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About Me

Mint Burston, who died on November 17, 2007, was almost single-handedly responsible for turning the Joiners Arms from a back-street Southampton pub into one of the most important venues on the UK gig circuit, vital in the early careers of Radiohead, Oasis, Muse, Coldplay and almost any important band of the last thirty years. Mint’s unerring instincts, his tolerant approach, his unselfishness and his promoting skills are remembered and appreciated by all who have visited or played at the Joiners. Please use this space to share your memories and appreciation of the unassuming but truly great man.

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Gig Champ

Hello,I noticed a news item recently about a guy who claimed to be the world gig-going champion. I have taken the opportunity of the Xmas break to update my list of gigs to prove that it is indeed I w...
Posted by on Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:16:00 GMT

MINT TRIBUTE GIG November 17th

The memorial show is on at the Joiners on 17 November. There is a VERY SPECIAL headliner. Tickets are £10 and all the profits will go to charity. Please call 02380632601 immediately.
Posted by on Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:32:00 GMT

Donation in memory of Mint

I have today donated £400 to Macmillan Cancer Relief, this being proceeds of the book Access One Step. It was Mint's wish that Macmillan should benefit, because they were so helpful to him during his ...
Posted by on Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:00:00 GMT

Mint’s funeral, 29.11.2007

It seemed perfect that it was a beautiful day for Mint's friends and family to drive through the New Forest to his chosen resting place. It was somehow appropriate that it was so hard to find, just as...
Posted by on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:25:00 GMT