What's on in Silkstead

Hampshire, England

Silkstead in Hampshire is a quiet sort of place where you can hear your own thoughts unless there's a gig on. With no big venues to shout about, we rely on the local community halls and schoolrooms to keep things lively without needing a stadium. It suits those who prefer their entertainment close to home rather than driving twenty minutes for a show that could have been in town. We pull together everything from family fun days to adult nights out so you don't have to hunt for dates across the county. Sometimes a pop-up art session happens, other times it's just a friendly gathering in a village hall down the road. Near Here keeps an eye on what's going on right here so you can plan your evening with a bit of local knowledge.

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The Music of John Williams vs Hans Zimmer
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The Music of John Williams vs Hans Zimmer

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1537351905116{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][mk_fancy_title size="36" margin_bottom="5" font_family="none"]The Music of John Williams vs Hans Zimmer[/mk_fancy_title][mk_fancy_title size="20" margin_bottom="10" font_family="none"]Friday 17th April 2026[/mk_fancy_title][vc_separator color="custom" align="align_left" border_width="5" el_width="20" accent_color="#fbb900"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="3688" img_size="full" css=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1767706583483{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"]Early concert Experience a breathtaking celebration of John Williams, Hans Zimmer and the greatest film scores ever written, brought to life by a chamber orchestra. Step into a world where cinematic music history is brought to life. This year, The Great British Film Orchestra proudly embarks on a spectacular UK-wide tour, presenting The Music of John Williams vs Hans Zimmer - an orchestral duel between two titans whose scores have defined generations of storytelling. For over half a century, John Williams has shaped the sound of wonder itself. His unforgettable themes for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Superman, Jurassic Park and more have become modern mythology - fanfares that summon heroes, awaken galaxies and stir the imagination of millions.

Fri 17 Apr06:45Winchester Guildhall(3.9mi)
Maritime History Conference at Southampton 17-18 April
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Maritime History Conference at Southampton 17-18 April

New Researchers in Maritime History Conference is taking place this year on 17-18 April 2026 at the University of Southampton. Organised by the British Commission for Maritime History.   https://www.maritimehistory.org.uk/ It on Friday 17 April with a reception and lecture by Dr Craig Lambert and resumes again on Saturday 18 April from 9am to 4.30pm. It costs £44 and booking is via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-researchers-in-maritime-history-conference-2026-tickets-1984601366110?aff=oddtdtcreator This annual event which moves to a different British location each year  is a highlight in the maritime history calendar, providing a welcoming space where emerging scholars can present short talks with fresh research and exchange ideas. With sessions spanning naval history, cultural heritage and global maritime networks, the 2026 programme reflects both the depth and diversity of current research in the field. Highlights include: A keynote lecture by Professor Craig Lambert of the University of Southampton A rich mix of postgraduate and independent scholar presentations For more information and to register go to : New Researchers in Maritime History Conference Practising Taranto: How the Royal Navy developed the air attack on a fleet in harbour Censoring naval mail in World War II: beyond intrusion and control How the Navy made its bed: From Procurement to Production of Hammocks in the Early Eighteenth-Century Royal Navy Looking back to move forward...

Fri 17 Apr17:30Plague Memorial(3.8mi)

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