World, Portsmouth Guildhall, Free Exhibition, visit www. portsmouthguildhall.org.uk June 1 - 20: Castle Road: Exhibition, Portsmouth Guildhall, Freda Swain Business Lounge, Free Exhibition, visit www. portsmouthguildhall.org.uk May 16: Illustrated Neal Layton, Portsmouth Guildhall, A free exhibition in our basement gallery - aspexGuildhall, visit www.

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portsmouthguildhall.org.uk Jun 5: Theatre Tours, Kings Theatre, 10.30 Am, Visit , Box Office 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk June 11: Theatre Tours, Groundlings Theatre, £5 per person, www. groundlings.co.uk Box Office 023 9273 7370 June 25: Theatre Tours, Groundlings Theatre, £5 per person, www. groundlings.co.uk Box Office 023 9273 7370 June 1 - 31: Rock Shots Exhibition, Portsmouth Guildhall, Free Exhibition, visit www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Bosham Gardens Open Day, There will be rose gardens, vegetables, herbaceous borders, container planting, waters feature and interesting seaside planting with coastal and wind tolerant plants. Followed by tea and cake to live music. Various locations around Bosham and Bosham Creek. 11am-17.00. Cost £5 per ticket and children go free. All

proceeds go to The Cure Parkinson’s Trust. Tickets available to buy from Bosham car park on the day or in advance from participating local shops.

For more information visit www. boshamgardens.org June 1 - 30: Dunreyth Alpacas, Visit this family run attraction near Chichester, and get to walk, pet or mingle with the Alpacas. Adsdean, Funtington, Chichester,West Sussex, PO18 9DN, Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 4pm. Prices depend on the activity, and start from £5. For more information visit www.dunreythalpacas. co.uk or call Peta on 07766 252310 June 1 - 30: Help Suzie Wilde write her new children’s book! Chichester Library, Tower Street, Chichester, PO19 1QJ, Every Saturday 15.00-16.00 for children aged 7-11, Free of charge June 1 - 12: Art Viewing at Chichester Cathedral, Chichester Cathedral, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1PX, Open daily, free entry.

June 1 -30: 10am. See the famous Chichester Cathedral Peregrines!

Chichester Cathedral, Chichester, West

Sussex, PO19 1PX, Every year a pair of Peregrine Falcons raise new chicks in the Cathedral’s south east turret. Come and view live footage of the peregrine nest through a live webcam link in the RSPB marquee.

June 1 - 30: Family day out at Earnley Butterflies, Birds and Beasts, Walk among the tropical Butterflies, and see exotic birds and beasts! Earnley Butterflies, Birds and Beasts, 133 Almodington Lane, Earnley, Chichester, PO20 7JR, Open 10am to 5pm daily, 10am to 6pm on bank holidays, weekends and school holidays.

Ticket Prices range - £6.50 child, £9.00 adult, £28.00 for a family ticket. For more information call 01243 512637 Selsey Folk Club Meets every Wednesday of each month in St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Church Road, Selsey, PO20 OLS, 19.30-22.00, For more information call Julian on 07721 532711 for details.

June 2: Volunteer Open Days on HMS Warrior 1860, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, HM Naval Base, Free, * 11am - 3pm, visit www. visitportsmouth.co.uk

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June 2: Experiment with clay workshop at Pallant House Gallery, Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1TJ, 13:30 - 16:30pm, Prices £3.50 (includes refreshments) All sessions require booking.

June 3: The liminal space: understanding imprisonment and detention comparatively, Park Building, Admission is free; but please reserve your place on Eventbrite , 6 - 7pm, visit www.visitportsmouth.co.uk June 3: Summer Volleyball Tournament, Havant Rugby Club, 6.30pm, The cost is around £70 per team, £1 per person per week, unbelievable value, and the opportunity to participate in a great activity/ Olympic sport and make new friends!

You only need 6 players but a squad of 8-10 will enable you to cover for holidays etc. www.visitportsmouth.co.uk June 5: Stansted Park Garden Show, Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Look at for contact details www.visitportsmouth. co.uk June 5: Champagne Bar, Southsea Castle, 6pm, £25 - Prosecco Table. Bottle of Prosecco, glasses & a table for 4, £50 - Champagne Table. Bottle of

Champagne, glasses & a table for 4. www.visitportsmouth.co.uk June 5: Chichester farmers market, Chichester City Centre, 9:00 - 14:00pm June 5: South Downs Planetarium - Hubble’s 25 Glorious Years: Birth, Life and Death of Stars, Sir Patrick Moore Building, Kingsham Farm, Kingsham Road, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 8RP, 19:30 - 20:30pm, Admission Prices: £6.00 for adults, or £4.00 for children under 16. Book to avoid disappointment. Tickets may be reserved by telephoning the Planetarium on 01243 774400, or the ticketline on 07818 297292. All shows last about an hour.

June 6: Legends Reborn Show, Grosvenor Casino, Gunwharf Quays, 8pm, £10, visit www.visitportsmouth.co.uk June 6 - 7: Love Southsea Market, Palmerston Road, 9 - 5pm & 10 - 4pm, Free, www.visitportsmouth.co.uk June 6: Murder Mystery Evenings at the Langstone Hotel, Northney Road, Hayling Island, £34.75 per person Including set 3 course meal & entertainment, www.visitportsmouth. co.uk June 6: Volunteer Open Days on HMS Warrior 1860, Portsmouth

Historic Dockyard, HM Naval Base, Free, * 11am - 3pm, visit www. visitportsmouth.co.uk June 6: Southsea Skatepark Roller Disco, Durty Sound System, 7 - 10pm, Entry 5.00 per ticket Skate Hire 2.50 per ticket www.visitportsmouth.co.uk June 7: Chichester Habour Conservancy Solar Heritage tour, Harbour Office, Itchenor, Chichester, West Sussex,PO20 7AW, 11:30 - 13:00, Adults £8.50, children up to 16 years £3.50. Friends of Chichester Harbour: £7.50 adults / £2.50 children - please quote membership number when booking. Booking is essential, call 01243 513275.

June 7: South Downs Planetarium - Springtime Stars and Galaxies, Come and explore the stars in the South Downs Planetarium. Sir Patrick Moore Building, Kingsham Farm, Kingsham Road, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 8RP, 15:30 - 16:30, Tickets may be reserved by telephoning the Planetarium on 01243 774400, or the ticketline on 07818 297292.

June 7: Sunday Waterside Markets, Port Solent, FREE, 11am - 5pm, visit www.visitportsmouth.co.uk June 10: Summer Volleyball

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Tournament, Havant Rugby Club, 6.30pm, The cost is around £70 per team, £1 per person per week, unbelievable value, and the opportunity to participate in a great activity/ Olympic sport and make new friends!

You only need 6 players but a squad of 8-10 will enable you to cover for holidays etc. www.visitportsmouth.co.uk June 12: Champagne Bar, Southsea Castle, 6pm, £25 - Prosecco Table. Bottle of Prosecco, glasses & a table for 4, £50 - Champagne Table. Bottle of Champagne, glasses & a table for 4. www.visitportsmouth.co.uk June 13: Sassy Party Night, Spinnaker Tower, Tickets: £5, 8pm, www.spinnakertower.co.uk June 13 - 30: Festival of Chichester, Tickets from www.chichestertickets.co. uk at Cloisters Shop, Cathedral Cloisters, Chichester, or telephone 01243 813595, For more information visit www. festivalofchichester.co.uk June 17 - 20: Rock Challenge & J Rock 2015, Portsmouth Guildhall, 7pm/ 6pm. £12.95 Incl.bf*, visit www. portsmouthguildhall.org.uk June 17: Summer Volleyball Tournament, Havant Rugby Club, 6.30pm, The cost is around £70 per

team, £1 per person per week, unbelievable value, and the opportunity to participate in a great activity/ Olympic sport and make new friends!

You only need 6 players but a squad of 8-10 will enable you to cover for holidays etc. www.visitportsmouth.co.uk June 19: Champagne Bar, Southsea Castle, 6pm, £25 - Prosecco Table. Bottle of Prosecco, glasses & a table for 4, £50 - Champagne Table. Bottle of Champagne, glasses & a table for 4. www.visitportsmouth.co.uk June 19 - 21: West Dean Design and Craft Fair, Adults £8.25; £9 after 12 June and on gate; children under 16 go free, Fishbourne Roman Palace - Ancient Braid Making, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Roman Way, Fishbourne, Chichester, PO19 3QR, 10:00 - 16:00, Tickets cost £45 for this day course which covers all materials, admission to the Palace and light refreshments. Places for this course are limited and must be booked in advance by contacting the Palace on 01243 785859.

June 20: Southsea Skatepark Roller Disco, Miss Funky Fox vs Ted@ TheControls, 7 - 10pm, Entry£5.00 per ticket Skate Hire £2.50 per ticket www. visitportsmouth.co.uk

June 21: Sunday Waterside Markets, Port Solent, FREE, 11am 5pm, visit www.visitportsmouth.co.uk June 24: Summer Volleyball Tournament, Havant Rugby Club, 6.30pm, The cost is around £70 per team, £1 per person per week, unbelievable value, and the opportunity to participate in a great activity/ Olympic sport and make new friends!

You only need 6 players but a squad of 8-10 will enable you to cover for holidays etc. www.visitportsmouth.co.uk June 26: Champagne Bar, Southsea Castle, 6pm, £25 - Prosecco Table. Bottle of Prosecco, glasses & a table for 4, £50 - Champagne Table. Bottle of Champagne, glasses & a table for 4. www.visitportsmouth.co.uk June 27 - 28: Hampshire Hair & Beauty Show, Pyramids Centre, Doors 10:00am, £8.00* Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18, visit www.pyramids-live.co.uk June 27: Made With Harttcommunity Fusion Craft Market, The Wedge & The Edge, Free!, 11.00pm, Visit www.wedgewood-rooms.co.uk June 27: Yoga in the Sky - Flow Hatha Yoga, Spinnaker Tower, 6.30am to 7.45am, Book online at www.

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ARTS, ORGANISATIONS & VENUES Art & Soul Traders: Various, Lodge Arts Centre, Victoria Park. Ongoing exhibitions and workshops offered throughout the year. Call 02392 870 880 or visit artandsoultraders.com or email info@artful-lodgers.org Artspace Portsmouth: Artists’ Studios, 27 Brougham Road, Southsea, PO5 4PA. For further information about our studios, events and courses Call 02392 874 523 or visit artspace.co.uk or email info@artspace.co.uk Aspex Visual Arts Trust: Contemporary Art Gallery, the Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays. Discover contemporary visual art, be inspired, and learn to think differently or try something new. Call 02392 778 080 or visit aspex.org.uk or email info@aspex. org.uk Big Screen Portsmouth: Various, Guildhall Square. Focus for live events, films, digital art and animations. Visit portsmouth.gov.uk/living or email bigscreen@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call 02392 834 109 Casemates: Music, Music Rehearsal Centre, Bastion 4, Portsmouth. Music rehearsal studios, 7 days a week. Call 02392 669 000 CCADS: Theatre, Corpus Christi Amateur Dramatic Society. Visit ccadstheatre.co.uk The Cellars at Eastney: Music, Comedy and Theatre. Small touring venue which hosts music for all ages alongside monthly comedy and occasional fringe theatre productions. Dry Hire available.

Call 02392 826 249 or visit thecellars. co.uk Chichester Cinema at New Park: Art house cinema also offering film courses and talks. Call 01243 786650 Or Visit www.chichestercinema.org Chichester Festival Theatre: Chichester Festival Theatre is one of the UK’s leading producing theatres and a registered charity. Call 01243 781312 Or

Visit www.cft.org.uk Dot to Dot: Various, Paulsgrove & Wymering Healthy Living Centre.

Community arts organisation working across Portsmouth to deliver creative Projects with community groups. Call 02392 200 317 or visit dottodot.org.uk Edge of The Wedge: Music, Albert Rd, Southsea. Café style bar with regular DJ nights and live bands. Call 02392 293 301 or visit wedgewood-rooms.co.uk Groundlings Theatre: 42 Kent Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3BS. Portsmouth’s newest theatre and arts centre in the newly-converted Old Beneficial School.

Call 02392 737 370 or visit groundlings. co.uk Gunwharf Quays: Various, Portsmouth Harbour. Call 02392 836 700 or visit gunwharf-quays.com The Historical Association Portsmouth Branch Programme: Talks. A series of lectures by the Portsmouth Branch of the Historical Association. Call 02392 357 463 or visit history.org.uk Hum Drum Theatre: HumDrum consists of people from the Portsmouth region who are seeking an innovative, experimental theatre company in the local area. Visit humdrum.org.uk or email info@humdrum.org.uk John Pounds Healthy Living Centre: Various. Queen Street, Portsea. An ideal and central venue for a range of events. Call 02392 892 010 or visit johnpoundscentre.co.uk John Pounds Memorial Unitarian Church Hall: High Street, Old Portsmouth. If you are interested in hiring the hall for a teaching session or running creative workshops, call Helen on 01243 773 128 or visit johnpounds. org.uk/church Kaleidoscope Music: Music agency. 2 Wilton Terrace, Southsea. Call 0800 298 5499 or visit kmusic.co.uk Kings Theatre: Albert Rd, Southsea. Call 02392 828 282 or visit kingstheatre.com or email enquiries@kings-southsea.com National Trust Portsmouth and District Centre: Cathedral Discovery Centre. Organises monthly talks, outings, holidays etc. Visit ntportsmouth.org.uk or call Jackie Wolfe 02392 789 215 New Theatre Royal: Guildhall Walk. Call 02392 646 477 or visit newtheatreroyal. com or email digital@newtheatreroyal. com

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No. 6 Cinema: Film. Based in the Historic Dockyard. Email info@ no6cinema.co.uk or call 07435 029 408 Portsmouth Amateur Diary: Diary of productions by 34 local amateur drama and musical societies, and their contact details. Call 02392 256 443 or visit portsamdiary.com Portsmouth Choral Union: Music. Visit theshannons.co.uk Portsmouth City Band & Portsmouth City Training Band: Traditional brass band. Traditional Brass Band and Training band for brass musicians from 7 years. Visit portsmouthcityband.co.uk or call 02392 839 178 Portsmouth Guildhall: Multi-purpose venue, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AB. With a capacity of 2,000 Portsmouth Guildhall is suitable for live music, performances, conferences, seminars and exhibitions. Call 02393 870 200 or visit portsmouthguildhall.org.uk Portsmouth Hispanic Society: Various. Fratton Community Centre.

Monthly meetings aim to further the understanding of all aspects of Hispanic culture and life. Language classes. Visit spanishportsmouth.org.uk or contact secretary@spanishportsmouth.org.uk Portsmouth Music Club: Michael Nott Rotunda, Portsmouth Grammar School. Portsmouth’s regular venue for high quality classical music recitals by amateur and professional musicians, providing a platform for new and experienced musicians. Call 02392 820 317/ 07757 356 453 or visit portsmouthmusicclub.org.uk Portsmouth Voices: Music. Run various projects in Portsmouth providing free singing for health groups and workshops. Call 02392 811 802 or email portsmouthvoices@yahoo.com RMA Tavern & Gun Room: Music. 58 Cromwell Rd, Southsea. Regular Folk, Blues and Roots gigs. Call 02392 820 896/07833 555 566 or visit rmatavern. co.uk Royal Marines Museum: Various.

Eastney Esplanade, Southsea. Room hire for functions also available. Call 02392 819 385 or visit royalmarinesmuseum. co.uk South Parade Pier, Southsea: Esplanade, Southsea. Regular functions and events. Hire available. 02392 732 283 or visit southseapier.com SPACE: Visual arts, Eldon Building,

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University of Portsmouth. The CCI faculty exhibition and event SPACE is a high quality venue that showcases the work of staff, students, alumni, visiting artists and community groups.

Call 02392 845 197 or visit/email port. ac.uk/space St Peter’s Theatre: Various. Fraser Rd, Southsea. Email sukihel@ntlworld.com.

Streetforce DC Street Dance Group.

147 London Road, North End, PO2 9AB. Learn Street dance styles and gets a chance to perform at top level. Call 07830 261 703 or email Dmon_tis@ hotmail.com Southsea Shakespeare Actors (SSA): Theatre. Portsmouth’s longest running, award-winning drama group always looking for new members. Visit southseashakespeareactors.com or email mail@southseashakespeareactors.com Third Floor Exhibition Space: Various, Central Library, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2DX. Exhibition space runs by PCC Arts & Cultural Development Service. Submissions from artists welcomed. Call 023 9268 8170 or visit portsmouth.gov.uk/learning/18474. html or email arts@portsmouthcc.gov.uk The Globe Inn: Various. Victoria Rd South. Room available for hire for gigs and events. Call 02392 356 255 Third Floor Arts Centre: Various, Central Library, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2DX. Various rooms available for hire including 120 capacity theatre space. Call Linda Cooper 023 9268 8035 or Sylvia Hibberd 023 9268 8037 or visit portsmouth.gov.uk/ learning/18474.html or email libraries@ portsmouthcc.gov.uk Tongues & Grooves provides platforms for local writers and musicians and creative writing projects in community and healthcare settings. Visit tonguesand-grooves.org.uk or phones 07775 244 573 University of Portsmouth: Various, The University of Portsmouth present various public lectures, seminars, concerts and exhibitions. Call 02392 848 484 or visit www.port.ac.uk or email info.centre@port.ac.uk Wedgewood Rooms: Music and Comedy, Albert Rd, Southsea. Music and comedy venue featuring local & international artists. Call 02392 863 911 or visit wedgewood-rooms.co.uk

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REGULAR CLASSES & EVENTS Advanced Life Drawing Classes. Part of Art Space. Tutor: Chris Wood (Art Space Artist and Lecturer) Venue: Portsmouth Grammar School, Art Department, High Street, And Old Portsmouth. Run as 10 week courses.

For details email info@artspace.co.uk or visit artspace.co.uk Africappella: Joyous Singing for Everyone! Open to male and female singers, who might enjoy singing African Caribbean songs as well as negro spirituals, acapella style. We aim to bring these types of songs to a wider audience whilst having fun.

No audition necessary, £8 pcm with initial free weeks, rehearsals Weds 7pm - 9pm, term time only, at The Learning Centre, Derby Road, North End. Call Marie Costa on 07758 805316 or Claire Cull on 07901 550474 or email awf07@hotmail.co.uk Amici. Adult Refresher Tap / Technical Tap / Open Jazz / Intermediate Ballet. Amici caters for dancers / ex-dancers who are looking for open dance classes. Charges apply.

Call 07515 630 711 or visit wix.com/ amicidance/amyireland2000 Art Workshops. Aspex Gallery.

Kids work alongside artists in fun sessions designed to encourage the development of creative skills. Various dates. For full programme call 02392 778 080 or visit aspex.org.uk Batala Samba Band. Charter Academy, Hyde Park Road, Southsea.

Samba Reggae Band rehearsals for performing in public throughout the year. Rehearsals every Thursday 6.45pm - 9.30pm. FREE to join. Call 07734 114 550 or visit batalaportsmouth.com Bharata Natyam, Classical Indian Dance Classes. Charles Dickens Community Centre, Lake Rd. An ancient South Indian Dance that uses steps, hand gestures and facial expressions to tell a story. Every Sunday 10am - 11am. £35 per term, £3.50 per class. Concessions available.

Call 023 9268 8070 in advance for details.

Bullfrog Blues Club. NBE CSA Club (Dockyard Club), Onslow Road.

Monthly blues and roots music. Visit barkingspider.abelgratis.com or email spiderpromos@aol.com Café Scientifique Portsmouth. Le Café Parisien. Relax, meet friends and discuss the latest issues in science and technology. Every fourth Tuesday of the month 8pm -10pm. FREE. Visit cafescientifique.org or email andrew. burbanks@port.ac.uk CERI Hot Topic Seminars. Richmond Building, Portland Street. A series of seminars organised by Portsmouth Business School offering the regional business community new ideas and practical insights. Monthly.

FREE. Call 02392 844 046 or visit port. ac.uk/ceri or email ceri@port.ac.uk DANCE: Star Dance, fun new energetic dance classes for children aged 5 - 13 take place every Wednesday, 6pm - 7pm.

Chichester Boys Club, 34A Little London, Chichester. For more information please call Sam on 07713032660/ 01243 389718 or email samstardance@gmail.com. You can also like Star Dance on Facebook for information on all classes,www. facebook.com/samstardance DANCE: Dance Tots – Chichester Boys Club, 10.15am-10.45am. Fun music and movement prepares little ones (2-3+ yrs ) for our pre-school ballet and later on tap & modern dance as well. £3 pay as you go or £12.50 for block of five sessions. Phone 01243-780893 or email enquiries@chichesterdance.co.uk to register.

DANCE: Adult ballet classes for beginners, Chichester Boys Club, 34A Little London, every Thursday afternoon and beginner’s flamenco classes every Thursday evening. For details call 07963 959262 or email helenadot@aol.com DANCE: Chichester Lindy Hoppers, teach 1940s swing dance, the lindy hop, every Wednesday (except the last Wednesday of the month) at the Jubilee Hall, New Park, New Park Road, Chichester. 7.30pm-9pm. Costs £6 (£5 for students). Call Ellie on 07793 555430 for more details, or just turn up. No partner or experience needed.

DANCE: Dance Club 2000, Latin Fitness for couples and singles every Tuesday 8.30pm - 9.30pm at the Jubilee Hall, New Park Road, Chichester. Cost £5.50 per person, dance tuition on the Salsa, Cha-Cha-Cha, American Swing Jive, Samba, Rumba, and the Paso

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Learn to dance to our Fit Stepping Latin Style and Rhythms. Telephone Angela 01243 776393, Website: www. danceclub2000.com DANCE: Beginners Flamenco Dance Classes, every Thursday evening in Chichester, The Boys Club, 34A Little London, new classes commence soon, book a place now, call 07963 959262.

HMS – People’s Stories Coffee Mornings in the National Museum of the Royal Navy. Discover some of the amazing people behind the Navy the last 100 years whilst enjoying morning coffee. First Wednesday of every month. Booking your space on the coffee morning is essential. 10:30 – 12:00. Email community@hmrn.org. uk or call 02392 727 595 Jazz Live at Rosie’s Vineyard. 8.30 - 11pm. A chance to enjoy a drink at the bar or relax with friends over dinner and listen to live jazz. Free.

Call 023 9275 5944 or visit rosiesvineyard.co.uk or email rosies@ rosies-vineyard.co.uk King Street Tavern. 70 King Street, Southsea. Host to a range of regular activities including: Live Jazz / Live Irish music. Call 023 9287 3307 or visit www.thekingstreettavern.co.uk or email mail@thekingstreettavern. co.uk Lunchtime Live! St Thomas’s Cathedral. A short live recital of a mixture of different styles and instruments. Thursday lunchtimes - 1.10pm £2.50, £2 concessions, £1 students. Call 023 9282 3300 or email music.assistant@ portsmouthcathedral.org Milton Glee Club Choir. St. James’ Church Hall, Southsea. Come and try our friendly rehearsal. We meet 46 Fridays per year at 7.30pm. Call 01329 829 420 or visit miltongleeclub.org or email membership@miltongleeclub. org Mini Makers at Aspex: Toddlers - 8 year old. Aspex Gallery. Children are invited to come along and work with their parents in fun artist-led sessions, freeing up their creativity and taking inspiration from the gallery’s exhibitions. Every Saturday.

10.30am - 11.30am. £5.00 per session.

Call 02392 778 080 or visit aspex. org.uk

National Trust Portsmouth & District Centre. Lectures. Cathedral Discovery Centre, Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth. Talks on 2nd Thursday of each month except August. 7pm for 7.30pm. Call 023 9237 4956 or visit ntportsmouth.org.uk Oasis Lunch Club, Oasis the Venue.

Come along and join us at the lunch club for a hot meal and warm atmosphere. Every Wednesday 12:30 – 14:00. Two course £4.00 with free drinks. Call 02392 346 440 Portsmouth Choral Union.

Portsmouth Academy for Girls, St Marys Road Mixed voice choir meets on Tuesday evenings 7.30pm-9.30pm.

Four concerts per year. New members welcome. Call 02392 294 131 or visit pcuchoir.org.uk Portsmouth Chorus Junior Choir.

The Mountbatten Centre, Alexandra Park. Each Monday during term time between 6pm - 7pm. For children between 7 - 14 years of age. All volunteers have been checked through the CRB. From £2 per week. Call 023 9264 0249 or visit theportsmouthchorus.com or email contact jnorley@sky.com Portsmouth Film Society. Omega Centre, Omega Street. A film society, screen independent, foreign, documentary and short films. Wednesdays. Membership £50 annual, £40 concessions. One night membership £5.00. Call 023 9229 1346 or visit portsmouthfilmsociety.org.uk or email info@portsmouthfilmsociety. com Portsmouth Jazz Society, music.

Garden Room, Innlodge, Burrfields Road. Regular performances from the Portsmouth Jazz Society. Contact for information. Call 02392 255 806 or visit portsmouthjazz.com or e-mail portsmouthjazz@btinternet.com Portsmouth Light Orchestra.

Buckland Community Centre, Malins Rd. Local amateur orchestra meet Tuesday evenings 7.45pm-9.45pm.

Instrumentalists required for all sections especially violins, trombone and percussion. Annual subscriptions £45 which includes Community Centre Membership. Discounted Student rate. Call 02392 602 460 or visit portsmouth-light-orchestra.webs.com

Portsmouth Motorcycle Meet. D-Day Museum car park First Wednesday of every month until around 10pm. Call 023 9283 4698 Portsmouth Museums and Records Society. Monthly Lecture Programme. D-Day Museum. Third Thursday of each month at 7.30pm.

Currently £1 to members and £2 for guests. Visit portsmouthmuseums. co.uk/MuseumsRecordsSociety.htm or Email pmrssec@yahoo.co.uk Portsmouth Music Club. The Michael Nott Rotunda, Portsmouth Grammar School, Old Portsmouth. Fortnightly Saturday’s 7.30pm-9.30pm. 023 9232 6309 / 023 9238 5340 or visit portsmouthmusicclub.org.uk or email portsmouthmusicclub@googlemail. com Portsmouth Philharmonic. Church of the Resurrection Hall, Penrhyn Avenue, Drayton, PO6 2AP. Every Sunday evening 7pm - 9pm. We are a young aspiring orchestra.

We aim to do 3 concerts per year and have been described as ‘friendly’ and ‘enthusiastic’. New members welcomed. Fee is £2 per rehearsal, £1 for students. Call Anne White on 023 9273 1122 or visit portsmouthphilharmonia.org.uk Rant Studio 1 Sessions. Charles Dickens Community Centre, Lake Rd. Music studio sessions for 12-19 year olds in the PO1 to PO6 areas. Contact for further information. Call 023 9273 1553 Salsa Twist. Dance classes. Tuesday evenings at John Pounds Centre. See website for more information. Visit salsatwist.com Singing Together in Portsmouth with Janet Ayers. Trinity Methodist Church halls, Albert Road, Southsea PO4 0LX. Singing Together 7.30-9pm £4/£3, Afternoon Ladies 1.30-3pm £3.50. New in the autumn, Morning Men at Eastney Community Centre, Thursdays 10.30am-12noon - £30 for a 6 week course. Call 02392 811 802 or visit janetayers.org or email contact@ janetayers.org Solent Camera Club. Southsea Community Centre. Every Friday from September to May, 7.45pm for an 8pm start. A friendly club with members interested in all

aspects of photography. Everyone welcome – membership fees apply.

Visit solentcameraclub.co.uk or email secretary@solentcameraclub.co.uk Tea and Tales Reading Group.

Paulsgrove Library. Every Wednesday from 10.30am-11.30am The Nyodema Drummers, are a mixed ability djembe drumming group. We meet on tuesday evenings at 7.30pm in the Aldwick Baptist Church on Gossamer Lane, Bognor Regis. We’re a fun and friendly & open to all. Come and join us - £6 or £7 if you need to borrow a drum.

Contact Chris Sylla on 0783779284 if you don’t have a djembe and want to come along, if you have your own then feel free to just turn up.

Toddler’s Tuesday Tours at Blue Reef Aquarium, Blue Reef Aquarium.

Every Tuesday from 10:30 till 12:00, £2.00 reduction off the normal admission. For more information visit bluereefaquarium.co.uk/portsmouth or call 02392 875 222 Tongues & Grooves Poetry and Music. Gun Room, RMA Tavern, Eastney. Last Sunday of each month from 8.00pm. Features poets with live music and open mic arrangement. £4.00/£3.00. Visit tongues-andgrooves.org.uk or phone 07775 244 573 Yeeehaaa Line Dancing Sessions, The Jolly Sailor Southsea PO5 2EU. Every Monday night, £3 a head. For more information visit thejollysailorsouthsea.co.uk or call 0292 295 195

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planning to murder his only friend. He invites her round to the flat he shares with his aunt, strangles her, stabs her 37 times, stuffs her head-first into the washing machine, and goes on the run.

Easily outsmarting the authorities and evading capture, his lust for danger soon takes hold again. He tips off the police as to his whereabouts, and a game of cat and mouse begins. The police still can’t catch him, so he gives himself up. As the remorseless student’s trial begins, we slowly learn his psychological back story.

Run, Ride, Sink Or Swim: A Year In The Exhilarating World Of Women’s Triathlon by Lucy Fry is published in paperback by Faber & Faber, priced £14.99 (ebook £8.54).

In her first ever book, freelance journalist Fry recounts her adventures (and occasional tears and frustrations) as a rookie tri-athlete. She stars - like many fitness fans before her - as a curious newbie tempted by the buzz of a challenge and keen to explore what it is about the sport that gets people so hooked, but is quickly plunging into a whole new world of increasingly complex training and nutrition plans and emotions, as triathlon’s powerful hold intensifies. Of course, triathlon is the core theme, but this is a story about so much more than swimming, running, cycling and personal bests - it’s about that very human thing of being drawn to a challenge, the joy and pressures of rising to it and lessons learned along the way.

BOOKS A Perfect Crime by A Yi is published in hardback by Oneworld Publications, priced £10.99 (ebook £9.11).

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MUSIC Chastity Belt Time To Go Home Look elsewhere for your conformity.

This Seattle band, four women in their mid-twenties who met at college and started up Chastity Belt as a campus joke, are wonderfully wayward, sharp-tongued and prepared to fight for the right to party on their modern feminist terms. The stand-out track on the quartet’s second album is titled Cool Slut, a woozy sub-three minute hymn to the pleasures of promiscuity, where singer Julia Shapiro preaches: “To all

the girls in the world, trying to take off their shirts/ Ladies it’s ok - it’s ok to be slutty.” Guitarist Lydia Lund drips postpunk, reverb-heavy clanging guitar into an intoxicating potion; Shapiro bemoans “just another man trying to teach me something” on Drone. Time To Go Home is both arresting and invigorating from start to finish. Be in no doubt, Chastity Belt are making a strong case for being the most important band to emerge from Washington state’s Emerald City since Nirvana.

Snoop Dogg Bush Having changed his name to Snoop Lion for his last album 2013’s Reincarnated, the Gin And Juice rapper is back in his Snoop Dogg moniker for his 13th album. Bush, with Pharrell Williams on production duties, has a funkier and lighter feel to his previous albums, opening with the chilled-out and mellow California Roll featuring Stevie Wonder, one of the album’s best tracks. Awake has a catchy chorus and melody that’s sure to get the listener singing along, while Peaches N Cream features Charlie Wilson and the punchy Run Away, with its deep funky beats, features Gwen Stefani. But Snoop saves the best for last with closing track I’m Ya Dogg, with man of the moment Kendrick Lamar and Rick Ross.

GUIDE 2 STAYING IN GAMES The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt PS4, £44.99 As mid-year triple-A titles go, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is quite rightly top of the bill. As the final episode in one of the best RPG trilogies to date, long-time fans of the series will be slavering at the prospect of hooking up with Geralt of Riva, master swordsman and monster hunter. The narrative approach has been carefully re-imagined, ensuring accessibility to both newcomers and oldtime fans, entering a time of tumultuous conflict, with the Empire attacking the Kingdoms of the North and the Wild Hunt, a cavalcade of ghastly riders, breathing down your neck. Here, the only way to survive is to fight back and leave none of your enemies standing.

Baldur’s Gate 2: Enhanced Edition PC, £14.99 The original Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn, is celebrating it’s 15th anniversary this year. It became the most celebrated Dungeons & Dragons fantasy RPG of its time, and now gamers new and old can experience the epic continuation and conclusion of the Bhaalspawn Saga in all it’s remastered HD glory. Set in the iconic D&D Forgotten Realms universe from Wizards of the Coast, this crampacked collection includes the Shadows of Amn and Throne of Bhaal adventures, also bundling in four new allies for your party, each with their own unique quests.

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with this,” pleads Abel. “You better,” she retorts. “Because you won’t like what’s going to happen once I start getting involved.” A Most Violent Year is a searing portrait of crime and brutal punishment that confirms writerdirector JC Chandor as a major talent.

Foxcatcher Cert 15, 134 mins, Entertainment One, DVD £19.99/Blu-ray £24.99 Philanthropist and wrestling enthusiast John Eleuthere du Pont (Steve Carell) is desperate to win the love and respect of his elderly mother, Jean (Vanessa Redgrave), a successful horse trainer.

So he establishes a world class wrestling facility at his sprawling Foxcatcher Farm on the outskirts of Philadelphia and recruits Olympic champion Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum) to spearhead his stable of talented athletes. At first, the relationship between du Pont and Schultz is strong, like a surrogate father and son, but fissures eventually appear.

“You ungrateful ape!” barks du Pont to his brooding protege. The millionaire hires Schultz’s brother, fellow Olympic champion Dave (Mark Ruffalo), to restore the lustre of the Foxcatcher brand. Dave moves onto the estate with his wife Nancy (Sienna Miller) and family. Jealousy, paranoia and sibling rivalry poison personal ties, culminating in a senseless act of violence.

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DVDS A Most Violent Year Cert 15, 125 mins, Icon Home Entertainment, DVD £15.99/Blu-ray £17.99 Abel Morales (Oscar Isaac) owns a fleet of oil transport trucks that carry valuable fuel to customers across 1981 New York City. Shortly after clinching a deal for property on the Brooklyn waterfront that will allow him to take delivery of oil from the river, Abel learns that one of his trucks has been hijacked and the driver, Julian (Elyes Gabel), has been badly beaten.

Union rep Bill O’Leary (Peter Gerety) asks Abel to allow the drivers to carry unlicenced guns as a deterrent but the boss strongly objects. Threats to Abel’s livelihood become personal, targeting his children and wife Anna (Jessica Chastain), whose gangster father used to own the company. “Let me deal

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Many musicians say that it has always been their dream to play music, and will do whatever it takes to make this goal become a reality. TIM BIRKBECK talks to S1mple.

So it is refreshing to hear when an artist just stumbles across a passion for music and rides the wave to see where it takes them. This is exactly what happened for Southsea based urban poet, S1mple, which stands for Some 1 making peoples lives easier.

After spending seven summers at a voluntary camp in America called Camp Nor’wester, 28 year-old Mark Ruddock discovered he had the confidence to get up in front of people and perform.

It was one fateful night at the camp back in 2010 when S1mple was born.

‘They did this performance every Sunday night, where they encouraged staff and children to get up and perform for a minute,’ said S1mple.

‘I will always remember there was one girl who had a chipmunk laugh, who would get on stage do her laugh for 10 seconds then walk off.

‘I began experimenting with rapping at the camp and this was the very first time I performed in front of people.

‘When I got back to the UK I thought I’d give it a shot and I started piggy backing off bands in the city, doing the odd verse in their sets.’

After discovering that he had an ear for creating a rap, the 28 year-old set about putting himself out and about, creating the S1mple music brand.

It could have been a different story

for the rapper, whose dream it was to join the Royal Marines. After failing to get in due to an eye condition he suffers from, he began to travel the world. The rapper discovered he had a love for helping other people and found solace at Camp Nor’wester.

Fast forward to the end of 2014 and S1mple has been performing as a solo artist for only five months and is already at his make or break moment.

He entered a brand new artist competition, which sees the winner walk away with a £100,000 recording contract with Negart Records.

‘It’s not to say I am going to give up on music,’ added the 28 year-old.

‘But you hit a stage in life where you need to be able to live.

‘As much as I love what I do and I get to talk to people, I can’t live. I’m 28, still living at home and couldn’t afford to move out even if I wanted to. This competition is the deciding factor for me, if I am still chasing merch sales and booking shows at the end of the year with no real progressive nature to what I am doing, then I might have to look at doing something else.’

In the space of five short months since becoming a solo act S1mple has hit the open mic scene hard to build a name for himself, performing at 23 open mic nights in 23 days. He has also been all around Hampshire trying to collect votes to help him in the competition, which he is currently standing in third. But he has admitted if he does not succeed in winning this competition there may be no other choice but to leave rap.

One option which the Southsea born rapper has considered is going into troubled schools and doing workshops.

S1mple said: ‘I got to do a workshop environment with this school in Kent

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and I am not ashamed to say it was the hardest thing I have done in my life.

‘Trying to get them to interact was hard and there were two kids who just wouldn’t listen.

‘But then when I performed they were silent and I had their full attention.

‘I don’t know if music is what I want to do, what I would love to do is help people and survive doing it.’

Living above his parents restaurant, Peter’s Tapas Restaurant, in Southsea, S1mple makes one thing very clear.

He is not doing this for the fame – he is doing this to give back people who have supported him in the past. He sings the praises of companies like Mellow 9 Productions, Music I and The Flash on Air radio station, who have all helped him get to where he is today. And to show how charitable this honest man is a, percentage of every CD he sells goes to the Portsmouth Association for the Blind.

S1mple said: ‘My parents have been a massive support and they can really see the drive I have, they have even been asking customers in the restaurant to vote for me.

‘I work on honesty and belief and I put my everything into what I want to do, and if people show me support then I will give it straight back.’

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Centre Stage There is plenty of theatre to keep you entertained this June. JAMES BUTLER gives the low-down on the highlights.

The Importance of Being Earnest at The Mayflower Theatre, Southampton June 1 - 6 David Suchet stars in Oscar Wilde’s much loved and exhilarating masterpiece The Importance of Being Earnest. Directed by Adrian Noble, the new production will play Mayflower Theatre from June 1-6 June prior to a West End run.

Two bachelor friends, upper crust dandy Algernon Moncrieff and the most reliable John Worthing J.P., lead double lives to court the attentions of the desirable Gwendolyn Fairfax and Cecily Cardew.

The gallants must then grapple with the uproarious consequences of their ruse, and with the formidable Lady Bracknell.

David Suchet plays Lady Bracknell.

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David is one of Britain’s most respected actors on stage and television. He was awarded the CBE in 2010.

David is best known for his role as the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot in Agatha Christie’s Poirot and he has recently completed all 74 Poirot TV films which is the whole canon of Agatha Christie’s Poirot stories.

He says: ‘I’m not making Lady Bracknell a pantomime dame with a falsetto voice. I’ll also be wearing a boned corset which means that you can’t slouch and that you have to sit on the edge of your seat with your back straight.’

Directed by Adrian Noble, be the first to experience this major new production before it opens in the West End this Summer.

Tickets: £19.50 to £35, call (023) 8071 1811 or online at mayflower.org.uk The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at The Mayflower Theatre, Southampton from June 23rd - 4th July

The National Theatre’s multi awardwinning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime, adapted by Simon Stephens from Mark Haddon’s best-selling book, is making its Southampton debut at Mayflower Theatre on June 23 where it will run for two weeks.

It is directed by the Tony and Olivier award-winning Marianne Elliott, who co-directed War Horse which played to packed houses at Mayflower Theatre last year.

The show tells the story of Christopher Boone, who is fifteen years old and has Aspergers He stands besides Mrs Shears’ dead dog, which has been speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight and Christopher is under suspicion.

He records each fact in a book he is writing to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world.

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Play, Best Director, Best Lighting Design and Best Sound Design and is simultaneously running at the Gielgud Theatre in London and on Broadway as well as touring the UK and Ireland.

Playwright Simon Stephens said about adapting Haddon’s novel for the stage: ‘The adaptation was a really joyful experience. I knew that the key to it was the relationship between Christopher and his teacher. Although it’s not that central in the novel, what struck me was that everybody in life has a favourite teacher. Even people who hated school, even people who found school a miserable experience, had one teacher who they loved more than others and got them in a way that other teachers didn’t. I knew that if I could get that relationship right, then we could create an evening in the theatre that people could recognize themselves in.

On 2 July at 2pm, Mayflower Theatre will be hosting the only relaxed performance on the 31 venue tour.

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Tickets: £16.50 to £35, call (023) 8071 1811 or online at mayflower.org.uk Educating Rita at the Minerva Theatre, Chichester From June 18 - 25 July From June 18 at the Minerva Theatre, Lenny Henry makes his Chichester debut in Willy Russell’s classic comedy about the transformative power of education, alongside Lashana Lynch in the title role of outspoken hairdresser Rita.

English lecturer Frank has never met anyone like Rita, until the Open University brings them together, changing both of their lives. Willy Russell’s touching and enduring comedy about the relationship between teacher and student has delighted audiences around the world, and celebrates its 35th anniversary this year.

Lenny Henry plays Frank. Since first appearing on television on a 1970s talent show, Henry has forged a versatile and lasting career across stage and screen. Credits include award-winning performances in West End productions of Fences and Othello and The Comedy of Errors at the National Theatre. Like the protagonist

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in Educating Rita, Henry has completed an Open University degree and has spoken of this as a pivotal moment in his life.

Tickets: £25-40, with limited tickets for 16-25 year-olds priced at £8.50. For more information visit cft.org.uk Birdsong at The Kings Theatre, Southsea June 1 - 5 Marking the 100th anniversary of the First World War, Birdsong is the hit stage show based on the world famous novel by Sebastian Faulks. It will be coming to the Kings Theatre

in Southsea from June 1-5 and stars Peter Duncan as Jack Firebrace.

In pre-war France, a young Englishman Stephen Wraysford embarks on a passionate and dangerous affair with the beautiful Isabelle Azaire that turns their world upside down.

As the war breaks out over the idyll of his former life, Stephen must lead his men through the carnage of the Battle of the Somme and through the sprawling tunnels that lie deep underground.

Faced with the unprecedented horror of the war Stephen clings to the memory of Isabelle as his world explodes around him.

A mesmerising story of love and courage. Set both before and during the Great War. Following on from the 2013/14 National tours, seen by over 130,000 people, now it is your chance to experience this stunning piece of theatre live on stage.

Tickets: £19-21, visit kingsportsmouth. co.uk or call (023) 9282 8282.

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Feminine frocks and sherberty shades topped with pops of neon usher in the season’s sweetest trend.

Katie Wright presents spring’s dolly delights

a boxy crop top and a smattering of chunky costume jewels.

While the sexy Seventies and hauteboho looks ruled on many a spring/ summer catwalk, elsewhere, an altogether softer trend was gathering pace.

With a prom dress, you’ll want a sharp cropped jacket whose hem falls no lower than your waist, but a longer frock coat works well with a fitted shift.

Giambattista Valli’s couture offering was awash with pretty pastel tones and tulle, at Fendi there was a flourish of feathery frocks, and the typically tongue-in-cheek Moschino show saw a parade of twirling Barbie girls.

So it’s really up to you how far you want to go with the kook-factor.

Keep it neat with candy coloured daywear separates, or doll yourself up with cutesy shoes and a dinky bag too.

However you want to play it, take your pick and mix from these sweet pieces...

Frosty Frocks The perfect no-fuss foundation for the dollhouse look is a pastel-hued, vintage inspired dress - think of it like a flawlessly frosted cake waiting to be decorated.

If the shade is edible - mint, lemon, pistachio, peach - you know you’re on the right track.

As for silhouette, mid-century shapes are best. A Sixties shift is great for day, but be wary of high-necked styles if you’re larger on top, while a Fifties prom style will accentuate (or fake) hourglass curves.

Saccharine Skirts For a two-piece alternative, a full or circle skirt is your best bet, but steer clear of light, swishy fabrics.

Look for brocade or scuba skirts that hold their structure and pair well with silk tees or fitted blouses in equally icy shades. Approach print with caution too - florals should be bold not chintzy, or the overall effect can look cluttered.

To elevate the look for evening, a highwaisted tulle skirt looks exquisite with

Sugar Coats Top your retro dress or skirt with a jacket in a tonal or contrasting colour, but keep it on the pastel spectrum powder pink and lemon yellow are ideal.

If that sounds like something the Queen would wear, well, it is, but the key to bringing this look up to date is all in the accessories...

Bijoux Bags Mini bags are big news this season, the trend for taking much-loved designer handbags and shrinking them to miniature proportions having filtered down to the high street.

These dainty darlings may not be practical, but they’re an excellent accompaniment to the baby-doll trend, particularly the acid bright grab bags with shiny metallic detailing.

Think juicy hues like lime, tangerine or fuchsia to add a modern edge your icy ensemble.

Poppy Socks Socks and sandals may be a no-no for summer, but socks and court shoes are another matter.

Update the Fifties bobby sock look by pairing pointed-toe courts with lace, crochet or gingham trims, but don’t go higher than ankle height, or you’re into Lolita territory.

As for the courts, don’t be afraid to clash prints. Add interest with scallop edging, spots, stripes, or even dark or neon florals to break up the expanse of pastel on your top half.

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Adam Carroll-Smith, marketing manager at Aspex Gallery, gives us his run-down on a few of the best visual arts events taking place across the city in June

Winter might be coming across the seven kingdoms of Westeros and whatever the other six places in Game of Thrones are called (Compton, Long Beach and Inglewood are three of them, I think) but here on the south coast, summer is on the way. And so too is a whole heap of great visual arts stuff.

manufactured, curated by local cycling nut Tim Connell.

Here at Aspex Gallery, Gunwharf — we’re behind Loch Fyne, FYI — June means the launch of the aforementioned season of cycle-themed works, which we’ve rather cleverly named ‘In The Frame’.

Our own café space and the walls of Aspex Guildhall will also feature an exhibition of bicycle and cyclinginspired artwork, created by artists who live within a 90-minute journey of Portsmouth, and curated in conjunction with Miles Hutchings of cyclemiles. co.uk.

As part of the season, which lasts from June 12-July 26, we’ll be transforming our main space into a showcase of some of the most famous bikes ever

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Everything from Victorian-era Penny Farthings to contemporary custom-built racing bikes and even Connell’s own first bike, a Raleigh Winner, will be hanging from the walls of the gallery.

“By taking the bikes out of their usual context, the incredible craftsmanship and design of each one will be showcased,” says Tim. “Cycling is hugely popular in the city now, so we’re really excited for it to open in June.”

Finally, the gallery’s craft space will also host an exhibition, curated by Oana

Damir, entitled “In the frame – Craft”, which will feature beautiful cyclerelated items crafted by makers from across the UK. Elsewhere in the city, all you budding photographers have the opportunity in June to hone your snapping skills on one a Summer Photography Walkshop, run by Southsea’s own media collective, Strong Island.

Priced at £10, these photography workshops are scheduled to take place at different locations around the city, and each involves a leisurely two-hour walk, packed with fun and creative photo activities designed to help you get more from your camera.

Each walkshop will look at composition, perspectives, textures, leading lines, creating narratives as well as more technical aspects of operating your camera, whether you’re using a digital compact or SLR. Visit strong-island. co.uk for more details on how to book.

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the Spice Island Art Trail on Sunday 21 June — part of this year’s ever-popular Portsmouth Festivities.

Artists from across the area have been submitting their work for consideration as part of this prestigious event, which sees historic and unusual venues across Old Portsmouth transformed temporarily into mini galleries displaying an array of eclectic work.

The trail, which is a partnership between Portsmouth Festivities, Portsmouth Guildhall, Strong Island and Aspex, is open from 11am-4pm and attendance at any of the participating venues is free.

To read more about the locations involved in the trail head to portsmouthfestivities.co.uk. An exhibition of the winning pieces from the trail is also planned to run from June 24-July 9 at Portsmouth Guildhall.

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Attendance is also free and every year the standard of work involved is outrageously high. Not surprising really, when you consider the wealth of artistic talent in the city.

And who knows — if you get yourself along to one of Strong Island’s walkshops, you might be exhibiting your pictures in the Spice Island Art Trail in 2016...

‘In The Frame’ at Aspex Gallery

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Play a part in British sporting history by watching Ben Ainslie Racing kick off the campaign to bring the ‘Auld Mug’ back to the Solent, where the original America’s Cup was first staged in 1851.

Watch the gloves come off as the world’s best sailors, in the world’s fastest sailing boats, battle for honours at the America’s Cup World Series in Portsmouth and get a glimpse of why the world’s oldest sporting trophy is so highly prized.

The America’s Cup World Series is a racing circuit featuring the best sailors in the world, competing on foiling, wingsailed catamarans.

It is the preliminary race series of the 35th America’s Cup, consisting of eight

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to 10 regattas taking place around the world during 2015 and 2016.

The entertainment will start on Thursday, July 23 with a presentation of skippers, the official press conference, a parade of sail and an official opening ceremony. A first glimpse of the competing teams and the boats out on the water followed by entertainment in the purpose built Waterfront Festival and Fanzone Arenas.

Practice racing will follow on Friday, July 24. All competing teams will be out testing the waters and familiarising themselves with the race course. Racing will take place right next to Portsmouth’s extensive shore line, promising great views to spectators and fans.

Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 will both be race days culminating in the Super Sunday racing showdown. A chance to see the teams battle it out on the water, collecting points that will determine rankings in the lead up to the America’s Cup 2017.

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America’s Cup World Series All America’s Cup teams will compete in the series and their overall placement will affect the seeding and starting score they take into the America’s Cup Qualifier events in 2017.

The other host cities are Cagliari in Italy, Gothenburg in Sweden and Hamilton in Bermuda.

Go down to the seafront and watch the action unfold across the Solent, and be a part of Portsmouth’s sporting history.

But if you cannot get down there this year, never fear - Portsmouth will be hosting other America’s Cup events, including another race in 2016.

Visit acws-portsmouth.americascup. com for further information.

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We’ve been out and about snapping you while you’re clubbing.

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