Striving for fame, is that the right reason to be head over heels in the competitive music industry? It's no secret that the music industry is one of the toughest out there…creative slumps, isolation, the fear of 'not making it' and failure. So, we introduce The Hills Brothers, a brotherly duo of musicians, local to Portsmouth, who spend their nights hosting several Open Mic nights all over Portsmouth and Hampshire. Take a deeper look into why they find these Open Mic nights more than just a fun night to express yourself and your music. Understand why these nights create a community for musicians and why venues like Casemates are essential for the artists support.

The Sound We Make Together (2026)

October 9, 2026 7 min

Documentary

Director: Maddalena Cagol

Striving for fame, is that the right reason to be head over heels in the competitive music industry? It's no secret that the music industry is one of the toughest out there…creative slumps, isolation, the fear of 'not making it' and failure. So, we introduce The Hills Brothers, a brotherly duo of musicians, local to Portsmouth, who spend their nights hosting several Open Mic nights all over Portsmouth and Hampshire. Take a deeper look into why they find these Open Mic nights more than just a fun night to express yourself and your music. Understand why these nights create a community for musicians and why venues like Casemates are essential for the artists support.

Director

Maddalena Cagol