Music venue in Southampton, UK
The Joiners is a small music venue in a former
pub (The Joiners Arms) on St Mary Street,
St Mary's, Southampton , England. It has played host to many up-and-coming bands. The pub started having live acts in the back room in 1968. The maximum capacity is 200 people.
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In 2013, the venue was named Britain's best small music venue in a competition run by
NME .
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In December 2006, writer Oliver Gray published a book entitled Access One Step: The Official History of the Joiners Arms , which documents the history of the venue and includes a foreword by
Razorlight drummer
Andy Burrows .
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Notable bands that played at The Joiners
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o Live at the Joiners (17 November 2008).
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"Amuzing Music Musings, with Brian Barr: Babybird – The Joiners – 23/3/2010" . Musicalbrian.blogspot.co.uk. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Bad Manners confirmed for Christmas Joiners gig" . mintsouth.com . Archived from
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"Band of Skulls at The Joiners (01/08/13)" . Theedgesusu.co.uk. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Real Horrorshow Tunes » GIG REVIEW: Best Coast @ Joiners, Southampton" . Horrorshowtunez.co.uk. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Blood Red Shoes confirm new single" . NME. 10 January 2007. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"The Music Journal: Bombay Bicycle Club – live at The Joiners" . The-music-journal.blogspot.co.uk. 21 October 2007. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Elefant Records" . Elefant.com. 19 March 2007. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Hotly-tipped psychedlic rockers Childhood coming to The Joiners (From Daily Echo)" . Dailyecho.co.uk. 25 August 2014. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"REVIEW: Circa Waves @ The Joiners, Southampton" . audioaddictmag.com . Archived from
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"Preview: Dan Le Sac at The Joiners with support from Arp Attack (07/10/12)" . Theedgesusu.co.uk. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Dananananaykroyd return with date at The Joiners" . mintsouth.com . Archived from
the original on 10 July 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2015 .
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"Deaf Havana Announce July Tour Supports - News" . Rock Sound Magazine .
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"Delays at Joiners for festive shows (From Daily Echo)" . Dailyecho.co.uk. 14 September 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Delphic/Two Door Cinema Club @ Joiners Southampton" . virgin.com . Archived from
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"Gig Archive 29.02.2004" . Alllivingfear.co.uk . Retrieved 3 October 2023 .
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"01/10/2014 – Dragonforce – Joiners" . Metalgigs.co.uk. 1 October 2014. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Drenge @ The Joiners, Southampton (06/06/13)" . audioaddictmag.com . Archived from
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"Ed Sheeran Concert Setlist at The Joiners Arms, Southampton on May 11, 2011" . setlist.fm. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Enter Shikari at Joiners, Southampton on 10 Aug 2018" . entershikari.com. Retrieved 10 August 2018 .
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"Whats On Live (September 18–25) (From Bournemouth Echo)" . M.bournemouthecho.co.uk. 14 September 2009. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Slow Club – Joiners, Southampton 16/09/09" . The Line of Best Fit .
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"Frank Turner gig to help The Joiners pay £30,000 bill – BBC News" . Bbc.co.uk. 28 November 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Fei Comodo at The Joiners (1/11/11)" . Theedgesusu.co.uk. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Southampton, The Joiners Arms" . Independent Venue Week. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Cute as a button (From Dorset Echo)" . Dorsetecho.co.uk. 13 October 2008. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Is this footage from Green Day's first ever UK performance?" . mintsouth.com . Archived from
the original on 10 July 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2015 .
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"Hadouken! | Southampton Joiners Southampton | Thu 26th November 2009 Lineup" . kiddle.com . Archived from
the original on 14 July 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2015 .
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"Hope of the States concert in The Joiners – Southampton, UK on 1 Jun 2003" . Myconcertlist.com. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Howards Alias Tour Dates, Concerts & Tickets – Songkick" . Songkick.com. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Gigography" . hundredreasons.com . Archived from
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"Jamie T Set For Summer UK Tour" . Gigwise. 3 May 2006. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Suspect Device Photos" . Suspectdevicezine.co.uk. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Live | Johnny Foreigner @ Joiners, Southampton – 21.03.14" . musicalmathematics.co.uk . Archived from
the original on 10 July 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2015 .
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"Kasabian: Gigs Archive" . kasabian.co.uk . Archived from
the original on 6 July 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2015 .
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"Klaxons – Southampton Joiners Arms 30th January 2007" . babyimborednow.blogspot.co.uk . Archived from
the original on 10 July 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2015 .
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"The Music Journal: Late Of The Pier – live at The Joiners" . The-music-journal.blogspot.co.uk. 3 February 2008. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Little Comets at The Joiners tonight (From Daily Echo)" . Dailyecho.co.uk. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"News | Clash Magazine" . Clashmusic.com. 6 July 2009. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Lower Than Atlantis Get Robbed - News" . Rock Sound Magazine .
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"Live Review: Lonely The Brave, The Joiners, Southampton | HTF Magazine" . Hitthefloor.com. 6 February 2014. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
^ Cialis, Lydia (17 November 2012).
"Lucy Rose at The Joiners (14/11/2012)" . Theedgesusu.co.uk. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Mansun concert in The Joiners – Southampton, UK on 17 Jun 1996" . Myconcertlist.com. 17 June 1996. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Melt-banana on Sunday 1st June 2014 at Joiners Southampton | gigHUB | Find Live Music & Gigs in Southampton - See More Music" . Archived from
the original on 10 July 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2015 .
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"Metronomy head to the Joiners" . mintsouth.com . Archived from
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"Past Dates" . Milliondead.org. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"bright light ! an unofficial mogwai web site" . Youngteam.co.uk. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"BBC News – The Joiners in Southampton faces uncertain future" . Bbc.co.uk. 28 November 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"MUSE: TOUR DATES – Joiners, Southampton, UK" . Muse.mu. 18 June 1999. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Sklog: My Vitriol gig review – 22/05/09 Southampton, The Joiners" . Jamieskey.blogspot.co.uk. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Mystery Jets, Southampton Joiners | Live Reviews | Clickmusic | Online Music News, Downloads, Videos & More" . Clickmusic. Archived from
the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Napalm Death @ Joiners, Southampton, UK" . Rockfreaks.net. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Nick Oliveri and the Mondo Generator (From Daily Echo)" . Dailyecho.co.uk. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Niki & The Dove to release debut album 'Instinct' in May" . NME. 20 February 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Oceansize back with new, single and tour" . NME. 11 August 2005. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Tours: Panic! At the Disco headlining dates; UK tour with The Academy Is" . Punknews.org. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Paul Heaton to play The Joiners this week" . mintsouth.com . Archived from
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"Peace – The Joiners, Southampton (06/12/12)" . audioaddictmag.com . Archived from
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"Southampton | Placebo" . placeboworld.co.uk . Archived from
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"Portugal. The Man Concert Setlist at The Joiners Arms, Southampton on Nov 18, 2011" . setlist.fm. Retrieved 18 November 2011 .
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"Reuben @ Southampton Joiners (With Sucioperro and the Red Light Company)" . Archived from
the original on 9 December 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2015 .
^ Rose, Michael (12 May 2013).
"Preview: Rolo Tomassi at The Joiners, Southampton (16/05/2013)" . Theedgesusu.co.uk. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"New Page 2" . Boredteenagers.co.uk . Retrieved 10 January 2021 .
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"Small Door Events: Sisteray at The Joiners" . 3 March 2017.
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"Skindred Spirits (From Daily Echo)" . Dailyecho.co.uk. 20 January 2014. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Review: Skunk Anansie" . mintsouth.com . Archived from
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"Sleaford Mods: The Joiners, Southampton – live review" . Louder Than War. 14 March 2015. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"[Spunge] live @ The Joiners – 27/11/10" . Theedgesusu.co.uk. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"THE BOUNCING SOULS // THE MENZINGERS @ THE JOINERS at The Joiners, Southampton" . Allevents.in. 4 May 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"The History of Apple Pie + Death of the Author @ the Joiners – Southampton | Noise Cannon" . Archived from
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"The Joy Formidable, Southampton Joiners | Live Reviews | Clickmusic | Online Music News, Downloads, Videos & More" . Clickmusic. Archived from
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"The Kooks add extra dates – Music News" . Music-News.com. 6 January 2006. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Show Archive" . The Levellers. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"The Libertines Concert Setlist at The Joiners Arms, Southampton on May 20, 2002" . setlist.fm. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"Goodbooks Support The Maccabees On UK Tour" . Gigwise. 18 December 2006. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"The Men They Couldn't Hang/Willowen/Sean McGowan" . Rock Regeneration. 26 March 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"The Pigeon Detectives/The Frequency/Hooligan Choir" . Rock Regeneration. 31 May 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2017 .
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"The Rakes Announce UK Tour Dates" . Gigwise.com .
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"News" . Clash Magazine .
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"The Vaccines play benefit for Southampton's the Joiners | NME.COM" .
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the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 21 April 2020 .
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"The Wombats Announce Intimate UK Tour Dates & Tickets" . Stereoboard.com . Retrieved 10 January 2021 .
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"Eventful: The Young Gods" . Eventful .
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"Can the UK's 'toilet circuit' of small music venues survive? | John Harris" . the Guardian . 22 February 2013.
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"These New Puritans UK dates" . Music-News.com .
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"Twin Atlantic @ Southampton Joiners (With Canterbury and Viva Sleep)" . Archived from
the original on 11 January 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2015 .
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"We Are Scientists Announce UK Shows" . Gigwise.com .
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"Bandsintown | Live Music, Concert Tickets, Tour Dates & Live Streams" . Bandsintown.com .
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"White Lies Announce Tour | MTV UK" . Mtv.co.uk .
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"Willy Mason at The Joiners Arms, Southampton (14/06/13)" . The Edge . 24 June 2013.
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