Portsmouth People, Portsmouth Stories

Alan Finlan joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about his big show in Gosport in October

Gwen Woodruffe from BGT winners The Hawkstone Farmers Choir joined Paul Marsh in the studio after their NTA performance and tour & debut album announcement

Sally Zurita from Bailando With Sally joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about the inclusive community and wellbeing initiative that uses dance, music, movement and art to bring people together. https://www.bailandowithsally.com/

Ana Gillespie of Crying Out Loud and Sasha Biloshisky of Rawkus City joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about Luminarium at Victoria Park in Portsmouth presented by Crying Out Loud as part of The Point Is Portsmouth & Rawkus City at Portsmouth Guildhall https://cryingoutloud.org/events/luminarium/ funkformat.com/rawkuscity and @rawkuscity @funkformat

Billy Colburn from Icebreaker Festival and our very own Jon Brown joined Ian James this morning on Express Breakfast to announce Phase One of the Festivals’s exciting new lineup for 2027. Listen back to the announcement now.

Jon Brown speaks with Phil Clapp - Chief Executive from the UK Cinema Association about National Cinema Weekend this weekend!

Pippa Wesley from The Nauti Girls and Alice Farrow, RNRMC Director of Marketing & Communications joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about The Race Across The UK

Sarah Mitas and Hannah Murray joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about SALT Festival on Saturday 5th September

Brooke Star and Dom Elton joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about her new single Friend Zone Again and working with Mayfield Records

Billy Osborne from Concrete Music and Pitt Street Skatepark joined Jon Brown and Meg Peters in the studio to discuss the addition of Pop Punk legends Wheatus to the Send it 100 festival lineup happening later this month.

Swimming Adele aka Adele Benson who is going to be swimming the Bristol Channel to raise money for Toucan-Diversity and Anne Marie Asgari from the Charity joined Paul Marsh at Port Solent.

Hants Firefighter Ben Tatman and Charlotte Fairall of Sophies Legacy joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about his 1,600km Triathlon Challenge. https://www.sophieslegacy.org.uk/event/jogle-triathlon-challenge/

Kelly Haswell joined Paul Marsh in the studio to look at what's on at Portsmouth Guildhall in September. https://www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk/

Dawn Sharpe joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about Goodwood Revival in September. https://www.goodwood.com/motorsport/goodwood-revival/

Simon Ingram & Kirsty Hill joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about SALT (Suicide Awareness Let's Talk) Festival which is happening on 5th September in Portsmouth. https://saltfestival.co.uk/

James a.k.a the Portsmouth Foodguide joined Brendan McCarthy for a monthly catch up to discuss new eateries, Victorious Festival vendors and the Portsmouth City of Culture Bid

Author and comedian Paul Barton joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about his new book Dit On. https://ditonrn.co.uk/

Mary Red and Dom Elton joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about the new track from The Mayfield Records House Band - You're Not Coming Home.

Nicole Parker joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about her tribute to Carole King evening at Rowlands Castle. https://nicoleparkermusic.com/

Lucinda Long & Claire Birkett joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about March For Men with Kev in Petersfield. www.marchformenwithkev.co.uk

Becky from Fareham based charity Key to Joy spoke to Brendan McCarthy about their upcoming Summer Fair and the work of the charity that support adults with learning difficulties. The Summer Fair takes place on Saturday 22nd August in Fareham Park from 10am-4pm with funds going to the charity.

Hannah Reem and Dom Elton from Mayfield Records to talk about their new single Drowning Pretty and how they have been helping grassroots artists.

Nadia Arab joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about the Road From Karachi Portsmouth 100 Gala and her honorary doctorate at Portsmouth University https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-road-from-karachi-invites-you-to-our-portsmouth-100-gala-event-tickets-1990980627653

Amba Tremain joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk upcoming gigs at Stanstead Park, Victorious Festival & Wedgewood Rooms

Participants swam 100 lengths of the pool to raise money for the charity which provides vital support to local families.

Billy Osborne (Concrete Music) and Jacob Skinner (Pitt St. Skatepark) spoke to Jon Brown about their huge music festival for Portsmouth100 in September, starring Scouting For Girls, Wilkinson and many more!

Jon Brown caught up with DJ Fat Steve from The Secret Society who are hosting their 2nd annual family rave event called "SOAKED" at Pitt St. Skatepark this Sunday (2 August).

Benjamin Heath, Alice Hudson & Chloe Robbins joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about Night Currents Festival at Wedgewood Rooms

Kelly Haswell from Portsmouth Guildhall joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about the behind the scenes at the venue

Raj & Shred a.k.a Mole & Ratty spoke to Brendan McCarthy about their upcoming performance of Kenneth Grahames classic tale Wind in the Willows is on at The Trinity Church Theatre, Albert Road, Southsea from Thursday 13th-Saturday 15th August. Search the Phoenix Players on Ticket Source to book tickets

Pompey In The Community CEO Clare Martin joined Ian James for this week's Community Billboard - discussing local charities across Portsmouth.

Dom Elton from Mayfield Records joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about supporting local grassroots artists to record and release a single

Dan Swan & Adam Lewis from Mahina joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about their exciting plans for the summer

Chef Simon Hartnett and Lauren Pitt from The Hog House joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about some new exciting things coming to the restaurants

Sheena Hulme, Fareham Live Theatre Director, Kim Seagrove, Musical Director & Lucy Russell, Elite Dance Associates to talk about their Peter Pan Summer Youth Project and Elite Industry Dance Showcase.

Theatre Arts Starburst Performers bring family fun this Summer Holidays to Our Back Garden Alpaca Farm in Westbourne on the 13th August.

The Best of Williams & Zimmer, Smash Hits: The 80s and Pompey Summer Sounds are all in Guildhall Square this weekend.

Paul Marsh spoke to Liliana Mawo, Esther Wycherley and Astrid Tilley and their captain Lottie from Hampshire & Isle of Wight who played in the LTA 11U County Cup National Finals.

Harvey Jay Dodgson joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about his new single Kick and Pompey Summer Sounds at Portsmouth Guildhall Square.

Elysia Jade joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about her new single Maybe and her crazy last 6 months!

Charlotte Stephens joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about Moodz, an emotional wellness brand

Lucy Babb and Rachel Clare from Crying Out Loud joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about the Point is Portsmouth and the latest event Circus In Motion

The SSA return with the Shakespeare comedy for 5 nights this July. Director Paula Bartlett joined Brendan McCarthy to discuss her love for the play and the unique Portsmouth venue that is the setting for this performance.

Lucy Horsman from Piecaramba joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk Southsea Food Festival, Limited Edition Mountie Pie and Christmas in July!

Jayne Sime joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about Solent Growth Partnership and how they help local businesses solentgrowthpartnership.co.uk

Lucy Bridgewater from Shroom and George Coleman from Stones Throw Kitchen joined Paul in the studio to talk about some big, exciting evenings they have coming up.

Helen Wallis, Nicole Geddes & Lucy Kate Daly joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about their new book Spotlight on Success. For more information Helen Wallis: www.tadaa.info Lucy Kate Daly: www.lucykatestaracademy.com Nicole Louise Geddes: www.performerpreneur.co.uk  Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/0gBAtAU6

Paul Marsh spoke to 13 year old boxer Millie Rolfe who recently won the National Schools Championship Class A Category at 42kg and her coach Paul Dyer.

James Shepherd joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about skateboarding from Hayling Island to Glasgow for charity Just Giving link: https://justgiving.com/page/skatetoscotland https://www.instagram.com/skatetoscotland

Kelly Haswell joined Paul Marsh in the studio to look at what's coming to the Portsmouth Guildhall in July