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Red is the colour for new Winchester art show

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:50:00 +0000

THE next exhibition at the Minster Gallery in Winchester will feature the works of Japanese artist Masako Tobita.

Latest Isle of Wight Festival acts announced

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:41:10 +0000

Katy B, Enter Shikari, Ash, Pulled Apart By Horses and The Virginmarys join the line-up for the 2012 Isle of Wight Festival

Oh, What a Night!

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:53:43 +0000

Glittering prizes at the Daily Echo Curtain Call Awards ceremony

TV star appointed chancellor of Hampshire uni

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:32:53 +0000

BROADCASTER and author Sandi Toksvig has been named as chancellor of a Hampshire university.

Silk and Bamboo sound for Dragon

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:37:54 +0000

CELEBRATE Chinese New Year in Southampton with the renowned string and wind group The Silk and Bamboo Ensemble.

Matt backs Sport Relief's £50,000 for city

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:30:00 +0000

TODAY the Daily Echo is teaming up with Sport Relief to make £50,000 up for grabs for local community groups.

Matisse Show at Discovery Centre

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:44:30 +0000

A COLLECTION of 35 prints by French artist Henri Matisse has opened at Winchester Discovery Centre.

Star Sensations

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:46:29 +0000

SOUTH Coast singing contest Star Sensations is back for a fourth year.

Duo take over radio slot

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:47:49 +0000

THEY are the dynamic duo who will be taking over the mic on a local radio breakfast show.

Centenary plans for Winchester Operatic Society

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0000

WINCHESTER Operatic Society has announced its plans for 2012 and beyond.

Thousands pledge support for music venue

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:19:32 +0000

CLOSE to 4,000 supporters have signed up to an online campaign to save one of Hampshire’s top live venues.

Final night at The Talking Heads?

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:40:00 +0000

More than a dozen bands and hundreds of music fans packed the Talking Heads club in Southampton for what could be its final gig.

Hampshire Poet for 2012 named

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:49:22 +0000

THE Hampshire Poet for 2012 has been named as Brian Evans-Jones from Winchester.

Grab a ticket for Aladdin

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:30:05 +0000

TICKETS are on sale for the annual pantomime in Hursley, which will be Aladdin.

Last chance to see sculpture show

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:50:00 +0000

ART lovers are running out of time to visit The Figure in the Landscape exhibition.

Was panto a success - oh yes it was

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:34:56 +0000

THEATRE bosses have enjoyed a happy ending with near record crowds for their latest pantomime.

Top recognition for student's art

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:32:03 +0000

A STUDENT from Southampton is set to follow in the footsteps of his hero Andy Warhol after being shortlisted for a prestigious international art award.

Seeing in the New Year in Style

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:57:02 +0000

STUCK for ideas on how to see 2012 in in style?

From George VI to Peter Pan

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:46:42 +0000

Lorelei Reddin looks back at the biggest entertainment events in the south this year

Showbiz Quiz of the Year 2011

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:00:28 +0000

Do you know your Lilos from your J-Los? Were you glued to all the showbiz gossip from 2011? Test your knowledge of the year’s entertainments with our quickfire quiz. Answers in tomorrow’s Daily Echo....

Best of British Festival coming to Winchester

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Winchester will be a patriotic riot of colour next summer with household names heading to the new Best of British Festival.

Packed schedule at Discovery Centre

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000

THE new season at Winchester Discovery Centre will include arts, live shows and something for all the family.

2011's Top Ten Music Surprises

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:34:49 +0000

2011 may have gone by in a blur, but it has been another unforgettable year in music. Scene South looks back at the top 10 albums that have surprised us all Adele – 21 Not even Adele Adkins could have predicted what a runaway success her second album would be.

2011 - The Stories of Note

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:30:02 +0000

IT’S not all been about royal weddings and phone hacking scandals this year. Andy Welch highlights the big music events of the last 12 months “I don’t know where the year’s gone.” We hear that phrase every December, without fail, and although time hasn’t actually sped up, 2011 has been a busy one.

Theatre Royal's new season revealed

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:30:00 +0000

FRESH writing and classic stories will be amongst the highlights of the spring programme at the Theatre Royal.

It's Christmas With The Stars

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:47:38 +0000

FROM early-morning starts to quirky family rituals, celebrities lift the lid on their festive routines...

Curtain Up on New Season

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:30:30 +0000

FRESH writing and classic stories will be among the highlights of the spring programme at the theatre Royal Winchester.

Gordon is top of the festive pops

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:46:23 +0000

FROM Elvis and The Beatles to Bob The Builder and Mr Blobby – Gordon Lewis has them all.

Celebrating a decade in the Cellar

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:17:32 +0000

ITS stage has been filled with famous musical talent over the past decade – and on Saturday the legendary venue will celebrate its ten-year anniversary in style.

Colin gets starring role at Tussaud’s

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:27:06 +0000

HAMPSHIRE Oscar-winner Colin Firth took a bow as the latest new exhibit at Madame Tussauds.

Gemma set to light up family’s home

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:16:38 +0000

TV SOAP star Gemma Merna will officially switch on a Hampshire family’s Christmas lights tonight, thanks to a Daily Echo competition.

City to get new local TV station

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:33:23 +0000

CULTURE Secretary Jeremy Hunt has confirmed Southampton as one of the 20 locations likely to launch the local TV services which he has been championing.

Famous opera couple's New Year show

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:50:00 +0000

THE last few tickets are on sale for a special concert featuring leading opera singers Claire Rutter and Stephen Gadd.

SceneSouth TV returns

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:08:45 +0000

WE’VE hit the big screen! SceneSouth TV is back with a second fantastic series, bringing you the best guide to what’s on in Hampshire from films and nights out to dances and special events.

Pearl Jam to headline Isle of Wight 2012

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:40:00 +0000

PEARL Jam are the final Isle of Wight Festival headliner for 2012.

Rumer's triumphant homecoming

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:34:12 +0000

SHE may have played at the Royal Albert Hall two weeks ago, but last night’s gig was extra-special.

Tree Cheers for Larmer

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:19:05 +0000

TICKETS have gone on sale for the best kept secret in the summer calendar – Larmer Tree Festival.

Top award for Hampshire hotel

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:09:37 +0000

A Hampshire hoitel has won yet another award.

Seeking young dancers in Hampshire

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:55:53 +0000

The British Red Cross is seeking groups of young dancers from Hampshire to participate in next year’s ‘Dance: Make Your Move’ competition (previously Dance for Life).

Tributes to panto dame who died on stage

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:27:49 +0000

THE show will go on. That’s the message from devastated actors at a drama group after a popular cast member died during a Christmas pantomime.

Green Day musical to make UK debut in Southampton

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:00:00 +0000

AMERICAN punk band Green Day are bringing their their explosive Broadway musical to Southampton.

Ice rink melting denied

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:29:08 +0000

Winchester ice rink bosses have today crushed speculation that the facility is melting.

Live and Let Dine

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:19:33 +0000

A HAMPSHIRE tourist attraction is preparing for one of the most important years in its history – with a little help from James Bond.

Hampshire film director dies

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:32:59 +0000

HAMPSHIRE film director Ken Russell has died, it has been revealed.

Ken Russell obituary

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:16:03 +0000

Ken Russell, who has been described as the enfant terrible of British cinema, was one of the most acclaimed and controversial film directors of his generation.

Fitting farewell to soul star

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:40:00 +0000

ROCK ’n’ roll fans turned out in force yesterday to salute Southampton music legend Rick Brown, pictured.

Eurovision song hope for Jodie

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:51:51 +0000

RISING star from Ringwood is battling for a place in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 and is counting on your votes.

Ads starring Lucy Pinder banned

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:55:42 +0000

ADVERTS featuring Hampshire model Lucy Pinder has been banned over accusations that they are demeaning women.

New art show launched in Winchester

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:00:00 +0000

GUESTS poured in to admire the latest works by Winchester-based artist Jenny Muncaster.

Boss to headline festival

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:26:49 +0000

LEGENDARY singer songwriter Bruce Springsteen will take the top slot at Isle of Wight Festival 2012.