I have finally managed to recover from Victorious Festival and now the countdown to Southsea Fest begins. Our favourite venues along Albert Road will be welcoming thousands of music lovers, all keen to see upcoming indpendant talent from the UK including a some of our own fantastic local artists.

Fans of rock, alternative, indie, punk, folk and pop will be in for a treat. This years highlights include the South Coasts own Laurel, Pulled Apart By Horses, Ed Harcourt, Dinosaur Pile-Up, Flyte and DZ Deathrays.

Tickets are on curently available at just £18 for an adult all-day pass, and £10 for a teen ticket. Under 13’s are free but passes are still required. Passes give you access to each of the venues for the whole day’s events. All passes available now HERE.

Keep an eye out here on Strong Island next week for the first of our in-depth preview’s for our Strong Island Recordings Stage at Bar 56/Al Burrito.