CULT musician Kevin Ayers will make a rare UK appearance when he plays The Brook in Southampton on October 26.

Once a member of the improvisational underground rock band The Soft Machine, Ayers quit in 1968.

In 1970 he formed The Whole World, releasing the album Shooting At The Moon before resuming his solo career.

He has a reputation for doing what he wants when he wants, which should make for a fascinating gig. For details call 023 8055 5366.