# Event Details - **Event Name**: Colosseum & Soft Machine LIVE at The 1865 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Dec, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: 🎶 Colosseum & Soft Machine Live at The 1865 📅 05.12.26 🕖 7.00pm 📍 The 1865, Southampton 🎟 Tickets: https://www.universe.com/events/colosseum-soft-machine-tickets-VW68Y2 Soft Machine is one of the greatest UK avant/jazz-rock bands of all time. Their work, from their earliest performances as a psychedelic band, who were contemporaries of, and shared stages with Syd Barrett's Pink Floyd and the Jimi Hendrix Experience, all the way to being one of Europe's best known 'fusion' bands has influenced several generations of bands, and continues to be name-checked by today's hip experimentalists. This band is rooted in the celebrated 70’s version of the legendary group which recorded the acclaimed ‘Softs’ album in 1975, completed by outstanding sax star Theo Travis (Robert Fripp/David Gilmour/Steven Wilson). Since 2021 Roy Babbington retired from public performance and his chosen successor on the bass is Fred Thelonious Baker who has been a musician on the Canterbury scene for over 30 years – being a regular collaborator with the late Elton Dean, with Hugh Hopper and with guitarist Phil Miller (In Cahoots/Hatfield and the North). The band plays material from the era (compositions by Hugh Hopper, Mike Ratledge, Karl Jenkins) as well as many works by members of the band, as featured on their latest studio album ‘Hidden Details’, and their new acclaimed live album recorded.in Los Angeles ‘Live at the Baked Potato’. Whilst the line-up of Soft Machine may have changed many times since the heady days of the late 1960’s, the band’s spirit of musical adventure, and the ease with which it freely avoids being pigeon holed and can move from powerful progressive jazz fusion to atmospheric psychedelia to free improvised jazz-rock to ambient loop music continues to make it both unique and totally contemporary. Just as the original Soft Machine was in a state of continual metamorphosis in terms of both personnel and musical approach – shape-shifting over time from a psychedelic pop band, to a proto–prog rock outfit, to pioneers of adventurous jazz-rock fusion, and ranging from trio to septet configurations – Soft Machine and formerly Soft Machine Legacy has been in constant flux as members have come and gone, each new arrival placing his distinctive stamp on this musical work in progress. It is a tribute to the open-ended nature of Soft Machine’s ingenious compositional frameworks that they can accommodate such a wide range of strong musical personalities. This is Soft Machine - a living, breathing music that is as vital and relevant today as it ever was. Both long-time fans and new converts alike can take heart in the knowledge that the Soft Machine family tree -- with its deep roots in the musical revolution of the ‘60s - continues to sprout healthy new limbs well into the new century, showing no signs of slowing. The legacy is in very good hands indeed. In 2018 Soft Machine released the album 'Hidden Details' which reached the Number 1 slot in the Amazon.co.uk Jazz Fusion chart. It also reached Number 1 for 8 weeks in the prestigious progressive radio chart from Philadelphia USA 'Gagliarchives' with Tom Gagliardi. Following the 50 date, 50th Anniversary World Tour, Soft Machine released a live album at the prestigious Los Angeles club the Baked Potato. - ‘Live at the Baked Potato’ was released in 2020 to great acclaim. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southampton/colosseum-and-soft-machine-live-at-the-1865/200030667736207 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, trips-adventures, pop - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 3 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Southampton - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The 1865, Brunswick Square, SO14 3AR Southampton, United Kingdom - **lat**: 50.89873 - **long**: -1.40084 - **full address**: The 1865, Brunswick Square, SO14 3AR Southampton, United Kingdom, The 1865, Brunswick Square, Southampton, SO14 3AR, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Colosseum & Soft Machine LIVE at The 1865 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/64dac5bc9cf2282191f0bd2d44d8ed4ac3cfa39d52b6d10300f1a049d03a42b3-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir?v=1788739987 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Colosseum & Soft Machine LIVE at The 1865 being held? - **A:** Colosseum & Soft Machine LIVE at The 1865 takes place on Sat, 05 Dec, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 05 Dec, 2026 at 07:00 pm at The 1865, Brunswick Square, SO14 3AR Southampton, United Kingdom, The 1865, Brunswick Square, Southampton, SO14 3AR, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Colosseum & Soft Machine LIVE at The 1865? - **A:** Colosseum & Soft Machine LIVE at The 1865 is organized by The 1865. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The 1865's events? - **A:** Attendees have given The 1865 a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The 1865 has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Colosseum & Soft Machine LIVE at The 1865 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Southampton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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