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In Common
@incommon.bsky.social
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Grass-roots community, culture and arts website, based in Southampton.
www.in-common.co.uk
Interested in promoting community cohesion, equity, a fairer society, celebrating diversity.
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"It was always going to be an emotional evening - balanced delicately between a moment happening and passing"

See the full gig review of the final To Kill A King gig, with support from Keston Cobblers' Club and a guest appearance from Bastille's Dan Smith.

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Review: To Kill a King with support from Keston Cobblers' Club - The Ivy House, Nunhead, London - In-Common - Southampton
By Sally Churchward. Photos: Ritta Boll. The  final To Kill a King concert took fans, friends and those who inhabit the blurred space between the two, on an almost cinematic journey from honey and sep...
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November 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Unity demonstrators to hold march on Sunday in Portswood, Southampton, as anti-asylum seeker protesters change day of rally
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Unity demonstrators to hold march on Sunday as anti-asylum seeker protesters change day of rally - In-Common - Southampton
A Southampton anti-racist organisation is inviting people to take part in a unity march and rally in Portswood on Sunday (30th November).  The move comes after an anti-asylum seeker rally, which has b...
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November 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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darrengrayer.bsky.social
Said it many times, but this band deserve a far wider audience.
November 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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“By raising this flag and gathering today, we are celebrating Palestinian culture and history and we are mourning many thousands of innocent dead"
Last Sunday saw a solemn solidarity march through Southampton and flag raising to mark Palestine Independence Day.

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Solemn solidarity march through Southampton and flag raising to mark Palestine Independence Day - In-Common - Southampton
Pictures: Mike Daish. Around 70 people marched through Southampton on Sunday to take part in a solemn show of solidarity with the Palestinian people.  The march also renewed demands for the UK Governm...
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November 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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"A great homecoming."
See the full gig review of Wet Leg, with support from Faux Real, at Portsmouth Guildhall.
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Review: Wet Leg with Support from Faux Real, Portsmouth Guildhall - In-Common - Southampton
Words by Joy McKay. Pictures: Ritta Boll. After a brief hiatus locals Wet Leg released a new album accompanied by a tour this year. The Isle of Wight two piece having officially added their touring mu...
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November 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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"once again prove what huge talent they possess"
See the full review of A Formal Horse at Winchester's Railway Inn.

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Review: A Formal Horse – Railway Inn, Winchester  - In-Common - Southampton
By Darren Grayer.  I feel the need to lay my cards on the table before I start this review in full – I absolutely love A Formal Horse, and I’m happy to admit to them topping my list of favourite music...
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November 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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We Are The Lions, Mr Manager! is the story of the Great Grunwick Film Processing Factory Strike of 1976-8, and the inspirational strike-leader Jayaben Desai.
The play comes to Southampton for one night only on Monday.
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Play We Are The Lions comes to Southampton for one night only - In-Common - Southampton
Coming to Southampton for one night only, on Monday, 24th November, We Are The Lions, Mr Manager! is the story of the Great Grunwick Film Processing Factory Strike of 1976-8, and the inspirational str...
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November 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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“Southampton has always been a city built on diversity and hard work — people coming together from all walks of life to make something better."

Southampton residents and organizations raise concerns over large anti-migrant demonstration planned for Sunday.

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Southampton residents and organizations raise concerns over large anti-migrant demonstration - In-Common - Southampton
Southampton residents and organisations have spoken of their concern for the local community following the announcement of plans for a large anti-migrant protest, which organisers aim to be the larges...
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October 24, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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We are changing how we do things over on Facebook, with the aim of creating a less toxic space, where we can seek to understand, be understood and help to build communities.
If you use Facebook, please come and join the conversation.

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In Common statement on use of Facebook - In-Common - Southampton
One of In Common’s founding principles was to promote community cohesion and this has always been key to what we do.  Of course, a community won’t always agree with each other, but in any area it’s im...
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October 23, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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"We don’t want our community to be divided”
The local people who are regularly taking to the streets with a message of welcome to refugees in Southampton.

“We welcome refugees” – on the street with the counter-protesters

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"We welcome refugees" - on the street with the counter-protesters - In-Common - Southampton
Joan* can think of many other things she’d be happy to do with her Friday evening. But tonight, as with most other Fridays since early summer, she’s made the short journey from her home and is standin...
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October 23, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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darrengrayer.bsky.social
Young Southampton band Welly were absolutely superb in their home city on Wednesday night.
Catch them as soon as you can!
October 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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"The energetic delivery in their performance coupled with tunes that you’ll have in your head for days guarantees smiles all round."

See the full gig review of Welly at Southampton's Papillon.

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Review: Welly, Papillon, Southampton - In-Common - Southampton
By Darren Grayer. Young Southampton band Welly have been making quite a name or themselves since forming in 2021. Their live performances are noted for their energetic approach filled with crowd inter...
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October 16, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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darrengrayer.bsky.social
I can't claim to being a TV fan back in the day, but I was never going to turn down the chance to speak to Wendy James or review her gig at The Brook.
I have a lot of admiration for an artist who still loves what she does and appreciates those who come to watch her do it.
October 13, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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"Rock n roll runs through her veins"

See the full gig review of Wendy James at The Brook.

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Review: Wendy James, The Brook, Southampton - In-Common - Southampton
By Darren Grayer.  Wendy James really needs no introduction to anyone who was around at the end of the 80s. Numerous Top Of The Pops appearances with her chart-topping band, Transvision Vamp, and cove...
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October 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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"One could be mistaken for thinking that leaving the ECHR is akin to cancelling a gym membership."
See our latest reader's letter: Are Reform already making promises they can’t keep?
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Reader's letter: Are Reform already making promises they can’t keep? - In-Common - Southampton
By a Southampton resident.  Politicians and parties not keeping their promises is hardly ground-breaking. So why should Reform be any different? Well, probably because that’s exactly what they claim t...
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October 9, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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"I can look back to this point and say that I didn't just stand by and watch it happen - I put my freedom and comfort on the line."

See our latest reader's experience piece: "I've been arrested twice for supporting pro-Palestine group"

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Experience: "I've been arrested twice for supporting pro-Palestine group" - In-Common - Southampton
As told to In Common. “On September, I was once again arrested as part of the Lift the Ban campaign – organised by Defend Our Juries. My first arrest occurred last month at the August action, where ov...
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September 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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UK universities cut back on crucial research because of reduced funding
One in five institutions spending less, including in areas such as cancer and heart disease, says report
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September 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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"In politics, this tactic has a name: the “dead cat strategy.” It describes how a shocking or divisive topic is thrown into public debate to distract attention from deeper problems.

Right now, immigration is our dead cat."

See our latest opinion piece.

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Opinion: The immigration debate is a dead cat - In-Common - Southampton
By Charlotte Ndupuechi. A Southampton hotel housing asylum seekers was under a suspected attack on Sunday, 7th September. Police are treating it as an arson attempt after a flare was thrown through a ...
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September 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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I tried Gaza Cola & it 100% passes the taste test.
I've been wanting to try it but online it's in multipacks & I didn't want to buy loads if it wasn't good.
I'm not buying the well known cola brands so am pleased to have an ethical alternative - all profits go to rebuilding hospitals in Gaza.
September 14, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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I did an interview with The Guardian about how Bastille helped me pull myself out of life changing covid anxiety.
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My cultural awakening: a Bastille show helped me get over my crippling Covid-era anxiety
I was afraid to be near people for two-and-a-half years, but then I got a chance to meet the band I loved – and the experience changed everything
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September 14, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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As Starmer’s government rolls back progress on trans rights and panders to bigotry, I ask: is this the most anti-LGBT+ government since Thatcher? And what will @laboursatvir.bsky.social and Darren Paffey do to stand up to it?

My piece for @incommon.bsky.social

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Open Letter: to Southampton's Labour MPs - is this the most anti LGBT+ government since Thatcher? - In-Common - Southampton
By Andrew Godfrey-Collins. Starmer’s Labour: the most anti-LGBT+ government since Thatcher? Some questions Southampton’s Labour MPs need to answer on their government’s LGBT+ record. A year into a Lab...
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September 6, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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This message from Palestinian journalist, Wael Al-Dahdouh, must echo across the world.

Wael continued to report from occupied Gaza after his wife and children were killed by Israeli forces.
September 5, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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“In the 90s, we’d swan around thinking we’re the best thing ever, then it stops and you think ‘well what went wrong there?’
It’s almost like having a second bite of the cherry, really."
Full interview with Rick Witter of Shed Seven @shedsevenofficial.bsky.social
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Interview: Rick Witter of Shed Seven on enjoying a second bite of the cherry - In-Common - Southampton
By Sally Churchward.  Rick Witter bounces into the doorway of his dressing room, his index and middle fingers held up. “Two minutes,” he mouths. As a long term Shed Seven fan, it’s the first time I’ll...
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September 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Placeholder Poetry returns to Southampton with Elvire Roberts, Verity Spott & Christina Thatcher.

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Placeholder Poetry returns to Southampton with Elvire Roberts, Verity Spott & Christina Thatcher - In-Common - Southampton
Placeholder is home for poetry readings of the avant-garde, challenging, queer and radical. Following the success of this poetry reading series in Brighton. This special format is thriving in Southamp...
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August 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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"To give in to hostility, would be to betray our own history & identity.
This is why those of us who reject hate must also reject silence."

Latest reader's opinion piece, calling for Southampton to stand up against hatred & celebrate being a City of Sanctuary.

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Opinion: Southampton - Our City of Sanctuary  - In-Common - Southampton
By Rachel Jones. Southampton is a city built on the movement of people. From the docks that launched the Titanic to the cruise liners that still connect us to the world, we have always been a place sh...
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August 19, 2025 at 11:08 AM