The DS manifesto
'The Dirty South focuses on music and culture from across the South coast. Everything from club nights and art exhibitions to gigs and theatre.
'Brought to you by Vicky Halliday (with assistance from Dai Howells and the glamorous Dirty South family) we'll take a light-hearted look at all things Southern - and Dirty! From Bournemouth to Brighton (with the occasional jaunt to London) The Dirty South team will give you an insight into all things cultural "Southern Style"
'If you'd like to contribute or find out more info, drop us an email.
'Thanks!
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Review: Reel Big Fish @ The Pyramids
by Graham Rice photos by Hannah Mesquitta Like the actual Pyramids, the Pyramids Centre in Portsmouth could arguably be considered a wonder of the world; to fill such a large venue to near capacity on a Thursday night, especially in these times of austerity, not to mention consistently playing host to high calibre bands such [...] -
Review: Asking Alexandria @ The Pyramids
by Mark Hayward photos by Hannah Mesquitta and Mark Hayward I photographed these guys last time they played in Portsmouth and to be honest, I wasn’t overly impressed. Their vocals were a disappointment and the timing was quite off at various points throughout their set, but credit where credit’s due. Since then, they’ve played endless [...] -
Review: King Charles @ Club NME Portsmouth
by Ben Clark photos by Hannah Mesquitta January is a month that has become synonymous with many things; resolutions, quiet weekend nights in, the breaking of aforementioned resolutions and the endless list of artists tipped to shape the sound of the next twelve months. Radio stations and record labels clamour like jesters at court to [...] -
Review: Aesthetic Perfection @ The Talking Heads
by Vicky Halliday photos by Chris Meany For those of us that have been around for a few years, Richard Pyne is a familiar face. Things have changed since his Killing Miranda days and, I have to say, for the better. Now, Uberbyte is not an act that you should be taking 100% seriously, they [...] -
Interview: Mr B the Gentleman Rhymer
by Vicky Halliday Mr B is your alter-ego, is it hard to stay in character and what helps (if anything)? Character? Alter-ego? I’m sure I have no idea what you’re on about my dear! As a chap about town, do you have any recommendations for those interested in becoming a gentleman? Tweed for the [...] -
Review: Club NME @ The Wedgewood Rooms
by Ben Clark photos by Hannah Mesquitta and Mark Hayward For such a long standing club night whose modus operandi is to debut next year’s greatest bands and DJs, it is always interesting to see how a new city and venue will take up the mantle when it comes to the aspect. With this in [...] -
Review: The Blackout @ The Pyramids
by Chris Hilson photos by Hannah Mesquitta First of all, apologies to the band Page 44 who I missed due to the joys of working late before the gig. A quick check on the website that time forgot, AKA Myspace, suggests that they would have put on a solid show of slick yet generic pop-rock. [...] -
Photo Diary: Low Tide Showcase @ The Edge of the Wedge
photos by Martin Hoare 5 Portsmouth bands, from a range of genres, were chosen to take part in the first filming session for Low Tide, which is a joint project between Portsmouth University and BBC Big Screens. This is due to be aired on Friday 11th November at 12.30pm online. First up were Gosport indie [...] -
Interview: Mojo Fury
The debut album by Mojo Fury “Visiting Hours of a Travelling Circus” was released in May to rave reviews, Vicky caught up with Mike at their headline show at The Edge of the Wedge. Two Door Cinema Club and And So I Watch You From Afar are really putting Northern Ireland back on the msic [...] -
Review: James Vincent McMorrow @ The Wedgewood Rooms
by Dai Howells 8:30 on a Sunday evening sees Albert Road oddly quiet. Pubs look disconsolate and empty, very few revellers line the streets, and – rather optimistically – a kebab shop worker (kebabier? kebaberer? supervillain?) puts a spinning stick of petrified dogshit on the heat. Then, two girls wearing Carnage t-shirts stumble from the [...]