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The Common Love Music, Hate Racism is a music collective that aims to foster unity through music by hosting events to raise funds for anti-racism education sessions, protests, and future gigs. Recently, students at the University of Portsmouth set up a free gig at The Guildhall Village. At first, the atmosphere was typical of people who’d just spent a day studying. However, the scene soon changed after a young group of four lit up the stage. Wearing the notorious Gallagher gl

Written by Jess McCallum Student hub or just a party city? Either way, Portsmouth’s music scene helps define our island as a cultural hub. Renowned for its pubs and beer gardens, you don’t have to look far to find a great artist. I have to say, this is the case with Fin. Fin is a DJ artist studying in Portsmouth. He volunteers with an electronic music collective, Concrete Music, to deliver free gigs to locals and students alike. Fuelled by pure passion, he has debuted across

Written by Jess McCallum Black Country New Road are a band from Cambridge. Confusing, right? Found originally under the name ‘Nervous Conditions’, the band broke up after a series of sexual assault allegations were released against former frontman, Connor Browne. Since then, the band reformed under the name ‘Black Country New Road’, introducing Issac Wood as their frontman. Black Country New Road’s ‘Ants from Up There’ explores a unique side of rock and roll. Showcasing a fla

Written by Jess McCallum Alasdair Beckett- King is a comedian, games designer, podcaster and children’s book author. Amassing 295k...