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EDITOR - Amy Scott-Munden - [email protected]
DEPUTY EDITOR - Sam Pegg - [email protected]
NEWS EDITOR - Rosie Spurrier - [email protected]
RECORDS EDITORS - Callum Joynes & Mollie Potter - [email protected]
CULTURE EDITORS - Susanna Robe

rtson-Sheath & Emily Poole - [email protected]
FILM EDITOR - Ashish Dwivedi & Laura Carpenter - [email protected]
LIVE EDITOR - Rhianna Saglani - [email protected]
LIVE/RECORDS PR - Grace Delve - [email protected]
CULTURE/FILM PR - Khairah Boukhatem - [email protected]
FEP OFFICERS - Charlie Burgess & Ellie Griffiths - [email protected]
MULTIMEDIA & OUTREACH - Amrit Manku - [email protected]
HEAD OF DESIGN - Jiahao Liu - [email protected]
ONLINE MANAGER - Byron Lewis - [email protected]

17/07/2024

Are you a local music artist? Read here 👀
Poster by the talented ._m

17/07/2024

Holly Allwright wants ‘The Society’ to return!

16/07/2024

Amy Scott-Munden looks back at Lana Del Rey’s controversial 2023 Glastonbury set.

15/07/2024

Liana Flores releases debut album Flower of the Soul!

Liana Flores’ debut album Flower of the Soul makes a welcome addition to my “Time to Chill” Spotify playlist. As an art teacher, I’m always on the lookout for gentle melodic…

14/07/2024

Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets: a testament to Pink Floyd’s formative years!

Nick Mason, the drummer of Pink Floyd and the only member to have appeared on every studio album release, is currently on tour with his newest project- the Saucerful Of Secrets. Completed by Gary K…

13/07/2024

Imagine Dragons return with their 6th studio album Loom and it does not disappoint!

Imagine Dragons return with their 6th studio album Loom and it does not disappoint! The band flummoxed fans in late March when they deleted all Instagram posts from their profile. In place, they pr…

12/07/2024

Amy Scott-Munden shows why Lana Del Rey’s ‘Video Games’ has her favourite summer-themed music video!

11/07/2024

Rosie Spurrier shows how duo Barlow & Bear came to fame via the internet and ‘Bridgerton’.

10/07/2024

Holly Allwright explores the most unnecessary sequels in film.

09/07/2024

Megan Eynon-Daly would love to live in Pokémon’s Kalos region!

08/07/2024

Rosie Spurrier wants the BBC to revive Alex Horne’s ‘The Button’.

07/07/2024

Rosie Spurrier shows why Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Deja Vu’ is her favourite summer-themed music video!

Rosie Spurrier shows why Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Deja Vu’ has her favourite summer-themed music video!

01/07/2024

Glastonbury Lookback: Arctic Monkeys’ iconic headline sets from 2007, 2013, and 2023

Amy Scott-Munden assesses the Arctic Monkeys’ three legendary Glastonbury headline sets.

Amy Scott-Munden assesses the Arctic Monkeys’ three legendary Glastonbury headline sets.

30/06/2024

My Summer Comfort TV Series: Desperate Housewives

Rosie Spurrier affirms why ‘Desperate Housewives’ is the perfect summer comfort TV show.

Rosie Spurrier affirms why ‘Desperate Housewives’ is the perfect summer comfort TV show.

29/06/2024

Forbidden! The Ethics of Listening to Problematic Artists

Jasmine Kelly assesses the pros and cons of listening to “problematic” and “cancelled” artists.

Jasmine Kelly assesses the pros and cons of listening to “problematic” and “cancelled” artists.

28/06/2024

Isle of Wight Festival 2024: A weekend of nostalgic hits!

Callum Joynes raves about the 90s and 2000s nostalgia on display at The Isle of Wight Festival.

Callum Joynes raves about the 90s and 2000s nostalgia on display at The Isle of Wight Festival.

27/06/2024

Best Summer-Themed Music Videos: Red Velvet – Power Up (2018)

Megan Eynon-Daly shows why Red Velvet’s ‘Power Up’ has her favourite summer-themed music video!

Megan Eynon-Daly shows why Red Velvet’s ‘Power Up’ has her favourite summer-themed music video!

25/06/2024

The Best Beach Reads for Your Summer: ‘On the Island’ by Tracey Garvis Graves

Rosie Spurrier sees Tracey Garvis Graves’ ‘On the Island’ as a beach reading essential this summer.

Rosie Spurrier sees Tracey Garvis Graves’ ‘On the Island’ as a beach reading essential this summer.

24/06/2024

Underrated Artists that Deserve Better: No Rome

In 2018, Guendoline Rome Viray Gomez – better known as No Rome – was described by The 1975’s Matty Healy as his “muse” following a number of collaborations on his 2018…

23/06/2024

Classic Summer Tunes: JP Saxe – 25 in Barcelona (2020)

Rhianna Saglani argues why JP Saxe’s ’25 in Barcelona’ is their favourite summer anthem.

Rhianna Saglani argues why JP Saxe’s ’25 in Barcelona’ is their favourite summer anthem.

22/06/2024

The Best Beach Reads for Your Summer: ‘The Love Hypothesis’ by Ali Hazelwood

Jasmine Kelly’s beach reading essentials.

Jasmine Kelly’s beach reading essential.

21/06/2024

Nutty as ever, Ska icons Madness rock Guildhall Square!

Deputy Editor Kye reviews Madness at Southampton’s Guildhall Square.

Deputy Editor Kye, reviews Madness at Southampton’s Guildhall Square.

03/06/2024

Meet The Edge magazine committee 2024/25!

20/05/2024

Festival Team-up Flashback: Rick Astley x Blossoms (Glastonbury Festival, 2023)

Callum Joynes reflects on Rick Astley & Blossoms’ surprise ‘The Smiths’ team-up at Glastonbury 2023.

Callum Joynes reflects on Rick Astley & Blossoms’ surprise ‘The Smiths’ team-up at Glastonbury 2023.

19/05/2024

Our Favourite Female Characters: Aelin Galathynius of ‘Throne of Glass’

Emily Poole explores Aelin Galathynius of ‘Throne of Glass’.

19/05/2024

Our new digital issue... coming very soon!

17/05/2024

Festival Team-up Flashback: Foo Fighters x Hayley Williams

A look back at a classic moment from 2023's Bonnaroo Festival.

Callum Joynes looks back at the Foo Fighters’ team-up with Paramore’s Hayley Williams.

08/05/2024

Karina reviews Celine Song's directorial debut, Past Lives 🎞📺

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04/05/2024

Editor-in-Chief Callum Joynes enjoys a "riff-laden night" watching Between You & Me at The Joiners 🎶🎸 https://wp.me/p14ybt-Lhf

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Take a glimpse at The Edge committee of 2022/23🌷 Get to know them - and their roles - better now via the magazine’s ‘about us’ page🌈

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The Edge Day of Journo Experience

Join us for our Edge Day of Journo Experience! For zoom tickets are available on eventbrite or you can tune live on our page.

The Edge AGM

The Results are in!

🖥ONLINE MANAGER🖥

🖥POSITION IN FOCUS: ONLINE MANAGER🖥 The Online Manager is essentially in charge of creating writer accounts and being there to help with any tech difficulties. Hear everything about the role here! Menno’s Top Tip: “Can't make something work? Work around it.” Nominate Yourself Here: https://forms.gle/nGKT93AgcH7ueDQr6 Role Descriptions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nvmtWcntlxpQxL1EbDftVBNHJb-nGaon4r2xKZFPhjw/edit

FEP OFFICER

🕺🏼POSITION IN FOCUS: FUNDRAISING, PUBLICITY AND EVENTS OFFICER🕺🏼 Georgie delves into the wonders of interacting with your favourite celebs on The Edge’s social media accounts! Georgie’s Top Tip: “Think of what you’d want to read and make the social media capture that interest! Also make friends with other socials so you can host some fun collab socials/ fundraisers” Nominate Yourself Here: https://forms.gle/nGKT93AgcH7ueDQr6 Role Descriptions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nvmtWcntlxpQxL1EbDftVBNHJb-nGaon4r2xKZFPhjw/edit

🎤RECORDS/LIVE PR🎤

🎤POSITION IN FOCUS: RECORDS/LIVE PR🎤 The Records/Live PR Officer always gets first dibs on interviews and gigs - if you love music or free tickets then this role is for you! Kiera’s Top Tip: “Keep a diary for requests and scheduled interviews/reviews to stay organised, and check emails a few times a week so they don’t become overwhelming!” Nominate Yourself Here: https://forms.gle/nGKT93AgcH7ueDQr6 Role Descriptions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nvmtWcntlxpQxL1EbDftVBNHJb-nGaon4r2xKZFPhjw/edit

🎥FILM/CULTURE PR🎥

🎥POSITION IN FOCUS: FILM/CULTURE PR🎥 The role of Film/Culture PR officer is a great way to perfect your emailing skills, Becky lets you know the ins and outs of the role! Becky’s Top Tip: “Be open to exploring new ways of getting content - some will be more successful than others, but getting new contacts is one of the most rewarding parts of the job” Nominate Yourself Here: https://forms.gle/nGKT93AgcH7ueDQr6 Role Descriptions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nvmtWcntlxpQxL1EbDftVBNHJb-nGaon4r2xKZFPhjw/edit

⭐️ Issue 6 is out NOW! ⭐️ Unfortunately, we are unable to distribute physical copies on campus like we usually would, but you can still read it here: https://buff.ly/3gFTATo 🧡💚✍️⭐️

We have a treat for you...look out for copies of our Halloween issue released tomorrow 👻 🎃 we’ll be distributing across the uni campus throughout the day ✨

📢 GET DOWN TO THE REDBRICK BEFORE 2PM FOR YOUR COPY! 📢

Tonight, #SouthamptonCelebrates a project 18 YEARS in the making – the opening of Studio 144, the new home of Nuffield Southampton Theatres, John Hansard Gallery and City Eye 💫🥂🎆

There’s still time to grab our Freshers Issue at Bunfight! We’re in the Blue Zone 💙 #SotonFreshers

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-------------------------------------------- ***Editor and Content Information*** -------------------------------------------- EDITOR - Jack Nash - [email protected] DEPUTY EDITOR - Theo Smith - [email protected] NEWS EDITOR - Becky Davies - [email protected] RECORDS EDITOR - Vicky Greer - [email protected] CULTURE EDITOR - Louise Chase - [email protected] FILM EDITOR - Joe Williams - [email protected] LIVE EDITOR - Georgie Holmes - [email protected] PR OFFICERS - Morgan McMillan & Maddie Lock - [email protected] HEAD OF PUBLICITY - Zarah Akhavan-Moossavi - [email protected] HEAD OF DESIGN - Rebecca Ormsby - [email protected] HEAD OF EVENTS - Connie Williams - [email protected] ONLINE MANAGER - Menno Kramer - [email protected]