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 Film fantasy |
Harbour Lights Cinema Southampton, Hampshire SO14 3TL United Kingdom +44 1703 63 5335 http://www.bbc.co.uk/southampton/ |
This unique annual online film festival showcases the works of both aspiring filmmakers and professionals through a new medium: the internet. Participants from across the world can send in their entries, which are then judged by a film critic. Organized by the BBC Southampton in association with Harbour Lights Cinema and City Eye, this festival aims at promoting short films, and targets at a worldwide audience. Winners are awarded a certificate, and their film screened at the Harbour Lights Picture House. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Annual charity raiser |
Unit C, Hills Barn Apuldram Lane South Southampton, West Sussex PO20 7EG United Kingdom +44 870 950 9669 (Ticket Hotline) http://www.chichester-rajf.co.uk/ |
The Chichester Real Ale and Jazz Festival was started in 1980 by a group of volunteers, mainly drawn from Chichester Priory Park Cricket and Hockey Club, who wanted to raise money for local charities whilst enjoying great bands and the UK's best beers. Today, over 7000 people attend the festival, held every year in Chichester's beautiful Priory Park, over four evenings in July. As well as excellent live music, beers on offer at the festival have included Copperwinkle, Summer Lightning and Priory Quaffing Ale. The evenings often sell out, so tickets should be bought in advance. All profits are distributed through a variety of local charities. This year's event will be held on the 11th-14th July. There will be a performance by Robert Cray, a blues night and a tribute act night featuring Utter Madness and The Strolling Bones. Tickets cost between £16 and £25 depending on the night. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spectacular Army, Navy and RAF show |
The Royal Armouries, Fort Nelson Down End Road, Fareham Southampton, Hampshire PO17 6AN United Kingdom +44 1329 23 3734 http://www.royalarmouries.org/ |
Experience thrilling displays and live music from the Army, Navy and RAF at this spectacular show inside The Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson. There will also be horse drawn artillery, flypasts, gun firings and explosions. The show will climax with a massive fireworks display to the sound of massed bands. As well as enjoying the show, you can explore Fort Nelson's 19th century underground tunnels and learn something of the history of artillery through the ages at the Museum of Artillery. Regular artillery is also in action at the fort. Advance tickets cost £10 for adults, £8 for children and senior citizens. Combined tickets for the Military Tattoo and Summer Band Concert are available at £17.50 for adults and £14 for children and senior citizens. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Discover Hampshire's finest foods |
Various venues Southampton, Hampshire SO23 United Kingdom +44 (0)1962 84 5999 http://www.hampshirefare.co.uk |
Discover Hampshire's fine foods, crafts and restaurants, as well its chefs, local farmers and producers, at this annual festival. It takes place throughout Hampshire in June and offers the chance to not only taste local food and drink, but find out how it is made. Events include farmers' markets, bee-keeping demonstrations, vineyard tours and ice cream and asparagus tastings. Hampshire pubs and restaurants also serve special local dishes during the week. The festival culminates in a day of activities in Winchester, including a local producer food hall selling local specialities and a gourmet food court where signature dishes from some of Hampshire's best restaurants may be sampled. The festival is held at several venues in the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of the UK's biggest dance festivals |
Matterley Bowl Southampton, Hampshire SO24 0HU United Kingdom +44 (0)8702 40 7835 / +44 (0)7976 43 9289 http://south.hififestival.co.uk/ |
Steeped in history, home to Alfred the Great and the burial place of Jane Austen, Winchester is not the place you would expect to find thousands of clubbers partying until 6a, but the city hosts one of the UK's biggest annual dance festivals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Annual sea festival |
4 The Parade (PP88) HM Naval Base Southampton, Hampshire PO1 3NB United Kingdom +44 870 043 3929 http://www.festivalofthesea.co... |
Over 1000 ships will be on display at the Naval Base in Portsmouth, including Tall Ships and small, classic and modern vessels. There will be exhibitions and stalls and the crowds will also be kept entertained by musicians and performers. The festival was held in Southampton in 2000, when it was renamed Festival of the Oceans, but it has returned back up the coast to Portsmouth. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Largest equestrian and agricultural event in the mid-south |
New Park Brockenhurst Southampton, Hampshire SO42 7QH United Kingdom +44 1590 62 2409 http://www.newforestshow.co.uk/ |
The New Forest Show is the largest equestrian and agricultural event in the mid-south and has been entertaining people since 1920. Every year there is show-jumping, dairy breeds and sheep and donkeys, not to mention hunky men in shorts whizzing up poles or wielding axes! You will also find the Gurkhas Band, flowers, wine, bees, antiques, hundreds of trade stands and a food hall. Be sure to wear your ribbons. Special buses run to the show from Southampton City Centre. Every year in July - check with local tourist board for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Huge free pop concert |
The Common Southampton, Hampshire SO14 United Kingdom http://www.powerfm.com/ |
Every year in June more than 80,000 people pack onto Southampton Common for the biggest free concert in the south. Organised by Power FM, some of the biggest names in pop appear on stage, alongside up-and-coming artists. Expect a carnival atmosphere, bungee jumping and Power FM DJs. Previous festivals have featured appearances by Billie, Louise, Heather Small, Richard Blackwood, The Artful Dodger and Southampton's own local star Craig David. See the website for further details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Arts, music, dance and theatre |
87 Crane Street Southampton, Wiltshire SP1 United Kingdom +44 (0)1722 32 0333 (Box Office) http://www.salisburyfestival.c... |
Every year during May and June the scenic city of Salisbury comes alive with arts, music, dance and theatre, thanks to the annual Salisbury Arts Festival. It takes place at venues throughout the town, including around the famous cathedral. Previous participants in the festival have included the poet Andrew Motion and the former MP Jonathan Aitken. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The world's largest sailing regatta |
18 Bath Road Southampton, Hampshire PO31 7QN United Kingdom +44 1983 29 5744 http://www.skandiacowesweek.co... |
Cowes Week is the world's largest sailing regatta. It features more than 900 boats, in over forty classes, with crews coming from all over the world. Each class of boat has its own championship, with races once a day for eight days. The races can be watched by the Royal Yacht Squadron promenade. In addition to the racing, there is an extensive social diary of events, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display on the Friday night starting at 9p. Admission is free. See website for yearly particulars. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More than sixty real ales |
Southampton Guildhall West Marlands Road Southampton, Hampshire SO14 7LP United Kingdom +44 2380 83 2775 |
Enjoy more than sixty real ales, ciders and foreign and British bottled beers, all cooled to cellar temperature, at this annual festival, held in early June. Tastings are cheap and sometimes free and are often accompanied by live music, for which there is a small entrance fee. All events take place at Southampton Guildhall. Tickets and further information can be obtained from Southampton Tourist Office. See website for yearly details and more info on the real ale movement. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spectacular kite displays |
Lordshill Recreation Ground Southampton, Hampshire SO16 United Kingdom |
There will be fun for all the family at this spectacular two day kite festival, held in early June. Exciting displays will light up the sky and there will also be kite traders, a fun fair, refreshments and kiddie-kite workshops. There will be a barbeque on the first evening and possibly a steel band on the second. Once the light draws in, the event will climax with a stunning display of kites fitted with special nightglow lights. Organised by the Solent Kite Flyers, the festival will include a round of the Stack UK National Championships. See website's "events" section for dates and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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