Fossilheads + friends / #Bunker178 @Arch 4 / Sat 01.06.2024 7pm

Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with music, laughter, and delightful absurdity, all in support of a crucial cause: combating climate change. Immerse yourself in the charming ambiance of Arch 4 at Arches Studios, nestled beneath Central Bridge with Fossilheads Climate Crisis Cabaret, The Guillotine Union Boys, Straight to Cake and Shanti Green.

"A theatrical/ musical/ comical/ operatical duo on a musical mission to encourage audiences toward climate action with their unique songs that put the "oooh" in "existential doom"!

Prepare to be entertained by a captivating duo of talented performers, blending music, comedy, and sheer nonsense into an experience you won't soon forget.

But it's not just about the entertainment—it's about making a difference. With every ticket sold, £1 will be donated to Southampton Greenpeace, our local champions for environmental action. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to contribute directly to their cause and gain insight into their impactful campaigns throughout the evening.

Come be a part of something meaningful, while indulging in the joy and vitality that fun brings to activism. Mark your calendars for a night that promises laughter, music, and a shared commitment to a greener future.

"Brilliant Brechtian cabaret chanson environmentalists” - ATTILA the STOCKBROKER"Segovia meets the Oxford English Dictionary – absolutely incredible!” - DAVID FITZGERALD, BBC RADIO DEVON

“Clever, funny, superbly talented and thought provoking” - SCOTT DOONICAN, THE BAR-STEWARD SONS OF VAL DOONICAN

“FOSSILHEADS is so clever, so brilliantly observed, so funny and so true.” - EM WEIRDIGAN, GREEN GATHERING

The Guillotine Union Boys, adept in guitars, mandolin, and banjo, ignite vibrant performances. From spirituals to modern bluegrass, their unique flair promotes unity and progress. They'll regale you with a lively, crowd-rousing experience, stirring solidarity and change with foot-stomping hullabaloos, promising an energetic musical journey.

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BUNKER178 (the mobile offshoot of The Art House) are hosting this event at | a space’s | Arches Studios in Arch 04 - Old Cattle Market, Captain’s Place, Southampton, SO14 3FE

This will be a Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) Event.

We will supply you with a glass & can open bottles for you, a corkage fee will be charged at £3 per person. A range of teas, soft drinks, snacks and alcohol-free beverages will be on sale. Card payment accepted.

Shanti Green was formed last summer in the run up to local and general elections intent on embracing green sensibilities in the Portswood area. They perform weekly outside October Books on Saturday afternoons promoting Green Peace and FOE campaign strategies like Green Peace 's "I'm a climate voter". They will be opening the evening with a 20 minute set of rousing tunes!

Straight to Cake, regulars of Southampton community events, play music and like cake. Ukulele, Guitar, Fiddle, Bass plus a bit of Mbira. Home made and borrowed songs of love, death, cafes and melancholy.

About the venue:

Located under central bridge, Arch 4 is an intimate, atmospheric space.

This event will be a mix of seated and standing - please arrive in good time if you need a seat, and prioritise those who are unable to stand for the whole gig.

For all the details you need about the venue, please visit our info page here