Things are progressing at a swift pace this year at Oxjam Bournemouth H/Q. With three fundraisers having already taken place in May, raising a total of £1884.83 we now move into June, with two more fundraisers planned. More on that later. First, a reminder about the main event – The Oxjam Bournemouth Takeover 2011. We’re ...

Last year the wonderful Larmer Tree Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary. The first festival was a one-day affair, held on Saturday in July 1990 and called ‘The First Larmer Tree Jazz, Blues & Folk Roots Festival’. With Dick Heckstall Smith headlining, it ran from midday ’til midnight with an audience of around 150 people. Apart ...

We have some important news regarding our esteemed sponsors, Langdons. They are moving. Moving into bigger premises in downtown Southbourne where they’ll be combining Langdons and The Southern Ukulele Store with Music Is Life (previously across the road from Langdons), all under one musical retail establishment of dreams. The new, improved business will be called ...

It’s impossible not to get a wonderful feeling of positivity and optimism when nights like last Saturday take place. Following on from the hugely successful launch at Chaplins & Cellar Bar, last Saturday’s second fundraiser at Champions brought together another beautiful crowd, enjoying some amazing live music and djs. Thanks to everyone’s efforts and generosity, ...

We’ve loved running bh one for five years. But we’ve loved listening to and watching the incredible amount of local talent even more. We thought it would be a good idea to list some of our favourites since bh one started, and have also asked a number of local friends, promoters, musicians and associates to ...