Jez (aka Jani) here – Moving Voices is our longest running event and now the longest running open mic in Southampton.

Last night, we held the last one at our current home at 178 Above Bar St and were thrilled to welcome back Anthony Fairweather.

These two photos are about 16 years apart. Watching artists grow from their very first nervous & wobbly performance to the level of skill we saw last night has been the absolute privilege of my role as Art House director.

Anthony is, like so many of our crew and regulars, neurodivergent and has made a film – Frosted Glass – about his experiences.

Anthony has remained a staunch supporter and encourager even after moving away from the area, and it was a delight to have him back. People like him are the reason we’re still going and it’s the continued support that will make this next chapter work.

Also, the man hasn’t aged a day.