The scene in Southampton
James Zabiela, from Southampton, won Muzik Magazine's Bedroom Bedlam competition in 2000 and built a career through Renaissance and Bedrock Recordings into one of British progressive house and techno's more recognisable names - a real, checkable credential for a city that doesn't always get credit for producing international-level talent.
Beyond that, Southampton's nightlife runs mainstream and broad, as the south coast's biggest student and clubbing city, rather than being built around one dominant sound.
Where it happens
The city centre carries most of the activity, with a large student population from two universities keeping the circuit busy through the week as well as weekends.
Nearby nights
On sale in Southampton
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