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July 2015
Welcome to July, the brightest month of them all. We’re not remotely beach body ready, so join us in our ceaseless hunt for inactivity alternatives. Why lay baking in the sun on a rubbishstrewn beach, when you could still be outside at some open air theatre, parading with some mermaids or partying at the plethora of UK festivals? There’s still ample indoor fun as well, with plenty of gigs, restaurants, Edinburgh comedy previews and clubs kicking off through the month. If there’s one thing we’ve discovered, there’s always somewhere else to go after those post-work drinking sessions. MARCH OF THE MERMAIDS PAGE 6
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BRIGHTON OPEN MARKET’S FIRST BIRTHDAY ON SAT 18 JULY
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Nostalgic memories of childhood days gone by will be invoked, as Brighton Open Market celebrates its first birthday on Sat 18 July. There will be an extravaganza of fun stuff, including free face painting, free gifts, live entertainment and an amazing four lane Scalextric track getting the pulses racing, all running alongside the regular Saturday market. “The market will be full of cars, balloons, music and laughter – plus hummus, ice cream and haberdashery,” said Events Manager Pete Fijalkowski. “The Scalextric cars have come along a bit since my day. You can change lanes these days to overtake and block your opponent, so you can bring out your inner Lewis Hamilton or Dick Dastardly, depending on how you’re feeling!”
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WIN A PAIR OF WEEKEND TICKETS TO TOGETHER THE PEOPLE FESTIVAL A new festival, curated with the people of Brighton & Hove in mind, is coming to Preston Park on Sat 5 - Sun 6 Sept. Celebrating music, food, film and arts within the city, Together The People offers a family friendly and socially aware two-day extravaganza, right in the centre of the city. Already on the music bill are Super Furry Animals, The Levellers, Lucy Rose, Public Service Broadcasting, Ghostpoet , Lucy Spraggan, Dizraeli & The Small Gods and Brakes. The intention is to create an annual platform for the city of Brighton - something which the local community can feel proud to call their own. To win a pair of weekend tickets to Together The People, all you have to do is answer the question below. Which Park is Together The People being held in? A. Preston Park B. Yellowstone National Park C. Nick Park Send your answer including your name, address and telephone number to: competition@bn1magazine.co.uk Please put “PEOPLE” as the subject header. Terms and conditions apply. A winner will be chosen and notified during August. GOOD LUCK! Together The People comes to Preston Park, Brighton, on Sat 5 - Sun 6 Sept 2015
The birthday celebrations continue every Saturday throughout the summer, with a new programme of varied events including the Borough market-style ‘Deli Licious’ debuting on Sat 25 July. The ‘Raw Health’ event on Sat 1 August starts a month of food, craft and vintage fairs, as well as further Scalextric events. The summer’s festivities also include a series of Friday children’s events throughout the summer holidays, starting with The Fairy Tale Fair children’s day on Fri 24 July, with a new mid-week farmer’s food market starting on Wed 22 July. Re-opening in 2014 after a multi-million pound redevelopment, London Road Open Market is different every week, whilst housing over 50 permanent shops, cafes and galleries you can always rely upon. www.brightonopenmarket.co.uk www.facebook.com/brightonopenmarket
PAUL ZENON OFFERS LINKING RINGS EDINBURGH PREVIEW Paul Zenon brings a beautiful and compelling hour of storytelling to the Rialto Theatre, on Wed 29 – Thu 30 July. An affectionate look at wasted youth and unsung heroes, it’s a touching true tale of interlocking lives. It might not be a magic show, but is magical nonetheless. Written by and starring the Brighton-based magician, it examines Houdini’s right-hand man, as he deals with the death of his boss. A halfcentury later, a Blackpool joke shop proprietor takes on a wide-eyed protégé. The UK pioneer of TV street magic and a regular everywhere, will also be appearing as Bardolph, in Shakespeare’s ‘Merry Wives of Windsor’, at BOAT (Brighton Open Air Theatre) on Wed 15 – Sun 26 July. www.rialtotheatre.co.uk
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West Street, Brighton Launching in West Street on Fri 3 July, The Synergy Centre is a new 380 capacity community centre and events space. Having previously conducted a similar initiative in South London, by converting a disused warehouse into a youth and arts centre, the Synergy collective is now renovating the abandoned Hed Kandi premises. With its launch weekend, Synergy hope to showcase not just musical talent but also artwork, visual effects and workshops. Dreadzone Sound System, Mixmaster Morris and special guests will headline Friday. Saturday boasts the likes of Seize the Day, Jacko Hooper and Kakatsitsi Drummers. www.thesynergycentre.org / www.facebook.com/SynergyBrighton
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Sat 18 July
March of the Mermaids Can You Hear The Sirens Calling? The first event of its kind in the UK, March of the Mermaids emerged from the ocean in 2012. Once a year, the shores of Brighton & Hove are invaded by mermaids, mermen, pirates and sea creatures of all kinds. A family-friendly event, it raises awareness of marine conservation and environmental issues, supporting associated campaigns, charities and groups. With an expected 1,300 participants, this year’s March of the Mermaids takes place on Sat 18 July. Inspired by New York’s famous Coney Island Mermaid Parade, the event’s core aim is to be an inclusive and colourful celebration of our seas and sea life, raising awareness of marine conservation issues, right on the city’s beach. “I realised this was the perfect place to do it,” says organiser and mermaid obsessive Hannah Chilton. “I contacted Dick Zigun the organizer of the Coney Island Mermaid Parade, who is my absolute hero. He was very supportive of us doing a similar event here.” Every year the crowds grow and costumes become more elaborate, from lobster ladies to dogs wearing shark fins. “The most impressive was a huge pink octopus. It took up the whole width of the parade. I hear the lady who wore it came all the way from Devon with it!” For 2015 the event enjoys the support of WhaleFest, another Brighton-based organisation who share objectives with the Mermaids. “It seemed like a perfect fit that we should do something together.” This year
the March will donate funds to the World Cetacean Alliance, a charity set up by some of the WhaleFest founders. Each year they set up a new campaign, last year focused on freeing whales in captivity. As a city by the sea, it’s important everyone becomes aware of the dangers to our seas and sea life. It’s very easy for people to take it for granted and not to realise the fragilities of a very local eco-system, still Brighton’s beach is repeatedly covered by litter throughout the year. The dream is for March of the Mermaids to expand, introducing parades or events around the country. Now the search is on for funding and sponsorship to help expand the reach of this important message. There’s also an idea to organise beach cleans along Brighton & Hove’s seafront, offering more days out for the campaigning mermaids and mermen. “My other big dream is to set up a mermaid swimming school in Brighton, if only I had more hours in the day!” March of the Mermaids makes people more aware of marine conservation issues, and those campaigns working to resolve them, but it’s also plenty of fishy fun. The third annual March of the Mermaids takes place on Sat 18 July, 2015.
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Together The People Celebrate Good Times A new festival, curated with the people of Brighton & Hove in mind, is coming to Preston Park on Sat 5 - Sun 6 Sept. The primary focus of ‘Together The People’ will be to celebrate music, food, community, film and arts within the city. By delivering a high quality, creative, family friendly and socially aware event, this two-day extravaganza will be appealing and accessible to all. This isn’t just an event landing in Brighton, this is an event made by the city of Brighton & Hove. From the power and recycling onsite, to the security and food vendors, the intention is to accomplish a locally powered and independently driven event that will enrich the community in general. “Brighton is the driving force behind it. It wouldn’t and couldn’t exist anywhere else in the UK,” says festival organiser, James Mckeown. ‘Together The People’ will feature music stages, unique film collaborations with Picturehouse Cinemas Brighton and a series of pop-up galleries around the site for artists to use for live and exhibition purposes. The festival’s pop-up ‘soapbox’ stage will offer a place for local community groups and charities to discuss their work, and the public can engage with local political and social bodies through Q&A sessions.
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Brighton is a very eclectic city, so the festival’s organisers feel it’s important they cater for as many walks of life as possible. “We want this to become a flagship event for the community, so it’s important that as many people feel involved and welcome as possible!” This stage will also act as a platform for other creative arts and entertainment; including literature, poetry, dance and comedy. The festival’s music line-up already boasts a number of great acts. Topping the bill are Welsh post-alternative rockers Super Furry Animals. Fusing together power pop, punk rock, techno, and progressive rock, they create a shimmering, melodic, irreverent brand of artsy rock and roll. Joining them are Brighton’s very own folk-punk heroes The Levellers. Retaining a massive and devoted following, their idiosyncratically political rock saw them take a rabble-rousing message of liberty and acceptance around the world. Bringing her amazing summer to a close at ‘Together The People’, Mercury Prize nominee Lucy Rose will be demonstrating why the country is falling in love with her pastoral, folk-inspired pop music. Keeping corduroy
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represented, Public Service Broadcasting will bring their light show and dazzle their biggest Brighton crowd yet. With some sample heavy Kraut-rock, they’ve wowed festivals around Europe this year. Also confirmed are Mercury-nominated vocalist and musician Ghostpoet, the lovely and lively Lucy Spraggan, the incredible hip-hop talents of Dizraeli and the Small Gods and ambitious Brighton indie super-group Brakes. Brighton has a well-documented wealth of musical talent and the festival wants to celebrate this by programming artists that have enjoyed popular success already, alongside new and emerging talents from the city. As well as the two main-stages, BIMM will host a stage showcasing their current alumni, and Jacko Hooper brings an acoustic stage focusing on local talent, named after his on-going acoustic night ‘Folklore’. Scattered around the site will be bars serving beverages from local breweries, as well as a market/diner area which will exclusively house local independent food, clothing and arts concessions. “We’re using local independent partners across the event, so the money that is spent on a ticket, the burrito you buy on-site or the face painter that keeps your child engaged goes back into the city.” Although only offering a 5,000 capacity in its first year, the size of the festival’s site, its production and the logistics delivering it are on a par with any of the UK’s major festivals. The main difference is the event is independently funded and operated entirely by local residents. Preparations for the event have been running for a few years. It’s not been an easy or simple process, but that is understandable when working with such a valuable public site on a large-scale inner city event. “It just shows how much belief the team has in the festival and our drive to make it work.” The main charity partner for the festival is Brighton Housing Trust, who will benefit directly from the event. A registered charity providing services to homeless, vulnerable men and women in Brighton & Hove and across East Sussex, the trust’s mission is to combat homelessness, create opportunities and promote change. Last year they provided services to just under 10,000 vulnerable men and women across East Sussex. The intention for ‘Together The People’ is to create an annual platform for the city of Brighton - something that the local community can feel proud to say is their own. “Its legacy will be determined by its success,” says Mckeown. “We’ll do everything we can to achieve that.” Together The People comes to Preston Park, Brighton, on Sat 5 - Sun 6 Sept 2015 www.togetherthepeople.co.uk www.bht.org.uk
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2 Right Records The Power Of Two Often a tough and thankless job, behind every great band is a great manager fiercely guarding their interests. Whilst talent and ambition go far, fame and fortune rarely arrive without a professional ensuring smooth running behind the music. “There’s a lot more work involved than you think,” laughs Stee Johno, the man behind Brighton label 2 Right Records. “It’s about delegation - finding someone who is good at something and letting them do it.” Already working in the music industry, Johno began managing tours for American reggae collective, Easy Star All-Stars. “I got a call from New York, and suddenly I was over there managing them. It was mostly stuff I knew, but I got more into the technical side of it.” From this point, he established a business running infrastructure for live shows; everything from tiny pub gigs to extended arena tours. Taking care of all the logistics of keeping a band on the road, the business began expanding into event production. The following years saw him working with acts as varied as Basement Jaxx, JLS, Tinie Tempah, N-Dubz, Orbital, Alabama 3, Rizzle Kicks and Qemists. Spin forwards a few years and Johno found he was encountering a wealth of local music talent, all needing someone to represent their interests. An expansion into artist management for him and his contact book seemed logical. Amongst the artists benefiting from his stewardship
By Stuart Rolt are Brighton five-piece Paperboy, whose meld of soul, pop and ska is seeing them win fans across the country, and atmospheric love-hop singer-songwriter Amy Lauren. With them is also uplifting, soul-tinged hip-hop outfit Along Came Shifty. Already establishing a healthy reputation, they support rap legends The Sugarhill Gang, when they visit Brighton this month. Just like a music fan, Johno is interested in bands that entertain him. It’s a simple equation. If you don’t love the music and the people making it, selling them to the world is near impossible. Moving on from presenting regular showcases, he’s launched an in-house label to promote these bands. So this May saw the 2 Right Records debut release, a remake of the Pan song ‘Glasters’. Released to coincide with the ‘Glastonbury the Movie’ soundtrack CD reissue on which the original song features, it marks the first of what will become a monthly event. The intention isn’t to establish a global record company, but to get its acts used to releasing and promoting a product. It’s certainly not intended to be a Brighton-centric venture. “If we like it, we’ll release it. It doesn’t matter where it’s from.” The organiser of the legendary Brighton Urban Free Festival, Johno explains the bands themselves now do a significant amount of the marketing work, especially when it comes to social networking. “The kids are more clued up on it than I am,
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to be honest.” Obviously it helps to have a roster of great bands, but each still needs to connect with their fans in a live environment, and carry this over onto social media. It could sound basic, but so many acts fail to do this, reducing their prospects of a successful career. So does Johno fit the idea of a manager acting as a mysterious Svengali, loitering in the shadows with an all-encompassing plan? “Unless you pull a few master strokes, like Malcolm McLaren or Peter Grant, a manager can just be a central hub for all the information.” Grant himself began as a tour manager for artists like Bo Diddley, The Everly Brothers, Little Richard and The Animals. A move into artist management saw this legendary figure safeguarding the interests of The Jeff Beck Group, The Yardbirds and ultimately (and most famously) Led Zeppelin. His remorseless approach to protecting the financial interests of his band inarguably changed a dynamic within the music industry, shifting power from agents and promoters to artists and their management. Refraining from exploiting his talent for easy shortterm profit, a great manger almost always puts the act’s interests first. “I say to them, if they ever need anything, to call me and I can work it out,” Johno tells me. No matter how independent an act wants to be, there’s still a need for managers to look at the areas where they need assistance, whether helping with shows or building a team around them. While certain management styles heavily focus on following trends, Johno allows creative freedom for his artists to explore who they are and the music they want to make. “I haven’t touched on any of them at all. They’ve each developed their own identity.” The importance of a band honing their craft can’t be over-emphasised. Many acts rush to get signed, at the expense of their material. The music industry has shrunk, for various reasons, so the amount of money floating about has declined. Now everyone is cautious about signing and developing emergent acts.
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The age of all-powerful record companies is coming to an end. The music industry is going back to basics, with figures like Johno working to make their acts feel valued and see their potential flourish. Not that he has any grand Machiavellian agenda in mind. “I just want to let it roll. But I am ready for anything that happens.” 10 Forward (featuring Pan) ‘Glasters’ is available now on iTunes. Along Came Shifty support the Sugar Hill Gang, at Concorde 2, on Thurs 30 July www.facebook.com/2RightRecords
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Flash Bang Band Set To Stun Since their first single ‘Cupid’, which mixed up indie rock, psychedelia, progressive, punk, noise and electronica, Brighton–based three-piece Flash Bang Band have made quite a splash with their swirling noise pop. Wowing the crowds at The Great Escape with a trademark ferocious live performance, the trio’s youthful and energetic demeanour belies the real intelligence and focus at the heart of their music. Now there’s some material on the horizon reflecting a darker shift in direction, pushing more of the anxious urgency of those live shows into the recordings. Sometimes dubbed Death Pop, their new sound forms a bridge between the lo-fi ethos of their 2013 debut album ‘Bite Your Tongue’ and the material being pegged for the second LP. “It’s like pop music, but noisy,” ponders guitarist Andy. “With a bit of death in there,” interjects drummer Rodney. “… and sometimes life.” Whatever you want to call it, it’s unique and invigorating. They have honed their own acid-dripping, garage-tinged take on pure pop. After some plotting, composing and recording the band are now about to release their new single on Mon 5 July. Called Spooky Action at a Distance, its sound draws from a recent string of European shows. Tour-bus soundtracks and bands they encountered on the road opened up a new world of musical directions, which they liberally stole from to reinforce the Flash Bang sound. “It’s about quantum entanglement,” says Rob. ”It’s the idea an electron in one side of the universe can supposedly be in contact with one on the other.” Ironically the release was delayed by the phenomenal success of Record Store Day, meaning precedence was given to participating artists at the pressing plant.
Now finally ready, the single also examines how we can sometimes be led astray by a mate. Maybe due to intoxication or standing at the edge of a sordid scenario, flying in the face of obscurity with a close one but feeling alienated, we’ve all got friends who take us outside our comfort zone, land us into trouble or inspire us. So it’s dedicated to them – the ones who pull you outside yourself, makes somewhere more fun, or you more reckless. It seems like a metaphor for a band which obviously gets on well. After moving to Brighton with a large group of people, Andy met Rodney on the internet in somewhat unusual circumstances. “It was a dating website. We’d both (mistakenly) ticked ‘looking for a male’. He later sent me a CD of some stuff he made in his bedroom,” recalls Rodney. “All I remember, when I met these two, I got distracted by a fox and ran off,” drummer Rob laughs. Next up is working towards the release of their second album, but there’s promise of some live dates very soon. These can’t come soon enough, because a band like this needs to be witnessed live. Similar to their stun grenade namesake, they unleash a dazzling assault on the senses, admittedly without a SWAT team barrelling through your window a split second later. With some tight-wound rhythms and an energetic sense of quirky fun balancing their darker side, Flash Bang Band are on a mission to win you over. Flash Bang Band’s Spooky Action at a Distance is released on Mon 5 July. www.flashbangband.net
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Brighton Hippodrome Photo: © Theatres Trust 2013
Brighton Hippodrome The Regeneration Game Tucked away amongst The Lanes, our city’s lost treasure slowly crumbles. Abandoned since 2006, after four decades of anonymity as a bingo hall, Brighton Hippodrome remains a building of national importance searching for identity. The subject of wrangling between developers, pressure groups and the council, this Middle Street venue has always endured a mercurial existence. Built in 1897, this Grade II* listed venue was designed as an ice rink, being converted a few years later to a circus. Only a year later and it was remodelled as a variety theatre by Frank Matcham, an architect responsible for many other iconic theatres, including Hackney Empire, London Palladium and Shepherd’s Bush Empire. The following 43 years would see the building host the superstars of the day. Houdini, Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy, Buster Keaton, Gracie Fields, Max Miller, Olivier (who fell over making his début entrance) and Tony Hancock all graced the stage of this fabulous auditorium. It was recognised as the most important on the Sussex coast. After WWII, the building was adapted for concerts, squeezing in 4,000 fans for shows with Roy Orbison, The Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Sammy Davis Jr. In 1967, following a brief incarnation as a film studio, the Hippodrome was bought by the Rank Organisation and converted into what was possibly the UK’s most lavishly decorated bingo hall. After its closure in 2006, Academy Music Group (AMG) then acquired a 30-year lease for the building, intending to revert it into a music venue.
By Stuart Rolt “What Brighton doesn’t have is a receiving theatre capable of housing the large-scale touring shows,” says Paul Zenon, trustee for Our Brighton Hippodrome and co-founder of Save Our Hippodrome. “The Theatre Royal is too small and the Dome is a concert platform, not a theatre, so doesn’t have the necessary facilities.” With care and attention, the renovated building would be nationally unique in its suitability for any type of performance, like large-scale musical theatre productions, operas and concerts. The building is at the top of The Theatres Trust’s ‘Theatre Buildings at Risk’ register and high on Historic England’s ‘Heritage at Risk’ register. Inside Brighton Hippodrome, it’s easy to see what makes it special. Elaborate moulded plasterwork, showing dolphins and female figures, arches over the horseshoe shaped stage. This Rococo-style decoration continues to the panelled ceiling, from which a large lantern hangs. Looming over the auditorium is an intricately patterned dome, with Indo-Saracenic-style onion domes adorning the top of the stage boxes, themes echoed by the nearby Royal Pavilion. English Heritage and The Theatres Trust demand that any deviation from the building’s use as a theatre must be reversible, in order to preserve its unique architectural and historical quality. A recent and unsuccessful proposal attempted to squeeze eight cinema screens and three restaurants onto the site. The potential alterations involved stripping the building of its finest assets. Highlighted by the
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Save Our Hippodrome campaign, these plans were met with a wave of public opposition. Recently AMG‘s attempts to secure a late license, a critical part of their vision to present live music and comedy in the venue, proved unsuccessful. To presumably negate their enormous leasing costs, said to be around £300K per year, they have recently purchased the freehold on the property, declaring a six-month window for new lease applications to be made. The Theatres Trust, AMG, Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC), Historic England, Our Brighton Hippodrome, Brighton Hippodrome CIC (a private company set up independently by several self-appointed members from OBH’s ‘Business Group’) and The Frank Matcham Society are now reportedly working together on a viability study, to identify a suitable use for the building. “This is a very positive initiative,” said BHCC Leader, Warren Morgan. “We are keen to see a use that complements our ambitions for the economic development of this area of the city centre.” However, subsequent to these events, a petition with over 5,000 signatures remains un-presented to the council, meaning amassed concerns over the building’s preservation have not entered public record. The Brighton & Hove City Plan, effective until 2030, labels the Hippodrome as a part of the city’s ‘existing cultural infrastructure’ which should be ‘protected and enhanced… to contribute to the city’s unique tourism offer’. BHCC also have a duty of care to enforce the preservation of the building’s interior, due to its listed status. “The council, as the local planning authority, is in dialogue with Live Nation (AMG’s main shareholders) regarding necessary works to keep the building weather-tight and secure, until a long term solution for its re-use is in place,” said a BHCC spokesperson. They also stated that an inspection has been carried out, and are satisfied to the building’s condition. There remains little evidence of work to preserve the priceless decorative elements themselves though. “I personally spoke to a senior figure from Live Nation recently,” says Zenon, “who told me that it is in a very poor state compared to when they first acquired the lease.” The future for the theatre is far from certain. Even if an interested party successfully takes on its lease, the obstacles of acquiring both a suitable license and the finance needed to maintain the property remain formidable. The longer the building is neglected, the more expensive its preservation becomes. Similar situations around the country have seen buildings crumble beyond repair, lose their listed status and endure conversion to unsympathetic uses. Although many parts of Brighton Hippodrome’s priceless interior are salvageable, six months is not a long time to implement a viable plan or to secure the considerable funding necessary to purchase the venue. So unless public pressure continues and all interested parties seek a resolution together, it is still possible our treasure could be lost for good. www.ourhippodrome.org.uk
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Studying for a diploma
Studying for a diploma at BIMM Brighton could set you on the road to success in the music industry and you may just follow in the footsteps of some amazingly talented BIMM alumni. At BIMM Brighton, we’re always proud to shout about the success of our fantastic diploma students and graduates who’ve been showing the world exactly what you can achieve with talent, hard work and good connections - step forward Ben Thompson, Victoria Smith and Jo Harman. It’s not just BIMM Brighton either — we can’t forget students Ellie Dibben from BIMM Manchester, or Kate Stewart and Izzy Bizu from BIMM London. Izzy is currently enjoying success on the back of many UK radio stations, including BBC Radio 1, picking up on her current single ‘Adam and Eve’. Catch Izzy at Glastonbury and Latitude this summer too. Of course these students are just SOME of the recent success stories... BEN THOMPSON Ben Thompson studied a Professional Diploma in Music Performance (Drums) at BIMM Brighton and at the age of only 17, got his big break with Two Door Cinema Club after an intense recruitment process. Ben is their touring and recording drummer, and has played at some of the world’s biggest and most iconic venues, as well as major festivals including Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, V, T in the Park, Bestival, Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Coachella (USA), Summer Sonic (Japan) and many more. JO HARMAN Former BIMM Vocals student, Jo Harman, is currently stunning crowds in the blues and roots scene with her unique take on the genre. Feted by the blues press, she’s also attracted acclaim from national publications including the Mail On Sunday and the Daily Mirror, who described her as “on course to be the finest female soul and blues vocalist in the UK”. She’s played at the 300,000-capacity Parkpop festival in the Netherlands, the Isle Of Wight Festival and the Royal Albert Hall, and Jo’s debut album ‘Dirt On My Tongue’ was released by V2 in 2013.
IZZY BIZU Izzy Bizu studied a Diploma in Vocals at BIMM London, graduating in 2012, and wasted no time in getting her music career up and running. In February 2013 she won the ILUVLIVE Open Mic competition in front of a crowd, which included Emeli Sandé and Naughty Boy. Next came support from BBC Introducing and BBC Radio 1 and at the end of the year she supported Sam Smith on his UK tour, as well as being personally picked by Jamie Cullum to open for him at North London’s The Roundhouse. Last year she performed at Glastonbury and will return this year as well Latitude. Izzy is now signed to a worldwide recording contract with Epic Records with her debut album due out this year. KATE STEWART BIMM London Vocals Diploma graduate, Kate Stewart (AKA K Stewart) is THE voice of the moment, featuring on Dutch producer Oliver Heldens’ massive UK Top 5 hit ‘Last All Night (Koala)’ — a song that’s been played over five million times on SoundCloud, with over three million views of the video on YouTube. She’s also been touring with über-cool house duo Bondax, performing live vocals for them in front of huge crowds, including Glastonbury. She’s just finished recording an album of her own material in LA and we know we’re going to be hearing more from her very soon. So, are you looking to follow in the footsteps of these amazingly talented BIMM students? If so, why not apply to study a BIMM Diploma in Brighton? All BIMM diploma courses are free to UK and EU students aged 18 and under, so studying with us needn’t break the bank! Our diplomas are a flexible next step to the music industry, allowing you to either make your way straight into the music business or to continue on with your studies. 80% of our students go on to make a living solely from the music industry, but if further study is on the agenda, they’re a fantastic alternative route into higher education and the perfect gateway to a music degree at BIMM. So, to turn your passion for music into a career, contact our Admissions Team for more information on 0844 2 646 666, email admissions@bimm.co.uk or apply directly via the BIMM website BIMM.co.uk. Or else book to attend one of our Open Days to see for yourself what life as a BIMM student is really like.
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SOUNDFANGLED The Future Dub Project
A double dose of the best in reggae, afrobeat, drum and bass, dub and breakbeat hits the seafront on Fri 10 July at Concorde 2. Tearing up the big room is DJ Wrongtom, whose career spans a patchwork of styles, including dancehall, dub, ghetto-tech and free jazz. Joining him, taking a few hours out from the crazy jamming collective Slamboree, will be leftfield genre-hopper Freear. Combining classic dub elements with a wide variety of dance styles, The Future Dub Project will be bringing their amazing brand of live brass-infused, progressive dub. The main room also hosts forward thinking bass musician Ed West, from south London music collective Unit 137.
There will also be some top reggae DJs spinning tunes in the bar, including The Busy Twist, Boomshakalak Soundsystem, Arrival Sound System and Parisian DJ Tomas James. Get ready for two booming rooms of quality music, featuring some of the UK’s slickest bass acts. With a late finish, a reasonable door tax and its authentic festival vibe, the very first Soundfangled at Concorde 2 promises to be the perfect summer party! Fri 10 July Concorde 2
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ORCHESTRA OF SAMPLES
THE GO! TEAM
Sat 4 July
Sat 4 July
The Old Market
PLANNER
WILLIAM D DRAKE Sun 5 July
The Haunt
Komedia
Mash-up merchants Addictive TV, Graham Daniels and Mark Vidler, tour the world with their dynamic, funny and wonderful AV shows. Now their Orchestra Of Samples integrates audio and visual technologies bringing together a digital super-group of international artists, who’ve never actually met, in a compelling live show. The duo created this unique project with audio/video samples of recording sessions with over 200 musicians around the world. Putting together snippets from assorted singers and musicians, they create the unexpected by matching artists from completely different cultures.
Shedding the team, but retaining all of the ‘go!’ Brighton’s greatest lo-fi pop stars are back with a vengeance.
www.theoldmarket.com
www.thehauntbrighton.co.uk
www.komedia.co.uk/brighton
CANNIBAL OX
PERE UBU
FIREWORKS
Tue 14 July
Thu 16 July
Their critically acclaimed LP ‘The Scene Between’ sees core member Ian Parton going back to The Go! Team’s roots. Writing, performing and producing the entire album himself, he placed heavy focus on melody, treating samples as instruments rather than simply the basis for the songs. Resultantly it’s one of his finest works to date.
The Haunt
Playing piano for progressive rock cult band Cardiacs, he helped them create a boisterous, multi-layered sound which attracted a large and devoted following. Since leaving the band in the 90s, the folk-flavoured melodies have taken over his output. Adventurous and instrumentally diverse, there’s a twinkling charm to all of Drake’s output. On ‘Revere Reach’ - his fifth and most accomplished solo album - he’s conjured a rich and intoxicating landscape that begs to for repeat listening.
Sat 18 July
Komedia
The Hope and Ruin
When I say: “Cannibal” - you say: “Ox!” Where modern hip-hop has dissolved into a few shouting guys prowling a stage, Cannibal Ox are belligerently reinventing what the genre stands for.
Since their 1978 debut, The Modern Dance, this band has remained delightfully relatable. Whilst the only stable factor might be a policy to confound and bewilder, there is no limit to the genres they span.
Shamelessly melodic and utterly urgent, Fireworks’ 2014 release ‘Oh, Common Life’ showed the world it’s possible to write pop-tinged punk that isn’t crap. Although dripping with sing-along choruses, there’s an inescapable intelligent heart to their songs.
Behind the booming bass lie arrangements on a truly cinematic scale. Lyrically they’re off the chart, vibrant imagery and compelling storytelling painting a skewed picture of the world and others beyond. If they’re not careful the world might catch on and realise their brilliance.
From jazz, to new wave, then on to rock and blues, they remain challenging and utterly wonderful. At times it seems their career is an over-complex joke at the expense of the rock industry. When you’re this inventive, maybe you have to play by a different set of rules.
www.thehauntbrighton.co.uk
www.komedia.co.uk/brighton
This is the sound of the suburbs, bringing with it all the hopes, fears and obsessions which plague our youth. If you worry about having kids, job security or the search for meaning, then relax, you’ve six friends who care.
www.drinkinbrighton.co.uk/hope-and-ruin
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KINS
THE THREE DEGREES
RESTORATIONS
Mon 6 July
Tue 7 July
Wed 8 July
Green Door Store Keeping us awake at night, the melodramatic and atmospheric shoe-gaze revival is gathering pace. Centre stage are Kins, and their exhilarating brand of fuzzy hypnotic noise.
Concorde 2
Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar
Superstars since the 60s, these three soul sisters bring a joyous slice of Philly wherever they venture. Massive vocals and even bigger personalities, much of their material is considered standard now - that’s how influential they are.
The Philadelphia-based Restorations, visit our shores off the back of their third LP. The awesomely titled ‘LP3’ once again defies all the easy rock pigeonholes, offering some drastic guitar work amidst the compelling drone of psychedelic Americana.
With a joyous blend of ballads and up-tempo beats, this easy-listening disco at it’s finest. Each of the current line-up may have joined in different decades, but their ability to harmonise and shift dynamics during each song still marks them out as three formidable talents.
Heavy on the harmonizing guitars, in love with repetition and the raw power of punk, Restorations are a band mixing a range of disparate rock ethics. Whilst occasionally nostalgic for bands long past, they paradoxically wield a sound which stares into the future. No worries, let us rock…
www.thegreendoorstore.co.uk
www.concorde2.co.uk
www.drinkinbrighton.co.uk/stickymikesfrogbar
JIMMY CLIFF
GEORGE BENSON
SUGARHILL GANG
Tue 21 July
Wed 22 - Thu 23 July
Thu 30 July
The Brighton-based quartet employ surefooted rhythm and melodic hooks, drawing on some rather eclectic influences. With such talent and imagination, their loud and clever guitar-led indie-pop won’t be entertaining venues of this size for much longer. So what are you waiting for?
Brighton Dome The most gentle and polite political activist you can imagine. Since Cliff sound-tracked and starred in 1972’s Jamaican crime movie ‘The Harder They Come’ the world has become a more complicated place. His legacy endures though, relatedly demonstrating music’s inherent ability to bring people together. Charismatic, revolutionary and unbowed, the war might have no end in sight, but Mr Cliff sure won’t give up the fight.
www.brightondome.org
Brighton Dome
Concorde 2
It’s sexy time! Guitar virtuoso and silky-soul singer Benson finally gets himself out on tour again. The original performer of perhaps the greatest love song of all time - ‘Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love for You’ the 71-yearold remains the daddy of heartfelt seduction music.
It’s a real Sugar Hill Records outing for this show. Dubbed the ‘Legends of Hip Hop Tour’ it sees Sugarhill Gang joined by Melle Mel & Scorpio (from the legendary Furious Five) and West Street Mob.
From the handbag hits and hard-funking party bangers, to jazz and more ballad-based territory, there’s no disputing Benson’s contribution to music. Expect a night of misty-eyed nostalgic magic.
More successful in Europe than their native US, ‘the Gang’ still managed to produce the first Billboard Top 40 rap hit. Here’s a band with so much sure-footedness they made the point of calling out Superman on that debut single “Rapper’s Delight”. Now that’s what I call swagger.
www.brightondome.org
www.concorde2.co.uk
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CLUB
PLANNER
BASTARD POP
ENGLISH DISCO LOVERS
SYNTHOLOGY
Every Thurs
Sat 4 July
Sat 4 July
Patterns The Bastards are returning to their spiritual home. They’re back every week, and are promising an obscene amount of extra surprises planned for the coming months.
Komedia
Fortune of War Break out your flares, EDL will be repeating their infamous free Beach Party, right in the middle of the seafront. As it’s 4th July, some wag has dubbed this ‘IndepenDANCE Day’! It’s also the same day as Paddle Round The Pier, so arrive early and expect a roadblocked beach - just like last year!
Those comrades of chaos DJs Jack Jones and Andy X (Requiem), will be bringing together a sound they describe as Synth-Techno-EBMIndustrial-Electro, with some classic RAVE tunes thrown in for good measure. You don’t need to label it, just understand that it’s all good.
By subverting Britain’s most hateful acronym, EDL are working to make those letters stand for equality and acceptance instead of Islamophobia, racism and violence. It’s a fun-filled form of protest, where everyone is encouraged to ‘gyrate instead of hate’. 9pm - 3am
Expect party rockers from: Depeche Mode, Space, The Orb, Brodinski, Giorgio Moroder, New Order, Nitzer Ebb, Black Strobe, Leftfield, Front 242, Daft Punk, Orbital, The Prodigy, Gesaffelstein, Chemical Brothers, Goldfrapp, Royksopp, Underworld and more! All for only a fiver!
www.patternsbrighton.com
www.edl.me
www.synthology.co.uk
SOUNDFANGLED
SPACE DIMENSION CONTROLLER
TIDY BRIGHTON
It’s a fun filled blend of electro pop, party hits, club classics, hip-hopping whoppers and much more besides. There’s a great atmosphere, high jinks and plenty of pocketfriendly drinks deals. Make Friday a sick day at work and get yourself down there.
Fri 10 July
Concorde 2 A double dose of the best in reggae, afrobeat, drum and bass, dub and breakbeat hits the seafront. Up top is DJ WRONGTOM, whose career spans a patchwork of styles, including dancehall, dub, ghetto-tech and free jazz. Joining him will be Slamboree main-man, Freear, who’ll be doing some leftfield genrehopping. The main room also hosts a live show from The Future Dub Project and Unit 137’s Ed West, with dub from The Busy Twist and Tomas James from Boomshakalak Sound System in the bar.
www.concorde2.co.uk
Sat 11 July
Fri 17 July
Patterns
Blending funky electronica and techno, the SDC debut album was a full on concept album, part strange sci-fi movie and part ethereal landscape. Wandering between the banging and the strange, he takes the crowd on an electronic journey through the cosmic disco of his imagination. The Belfast DJ/producer will be filling the floor at Patterns with his unique mixture of ambient, electro and spaced out grooves. Joining him are Max Graef, Lorca, Wild Fantasy and Donga. Good times!
www.patternsbrighton.com
Komedia The official Tidy 20 Tour rolls into town, bringing with it the Tidy boys’ last ever Brighton show. Since their record label rose from the ashes of acclaimed chart-toppers ‘Jive Bunny’, the pair became the UK’s finest providers of energetic, bouncing hard house. Two decades on, and the pair are looking to go out in style. Providing more misty-eyed ravers to sob into their hankie, it’s also due to be Technikal’s final show before he departs for Australia. It could be emotional, but it will certainly be banging.
www.komedia.co.uk/brighton
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Human League
Pride 2015 Park and Recreation The first weekend in August sees the city erupt in a riot of colour, all in celebration of Brighton Pride’s 25th anniversary. It’ll be the culmination of a month-long festival filled with arts, music, live performances, DJs, literature, theatre, canine wonders, film, club nights, drag, campaigning, community history and dance. The centrepiece of the celebrations is the Pride Community Parade, which winds its way through the city from 11am, on Sat 1 Aug. Now commencing from Hove Lawns, over 160,000 participants and spectators are expected for the UK’s boldest and brightest Pride parade. This parade’s final destination is the Brighton Pride Festival in Preston Park, which is set to be a summer sensation, with a star-studded line-up of artists, performers, musicians, campaigners and DJs. You’ll be able to spend an unforgettable afternoon in the company of The Human League, global superstar DJ Fatboy Slim, ‘Orange Is The New Black’ star Ruby Rose and the critically acclaimed Hercules & Love Affair. Other performers include the Grammy Award winners Foxes and Jess Glynne, international DJ and producer Seamus Haji, house duo Prok & Fitch, chart-topping vocalist Ella Henderson and X Factor judge and legendary pop star Tulisa. Preston Park will be filled with vibrant celebrations throughout the day, with a diverse collection of community and entertainment areas including: The Wild Fruit Big Top, Legends Cabaret Tent hosted by Lola Lasagne - which will
star the UK’s finest cabaret and drag acts, the Radio Reverb Alternative Performance Stage - showcasing the best in Brighton talent - and the Men’s Zone supported by Brighton Bear Weekender and The Women’s Dance Tent. The Access Tent and Gate are moving to the south end of Preston Park this year, making it easier for those with disabilities and mobility requirements to enjoy the day. The Family Diversity Area will offer families a chance to enjoy a range of activities, alongside the exciting live entertainment planned for the day. Whether you’re relaxing in the chill out area, enjoying the family-friendly entertainment, getting creative with arts and craft activities or having a wiggle at our end of Pride Families Rainbow Disco, this fun, safe and alcohol-free area will be the perfect family day out. The Community Village will once again be at the centre of our Pride celebrations as community businesses, voluntary and charitable organisations come together to enable Pride-goers to connect, chat, support and shop. Back in the centre of town, The Pride Village Party takes place Sat 1 – Sun 2 Aug. Making its debut last year, it was hailed a huge success, offering a safe and relaxed atmosphere for this unique community event. New for this year’s party is the fabulous Tipple Temple Pride Village Fayre, which is set to make it a weekend to remember. Performers and DJs ready to party with Pride include Joe Black, Frankie Furlow, Boogaloo Stu and the English Disco Lovers. It’s safe, fun and utterly fabulous, for just the equivalent price of a bus ticket.
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But Brighton Pride isn’t just about that weekend’s celebrations. Across the city, the preceding month sees a rich and varied diary of events, all celebrating diversity within our community. On Sat 18 – Sun 19 July, Brighton & Hove will come together for The Pride Diversity Games 2015. This unique event sees community groups, businesses and individuals unite through sport regardless of sexuality, race, age or ability. Sponsored by Domestic & General, supported by Albion In The Community and Minimal Sportswear, the Games offer a weekend of sporting achievements and fun-filled inclusive events. Swimming, tennis, football, rugby, athletics, basketball, volleyball, badminton, bowling and lawn bowls will come to venues like Withdean Stadium, Preston Park, Hollingbury Golf Course and Waterhall.
SATURDAY 11 JULY BRIGHTON ROCKERS VS PORTSMOUTH ROLLER WENCHES
The 5K Rainbow Colour Run on Sun 19 July will be loads of messy colourful fun. Open to all individuals regardless of age or ability, it promises to be the most colourful fundraising event in the Brighton Pride Festival calendar. Everyone who enters will get a race medal and the winners will also have the opportunity to ride the Diversity Games Winners Float in the Pride Community Parade. Alongside the run, Preston Park will be filled with activities. These include ‘Fun Day’ classics - egg & spoon, sack race, tug of war challenge and the three-legged race plus live entertainment, sporting demonstrations, inflatable football, a military assault course, Zorbs and the Pride Diversity Games prize giving ceremony.
LONDON ROCKIN’ ROLLERS VS ROYAL WINDSOR ROLLER GIRLS THE DOLPHIN CENTRE, HAYWARDS HEATH DOORS 2PM, UNDER 12S GO FREE TICKETS ARE £10, OR 4 FOR THE PRICE OF 3 FROM WWW.BRIGHTONROCKERS.COM
The best in LGBT+ cinema, theatre and arts will come to town on Thurs 16 July – Mon 3 Aug, in the Brighton Pride Arts and Film Festival (BPAFF). Treats on offer include Panti Bliss’ ‘High Heels In Low Places’ at Kemptown’s Spire and the cinematic delights of ‘Eyes Wide Open’ at the Duke Of York’s Picturehouses. Other events include: ‘Dressed As A Girl’, ‘Sink The Pink’, Scottee’s ‘Camp’, Spirited Pictures ‘We Are Pride’ and Brighton Pride25 tracing the history of the event at Jubilee Library.
The next instalment of the British Roller Derby Champs is happening on Saturday 11th July! London Rockin’ Rollers are taking on Royal Windsor Roller Girls in the first of two games. Royal Windsor Roller Girls are currently top of the Tier 2 division with convincing wins in every game they have played so far, but will the gritty Londoners be able to unseat Windsor from their throne?
Commemorating the many trailblazers and supporters who fought for the LGBT+ equality we all enjoy today, Brighton Pride is diverse, flamboyant and always fabulous. The jewel in the UK’s Pride events calendar, this year it’s set to be bigger than ever, uniting Brighton & Hove in a Carnival Of Diversity we can all be proud of. www.brighton-pride.org
Image © John Hesse
The year’s most wonderfully accessible of events, the Pride Dog Show, comes to Hove Rugby Club on Sun 26 July. It’ll feature awards for numerous categories, retail stalls, a glamorous catwalk doggy fashion show, bar and refreshments. Coastway Veterinary Group will be overseeing all entries and judging each category, ensuring every star pooch gets the recognition their proud paws deserve.
In the second game, home team the mighty Brighton Rockers take to the track against local side Portsmouth Roller Wenches in a south coast showdown. Four formidable teams, two nail-biting games, great roller derby action, vendors and bar – don’t miss it!
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Pictured: Pete Bennett Trying some wakeboarding Image by © David Smith
Outdoor Summer Activities Get Active This Summer And Enjoy Some Fun In The Sun
By Maddie Maynard
BRIGHTON WATERSPORTS
BRIGHTON BEACH BIKES
Kings Road, Brighton Based in one of the Kings Road arches is a little surf shop with a big array of activities on offer. Specialising in water sports such as SUP and wakeboarding, the company also sell their wares including surf and triathlon equipment and clothing.
Kings Road Arches, Brighton Ask any Brighton resident or day-trip tourist and they will no doubt tell you the same; one of the city’s only downsides in the summer is the traffic. The car parks, main roads and even the shortcut streets are brimming with vehicles by midday, so what better way to explore the city than on two wheels?
On a warm summer day when the sea is calm, a kayaking session could be a great way to spend a relaxing hour, or if you’re feeling like an underwater adventure they also have links with Brighton Scuba Diving. Brighton Watersports offer classes as well as expert advice on all kinds of sports; including lesser-known activities such as Indo boarding, and more advanced visitors are welcome to hit the waves alone.
HATT ADVENTURES www.thehatt.co.uk/adventures Adventure by name, adventure by nature, that’s what you’ll discover about Hatt, Brighton’s quality outdoor experience company. Now in its tenth year, Hatt offers activities both close to home and further afield. One of the activities they specialise in is rock climbing, but there will be no crash mats in sight as they offer the real thing. With their two-day trips to the Peak District and Dorset, you will experience genuine rock climbing in some of the country’s most stunning locations. If you’d prefer to get out on the water, Hatt offer kayaking sessions in Brighton’s sea and river trips spanning some of Kent and Sussex’s great waterways.
Brighton Beach Bikes is a cycle hire shop that has just opened its new premises in Kings Road arches. They have a range of Californian beach cruiser bikes available, so you can take to the cycle paths in comfort and style. For a family day out they also offer kid’s trailers, and the recent addition of fold up bikes means travelling further afield by car or public transport can be simple.
BOULDER BRIGHTON Victoria Road Trading Estate, Portslade Have you ever wanted to crimp, match and heel hook in order to flash a problem? Think we’re talking nonsense? Then it’s time you got down to Boulder Brighton, where it will all become clear. Boulder Brighton is a converted warehouse in Portslade dedicated to bouldering, a form of rock climbing without ropes or harnesses. After developments in 2014 the centre now features three more circuits and new holds, so you’ll have plenty of climbs to try with every visit. With skilled instructors there to guide you, beginners are more than welcome, and there are many challenging circuits for experienced climbers to tackle too. Weekly taster sessions, bouldering courses and even birthday parties are on offer for kids.
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FLY SUSSEX PARAGLIDING
BRIGHTON WAKEBOARD CLUB
Tollgate, South Downs National Park Take a short drive out of Brighton and in just 20 minutes, you could be flying. Based in the South Downs national park, Fly Sussex is the country’s largest paragliding company, and has unique access to private flying sites to ensure your experience is safe, unrestricted and unforgettable.
Brighton Marina From beginner to pro, a day at Brighton Wakeboard Club is the perfect way to experience the thrill of wakeboarding, along with a range of other water sports such as wakeskate and waterski.
Fly Sussex aims to get amateurs flying solo on their very first day, and strives to help more experienced paragliders hone their skills. Their team of enthusiastic, full time instructors will be keen to share their knowledge and excitement with you at any time. They even have upcoming paragliding holidays planned for destinations such as Annecy and Laragne, France.
BRIGHTON JET SKI TOURS The Waterfront, Brighton Marina Get down to the Marina, slip on a wetsuit and prepare to get wet and wild with Brighton Jet Ski Tours. After a safety briefing, you will be free to experiment with your jet ski as you head out into the open waters, passing the iconic piers and admiring the seafront like never before. Those aged over 18 can take to the waves on their own, and younger riders of 14 and over can ride as passengers.
Created by wakeboarders, for wakeboarders, the club is an informal, sociable place to have fun and meet like-minded people who have a passion for the sport, as well as being reasonably priced. You’ll be hitched up to a Mastercraft X2 speedboat, which are equipped with a heater, tower speakers, lights and sound system, so you can party on the waves as well as riding them.
Q LEISURE Albourne, West Sussex If you’re after a day of action-packed fun but can’t choose between all the activities on the market, then look no further than Q Leisure. Here you can do it all. The wide range of activities on offer include archery, karting, paintball and clay pigeon shooting, all based just 20 minutes’ drive from Brighton, making it an ideal destination for an adult or kids’ birthday celebration, a stag do or just a day with friends.
And soon, Brighton Jet Ski Tours will be offering a superhero experience with the introduction of flyboards to their range of activities. Stand on the board and you will be propelled into the air by water pressure in this unforgettable activity.
There is a restaurant on site to keep you fuelled up throughout the day, and they even have a licensed bar and offer evening meals. Their function room is a great place to spend a special occasion with the option of a marquee containing a stage and dance floor.
HOVE LAGOON
YELLOWAVE BEACHSPORTS
Kingsway, Hove Sometimes the challenge when learning something new is the very first step. And in the case of water sports, that first step is getting to grips with the water itself.
Madeira Drive, Brighton We are now well and truly into those long days and warm evenings of the summer, and this year why not make the most of it down on the beach?
At Hove Lagoon, this challenge is their priority, making it the perfect place to try out water sports for the first time. The seawater lagoon is shallow, sheltered and without a tide, making it so much easier to master your balance and technique than on open water.
At Yellowave Beachsports, visitors of all ages can try out activities from beach volleyball and football to Pilates and yoga, or just relax in the beach-themed booths of the Barefoot café.
But the Lagoon’s proximity to the sea makes it easy to get out on the waves as soon as you feel ready. Offering activities such as windsurfing, SUP and wakeboarding for all ages and abilities, Hove Lagoon is a popular destination for kid’s parties, stag and hen dos alongside advanced visitors. You can also make the most of the long summer days at the Lagoon, as from May to August it is open from 8am to 8pm. Drinks, snacks and hot showers are available in the clubhouse all day.
Yellowave is an ideal place to while away a family day as breakfast, lunch and evening nibbles are served in the café to keep you going. And on the hottest of days at Yellowave, with its warm sand, glittering sea and sociable atmosphere, good old Brighton beach will feel more like the Californian coast.
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THEATRE
PLANNER
THE JUNGLE BOOK
THE MCGOWAN TRILOGY
PUNTA DEL BOQUERÓN
Tues 7 – Fri 31 July
Thurs 9 – Sun 12 July
Fri 10 July
Emporium Rudyard Kipling’s classic gets a musical adaption for the stage by Mike Carter. This enduring and beloved story follows Mowgli, an abandoned child who is raised by the wolves, and who is taught the laws of the jungle by his dear friend, Baloo the Bear. But, Shere Kahn the Tiger has made a vow to kill the man-cub before he grows up.... This epic adventure is suitable for children aged 3+ - it’s a magical live experience with special effects, puppets, live score and plenty of audience participation.
Kino-Teatr, St Leonards on Sea The newly renovated 1913 cinema-theatre welcomes a UK premiere of Seamus Scanlon’s world-class award winning production, drawing with it six of the crew and cast from the original NY production. Set in Northern Ireland and packed full of visceral energy, the titular McGowan is finding his work with the IRA increasingly stressful. It’s 1984, and his murderous skills are being used on some shocking victims. There’s no redemption accompanying violence, but some of his choices reveal a dark history.
The Old Market From the flamenco heartland of Cádiz, Spain, Punta del Boquerón bring the fiery musical heart of Andalusia direct to Brighton. The winner of Madrid’s world-famous Beca de Oro (gold award) dancer Patricia Hernández, along with six other of Spain’s prominent flamenco artists, combines authentic dance, song, guitar, cajon, palmas and violin. A thrilling and spectacular evening, it reflects the famously upfront and gregarious Spanish culture. Cádiz is the origin for the most upbeat and heart-warming flamenco songs, such as Alegrías and Tanguillos, along with the passionate Fandangos de Huelva.
www.emporiumbrighton.com
www.kino-teatr.co.uk
www.theoldmarket.com
AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
HOME:LIFE
Mon 13 - Sat 18 July
Wed 15 - Sun 26 July
Thurs 23 - Sat 25 July
Theatre Royal To celebrate their 10th anniversary, Agatha Christie Theatre Company bring ‘And Then There Were None’ to Brighton, Following in the footsteps of the company’s hugely successful ‘Witness for the Prosecution’ and ‘Black Coffee’, it stars Paul Nicholas, Colin Buchanan and Susan Penhaligon.
Brighton Open Air Theatre Directed by Brighton Fringe Award Winner and ‘The Treason Show’ director Mark Brailsford, the cream of Brighton’s acting and comedy talent are joining forces to create jolly playing Shakespeare for all ages.
A group of ten strangers are lured to a remote island, where they discover their eccentric millionaire host is missing. Stranded by a torrential storm and haunted by an ancient nursery rhyme, one by one the guests begin to die...
Enamoured by the character of Falstaff, Elizabeth I instructed Shakespeare to create a play in which Falstaff falls in love. This light-hearted meander through the mores of the time lands our eponymous hero in hot water with the wives of genteel Windsor, whose mischievous plotting leads to Falstaff’s hilarious comeuppance.
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www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk
Brighton Dome Studio With political, imaginative social commentary and personal explorations, we try to understand the nature of the home. An intriguing installation with a live performance element, it explores the challenges of navigating a system that can help, but also hinders, asking what constitutes power and who should have it? This transformative and ground-breaking project has been created and performed by young people. With wisdom and creative innovation, see, hear and experience life through their eyes from a fresh and powerful new perspective. www.brightondome.org
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YVE BLAKE & JOEY PAGE
LUISA OMIELAN
Thu 2 July
Sat 4 July
Komedia
PLANNER
JONNY PELHAM & FELICITY WARD Mon 6 July
Brighton Dome Studio
Komedia
Edinburgh Fringe beckons, so there are lots of previews across the city in preparation. Tonight Yve Blake asks about the biggest lie we’ve told. She’s writing a song about lying, and so is collecting confessions and turning them into musical comedy. As well as costumes and dance-breaks, prepare to hear about a faked pregnancy, to behold a gown made of pizza and be both dazzled and disturbed. Joey Page is having a fun time moaning, whilst simultaneously looking at how awful the modern world is. He’s also celebrating his 10th year as a surreal and wonderful standup comedian.
Exciting, honest and often fearless, Omielan is starting to wring success from her self-perceived failure. Amidst the ribald explorations of awkward sexual encounters and mournful glimpses of good oldfashioned heartbreak, there’s still a sense of real affection in all her exaggerated recollections. Despite her thoughtful and articulate style, she’s just as comfortable throwing in physical comedy while dispensing opinions on the modern single lady. Experience her overwhelming obsession with Beyoncé Knowles, too.
Here’s another special Edinburgh preview double bill for Brighton, which is handy for anyone who is scared of tartan or institutionalised alcoholism. When he was 16, the NHS asked Jonny Pelham if he wanted cosmetic surgery to improve his appearance. Having been happy with how he looked, this came as a shock. Come and hear what happened next in his hotly anticipated debut show. Multi award-winner Felicity Ward also returns with a brand new show. It looks at mental illness, irritable bowel syndrome and her search for the nearest toilet. Anxiety can be cruel, but very, very funny.
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MATHILDA GREGORY: HOW TO BE FAT Fri 17 July Dukebox Theatre
BOGAN BINGO & SHITTY DISCO Komedia
ADDY VAN DER BORGH & MIKE WOZNIAK Sun 19 July Komedia
Journalist and author Mathilda Gregory presents a solo show that is part stand-up and part storytelling. It’s also an honest account of what it is like to be fat, in a culture reviling and ridiculing fatness, even to the point where it pretends it doesn’t exist.
The dress code is trailer-trash fashion and 80s passion, so get your bingo dabbers at the ready. Two sartorially challenged bingo callers lead you through a continuous barrage of chaotic entertainment in the sellout smash comedy game-show, Bogan Bingo.
Two of comedy’s brightest stars give us an unmissable Edinburgh preview double bill. The unique and hilarious Addy van der Borgh returns with a brand new stand up show. Creative, hilarious and naturalistic, he shows an aptitude for comic timing and physicality.
The pithy quips sit comfortably amongst the hard-hitting truths and criticisms - it’s an unfettered look at something far more than just a feminist issue. Hilarious, proud and intelligent, it questions society’s aesthetic ideals.
After the bingo, the boys kick off their ‘Shitty Disco DJ Set’ - an 80s and 90s club night like no other, and one guaranteed to make your eyes water and the dance floor burn.
The sublime and dead pan Mike Wozniak trials new material, Brave, brisk and unafraid, he’s crafted an alter ego over the years whose life is collapsing. Light entertainment is too small for him, the world doesn’t appreciate him. Genius.
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PAT CAHILL & STEPHEN BAILEY
LLOYD GRIFFITH & RHYS JAMES
DANNY WARD & MARK SIMMONS
Mon 6 July
Tue 7 Jul
Wed 8 July
The Old Market
Komedia
TOM’s Edinburgh Comedy Previews continue, with a free and hilarious showcase of two emerging comic talents. Think it’s funny? Pay some money!
Pre-Edinburgh, Lloyd Griffith is back to prove why he’s Great Grimsby’s most talented export. Expect jokes, singing, dancing and the usual flirting. He’s somehow established his own his own sexy, beardy style of comedy.
With turns like ‘Who’s Blown An Egg?’ and ‘Quite Busy’, Cahill’s quirky performance allows his star quality to shine. He’s certainly one comic to catch now. Stephen Bailey is sure he ‘Should’ve Been A Popstar’. His show is less about becoming a popstar, and more about finding his own X-Factor. Hiding from the limelight for years, he now unleashes his warm and affectionate wit.
The outstandingly funny Rhys James returns with another classic hour of stand-up. There’s also some marvellously sell-aware poetry accompanying him, but poetry is cool now… so there!
Komedia At the other end of the isle there is a comedy festival, or something, so two comics try out their freshest material in preparation. Slick, quick and packed with high energy, Amused Moose Award winner and Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year nominee, Danny Ward presents his new show - St. Vitus’ Dance. It’s clever high-octane stand-up, filled with sneaky puns. The highly talented Mark Simmons returns with a new show packed full of delightfully daft but carefully crafted one-liners, all punctuated by absurdly selfaware set pieces.
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TIFF STEVENSON & CARL DONNELLY Tue 21 July Komedia
NAUTILUS
JOEY PAGE & HOLLY BURN
Two of the hottest names on the scene join up for an Edinburgh preview. Comedian, actor and writer, Tiff Stevenson’s thought provoking and engaging style has seen her consistently play to packed audiences recently. With hilarious observations and beautifully engaging anecdotes, she offers a haphazard call to arms for the 30-something generation. 2013 Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee Carl Donnelly has a friendly conversational style, making observations on the state of the world. Relaxed, but with a remarkable talent for the minute of life, he’s a master storyteller and unmissable stand-up.
Award-winning idiot, Trygve Wakenshaw, previews his highly anticipated follow-up to the sell-out physical comedies, Squidboy and Kraken. The latter saw him win Time Out’s Best Comedy of 2014, Edinburgh Underbelly Award 2014, Best Comedy at Adelaide Fringe 2015, Best Comedy at Perth Fringe 2015 and Best Comedy New Zealand International Comedy Festival 2014.
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Fri 24 July
Mon 27 July
The Old Market
A flawless hour long stream-ofconsciousness, it’s expressive, beautiful, rather odd and very, very funny.
The Old Market Acclaimed and upcoming acts present the best of their new material in more previews. It’s free entry, so give what you can if these two give you a laugh. See the very best Edinburgh comedy before the Fringe even starts. Alternative comedian, Joey Page is having a Catastrophe Party. He has all his own teeth and hair, and has been on TV shows like Buzzcocks and Noel Fielding’s Luxury Comedy, yet still lives at his Mum’s house. Holly Burn is pretending to be Kirsty K. She’s never been away from home before, so she wants new experiences and new friends. She’s also been plastering her mobile number all over the Internet. www.theoldmarket.com
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SUMMER FESTIVAL GUIDE
By Sarah Smith
LOVEBOX
SECRET GARDEN PARTY
WOMAD
Fri 17 – Sat 18 July
Thu 23 – Sun 26 July
Fri 24 – Sun 26 July
Victoria Park, London
Mill Hill Field, Abbots Ripton
Charlton Park, Wiltshire
That rare breed of electronic music event which welcomes families, Lovebox offers an eclectic blend of techno, rap, indie, drum & bass and pop. Founded in 2002 by electronic duo Groove Armada, it’s has become a firm favourite with a consistently reliable line-up.
The name Secret Garden Party definitely sounds enchanting, mysterious and even a little bit cheeky. This year’s theme is ‘childish things’, and fits in perfectly with SGP’s reputation for whimsy and pure, unadulterated fun.
This year expect to see acts such as Snoop Dogg, Rudimental, Hot Chip and Annie Mac. It’s an urban affair, so you can’t camp - just bring yourself!
www.loveboxfestival.com
Indeed the festival itself, with its art installation in The Great Lake and Sunday paint fight give it a surrealist atmosphere and present a scene straight out of a children’s book. Public Service Broadcasting, Angus and Julia Stone, Jungle and Kate Tempest all feature at a event appealing to the Peter Pan in all of us. www.secretgardenparty.com
FORGOTTEN FIELDS
BOOMTOWN FAIR
READING
Fri 7 – Sun 9 Aug
Thurs 13 – Sun 16 Aug
Fri 28 – Sun 30 Aug
Eridge Deer Park, Sussex
Matterley Estate, Hampshire
In early August, deep in the Sussex countryside, you will find a brand new festival. The offspring of the well-established Kendal Calling, Forgotten Fields boasts a promising line-up including Super Furry Animals, Basement Jaxx, Razorlight, Remi Miles and plenty more.
Evolving from a village fair to one of the UK’s wildest and most unique festivals, BoomTown will not disappoint. Diverse, colourful, and creative are a few words to describe the event, as it promises to be a weekend filled with sensory delights.
With a capacity of only 4,000, Forgotten Fields promises to be fresh, intimate and all about providing that quality experience. The name of this festival may be misleading, as the strong line-up suggests it will far from ‘out of sight, out of mind’.
With acts ranging from Gypsy-punk band Gogol Bordello, to Shy FX, expect plenty of musical genres. Acts also featuring on the line-up are Stephen “Ragga” Marley, Mobo Award-winner Akala, Soja, and Kate Tempest. BoomTown definitely calls to the musical chameleon in all of us.
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www.boomtownfair.co.uk
Although found in Wiltshire, WOMAD is branded as ‘The World’s Festival’ because of its reputation for showcasing talent from all over the globe. This year continues this tradition featuring acts such as Tinariwen, who hail from the Sahara Desert region of northern Mali, Joining them is Cambodian Space Project, made up of members from Cambodia, Australia, and France, and British soul singer Laura Mvula. As ever it promises to be a feast of culture, world foods with perhaps a little yoga thrown in! www.womad.co.uk
Richfield Avenue, Reading Reading Festival has been through many musical phases ranging from jazz, to hard rock, to indie. Taking place over the August Bank Holiday, acts such as Mumford & Sons, Metallica, The Libertines and Kendrick Lamar encapsulate the musical diversity so typical of Reading Festival. Twinned with the Leeds festival, Reading has come to be a real staple in the festival-goer’s calendar. If weekend camping isn’t for you, day passes are also available.
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SUMMER FESTIVAL GUIDE
KENDAL CALLING
STANDON CALLING
WILDERNESS
Thurs 30 July – Sun 2 Aug
Fri 31 July – Sun 2 Aug
Thurs 6 – Sun 9 Aug
Lowther Deer Park, Lake District
Hertfordshire
Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire
Kendal Calling, the bigger sister of Forgotten Fields, takes place in the beautiful setting of the Lake District. Since its premiere weekender in 2006, Kendal Calling is fast growing and now hosts some pretty big names. Its roster features the likes of Elbow, Snoop Dogg, Kaiser Chiefs, The Vaccines, Grandmaster Flash, and many more. If you manage to get through your own alcohol supply, check out Kendal Calling’s real ale festival, where some of the finest local breweries showcase their products. While the good music and alcohol are guaranteed, the sunshine is unfortunately not! www.kendalcalling.co.uk
Standon Calling takes place in the grounds of a 16th century manor house, but don’t be fooled by the period drama type setting. This year it brings together a number of the UK’s freshest artists, with plenty of old favourites thrown in too!
www.standon-calling.com
Although Oxfordshire is not usually considered the ‘wilderness’, for one week a year Wilderness Festival descends and promises festival goers a wild time. This year features artists such as Ben Howard, George Clinton, and the internationally renowned Björk. Alongside the music, Wilderness offers a vast array of talks and debates to keep your brain sharp throughout the weekend of drinking and late nights. This festival offers a perfect mixture of music, culture and learning. And it only sells full weekend tickets, so that festival goers can fully immerse themselves in this unique experience. www.wildernessfestival.com
SUNDOWN
BESTIVAL
RELOAD
Fri 4 – Sun 6 Sept
Thurs 10 – Sun 13 Sept
Fri 11 – Sun 13 Sept
Norfolk Showground, Norwich
On the stages you can expect to see the likes of Ella Eyre, Hercules and Love Affair, Little Dragon and Kwabs, along with favourites such as Basement Jaxx and The Dandy Warhols. If this isn’t enough, try the heated swimming pool - it makes a nice alternative to the standard English downpour!
Robin Hill, Isle of Wight
Described as a great first festival, Sundown attracts some of the most popular acts in the UK. This year’s line-up boasts acts such as Rudimental, Tinie Tempah, Ella Henderson, Nero and Labrinth.
The theme of this year’s Bestival is ‘Summer of Love’ and is, as Bestival curator Rob Da Bank describes, ‘a positive reaction to all the bad news and downright evil going on in the world’.
Sundown caters for all with their camping options. As well as the regular campsite, glamping is also available for those who want to add a touch of luxury to their weekend. A family campsite is also available for anyone hoping to have a more peaceful or childfriendly experience.
With this backdrop of hippy love and peace, not to mention the colourful costumes, its a festival you should endeavour to attend at least once. Expect to see The Chemical Brothers, Duran Duran, Annie Mac, Jamie xx and many more.
www.sundownfestival.co.uk
www.bestival.net
Norfolk Showground, Norwich Reload festival is for those lovers of musical nostalgia. With acts such as UB40, Billy Ocean, The Boomtown Rats, and Simon and Oscar from Ocean Colour Scene who will be performing an acoustic set, this year’s event celebrates music icons of the 70s, 80s and 90s. If you are craving the music of days gone by, then Reload is absolutely the festival for you! With the average weekend tickets selling from £99 per person, it’s also an affordable festival with a weekend of world famous acts.
www.reloadfestival.co.uk
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Women In The Arts We meet some independent creatives in Brighton Brighton is certainly not short of creative types. Artists, filmmakers, musicians, writers (there are too many to mention), whether they have grown up here or migrated from afar, they shape a ‘hub’ of talent both tapped and otherwise. However, without the ambitious bustle of a London mentality, some individuals sit on their innovative bottoms, unable to focus their potential into actual living breathing projects - such is the effect of our sometimes-too-chilled city. However, with this seeming to be the year of opportunity in Brighton – unique pop-ups, mentoring schemes and more independent businesses are flourishing, thanks to good local people having the ability to try new things. I met four Brighton women with astonishing commitment who are moving with the times.
Meet Writer Alice Ash…
By Holly Cozens
“It’s such a long process, sticking with it despite the uncertainty. Writing a whole collection or whole novel can take like five years, and are you really considered a writer until that work is published? I could get to 30 and still not be published, but am I still a writer then?” Happily, her first one of the collection, ‘Doctor Sharpe’, has since been developed into a short film, screened last month at Bleach to an enthusiastic audience, “The response to ‘Doctor Sharpe’ has made me realise I am going to keep doing it but I love doing it, rather than doing it for someone to put a stamp beside my name as a writer.” ‘Doctor Sharpe’ the film will be touring so keep updated through Alice’s Facebook - www.facebook.com/aliceashofficial
An English Literature and Creative Writing graduate, Alice has had a passion for writing ever since she was little. Growing up with no TV, reading books and creating stories was her entertainment, which has since then blossomed into a career.
Meet Film Professional Dawn Sharpless…
“This only really happened about three years ago. I always thought you had to be a ‘chosen one’ to become a writer, like one of those genius gifts where you either have it or you don’t. What I realised was if you work really, really hard at something you love, you’ll get there, maybe, eventually.”
“That first year I went to Cannes whilst I was studying French in Paris was in 1991. It was the year of The Coen Bro’s ‘Barton Fink’, which went on to win the Palme d’Or that year and Spike Lee’s ‘Jungle Fever’, ‘In Bed With Madonna’, ‘Thelma and Louise’ ... I was hooked after going up that red carpet!”
With a completed MA being the perfect boost, Alice decided writing didn’t have to just be a hobby and although the process of dealing with both positive and negative criticism can be grueling, she is producing a collection of short stories about the intimate lives of different residents living in a block of flats.
While officially a short film distributor, Dawn has had her fingers in many cinematic pies. Having started off as an intern in Paris at a production company, she carried on developing her presence in London film circles, from helping to set up legendary film club ‘Peeping Toms’ in Soho to putting on a plethora of events and screenings over the years.
Not many get to work in the industry that they love, but Dawn is an exception. Already with a massive love for film, her career path started with a chance trip to Cannes Film Festival,
“I didn’t wake up one day saying I’m going to be a short film distributor, but started working for the Short Film Bureau – which was actually set up in Brighton – and then decided to set up my own company ‘Dazzle’ and have been specialising in short film now for the last ten years.” Dawn’s next event will be as part of Scalarama in September and in October, a screening in partnership with Sensoria in Brighton, Manchester and Sheffield. @kisskisskino / www.facebook.com/kisskisskino
Meet Producer Zoe Van Spyk… Zoe started her career in the fashion industry after graduating with a first class honours at the prestigious London College Of Fashion. She won an international competition to work in Italy with Max Mara and now is someone who takes her place in the creative world very seriously. “I pretty much grew up in Glyndebourne so I did a bit of opera, but always had a fascination with how the stage side worked and the costumes. When I was 16, I started working for a costume-hiring outlet and they used to bring me in when they were working with TV series, to develop the costumes alongside the scripts and character development. I guess that’s where my interest started.” Currently having “three strings” to her busy bow, she spreads her skills over a variety of outlets including curating fashion shoots, designing costumes and taking on theatre stage management. Oh, and she also co-founded ‘Take Two Productions’, an Eastbourne film company. Phew. “Essentially I am a producer, organising and co-ordinating stuff but I also muck in. I hate the phrase ‘a jack of all trades’ as it implies this
BN1MAGAZINE.CO.UK [ 33 ] ‘master of none’ mentality. However, being freelance you end up working project to project, sometimes needing a range of skills for each one. That is what’s fun and that’s what is exciting.”
Zoe’s latest project ‘Poverty In Eastbourne’ had a very successful screening last month. www.taketwoproductions.org.uk @ZoeVanSpyk
Meet Filmmaker Laura Brown… Starting out with a love for photography, Laura has always had an imaginative eye. Whilst working for Brighton companies such as Ricochet and Fat Sand Films, her end goal was always to become a Director Of Photography, leading into a career in feature films. “So I started doing the whole working in film thing, camera assisting but I really hated it. There was no creativity in it for me; it was all about the idea and the technology. There was no storytelling at that stage because it’s not yours and that’s when I realised what is more important to me is the stories.” While gaining valuable experience working on a few homegrown independent productions here in Brighton last year, Laura turned her head to the visionary side of filmmaking; directing a handful of music videos and short films, including ‘Doctor Sharpe’, a collaboration with writer Alice Ash (also featured). “It’s all about collaboration. You can’t make a film with just ‘I’ and when I was working before with the team, that’s the part of filmmaking that I loved. I just didn’t get to be involved in the creative process. This is what made me realise I want to be the altar, I want to be the curator and ‘Doctor Sharpe’ was an amazing way to bring people together while exploring my creativity.” cargocollective.com/laurasuzybrown
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New To Cinema Magic Mike XXL – Fri 3 July Channing Tatum returns in the sequel to ‘Magic Mike’, the surprisingly successful 2012 hit set in the world of male strippers. What makes it XXL? Judging by the trailers, ‘MMXXL’ looks set to ‘go big or go home’. Though director Steven Soderbergh and original co-stars Matthew McConaughey and Alex Pettyfer aren’t set to reprise their roles, this hasn’t halted Mike and the boys, as he and his band of baby-oiled bros head to Miami for a stripping convention. Additional support is on hand in the form of newcomers Amber Heard, Elizabeth Banks and Jada Pinkett Smith.
Terminator Genisys – Fri 3 July The fifth installment in the ‘Terminator’ franchise, one that began in 1984 with James Cameron’s original and came to a halt in 2009 with the disappointing ‘Terminator Salvation’. Arnie is back (well he did say he would be) as the eponymous Terminator, having missed the last outing. Joining him are Brits Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) and Matt Smith (Doctor Who), as well as Aussies Jai Courtney and Jason Clarke - the latter as grown-up John Connor. Promisingly, after seeing advanced footage, director James Cameron has given it his full blessing. The battle against Skynet looks set to rage on.
Ant-Man - Fri 17 July The latest Marvel superhero movie sees the big screen debut of ‘Ant-Man’, AKA Scott Lang; a petty criminal who acquires a suit that increases his strength though shrinks him to the size of an ant. A long time in the making, Edgar Wright was initially hired to co-write and direct in 2006, though was replaced last year with Peyton Reed (‘Bring It On’). Making his comic book debut, the ever-likable Paul Rudd will be donning the suit as the tiny titular hero. With support coming from Evangeline Lilly and Michael Douglas, this is sure to be a more lighthearted Marvel outing.
Inside Out – Fri 24 July After screening at Cannes in May, critics were quick to hail ‘Inside Out’ as Pixar’s return to form after a minor blip (only by their own high standards). Directing is Pete Docter (‘Monsters Inc.’ and ‘Up’) with a voice cast of American A-List comedy talent including Amy Poehler, Mindy Kaling and Bill Hader. An imaginative premise sees five emotions – Joy, Anger, Disgust, Fear and Sadness – as characters inside the mind of a young girl. Although sequels ‘Toy Story 4’ and ‘The Incredibles 2’ are in the pipeline, ‘Inside Out’ could be the new Pixar film we’ve been waiting for.
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The Hope & Ruin
11-12 Queens Road Brighton, BN1 3WA
Let Hope Shape Your Future Names can evoke so much can’t they? Sometimes when I hear the name of a certain ex I feel the urge to pull out my hair while simultaneously kicking literally anything within a five foot radius. Hearing ‘Idris Elba’ can make me do a strange and rather awkward girly dance and I won’t go into detail as to the reaction ‘Conservative Party’ produces but it involves bared teeth, a rude salute and sudden increase in decibels. So what was my initial reaction when being told I was off to The Hope and Ruin on Queens road… Well apart from realise that it was a pretty good description of every single one of my Friday nights for the last decade it caused an equal mixture of trepidation and excitement. Previously known as what now seems rather boringly The Hope, this assault to the senses has to be by far one of the trippiest and coolest venues I’ve been to for a while. While still housing a very popular music venue upstairs, the pub itself has now metamorphosed into a mixture of a Budapest style ruin bar and the decorative stylings of a madman. There is a wall dedicated to old TV screens and retro mechanical radios, all of which are intertwined with twinking fairy lights. A swooping tree-like installation hogs much of the glory but only narrowly outshines a humoungous macabre clown and a tilted piano at the entrance. However the pièce de résistance is unequivocally the kitchen itself which is in fact a caravan that nestles in the corner and is open plan enough so you can see the chef hard at work. In a place so fantastically bizarre it makes sense that the food is unexpected too, and its offering of poutine (the national food of Canada, and consisting of chips, cheese, gravy and a variety of scrumptious toppings) doesn’t disappoint. I started with a decent size glass of Malbec De L’Hospitalet (£4.75) which was plummy, rich and almost too easy to want to guzzle. Surveying the menu, and being very happy that I was going to get to eat lots of chips, me and my companion went
By Lucy Hallett for Jamai-Canadian Poutine (£8) which is chips, cheese, gravy, grilled peppers and jerk chicken, and the poutine topped with smoked bacon, sour cream and chives (£6.50). The first thing to note was that the ratio of gravy to chips and cheese was masterful. I was a bit worried that the dish would be sloppy, and that the chips would be soggy and lacklustre. This was not the case at all. The chips still had lots of bite, and were perfectly fluffy and well cooked, and the cheese was plentiful and half melted/half still solid which was exactly how it should be. The gravy itself was stunning, and after speaking to Tom later and enquiring as to his gravy secrets we discovered that it is actually quite a laborious process of reducing veal stock for 12 hours- a process that is definitely worth it! I can’t help myself getting cross when places scrimp on the more expensive ingredients, but that wasn’t the case here as there were vast amounts of spicy, succulent chicken and peppers on the first poutine, and a very healthy smothering of unctuous sour cream and lots of bacon on the other. After chomping and picking and stuffing silly amounts of poutine into our rather large and food-silenced gobs, we shared a hog dog (£7.50). Here you get a bockwurst sausage topped with slow roast pulled pork shoulder in a brioche sub with homemade slaw and BBQ sauce. This was as delicious as it sounds- the pulled pork was so juicy that I looked like I needed a bib for most of my bites, and the homemade slaw and BBQ sauce was crunchy, smoky deliciousness. Taking in the weird and wonderful surroundings it’s obvious this would be the most perfect place to come with friends and nurse a hangover, or equally kick off the night before a mad one. Knowing me and my penchant for repeatedly visiting places I really like, I imagine I’ll be here for the pre and post hangover option more than once! www.drinkinbrighton.co.uk/hope-and-ruin
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The Breakfast Club Cereal Drama For a city with such a full events calendar, late mornings are the norm for most of us. Needing to seek out sustenance to replenish borrowed energy, and cocktails to ease headaches, The Breakfast Club is now open on Market Street to satisfy the needs of our city’s lifestyle. Originating in Soho, London, the owners are ‘two children of the 80s’ and unlocked the doors of their first café in 2005. Ten years on and they’ve just branched out to Brighton. So, I arrive on a fairly unremarkable Wednesday afternoon with a colleague to check out what’s on the menu and enjoy some after-work drinks. Stepping into the café is like stepping onto the set of Miami Vice – a detailed and deliberate theme for the interior with booths, bars and pink flamingos dotted around the two storeys. Shown to a booth just by the door, we have a good view of the restaurant floor and our fellow diners. The atmosphere is a relaxed one as dinner service gets underway. We scan the menus as a varied sound track hums away in the background, boasting the likes of early Kings of Leon and, very fittingly ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’ by Simple Minds. Choosing our drinks first, I opt for one by the name of ‘Basil No Fawlty’ (£7), which sounds fairly promising. Comprised of vodka, fresh basil, lime and St Germain elderflower, it’s a cool, refreshing long drink with a substantial hit of lime finishing off the flavour. My companion is drawn to the ‘Hemingway Daiquiri’ (£7), a mixture of rum, maraschino liqueur, grapefruit and lime. The tang of the rum is balanced nicely with the other fruity flavours. As the name might suggest, this café has a big emphasis on the most important meal of the day. Despite it being around seven o’ clock in the evening, I can’t help but go all in with ‘The All American’ breakfast (£11). This dish is host to pancakes, sausage, home-style fried potatoes, streaky bacon, maple syrup and two eggs cooked to preference (I go for poached). Having never tried the American classic combination of
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By Freya Hughes pancakes, bacon and syrup together before, I tentatively take my first bite and am pleasantly surprised. I’ve always thought the combination sounded a bit bizarre if I’m honest but I will be the first to admit my mistake – they’re fantastic together. The fluffy consistency of the pancakes means that they absorb the maple syrup efficiently and taste gorgeous. The potatoes are crispy with a dash of spice, lifting the range of flavours on my plate. My dining partner opts for Buttermilk Fried Chicken (£10). A toasted brioche bun encases the tender chicken, kept interesting with melted Cheddar and jalapeno coleslaw. Presented with skin-on chips, the ‘Club Classics’ section of the menu gives traditional an edge. As we’re greedy, we also order a side of Mac ‘n’ Cheese (£3.50) and another portion of the skin-on chips (£3.60), served with an aioli dip. The former had a melt-in-your-mouth consistency that kept us coming back for more. The pasta and cheese are such simple ingredients though made so perfectly gooey; it swiftly becomes one of the highlights of our meal. We round off our experience with a glass of the house white (Claude Val Blanc, Pays D’Oc £5.80), a fruity but crisp wine, and an Elvis milkshake (£4.40). The milkshake is intended to be a blend of banana, vanilla ice cream and peanut butter though sadly they’ve run out of bananas. This means it is served with chocolate instead and tastes exactly like a liquid version of a Snickers bar. Having revelled in the American-style wonder that is The Breakfast Club, we’re so lost in the restaurant’s theme that we almost forget we’re in the Lanes.
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Grand Central Middle Of The Action “Can you review The Grand Central?” “I don’t know, can I?” Feeling pretty under the weather, to quote Peep Show I needed: ‘a hug in a mug or ‘a kiss in a tube’. I wasn’t entirely sure it could give me these things. Ultimately what I needed was some chips. I firmly believe that if somewhere does good chips you’re onto a winner. Walking into the pub I wasn’t sure what clientele or vibe to expect, but it was bustling, packed with an eclectic mix of friendly punters. We were served at the bar quickly, having discussed the vegetarian options with the bar staff, they recommended that I go for ‘heritage tomato and halloumi, quinoa, basil and shallot’ (£10.50), my friend opted for ‘roast hake, chickpea & tomato braise’ (£13.00), to accompany our mains we had ‘House chips’ (£3.00). After ordering, we chose to bypass the busy pub and try our luck upstairs on the roof garden. Bright and welcoming the garden really is my favourite place in this pub. It’s perfectly placed to catch the evening sun and the atmosphere was great, I was even more delighted at being there when I realised my table was next to an old friend. With the evening sun, banter and alcohol quickly making me forget how I was feeling, our mains were up. The food was very well presented in generous portions; the halloumi was as it should be, not too crispy and not too soft. There were a lot of tomatoes on the plate, not a surprise considering that was a key elimente, but I’m not too sure if the tomato to halloumi ratio was on point. There wasn’t anything particularly wrong with this dish at all, it was very tasty, it just wasn’t what I was expecting. The basil wasn’t coming through - if the balance was redressed this would be a fantastic main. My fellow diner loved the hake. Initially ‘concerned’ that it would have been more appropriate to serve this dish with a spoon, her thinking was soon corrected, as she managed to
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By Ellie Talebian wolf it down with a fork. Both mains were flavoursome and well received. But let us move swiftly onto the standout ‘House Chips’ because these without doubt, and I would know, have to be the best chips I’ve had in a long time. I loved everything about them, perfectly seasoned, crispy skins on and served in a bucket, the portion was plentiful and they were gloriously comforting. If you go to The Grand Central for just one thing MAKE IT THE CHIPS! You will not regret it. Our desserts were perfectly timed following our mains - I have to confess that I insisted that they left the chips on the table, so I could graze on them during my dessert. For dessert I went for ‘Paul’s chocolate brownie, with salt caramel ice cream’ (£6.00) and my friend, much to my envy, went for ‘Vintage Ale sticky toffee pudding, with vanilla ice cream’ (£5.50). It has to be said that both desserts were faultless, heartening, absolutely top notch. Some pubs and restaurants seem to get brownies wrong, it’s not unexpected, they can be tricky, but not here! My brownie was soft, gooey and warm = PERFECT! Following our meal we headed down to The Nightingale Room to check out Pete’s Comedy Capers – a bizarre, but interesting, comedy show! The Nightingale Room is absolutely luxurious, decorated with a lot of blue velvet and boasting its very own well stocked gin bar. The feel and décor would easily lend itself to a roaring twenties party, or as they’re now more commonly known, a ‘Great Gatsby Party’. The refurbishment throughout the pub sets the bar high for the level of service one would expect. It has to be noted the service at The Grand Central is of extraordinary quality. Each and every staff member we had the pleasure of speaking with was on the ball and very well informed about every element of the pub. From the booze to the food, to the Nightingale Room, they had it covered and all helped to make our experience a fun and enjoyable one. www.grandcentralbrighton.co.uk
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Dead Wax Social Tasty 12 Inches The past few years have seen some of the city’s more neglected pubs and venues transformed into craft beer-pumping, niche food-serving hotspots all striving to exude their own personalities through a wall of unintentionally collective identity. We’ve had the Hare and Hounds, The Joker and more recently the Hope and Ruin, but it was towards the newest of these new kids on the block that we directed our attention last night. Dead Wax Social is the replacement of Bond Street’s Riki Tik, which closed its doors in April to relocate to a more appropriate seafront location. On entry to the bar and restaurant, which promotes itself as a venue for those who are ‘done with digital’, we are greeted by hundreds of vinyl LPs stacked along the wall. For a vinyl collector such as myself, this is a welcome sight, and even more so as they are actually played instead of just displayed as a pretentious, retro prop. One of the unique selling points of this place is its vow never to play music digitally; the soundtrack to your session will be provided exclusively by vinyl. Customers are encouraged to bring their own records to adorn the decks, and there is even a listening booth if you want to sit back and enjoy the music, perhaps appealing to those who don’t have a record player of their own at home. We peruse the drinks list at the front bar, which serves bottled craft beer as well as your usual wines, beers and spirits, and I am delighted to see that they serve my favourite, Einstök White (£4.50) an Icelandic lager that I grew to love during a recent trip to Reykjavik. My colleague orders a gin and tonic, and the wonderfully welcoming staff recommend Brighton Gin served with its trademark wedge of orange, in a gesture that hints to their ‘keep it local’ ethos. Manager Jack then leads us up steps, past walls plastered in framed music-themed photographs, into the main restaurant and back bar. The restaurant’s concrete walls are spray painted with the logos of scores of Brighton-based labels and record shops, who often visit Dead Wax to spin their records for an evening.
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By Maddie Maynard The rear wall of the bar is studded with taps, eight of these producing craft beers of local and foreign origin. A blackboard above displays their names and details, and anything we can’t ascertain from their description is without request relayed to us by the clearly passionate Jack. He even shows us the cellar where the craft beers are stored in key kegs before being served by the half pint or schooner. Then on to the food. In order to try a variety we order three pizzas from the Pressing Plant Pizza kitchen, a small corner of the restaurant containing a pizza oven, clearly and reassuringly visible to customers. One question that springs to mind as we wait for our pizza is why pizza, when the majority of the other revamped venues in town have gone for more uncommon cuisines such as chicken wings or Mexican. As Jack explains, he had an original plan to serve New York deli-style sandwiches at Dead Wax, but scrapped this idea after deciding that “beer and pizza just marry up so well together.” And these are not just any old pizzas. In keeping with the theme, they are made on either 7” or 12” bases, a subtle detail which should make any vinyl lover smile. Made from a unique sourdough recipe meticulously perfected at nearby Flour Pot bakery, the bases deliver a delicate crunch as well as a smooth softness that you don’t experience in authentic Italian pizza. Vegan and vegetarian options are available, but a gluten free option is still being perfected; for now, all you coeliacs will just have to subsist on their gluten free Van Bulck lager. As 7pm arrives, the first crowds of the evening begin to stream in and we leave on the promise that we will come back soon. Unlike so many of these promises, we really mean it. A great range of beers, impressive food at affordable prices and a music concept that’s not just a novelty but actually works, Dead Wax Social seems like the perfect place to enjoy an evening with friends. You’ll just have to agree on what to listen to. www.drinkinbrighton.co.uk/deadwaxsocial
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My Slice
15 Cranbourne Street Brighton, BN1 2RD
Roman Holiday Lunchtime for me is more of a brunch-time experience. This is always for the simple fact that when I wake up, I have a choice: eat breakfast or be on time. This means that by midday my stomach is growling at me and I’m on total caffeine overload. On an average day, I’ll run to a supermarket and grab a ‘meal deal’ – though I can’t really say that these are really meals or deals. So, I head over to My Slice on Cranbourne Street one afternoon to banish my unremitting tummy rumblings. Having heard some pretty fantastic things about their pop-up bar in local independent supermarket How It Should Be (HiSbe), I think to myself that a slice (or two) of ‘la pizza di Roma’ would make the perfect afternoon meal. Rocking up on a warm, sunny afternoon, my colleague and I miss the lunchtime rush so are served straight away by owner Julian. Friendly staff and a clean, inviting atmosphere greet us; the reclaimed timber interior and subtle bursts of colour complement the rustic style of the cuisine. Laid out on a polished wooden bar, there’s the choice of six or so toppings and some treats (including particularly good looking brownies) tempting us just by the till. We refrain and order drinks and slices from inside, taking a table out the front of the eatery – a prime people-watching spot. There’s also the option to pull up a stool in the window too for those less than stunning days. We sip our drinks – elderflower cordials (£1.20) – and refresh ourselves as we watch the world go by. Before we know it, our three slices appear in front of us. Beautifully presented, we tuck in to our first choice. We had chosen a classic Margherita (£2.30 take away or £2.60 eat in), just to make sure the basics are covered. I can say with confidence that they’ve nailed our first test. The base is thin and crispy, just the way I like it. With a good amount of mozzarella cheese, the sweet tomato
By Freya Hughes covering the base is balanced perfectly with a small amount of basil, really accentuating the flavours. We happily approve and move on to the next. A Ham and Mushroom slice this time with no tomato sauce (£2.70 take away, £3 eat in) lets the generous amount of mushrooms take the forefront of flavour. Having now had a slice each (sharing is caring, after all) I’m feeling pretty comfortable. One slice, starting from 125 calories, proves to be a great daytime snack for both sating hunger and maintaining waistlines. I don’t care too much for the latter so onto slice ‘numero tre’, and its aptly named ‘Red and Yellow’ (£2.70 take away, £3 eat in). Consisting of fresh tomatoes of the stated colours, it’s a great light option as the freshness of the fruit punctuates the cheese. The authenticity of the bases transports me back to Italy and I’m impressed to say the least. I’m told that in fact they are made in Rome and immediately blast-frozen to maintain their superior taste and texture, and sent straight to My Slice. The team then finish the pizzas off with toppings and the rest is cooked in-house so My Slice really does encompass the best of Italy and Brighton. Julian has ensured that he is catering for every Brightonian with vegetarian and vegan options. They are very informative for anyone with allergies and a gluten free option is also available, although they aren’t prepared within a totally wheat-free environment. The normal bases have a low flour content keeping the slices light, unlike the stodgy American-style pizzas available from so many outlets. Good riddance to the vapid deep-dish, I say, My Slice is here to stay. www.facebook.com/myslicepizzabrighton @myslicepizza
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Your friendly local in the heart of town, serving great food with real ales and ciders For more information call 01273 326555 or email victoryinnkitchen@hotmail.com
The Victory Inn, 6 Duke Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1AH
easterneye Authentic South Indian Cuisine Mixing the magic of authentic cuisine with the cosmopolitan vibrancy of Brighton, Eastern Eye offers a quality range of classic dishes from the Indian sub-continent. While our speciality lies with South Indian cuisine, all of our regional dishes are made with equal authentic flavour. From Swordfish Achari to Chicken Tikka Makhan Wala, each dish is cooked with care to ensure the best taste and highest quality. We believe if you do something perfectly and honestly, then you will reap its rewards www.easterneyerestaurant.co.uk EASTERN EYE 58 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JE
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Be Gluten Free By Mila Statham
Gluten Free Tomato Focaccia Bites Recipe Recipe: (Makes 8) 250g Gluten Free Self Raising Flour Blend 8 cherry tomatoes, deseeded & chopped 1 tbsp dried basil 2 tbsp rosemary, chopped Pinch of salt, plus extra for sprinkling Freshly ground black pepper 1 egg, beaten 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 100ml water
Line a muffin or bun tin with paper muffin cases (easy way to prevent them sticking) and place the focaccia bites in them. Bake in the oven for approximately 30 minutes until cooked through and golden. Remove the cases and serve hot or allow to cool on a wire rack.
Preheat the oven to 190c. Mix together the flour, basil, rosemary, seasoning and tomatoes. Make a well in the middle of the mixture and add the egg. With a fork, start mixing and gradually add the water and oil until the mixture binds. Do stop adding liquid if you think it is becoming too wet. On a floured surface, turn out the dough and split into eight and roll into balls. Prick a few holes in each ball with a fork and sprinkle each one with extra salt.
Box Rocks 172 Portland Rd, Hove, BN3 5QN While there are a few pizza takeaways in Brighton & Hove now offering gluten free bases, there is one that is not very well known. Based in Portland Road Hove, Box Rocks offers pizzas on a gluten free base for a small extra fee. You can order online, making it easy and convenient. When you choose your toppings there is a drop down box where you can select a gluten free base. They have your usual tasty toppings such as Hawaiians, pepperoni etc but they also have a ‘free choice’ option which means you can choose whatever you like (just be careful that the toppings you choose are gluten free as well). Although I have always had good experiences, always check with the restaurant regarding cross-contamination issues before ordering.
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Go to Stanmer Park and Devil’s Dyke by bus seven days a week, and up to Ditchling Beacon at weekends.