Portsmouth People, Portsmouth Stories

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

James A.K.A the Portsmouth Foodguide joined Brendan McCarthy for his monthly update on the best places to eat across the city. Find out about newly opened venues, the Empty Chairs project and Southsea Food Festival

Eugene Scardifield joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about climbing Mount Everest for the charity SAMM National and what his next challenge is in August. https://gofund.me/e4ef01fe4

Ian James and Bekki Bradley are joined by Sally, who runs inclusive dance and movement practice sessions focused on wellbeing

Fr Hugo, Vicar at St Michael's Paulsgrove, looks ahead to carnival weekend on Express Breakfast

Ian James chats to Micah Hall about his role in insolvency working to recover assests and values for creditors

Laura Belbin spoke to Ian James about her upcoming show at the Theatre Royal about the realities of being a woman in her 40s.

Megan Linford joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about her show at The Wedgewood Rooms and life as a new Mum

Eloise Carter joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about her gig at The Wedgewood Rooms and her new single

Graeme Lloyd spoke to Paul Marsh about the charity walk with a difference with The Military Miles. https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/13614/the-military-miles

John Sackett from Crying Out Loud and Majid Dhana & Rishki from 432 Nomads, joined Paul Marsh in the studio talk about The Point Is Portsmouth, 432 Fratton & Circus In Motion. https://cryingoutloud.org/projects/the-point-is-portsmouth/

Keelan Graney from The Rosadocs joined Jon Brown on Express FM ahead of Golden Touch Festival at the Wedgewood Rooms on June 12 and 13th 2026.

Finn Forster joined Jon Brown on Express FM ahead of Golden Touch Festival at the Wedgewood Rooms on June 12 and 13th 2026.

Dave Joyce & Jon Brown are joined live in the studio for an exclusive new festival announcement by Billy Osborne (Concrete Music) and Jacob Skinner (Pitt St. Skatepark). The event, in honour of Portsmouth 100 will see two days of music and skating, headed up by such huge artists as Scouting For Girls, Toploader, The Fratellis and international DJ sensation Wilkinson, alongside a whole host of local talent. It's taking place on Saturday the 19th of September and Sunday the 20th of September at Pitt St. Skatepark. More details on the event are available at sendit100.com.

Greek-British alt-pop artist D3LTA speaks to Lana ahead of his Wedgewood Rooms performance supporting Marmozets on tour, as well as discussing his upcoming debut album 'Mad About It,' and what it was like being a top 10 contender to represent Greece for Eurovision.

Carmela is over from America and joined Paul Marsh in the studio to promote her new album Queen of the Suburbs.

Crystal Tides Manager and Founder of Golden Touch Festival Billy Fitzjohn joined Dave Joyce & Jon Brown in the studio ahead of this year's festival at The Wedgewood Rooms.

Summoners joined Dave Joyce & Jon Brown in the studio off the back of their win at the Portsmouth Music Awards 2026.

Iain Morgan & George Leeson from Bladez Toyz joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about the London to Paris cycle challenge to raise money for The Toy Trust. https://www.justgiving.com/page/bladeztoyz

Andy Grays and David Robinson joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about the Blues Jam at Portsmouth Guildhall.

Ian James catches up with Helena Woolley and El Roberts, who recently won an award at the Student Impact Awards for setting up the Illustration Society, and Dan McCabe, an academic in Visual Communications.

Rosie Hollins who made the final of The Road To Victorious competition earlier this year, joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about her show at the Wedgewood Rooms

Helen Salsbury & Nicky Thomas from Pens of the Earth joined Paul Marsh in the studio, to talk about the Wild Seas, Wilder Cities, Audiobook Showcase at Portsmouth Guildhall. All proceeds go to the Solent Seagrass Restoration Project. The audiobook was funded by Portsmouth Creates and recorded at Casemates Studios. Find out more at pensoftheearth.co.uk/audiobook

Becki Simmons (Spark), Clare Martin (Pompey ITC), Kirsty Robertson (Motiv8) & Simon Ingram (Politely Rebellious) spoke to Paul Marsh in the studio about Abseiling the Spinnaker Tower for Charity.

Verity and Liz from Theatre Arts Starburst Performers joined Brendan McCarthy in the studio to discuss their upcoming children's theatre show The Magic Crayon which is being performed at Chichester Fringe on Saturday 13th June.

Kev McCormack aka Kitman Kev on leaving Portsmouth FC after 27 years and doing a tell all show. Friday 19th June: A Special Evening with Kevin McCormack at The Gaiety Southsea. https://book.events/kev/2026-06-19/46837

Kelly Haswell joined Paul Marsh in the studio to look at what Portsmouth Guildhall have coming up in June.

Jazzy Paige joined Paul Marsh & Casey Major Bunce in the studio to talk about her song that has been at the number 1 spot in the local music chart for over a month

Sally Hawkins from Conscious Cocktail Company, who recently won three bronze medals on the international stage, joined Paul Marsh in the studio

Ian Douglas & James Wilson joined Paul Marsh in the studio, to talk about the play The Sock which takes a tough look at Alzheimer's. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-sock-tickets-1984196772961?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Dylan and Jarrod joined Brendan McCarthy to discuss their upcoming production of Blood Brothers. The play version of Willy Russel's classic is on at The Trinity Church Theatre on Albert Road, Southsea from Wednesday 27th May