BN1 MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2016

THE GUIDE

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NOVEMBER 2016

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NOVEMBER 2016 We can safely say the summer is over. The tourists have drifted away, whilst the squealing WAG-wannabes and spray-tan bad boys have gone back to whichever dump spawns them. The city is drifting towards the narcoleptic winter months, sleepily condoning us all from the outside world. Elsewhere we’re faced with the most uninspiring US election since Carter v Reagan, the pound is crumbling and English football is in disarray (apart from the Albion). But there’s plenty of great stuff to distract us from the mundanity of life beyond the Downs. The theatre, comedy and music seasons are back with a vengeance, as Brighton’s creative sector gets back from its summer holiday and lures us all indoors.

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CONTENTS: 6

NEWS

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SUSSEX BONFIRE GUIDE

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ANTARCTICA FEATURE INTERVIEW

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COMPETITIONS - WIN NYE TICKETS AND MORE

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BEN CAPLAN INTERVIEW

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JOSHUA RADIN INTERVIEW

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BIMM: ATLAS WYND INTERVIEW

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LIVE MUSIC PLANNER

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MARTHAGUNN INTERVIEW

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CLUBBING PLANNER

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SOFIE HAGEN FEATURE INTERVIEW

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KEVIN CUMMINS FEATURE INTERVIEW

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COMEDY PLANNER

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SEBASTIAN CARTER INTERVIEW

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THEATRE PLANNER

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QUICKFIRE WITH: ONE EYED JACKS

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GAMING PREVIEWS

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TALES FROM WOODLANDIA AT PATTERNS

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CINECITY - OVER TWO WEEKS OF WORLD CINEMA

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FILM PREVIEWS

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SUSSEX BREWERY GUIDE (PART 1)

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TROLLDONER AT THE DRUIDS ARMS

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DOUGHBO AT THE HOBGOBLIN

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With each technically identical image coming with its own quirks, whether from registration, ink coverage, roller transfers or other wonderful spontaneous glitches, Risograph is quickly becoming recognised for its unique aesthetic and as an effective way of creating beautiful, vibrant artwork – exclusively celebrated at Dopple Press.

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A genuine global R&B sensation is coming to Brighton, as part of his first UK tour in over three years. With three chart-topping records, over ten million albums sold worldwide and three Grammy Awards, NeYo has established himself as one of the finest performers and songwriters in the world. Following the release of his sixth studio album Non-Fiction last year, he’s giving fans a rare opportunity to see him perform a range of intimate shows across the UK. Coming closer will be mandatory.

THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME

TUES 8 NOV WWW.PICTUREHOUSES.COM Organised by Gateways to the First World War and The Fedora Group, a free screening The Battle of the Somme comes to the Duke of York’s Picturehouse this month. Featuring an accompaniment on piano of the original medley score from acclaimed silent film accompanist Stephen Horne, the film shows how the British public

encountered the war on the big screen. It’ll be preceded with a welcome from Dr Sam Carroll (Gateways to the First World War), an introduction to the film from Glyn Edwards (The Fedora Group: Stage Screen and Trench) and a brief talk on the original piano medley score by Horne.

This year, Imperial War Museums and members of the First World War Centenary Partnership have been working to show this UNESCO-listed film to audiences across the world. Produced in 1916, it was the first feature-length documentary about war and changed the way both cinema and film was perceived by the public. On initial release it was seen by around 20 million people, almost half the population of Britain at the time. A century later, this unique film is being screened to commemorate the anniversary of the events it documented.

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Musicians from across Brighton come together this month for a charity concert in support of Acid Survivors Trust International (ASTI). Held at Brighton Unitarian Church, the event hopes to raise awareness of the devastation suffered by individuals globally at the hands of acid attacks – a form of violence that takes a matter of seconds to carry out yet can cause immeasurable damage to victims with physical, mental and emotional scars that last a lifetime.

Opera singer Valeria Guidotti and classical pianist Zhanna Kemp will open to bring a unique touch to the evening, followed by two-piece Brighton-based folk band Dot ‘N Bang to up the tempo. A set from the curator of the charity concert, singersongwriter KEATS (with Julian Paredes and Sally Cranham) will follow, with local singer Sam Jordan (of the Dead Buoys) serving up a treat for the finale. One more special guest is still yet to be announced!

Welcome to all ages with a wide array of cakes, alcoholic and soft drinks on offer, the 140-capacity event is certain to sell out, with guests highly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to support this vital cause.

Acid Survivors Trust International Charity Concert will be at the Brighton Unitarian Church, New Rd, BN1 1UF. Doors from 7.30pm, acts begin at 7.45pm. Tickets available at (£10 suggested donation).

BRIGHTON PAVILION ICE RINK SAT 5 NOV – SUN 15 JAN 2017 WWW.ROYALPAVILIONICERINK.CO.UK

Brighton's iconic Pavilion ice rink will return in all its glittering glory. The Pavilion is lit up after dark with gorgeous white, blue and pink lights, creating an atmosphere that cannot be missed.

Day or night, skaters can expect a truly enjoyable experience and with an onsite bar and kitchen that's open till late - what's not to like? Peak times include all weekend sessions, weekday evenings and all day during the Christmas period from Sat 10 Dec - Sun 1 Jan. Despite its undeniable popularity, the staff is always friendly and helpful when it comes to skating advice and picking those fallen ones up off the ice!

Children and families are warmly welcomed and Club Rinkidinks is great opportunity for children under five to find a new hobby. They can skate for free on the first session of the day when accompanied by an adult paying full price. As always it's advised that visitors book their tickets in advance and arrive 20 minutes early to their desired session so as not to miss out!

BRIGHTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL: NATURE & SCIENCE FRI 28 OCT - THURS 13 NOV WWW.BREMF.ORG.UK

Brighton Early Music Festival (BREMF) is back for its 15th season after a hugely successful run last year. Since then it’s been featured in the Guardian’s Top 10 Classical and Opera performances of 2015 alongside major performances from the BBC Proms and St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra.

The festival, known for its eclectic selection of music from the last 1000 years, spans 17 days and comprises of 26 events in a variety of Brighton & Hove’s best-known venues. It is, as Classical Music and Early Music Today note, “arguably the best showcase of early music in the country”.

In typical Brighton fashion, BREMF has put a quirky twist on some of its more conventional performances in order to appeal to audiences of all ages. While some may opt for the atmospheric sensation of medieval music by candlelight or the baroque melodies of Handel and Vivaldi by the L’Avventura ensemble from London, others may choose multimedia spectacular Gaia, which combines music from the 16th century with dance, film and yoga (yes, yoga). If that wasn’t enough, BREMF are hosting their very own club night at The Devil’s Disco (upstairs at The Joker) on Sat 5 Nov. There is truly something for everyone, and with tickets within the very reasonable range of £5-£25, there’s simply no excuse not to check out Brighton Early Music Festival this year. www.bremf.org.uk

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sussex bonfire night guide

BY TARA MATTHEWS Lewes Bonfire Night

The Wizarding Fireworks Night

Family Fireworks Spectacular

Rye Bonfire Night Celebrations

Sat 5 Nov Nevill Road, Hove Located opposite the Greyhound Stadium, Nevill Sports Ground hosts the 10th annual bonfire night event in Hove.

The ticketed event is famous for its award-winning fireworks display presented to a musical soundtrack, so be sure to listen out for some familiar tunes. Head down early for a fire dance show before the fireworks begin, performed by Poi Passion. This year they’re also teaming up with Hangleton Food Bank to reach families that might not otherwise be able to enjoy the firework display. www.familyfireworks.co.uk

Sat 12th Nov Rye Bay Slightly later in the calendar, Rye’s Bonfire Celebrations are ideal for those who might prefer something a little calmer than Lewes. The family-orientated event is located in the centre of the town with a jam-packed list of events throughout the evening. Rye Fawkes 2015 will be the fire-lighter for this year’s bonfire, in keeping with tradition. Fireworks are launched from 9pm from the far side of the moorings and some key viewing points include Hilder’s Cliff, and the back of The Queen’s Head pub. www.ryebonfire.co.uk

Lindfield Bonfire Celebrations

Shoreham Bonfire

Sat 5 Nov Lewes One of the largest events in the UK, bonfire night in Lewes is one you’ll never forget. With seven main societies marching through the town to their individual fire sites (bear in mind that some are ticketed), effigies of leading political and controversial figures are filled with explosives and blown up at the end of the evening. Last year’s spectacle was David Cameron and his porcine friend… we’ll leave that to your imagination. This year with Brexit, May and Trump’s presidential running, it’s certainly one to watch. If you’re planning on joining the fun, make sure you head down early to secure your spot. And if you’re going in by train, watch those strikes. www.lewesbonfirecelebrations.com

Sat 5 Nov Lindfield This free event begins with a fancy dress competition at King Edward Hall in the town centre. Run in age categories, there’s space for all ages to flaunt their costumes for this year’s celebrations. After this, watch the procession around the village and on to the common for the reading of the Bonfire Prayers, lighting of the fire and a grand firework display to bookend the night. If you’re making a day of it, why not check out the Guy Building Competition in the afternoon, where locals have their homemade Guy Fawkes judged and, hopefully, the honour of being crowned 2016’s winner. www.lindfieldbonfiresociety.co.uk

Sat 5 Nov Fontwell Park Racecourse, Arundel Wizards and witches unite for a fireworks spectacular - this magical-themed fireworks event is just around the corner.

Fun for all the family can be had at this magical event with a fun fair, dodgems and game stalls. When the fireworks explode, the music of Harry Potter (amongst other magical hits) booms throughout the crowd, letting the magic really happen. Look out for an award-wining magician visiting each table to keep you guessing, and plenty of great food to get stuck in to. And get involved in their Grand Wizarding Fancy Dress Competition as you might be in with the chance to win a family ticket to Harry Potter World. So grab your hat and wave your wand! www.fontwellpark.co.uk

Sat 12 Nov Shoreham Beach Another family-friendly event welcomes all to the bonfire and fireworks display on Shoreham beach. Local figures, including Shoreham Allstars and fire/coastguards, will be there to keep spirits high and provide friendly faces to keep everyone amused. Plenty of food and drink is to be enjoyed alongside fun and games for kids, including face painting and a tea-cup ride. The event kicks off with a samba procession leading the crowd from Shoreham Beach Green down to the seafront. The event is free but donations are welcomed with open arms. www.shorehambonfire.co.uk

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antarctica POLE POSITION

BY STUART ROLT

Looking at someone’s holiday pictures will never be the same again. Actually, Chris Dobrowolski’s show runs deeper than a brief sojourn through amusing brand names, sunsets and blurred balcony views. “‘Pointing at pictures with a stick’ is what I’ve called it,” he chortles. With all the glibness of someone who’s just popped to the shops, he’s self-effacingly recounting his three and half month stint in a genuinely hostile environment. Antarctica is the offbeat and heart-warming documentation of his intrepid journey to reassess the very nature of art.

Engaged by the British Antarctic Survey to be their visiting artist in residence, he travelled south to experiment creatively - whilst also surviving in a place where humans aren’t designed to go. “As an artist your job is to look, experience, get your sketchbook out and take photographs… While everyone around you had a proper job. Ultimately they’re trying to save the planet and you’re watching them do it.” From relentless winds and a surprising lack of moisture to crippling seasickness and encounters with super-horny bull seals, his every day presented a range of unique challenges.

This journey to the end of the Earth began, as you’d expect, with a series of management training courses. Helping at personal development schemes his friend ran, Dobrowolski would come in to talk about his art. “I’d be introduced with: ‘This is Chris, he’s going to be the case study for today’s workshop: re-evaluating success - thinking differently

and creatively. This is an artist, but more importantly he’s a failure!’ I did it so often I made the rent on my bedsit, so ended up saying I was a professional failure...” So this newfound job title formed the core of his application for the BAS project. “It’s famous for all these disastrous explorers and impending environmental doom. This entire landscape is synonymous with losers and failure, so I thought ‘I’M THE MAN!’ It’s difficult to make that sound positive in 2,000 words, but I had a go…” An institution of the Natural Environment Research Council, BAS carries out scientific studies in the Polar Regions, which seeks to advance understanding of our impact on the planet. As part of a ten-year programme, artists were sent down to the southern continent every year to raise awareness of the environmental work. “You go there in the summer, so there’s 24-hour sunlight. The coldest I was in was -27°, but you can get colder in Europe. It was pretty cold in a tent though.”

The unusualness of his situation was further demonstrated while working at Sky-Blu, a logistics base in an area of blue ice. He encountered a ‘low contrast day’, where the sky and landscape were near indistinguishable, describing it alike to “walking around inside a giant ping-pong ball”.

Conditions like this showed how a sense of reality can be twisted on the frozen continent.

While the region is one of the most isolated places on Earth, he was rarely left alone. Mainly this was for safety reasons.

“I can count on one hand the number of times I was on my own. Even when flying south, one of the reasons you’re on

the plane is to keep the pilot company.” He’d never owned a computer before the trip so bizarrely found himself more in contact with the world at large when he was there. But perpetually he felt a need to justify his existence with the scientists, doctors and engineers working alongside him.

“Everyone has clear defined roles. You start thinking ‘What does an artist do?’ quite often. A lot of very successful artists are quite good at turning up in an art gallery and being enigmatic. There, you’re with people for 24 hours a day, and they ask some very searching questions. But I won them over in the end.”

Already establishing a reputation for crafting sculptures from planes, trains and cars, for this project he took plastic penguins, toy soldiers in winter apparel and a 12-foot sledge built out of gold picture frames. He found the Antarctic’s remoteness had a way of authenticating these most banal of objects.

“When they give you all the kit, they give you socks and pants as well. Somebody told me the pants end up on eBay sometimes as ‘genuine Antarctic kit’. So I took pretend Antarctic things to the real Antarctic and photographed them. So they came back as ‘real pretend Antarctic objects.’”

He’d photograph these items against the rolling vastness of the snow-covered continent, developing ideas for building dioramas when he eventually returned home. Joyously, Dobrowolski started playing with the raw validity of art, bending the notions of what makes something real.

So now Dobrowolski has compressed all of his experiences, from the difficult to the strange, into a theatre show displaying the highs and lows of a land synonymous with failure. Full of selfeffacing geniality, it uses the challenges he faced to re-establish how we look at failure, art and the creative process. Despite his achievements and epic journey, he remains modest about these exploits. “Somebody called it ‘like being shown someone’s holiday pictures, but you don’t want them to stop.’ I guess starting with the premise you’re a failure might also be a bit understated,” he laughs.

Chris Dobrowolski’s Antarctica comes to the Brighton Dome Founders Room on Tues 15 Nov. www.brightondome.org www.cdobo.com

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Etsy Christmas Market

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Christmas Open Day

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Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra: The Best of British Film Scores

Sat 10 Dec

Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus

Sun 11 Dec

Brighton Festival Chorus Christmas Concert

Fri 16 – Tue 20 Dec

A Winter’s Trail

Tue 20 Dec

The Big Christmas Singalong

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Catch Me! (Attrape Moi)

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Win a £100 tab at Tales from Woodlandia at Patterns!

Get lost in an enchanting snowy forest this winter, with Patterns’ immersive mystical event Tales from Woodlandia set to fill the venue with nostalgic treats and immersive visual feasts inspired by the wild outdoors.

From Fri 4 Nov to late February, visitors can watch the Narnia-esque installation evolve with the seasons, with digital projection artist Thomas Buckley’s forest complete with falling snowflakes, inquisitive wild animals and scents of the forest air. Once inside, you’ll find festive treats such a boozy hot chocolate menu and hot buttered rum to enjoy as you watch a flock of birds fly around the room or a snow fox dart in front of you.

To celebrate the launch of Tales from Woodlandia, Patterns are offering one lucky reader the chance to win: 1 x DIY Boozy Hot Choc Kit £50 bar tab £50 food tab 2 x tickets to Tales from Woodlandia Urban Foraging Workshop To be in for a chance of winning, simply answer the following question: Which fantasy realm does Tales from Woodlandia most resemble?

A Narnia B Storybrooke C Andalasia Send your answer including your name, address and telephone number to: competition@bn1magazine. co.uk with ‘WOODLANDIA’ as the subject header. Terms and conditions apply (www.bn1magazine.co.uk/termsconditions). A winner will be chosen and notified by the Mon 14 Nov. GOOD LUCK!

Win a pair of VIP tickets to LWE’s New Year's Day party at the London Tobacco Dock If you’re anything like us here at BN1, you may be wondering how we’ve made it to November already this year. To cushion the blow of the pending New Year, we’ve joined up with LWE to offer one of our lucky readers a pair of tickets for their New Year’s Day party – if you can curb your hangover!

With rooms hosted by Carl Cox & Friends, Knee Deep in Sound and Superfriends, the LWE NYD party is set to be a stellar way to ring in the New Year (and probably the first you’ll remember of 2017). From 12pm to 10.30pm, revellers can party at the Tobacco Dock in London to some of the best pioneers in sound of the moment.

VIP tickets include: Fast track entry via a separate VIP / guestlist queue (you MUST enter via this queue to pick up your wristband) Entrance to the VIP rooms with comfy seating, a dance platform looking into Little Gallery and a cash bar (tokens not needed) Bar with cocktails, champagne & premium spirits Separate lockers (cloakroom) More toilets for fewer people!

To be in for a chance of winning, simply answer the following question: On what day does New Year’s Day 2017 fall?

A Monday B Tuesday C Sunday Send your answer including your name, address and telephone number to: competition@bn1magazine. co.uk with ‘WAREHOUSE’ as the subject header. Terms and conditions apply (www.bn1magazine.co.uk/termsconditions). A winner will be chosen and notified by the end of November.

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WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO HYDE PARK WINTER WONDERLAND! London’s spectacular Christmas destination, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year, returning from Fri 18 Nov for six weeks of winter cheer. 2016’s event will feature even more entertainment than ever before. The annual Wonderland is a huge hit with royals and celebrities alike, with the likes of Cara Delevingne, Kate Moss, Simon Cowell, Little Mix and Penelope Cruz all spotted enjoying the festive atmosphere.

So, BN1 Magazine has teamed up with the Wonderland team to give away a family ticket to the event, where you can experience the ultimate Christmas day out. The prize includes tickets to the spectacular Magical Ice Kingdom (a thrilling arctic adventure), ice skating tickets, a ride on the iconic Giant Observation Wheel and, if that isn’t enough, it’s all finished off with a spectacular show from Zippos Circus!

All you have to do to be in with the chance to win this amazing prize is answer the following question…

How many years has the Hyde Park Winter Wonderland been running?

A 10 B 40 C 100 Send your answer including your name, address and telephone number to: competition@bn1magazine.co.uk with ‘HYDE’ as the subject header. Terms and conditions apply (www. bn1magazine.co.uk/terms-conditions).

A family ticket is for two adults and two children.

Tickets must be used between Fri 18 Nov - Mon 2 Jan 2017 (excluding Christmas Day). Tickets cannot be exchanged and are subject to availability. Session times must be stipulated for ice skating and Zippos Circus. www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com

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ben caplan BEARDED THEORIST

BY STUART ROLT Whether flying solo, or backed by his fearsome band, The Casual Smokers, Ben Caplan is here to both reflect on and entertain the world. He’s relentlessly carving a place for himself in modern music, with an instantly-recognisable vocal growl, trademark hirsuteness, rich musicality and restless spirit. With songs as engaging as they are melodramatic, these wild paeans to existence and experience are quickly enrapturing an army of fans.

Last year’s album, Birds With Broken Wings, finally treated fans to his second long-player in four years. But ultimately it’s been worth the wait. A warm-throated collision of rock, folk, Klezmer and jazz, it displayed a snapshot of an artist unwilling to ally with any singular or constricting style. “I don’t particularly think of music in particular genres,” he tells me.

“It’s really down to each song to influence where it goes.”

Back home in Halifax, Canada, he’s already a major musical force, winning numerous Canadian awards - including Nova Scotia’s Entertainer of the Year and the East Coast Music Award for Rising Star Recording of the Year. Now the rest of the planet is beginning to wake up to an artist who’s trade runs rich with playful imagery and urbane wit.

Together with the prodigious musical talents of The Casual Smokers, Caplan ties together a multitude of occasionally disparate styles and lyrical themes. From the delicate arrangements of his most heart-felt ballads to some wild and rousing sing-alongs, it all repeatedly strikes you as being manifestly experimental and free-spirited. Rising above everything is Caplan’s voice. Raspy, warm and beautiful, it adds a further layer of pathos to songs packed with personal accounts and philosophical reasoning. “I try to write lyrics which are a reflection on the human condition. Every song strives towards discovering some kind of truth.” Away from the seductive poetry of his slower numbers, as he starts to gather promise and pace, is the point when Caplan really bursts into life. Then his layered guitar, banjo, melodica, harmonica and brass instruments coalesce with a ferocity too bold for many of his contemporaries. As you’d hope, this is music which growls with power when it’s performed live.

Together with Caplan’s commanding stage presence, his gigs are wild, vibrant and compelling.

He’s already lit up festival stages at Secret Garden Party, Glastonbury and Brighton’s The Great Escape. Anybody who has caught these, or any of the hundreds of shows he’s played around the world, knows there’s a different rulebook in play when Caplan hits the stage. While he might be reserved and crushingly modest to speak to, he’s undoubtedly one of the most gifted and uninhibited live performers you’ll see today. Now this ceaseless show schedule continues with a characteristically feverish jaunt around the UK, which includes a visit to Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar on Mon 7 Nov. The sheer vastness of his native North America means travelling long distances just to fulfil a few live dates. Factor in trips to Europe and Australia, and you’re talking about some serious air-mileage on a ceaseless tour schedule like his. But then Caplan has always moved about, travelling extensively when he was younger. He’d immerse himself in different cultures, making mental notes and allowing himself to be formed by the world around him. This isn’t a musician who’s locked himself in a room to hone his craft, this is somebody drawing inspiration from all of the experiences life has to offer.

“I’ve never really sought to give my songs any particular vibe, but many of my influences come from the musical traditions of Eastern Europe. I just like the sounds and how it makes me feel.” Speaking with him is much like talking to an elder who’s finally uncovered a wealth of lost truths. He’s not attempting to push a world view or shrouded in smugness, but clearly he possesses the kind of knowledge which comes from a free-wheeling existence. But ultimately he hopes people will develop their own messages from within this wild and lifeaffirming music. All which remains is for Caplan to carry it as far and wide as he possibly can. “I just want people to hear it, that’s what I’m hoping for.”

Ben Caplan & The Casual Smokers play Brighton’s Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar on Mon 7 Nov. His album, Birds With Broken Wings is available now. www.bencaplan.ca www.stickymikesfrogbar.pub

Gigs In Brighton...

THE LOW ANTHEM

Wednesday 9th November Komedia, Brighton

HOOTON TENNIS CLUB Thursday 10th November Bleach, Brighton

LAKE STREET DIVE

Sunday 13th November The Old Market, Brighton

BRIAN FALLON & THE CROWES Tuesday 15th November Concorde 2, Brighton

ARDYN

Thursday 17th November Green Door Store, Brighton

CAST

Friday 18th November Concorde 2, Brighton

ROAM

Friday 25th November Patterns, Brighton

KASSASSIN STREET

Friday 2nd December Sticky Mike’s, Brighton

FRIGHTENED RABBIT Monday 5th December Concorde 2, Brighton

COLOUR OF NOISE

Wednesday 7th December Green Door Store, Brighton

AREA 11

Friday 9th December Patterns, Brighton

BLACK PEAKS

Saturday 10th December Concorde 2, Brighton

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joshua radin SOULFUL MAN

BY WILLIAM CLAY Joshua Radin is undeniably a romantic at heart. In the last decade, he’s bared his soul to the world. Ever underpinned by his gentle and breathy vocals, this American singer/songwriter has created a rich selection of expansive meditations on love and relationships.

It all started as a hobby, one which would suddenly blossom into a proper career, thanks in part to his recordings featuring on hit TV show Scrubs. But he’s eager to prevent musicmaking from feeling like a grind - that could stifle his creativity.

With a busy touring schedule, and a penchant for releasing music as often as possible, he’s had to develop strategies to keep it all feeling carefree. “I spend most of my time on the road either looking for great locations to take photographs or scouting amazing restaurants,” he tells me. “So, then it all feels like vacation…” Radin is something of a late bloomer.

Not picking up guitar until the tender age of 30, he had little intention of becoming a recording artist. His music simply offered a way to communicate his feelings to those around him. It’s this need for expression which has won him fans across the globe, it also something which completely drove last year’s album – Onward and Sideways.

After releasing five stunning albums in a mere seven years and touring relentlessly, he needed some time off to decompress and collect his thoughts a little. He couldn’t have predicted he’d then fall in love on this holiday, and through this find an enchanting new vein of inspiration. Meeting a girl, while he was staying in Stockholm, Radin decided to attract her affections through his songwriting. Later recorded in the Swedish capital, Onward and Sideways brings together a few of these musical love letters. “My favourite track is always a tune that you wouldn't expect. In this case, I think it's Song For You. Much like one of my past favourites - You Got Growin’ Up To Do - it just poured out of me in 15 minutes. That's how I know I'm making myself as vulnerable as I possibly can be.”

Released at the start of last year, its blend of folk, Americana

and country once again perfectly underlines his delicate singing and vivid storytelling.

His inspirations are as you’d hope: Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Nick Drake and Van Morrison all get a mention. But Radin has very much crafted his own distinct sound which pointedly steps out from the shadows of these giants. He’s also an admirer of Sheryl Crow, who duets with him on the album’s Beautiful Day track. Previously featuring on his Wax Wings LP, it received a richer and more powerful reworking which sits perfectly with his strongest collection of songs to date. “I begin with the music and then I wait until I have something I really need to say to someone. Then I write the lyrics and fit them in to the melody.” For those who aspire to follow in his footsteps, Radin has earnest advice for the songwriting process. “Try to make yourself as vulnerable as you possibly can when writing. People relate to vulnerability.” Each of his own lyrical constructions are packed with the endless possibilities of human relationships, all covered from his own perspective.

From the thrill of the chase to the devastation of the breakup, he’s unafraid to write deeply personal testaments which we can all relate to. You don’t just hear about his experiences; the listener is transported back to live through them with him.

While his songwriting covers plenty of emotional ground, most of his work examines the most basic elements of the human condition. Earnest, sweet and humble, his own life is being turned into an open book. Since his first track Winter ten years ago he’s released a catalogue of ardent and compelling music, but he’s adamant that simply maintaining a career remains his proudest achievement. “The music industry has been decimated and the fact that I can still tour all over the world and sell albums is something for which I'm so grateful.”

Joshua Radin plays St Georges Church in on Fri 2 Dec. www.joshuaradin.co.uk

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BIMM Brighton's Atlas Wynd have quickly gained a reputation as a force to be reckoned with - and it seems their appeal stretches much further than the UK. After blowing the audience away with an impressive performance on The Cavern Stage at this year’s Liverpool Sound City, the duo was invited by the event’s organisers to play two huge shows in Seoul, South Korea at the incredible Zandari Festa.

Keen to hear about the action; we caught up with Atlas Wynd, following the band’s most recent gig at Brighton’s Bleach.

Reflecting on their once in a lifetime trip, drummer Harry Sotnick, who is currently touring across the UK with The Computers, has revealed all about their time in Asia. “Korea was absolutely amazing; it’s a trip we’ll always remember.

The culture was so different to what we were used to, and we didn’t have a clue what was going on around us a lot of the time, but that made the trip even better.”

Their shows took place at two popular Seoul music hangouts, including a packed British showcase which saw performances from fellow countrymen, Coquin Migale and I Set the Sea on Fire. “Both the gigs at Zandari Festa went really well. The first gig was at a venue called The Freebird; this was for the special British Showcase put on by Sound City. We were on the line-up with some sick bands from all over the UK. We played the second gig the day after at Club Steelface. It’s on the fourth floor of a building in the centre of Seoul and had a fantastic rooftop stage area that looked out over the city. This show was a lot more intimate and was another one we’ll never forget.”

So, from one of Seoul’s most famed rock venues to spectacular rooftop views over the city. What else? According to Sotnick, the tour wasn’t without its share of partying either. In a scene reminiscent of Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson’s night out in Lost in Translation, the pair found themselves out partying with two South Korean bands. “While we were over there we saw and became really good friends with a couple of Korean bands. DTSQ and Patients were both unreal. We saw DTSQ on the Saturday of our visit and were blown away by them.

It was really cool to go all the way across the world and for the first band you see to be a garage rock band! Patients were a kind of pop-punk three-piece: bass, keys and drums.

We saw them on our last night where we had the intention of taking it easy because of the 6am taxi in the morning. But when they started playing, that went out of the window…”

The South Korean tour follows the release of their breakthrough debut single I’ve Had Enough, an energetic rock track that has earned the group comparisons to rock’s elite, including Royal Blood and Queens Of The Stone Age, and wide praise from the music press. As BIMM's Suzi Ireland summed it up: "As such a hard-working band, they fully deserve this opportunity, and with their new single I’ve Had Enough making waves on music blogs across the UK, these gigs could not be more well-timed!” To play South Korea is huge for any new band - what a place to make your international debut!

Listen to Atlas Wynd’s new single I’ve Had Enough at: www.soundcloud.com/atlaswynd-1. www.facebook.com/AtlasWynd

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SAT 5 NOV CONCORDE 2 WWW.CONCORDE2.CO.UK Perhaps the world’s greatest living performance artist, Peaches is out on patrol once more. Gender identity, self-expression, queer sex and leftist politics are now more than ever at the forefront of our culture, meaning her lyrics sound less transgressive than they might have five years ago. But worry not, as she remains as dangerous and dazzlingly creative as ever. If anything the world is simply catching up with her.

From humble Berlin club beginnings to huge musical productions, she’s continued to innovate and insinuate every performance accompanied by a rush of energy fiercer than anything you can imagine. It’s sexually charged electro-punk madness, which is probably the only label that will ever stay stuck.

WILL VARLEY THURS 17 NOV KOMEDIA WWW.KOMEDIA.CO.UK/BRIGHTON The rambling folk rocker returns. After a 500-mile walking tour along England’s south coast, Varley’s third album Postcards From Ursa Minor has taken him around the world.

From Kent to Miami and the Bahamas, he undertook a huge US tour with label-mates Skinny Lister and Beans On Toast. Scottish legends The Proclaimers loved him so much they invited him back for 25 dates of their summer tour this year. If you saw him at Bestival then you know what’s coming up.

It’s songwriting which adroitly pushes the boundaries of what one man and a guitar can create. His songs entwine social commentary and personal reflections, his is a world blighted by celebrity culture and heartbreak.

Perhaps yours is as well.

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THURS 10 NOV DE LA WARR PAVILION WWW.DLWP.COM Earning a reputation for themselves as one of the UK’s fiercest live acts with their constant touring and festival appearances off the back of their debut album Are you Satisfied?, Slaves stick to their guns on their latest outing, bringing their gritty, primal take on rock music to the people across all corners of the UK – including slightly off-the-map Bexhill.

Set to be one of the must-see live experiences of the year, fans can expect to see the duo – Isaac Holman on vocals and drums and Laurie Vincent on guitar – having sharpened their skills for their latest album Take Control, produced by musical legend Michael ‘Mike D’ Diamond and proud modern punk at its best.

Renowned party animals Carnival Collective return to their south coast home with another instalment of live music and DJs, this time welcoming New York Brass Band as special guests. The two bands performed together at this year's Glastonbury festival so expect big things as they join forces again. Carnival Collective boast 25+ musicians and bring an unstoppable tidal wave of energetic music.

With sounds ranging from drum 'n' bass to hip-hop and swing they really do have to be seen to be believed. New York Brass Band are a powerful team of some of Yorkshire’s finest musicians packing an arsenal of percussion, sax, trumpets, trombones and sousaphone.

Both have appearances at festivals all over the world under their belts.

RY X

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The proverbial feather in Brighton’s buskers’ hats, Ivor Novello winning singer/songwriter Mike Rosenberg (better known as Passenger) returns home for two very special shows to kick-start his UK tour this month, having achieved a plethora of successes and accolades across the globe since the release of Let Her Go in 2012 – most recently beating his hero Bruce Springsteen to UK Number 1 with his album Young as the Morning, Old as the Sea. It’s an incredible achievement for the Brighton-based singer, who has gone from street busker to worldwide star in the matter of a few short years. With global success already under his belt, we don’t see things quietening down for the folk singer any time soon.

One of New South Wales’ finest, RY X, lands in Brighton this winter as part of his European tour for debut live recorded long-play, Dawn.

The first of many talents to be signed on Swedish label Dumont Dumont, his sound reflects the fragile vocals and plaintive guitar of Jeff Buckley, building crescendo to crushing beats and cinematic soundscapes.

Inspired by the man himself, RY X embarked on a journey of self-discovery and trust prior to the release of his album - the album being the result of learning to follow his heart.

Following a successful UK tour back in May, we’re excited to see the soloist’s return to Europe this winter. Though why he’d leave that gorgeous Aussie heat this time of year is beyond us…

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CRYSTAL FIGHTERS MON 14 NOV BRIGHTON DOME WWW.BRIGHTONDOME.ORG

LAKE STREET DIVE SUN 13 NOV THE OLD MARKET WWW.THEOLDMARKET.COM It’s like a blast of pure sunshine on an otherwise damp and cold autumnal night.

Here’s a young band that know where the roots of their music lie. They’re familiar with how Motown grooves move people, where Muscle Shoals’ heart came from, how the Beatles’ tunes fitted together and from where pop divas find their harmonies. There is an undeniable retro aspect to their music - it might be a touch kitsch, but it’s also strangely irresistible. With a bag of quirky covers and an innate ability to capture the very essence of classic soul and 70s adult-orientated rock, this Boston four-piece has got what it takes to be absolutely massive. They’re bright, breezy and utterly irrepressible.

One of the planet’s most exciting live acts, Crystal Fighters, returns with their unmistakable sound. A rolling Anglo-Spanish 12-legged carnival, they produce music that defies easy explanation and throw shows that similarly leave fans dumbfounded. From a heady collision of Balearic beats, Basque folk and irrepressible exuberance, somewhere out of the chaos a captivating cosmic vibration issues forth. They’re a band that instantly places you in a good headspace, regardless of how rainy outside it is. A third album is promised for October, but details are scarce. Let’s make an educated guess and predict it’ll bring yet more well-crafted perfect party-starting tunes. That’s if the triumphant recent single All Night gives any indication.

FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES MON 14 NOV CONCORDE 2 WWW.CONCORDE2.CO.UK The ever-idiosyncratic Mr Carter and his gang are returning to Brighton for an epic headline show. With a container ship-load of huge and aggressive guitar-riffs, they bring a notoriously unhinged brand of live performance. Their debut album Blossom was a screaming statement of intent. It unleashed lyrics packed with disgusted pathos, bitterly offering a rallying call against all the cruelty and hatred in the world. Vitriol and energy might be the guiding forces, but this is a band that’s capable of producing incredible melodies amongst the bile and rawness. The subject matter might remain heavy and aggressive throughout, but their leader hasn’t lost his ear for a nicely turned out chord structure.

ANNE-MARIE

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It’s been an exciting year for Brighton fivepiece Kudu Blue – everywhere we look, we see them cropping up on support act bills, festival line-ups, our Facebook news feeds even, with their unique combination of nostalgia-tinged influences from 90s trip-hop and electronica through to 00s garage. Most recently, they’ve released a live cover of Sean Paul and Blu Cantrell’s classic track Breathe to widespread acclaim (truthfully, we prefer it to the original). And now they’re playing their first headline shows, testing their own limits once more with the promise of adding even more energy in their already electrifying live shows. With tickets priced at around a fiver, we doubt you’d get more bang for your buck anywhere else.

From the mean streets of Essex to the cover of BN1 Magazine, you’ll never get a better ‘rags to riches’ story than that. But seriously, this R&B popster has smashed it this year.

As well as being a three-time world Shotokan karate champion, she’s found herself at the top of everyone’s tip sheet in the last 12 months. With a brace of upfront, crowdrocking, chart-friendly tunes, she has taken it upon herself to rewrite the rulebook for sassy pop-divas. Of course it’s helped by her twoyear stint doing vocals for London dance collective Rudimental. Now she’s trading in a similarly high-octane, rave-influenced output.

Swerving between massive power ballads, staccato electronic bangers and dancefloor future-classics, this is the sound of right now.

SLICK RICK - THE RULER WEDS 30 NOV CONCORDE 2 WWW.CONCORDE2.CO.UK The first ever UK tour of London-born, New York-based hip-hop icon Slick Rick arrives this month. It’s branded ‘The Homecoming’ due to this being his first visit to his hometown since he appeared as MC Ricky D on Top of the Pops in 1985 (how’s that for a throwback?).

Inspired by a diverse collection of artists, Rick is known for his unique delivery - which boasts the trace of his English accent - in a career has lasted more than three decades; to say he’s made an impact in that time would be a bit of an understatement, counting Jay Z, MIA, Nas and Yeezy himself as fans, and his hit La Di Da Di being the most sampled hip-hop track of all time.

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BY LAUREN WADE It’s always good to be that band on the tip of people’s tongues, as Brighton five-piece MarthaGunn are fast learning. The outfit offer a stark contrast to the rest of the city’s emerging alternative band culture. Keeping it local, they’re named after the folk heroine of the same name, known as “the venerable priestess of the bath” - a reference to her status as Brighton’s leading ‘bathing woman’. Luckily, the band’s success has seen them move away from any further folklore comparisons and onto carving out an identity of their own.

MarthaGunn’s ethereal sound centres around the angelictinged vocals of frontwoman, Abi Woodman. Speaking of their debut single, Heaven she explains: “A friend of ours played it to Steven and Laura-Mary from Blood Red Shoes who run an indie label called Jazz Life. They loved the song and wanted to help us release our first single.” This crucial first step led to a positive working relationship between the band and label. MarthaGunn gush over how “passionate” the Blood Red Shoes duo were. “They went above and beyond our expectations of how they could help us.” The band are a tight-knit group of close friends who make you almost envious you’re not in their inner circle. Their formation is comparable to the majority of bands these days, however the friendship aspect played a heavy part in them joining together and that seemingly unbreakable unity is what ensures their live sets are so fun-filled.

On bandmate Max Hunter, Woodman says he “was living with one of my good friends and she introduced us in 2013. We started playing music and writing together pretty much instantly.” The pair then went on to meet the rest of the band at Brighton Electric Studios. Drummer Frankie Sparrowhawk was the last member to join the line-up as they are today. “That’s when things really started to take shape. Frankie was playing in another band that we were watching and we all said, ‘if only he was our dummer’.”

Playing Communion Music’s annual Bushstock Festival in London this summer, the band was due to play their latest single live. “Honest was one of those songs that took 15 minutes to write the entire thing, almost as if the words were already there. I remember trying to write as fast as I could to get all the lyrics onto paper,” Woodman says. However, due to a technical hitch and being on the smallest of stages, the song was unable to be performed. Not every track is solely Woodman’s brainchild though. “Honey, Let Me Know was the first song we wrote collaboratively around Ally’s bass line. The moment he played it everyone started improvising and it came together very quickly.” The process of writing material remains diverse and is growing for the band. “It varies song to song. It might be composed all together in our rehearsal space or one of us will come up with a more polished idea and we just arrange it together. There is no set blueprint.” There may be no singular plan mapping the moves they make, but the glue that pulls everything together and propels MarthaGunn forward into greatness is their ability to resonate with their audiences and get crowds dancing.

The future remains exciting territory for the five-piece as they’ve been experimenting with new sounds. “Max just bought a lap steel and we are all a little bit obsessed with it at the moment,” Woodman laughs. Excited for their upcoming show to kick off The Great Escape, they’re amping up their sets show by show. An album release is never too far from their thoughts though. “It’s always in the back of our minds.

For now, we just want to focus on making great music and letting everything else fall into place naturally.”

MarthaGunn play The Great Escape, First Fifty on Weds 23 Nov at London’s Kamio www.marthagunn.com

Lodestar

Shirley Collins The return of one of the most respected and legendary folk song collectors and singers.

Lodestar is a collection of English, American and Cajun songs spanning the 16th Century to the 1950s.

Released 4th November Limited deluxe LP & CD editions, LP & Download

TOM ODELL Fri 4 Nov

CHINESE STATE CIRCUS Sat 5 Nov

THE STYLISTICS Fri 18 Nov

DEACON BLUE Sun 20 Nov

BILLY CONNOLLY Mon 21 - Wed 23 Nov

MADNESS Sat 3 Dec

RIZZLE KICKS Weds 7 Dec

THE HUMAN LEAGUE Fri 9 Dec

PLACEBO Wed 14 Dec

JOOLS HOLLAND Sat 17 Dec

BOOTLEG BEATLES Sun 18 Dec

DONNY OSMOND Tue 24 Jan

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WE, LIKE YOU 8TH BIRTHDAY

JAZZY JEFF

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FRI 11 NOV MONO WWW.MONOBRIGHTON.COM The Berlin house music event White Nights and UK-based music label Métron Musik have joined forces and are heading down to Brighton this winter. After hosting a string of successful events in Berlin and receiving critical acclaim from Pitchfork and Resident Advisor for their podcast series, the Métron group started organising intimate events in the UK this summer. This month’s bash comes to the newly opened MONO on Brighton’s seafront. Kicking off this debut party is the upbeat and somewhat mysterious Tusk Wax, along with Métron mainstays - Harry Leath and Patmann. It’s a paltry £5 on the door and will be rocking till 6am! Large…

One of the nation’s finest party promoters is celebrating eight rocking years in the business in a very special way. Helping blow up balloons, cut the birthday cake into perfectly equal pieces and play some proper tunes are The Nextmen. Genre-hopping, upbeat and irrepressible, they bounce effortlessly between dancehall and funkedup hip-hop. What we’re faced with is a bold and confident band, with the skills to back it up. They bring a musically varied collection of perfectly produced R&B, while being soulful and utterly uplifting. Joining the fun are the absolutely brilliant The Correspondents, Renegade Brass Band, The Allergies and Sir Funk. Other nights are available, but nothing will match this for fun.

Since 1985, Jeffrey Allen Townes has astounded all with his flawless turntablism, innovative production skills and mercurial music tastes. Born in West Philadelphia, Jeff was just ten years old when he started spinning records at parties. From the global success of DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince with partner Will Smith (anybody know what happened to him?), to the critical acclaim of his production company A Touch Of Jazz, he’s proved repeatedly that he’s a force to be reckoned with. Over the course of this career he’s taken a DMC Championship title and won multiple Grammys, American Music Awards and nominations. The projects are still piling up. Through his collaborations, mixtapes and live shows, this DJ’s love of music shines brightly in everything he turns his hand to.

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ENGLISH DISCO LOVERS RIDICULOUSLY EARLY CHRISTMAS PARTY!

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FRI 18 NOV KOMEDIA WWW.KOMEDIA.CO.UK/BRIGHTON

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It was undoubtedly the ‘Summer of Sam’ (Moffett) this year. He’s done enough parties to make your diary burst, and there’s no stopping their message of equality and acceptance. But now crappy sofa ads plague the TV and mum’s making hints about getting the family together, so it must be nearly Christmas. Why not celebrate early with EDL, as they raise funds for The Brighton Oasis Project?! This time, a live show from the mighty J-Felix is lined up to thrill us all. As well as being a fierce DJ, with a full understanding of music’s heritage, he’s also part of an aweinspiring funk band. Along with the EDL allstars playing proper disco, funk and house classics, it’s time to leave your hang-ups at the door and throw some shapes.

Brentford Massive get those hands up! West London’s finest pirate radio station are out on the road, demonstrating why they’ve become an unlikely social barometer for 21st century Britain. If you’re an aficionado of chart-smashing two-step and own brand ‘Champagne’, then you’ll be in good company.

MC Grindah and his mate DJ Beats have gone beyond playing crappy parties and broadcasting on a radio station that nobody would listen to. Now, with Chabuddy G and DJs Steves and Decoy, they’re bang in the middle of a youth culture phenomenon. Of course this has been helped greatly by a BBC Thee reality show which follows their exploits, but raw talent always shines through eventually. Make sure you’re locked in for this one.

SAT 12 NOV PATTERNS WWW.PATTERNSBRIGHTON.COM The purveyors of the finest house and disco nights in the galaxy (citation needed), Disco Deviant return to give Patterns’ awesome soundsystem another runout. This jampacked session will, as always, see Pablo Contraband warm things up nicely. Then, following his long overdue debut at DD in January, they’ve invited Maurice Fulton (Bubbletease Communications) back to Brighton for an extended three-hour set.

This DJ and producer never fails to surprise and delight his listeners. As well as helping produce Crystal Waters’ Gypsy Woman, he’s also become the darling of the underground house and leftfield scenes over the last 20 years. His enviable back catalogue has spawned a range of deep and compelling dancefloor classics. If you were there last time, you know this is going to rock.

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FRI 11 NOV CONCORDE 2 WWW.CONCORDE2.CO.UK Following the release of their sparkling latest EP - Life's Real - Brighton's favourite adopted funkers are celebrating in a big way. Normanton Street are curating their biggest party to date; part club night and part sprawling live show, there’ll be some very special guests joining the fun. This soul/hip-hop outfit’s sound is layered with distinctive vocals, jazz-influenced guitars, warm bass grooves, tight rhythmic drums and memorable saxophone melodies. So prepare yourself for a block-rocking feast of epic proportions. Keeping things jumping are the sublime turntable talents of J-Felix and Donuts, so dress to sweat. This bunch don’t throw parties very often, but when they do they do it properly. Save the date.

SOUL:UTION BRIGHTON FRI 11 NOV THE ARCH WWW.THEARCH.CLUB Worried About Henry x The Whispering Digital are back with another drum and bass special following their sell-out show back in August.

This time they’re delighted to bring a very rare Soul:r label night to the city, so there’s a truly heavyweight line-up coming your way. The massive roster will feature sets from Calibre, a special guest appearance from Dub Phizix, Marcus Intalex and LSB will be celebrating the launch of debut album – Content. Mic duties come from Arcane b2b Stature, Mayzee b2b Trix, HIJAK MC and Deefa MC. As if that isn’t enough, local vinyl specialists RK Bass are hosting room two, bringing in As-if, York, Jungalice, Shellac, Redford, Dubrider and Saaaafe.

KNEE DEEP IN BRIGHTON SAT 12 NOV THE ARCH WWW.THEARCH.CLUB Established by Hot Since 82 in 2014, the Knee Deep In Sound ethos is simple. They’re club nights delivering road-tested, forward-thinking house music for the next generation. Now this travelling carnival comes to Brighton’s The Arch, to liven the seafront up. As you’d hope, out in front is Hot Since 82 so prepare for some bass-heavy, no-messing, house exploration. Joining him is GW Harrison from Abode, Sean Branton b2b Lee Garrett and Codesouth’s Olliver Sturdy. Room two will see Ben Kennett, Dan Hayes, Atlas 808, Xplicit, Adam Chapman and Fred Symonds smash it out. This is undoubtedly what the weekend was made for.

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TEKBEAT reaches out for its first live event in Brighton this month, with a night of upfront and classic trance, with a few techno numbers thrown in for good measure. DJ James Black started TEKBEAT on a dance station whilst living in Reading, and since his relocation to Brighton earlier in the year, he intends to carry on the saga by platforming his own unique take on today's dance music.

Ever since getting behind turntables at the tender age of 14, Black has entertained crowds across his Kent home territory as well as spinning in London, Berkshire and Ibiza.

Oh… and it’s free entry too, so don’t miss this full-on night of laser-reaching madness!

Vauxhall’s finest, Horse Meat Disco, are nearing the end of their residency at Patterns.

But this is guaranteed to be another sweaty underground affair, packed with good disco vibes and a great atmosphere. Since their acclaimed debut compilation on Strut Records in 2009, these guys have packed their residencies at some of the greatest venues across Europe. Once again, this night is all set to be a cracker, with only the most essential disco bangers incoming out to play. Joining the session of dancefloor-wowing goodness is Disco Deviant’s Pablo Contraband, Wild Fantasy and (every good club should have one) Tru Thoughts’ J-Felix.

FRI 25 NOV CONCORDE 2 WWW.CONCORDE2.CO.UK The Concorde 2’s season of Extended shows continues, allowing some of dance music’s most forward-thinking luminaries to go beyond the usual 90-minute slot. These sessions offer deeper and more personal sets, allowing DJs to explore a greater range of music. This month Extended joins forces with Supercharged, and brings in the talents of Andy C. The D’n’B innovator is an ideal choice for a show like this, judging by his wide gamut of styles and pure mixing ability.

You can expect timeless classics paired with upfront bangers, as the night turns into a fivehour blend of rolling basslines and crushing breakbeats. One of the most captivating and technically gifted DJs in bass music, this a perfect chance to see him tear the roof off.

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sofie hagen “WHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE A WOMAN IN COMEDY?”

BY ELLA GUTHRIE

This is something that is outrageously common when reading any interview with a female comedian. But why are we so intent on asking that question? In most circumstances, we don’t even really want to know the answer but ask it as a rite of passage. It’s as if we feel compelled to address the so-called elephant in the room and remind ourselves that to be a successful female in any industry is just not that common. But maybe the best way to approach the disparity is first off, to stop treating women's experiences differently.

“You would never ask that question to a straight white male, they just get to be a person,” says comedian Sofie Hagen, who despite getting riled up where it matters is nothing but a ray of sunshine in chilly Brighton, even though suffering from a cold. Feminism and being a woman in comedy is not a new topic for Hagen, who, being one-half of The Guilty Feminist podcast alongside Deborah Frances-White, is seen as something of a hero amongst avid listeners.

But though being a proud feminist is important to her, it shouldn’t be the be-all and end-all of her comedy, it’s just the lack of women on stage that makes people think they have the right to comment on her material in that way.

She recalls to me an experience in Latvia, where being one of the first standups to do a show there, no one saw her as abnormal as there wasn’t a societal construct to suggest that women aren’t normally on stage. “I want people to see me as a comedian and I don’t want them to be afraid of laughing at me just because I’m a woman.” To be seen as someone whose prime focus is to make you laugh is the most important thing and it seems, quite often, audiences forget that. “I do think it’s important for audiences to understand they’re being slightly condescending if someone on stage is making a joke and they feel like they need to pity instead of laugh.”

Hagen has never been one to play by the rules, but rather define them, something she intends to do with her new show Shimmer Shatter. A prone sufferer of anxiety, she’s made it her main aim to make her shows safe spaces for the nervous - a priority due to her own experiences. “I have a lot of anxiety and when I go to comedy shows, there are a lot of things that scare me like where I’m going to be seated, and if there was a way that I could choose where I wanted to sit that would make the whole thing so much better.” As part of the tour, Hagen has advised anyone with worries about sitting in a room surrounded by strangers to email her directly, and she will do what she can in terms of their seating arrangements. “It could be anything; if you need to stand at the back or sit in an aisle, whatever you need! I’ll figure it out and try and let the people get what they want.

I’m also trying to have gender neutral toilets.”

Removing the stigma associated with mental health is a strenuous, enduring battle, and it’s not just Hagen who is recognising the need to speak out loud about these issues.

Take Felicity Ward’s self-assurance at discussing the link between anxiety and bowel movements, plus Richard Gadd’s award-winning Edinburgh show on masculinity and mental health, for example. You may even think that in 2016 depression is no longer a taboo subject, but in reality there’s a lot more to do, and we need to start with talking about it and being accepting, that’s just one tiny step on the way to normalising anxiety. “Once I’ve done a gig and I’ve spoken about my mental health issues, if afterwards someone comes up to me and tells me that it’s made some sort of difference, that’s what signifies to me that my experiences have happened for a reason. And through the medium of comedy they’re helping other people, that’s cathartic” It’s easy to admire Hagen as she exudes confidence and charm on stage; her easy-going attitude and straighttalking, friendly humour resonates with almost every crowd she encounters, with not a shake or stutter in sight. “The stage is the one place where I feel no anxiety at all - the stage is my safe space I feel calm, at home,” Hagen tells me. But this doesn’t extend to all aspects of day-to-day life.

“Transportation especially, I’m very very bad at trains, tubes and buses in London [they] are so crowded, in hindsight maybe London isn’t the best place in the world for me to live! I probably wouldn’t live there if it wasn’t for comedy.”

I’m not the only one in awe by her obvious talent, the excitement surrounding Shimmer Shatter continues to build, even selling out Brighton’s Komedia date. But despite all the hype, she claims that she still hasn’t made it, and nor does she plan to. “I think that if I did I would have failed in some way, if I wanted an end goal I would have gone into another career, into a 9-5 job where I could measure success and performance, but to me, comedy isn’t about that, it’s constantly growing and always going, so I hope I never feel like I’ve made it.” Even with new opportunities on the horizon, Hagen will always stay true to her funny roots.

She’s got her fingers in pies all over the shop, but being on stage is where she feels most at home, and if her growing success and friendly attitude is anything to go by, I have no doubt that she’ll be creaking the floorboards of the stage for a long time to come.

Sofie Hagen comes to the Komedia on Thurs 24 Nov www.komedia.co.uk www.sofiehagen.com

Image by Per Bix

kevin cummins ROCK AND CAMERA ROLL

BY STUART ROLT The mythology of rock music is not crafted by musicians alone. While now we can access the most personal moments of a star’s life, only a short time ago they were mysterious creatures. Their images were crafted by gigs, rare TV appearances or pages in the music papers. So if you looked to the latter while following your idol, you’ve possibly encountered the photographic work of Kevin Cummins.

Across a career which included 25 years with the New Musical Express, he’s captured some of the most enduring images in rock’s legacy. “I felt I had a responsibility to people by showing in a picture what that band would sound like,” he tells me.

His hand in crafting rock iconology traces back to his days at art school. Taking a camera to gigs in Manchester, he’d photograph from the crowd. “When the Ziggy Stardust tour got into full swing in June ‘73, I went and took some pictures there. The V&A bought one from me, so I thought this would be a quite a nice way of earning a living.” Then as punk began its spiky ascendancy, he found himself perfectly placed to capture a blossoming local scene. “Paul Morley had just started writing for the NME, so we used to bombard the music press with pictures and words.” For a few this era will now be a collection of uneven memories, for most a series of embarrassing anecdotes from older family members. At the time punk culture offered Britain’s youth an intoxicating collision of art, music and fashion.

Then everybody had their opinion on punk and each town was stacked with kids eager to get involved. “As soon as one or two bands start there’s always a scene that grows around them. It does inspire, and I think that’s why Manchester became so important. I was there with Paul and we were able to manipulate that a little bit, to make it work and bring it to people’s attentions.” The event which truly galvanised Cummins and many of his contemporaries was a Sex Pistols show in the city, an event which was ostensibly a Year Zero

Buzzcocks © Kevin Cummins

for ‘Madchester’. Organised by the Buzzcocks, its tiny crowd included members of Joy Division; Factory Records luminaries Martin Hannett and Tony Wilson, Mark E Smith, Mick Hucknall, Morrissey and a postman called Jon, with thousands of others claiming attendance. “We wouldn’t be talking about any of this if I’d actually taken a camera to that gig,” Cummins laughs. “The whole mythology of Manchester would have been blown out of the water, because we’d have known who all 48 people in that audience were. It’s probably the most important picture I never took.” While he was becoming increasingly successful as a photographer, constantly travelling down to London proved prohibitively expensive. So he concentrated on photographing local shows, resultantly doing more than nearly anyone to forge northern music folk-lore.

Scorned by parents who’d lived through post-war austerity, despised by an establishment which saw standards eroding and adored by a media eager to be outraged, punk took cultural rebellion to a new level. Now the (somewhat loose) 40th anniversary of this zeitgeist-shaking movement is being marked with a special exhibition at Brighton Museum and Art Gallery. With 40 photographs by Kevin Cummins and Brighton’s own Ian Dickson, the show looks back at British history’s most energetic youth phenomena. It presents the pair’s portraits of the era’s bands, including Sex Pistols, The Damned, The Clash, Buzzcocks and Joy Division. Alongside sits a range of punk memorabilia lent by Cummins, and the 1977 film Punk in London. “I’ve always kept stuff like that, because I thought if I do a book about this I’d want the ephemera around it.” One of the show’s most striking images features a young fan posing in a derelict street. Working as a hospital radiographer by day, she’d get changed in her car before going to gigs so her parents didn’t see her punk clothes. “The dress thing for most people outside of London, who weren’t in a position to go and buy expensive Vivienne Westwood creations, was just wearing their old

Poly Styrene of X-Ray Spex © Kevin Cummins

school uniforms with slogans written on it.” She represents a generation who felt imprisoned by traditionalistic attitudes.

They embraced a vibrant new philosophy where anything was possible. Suddenly what mattered most was enthusiasm, creativity and a desire to ignore expectations.

Cummins found himself in great demand during the years after punk, Manic Street Preachers, REM, The Smiths, Oasis, Foo Fighters, U2 and The Stone Roses being just a few of the bands he’s immortalised. Over this career he developed a responsibility as much to the bands as his employers. “There is a massive element of trust, and if you betray that you’re not going to work with them again. They’re quite delicate flowers, musicians. They do fall out with lots of people.” But like many professional photographers, Cummins is finding his art enduring a state of flux. Although more photos are captured than ever, the overall quality is sharply declining. It’s now rare to see an intriguing and well-composed image, least of all on social media. “It’s almost we’re the new Victorians, and we’ve just discovered photography. We’re just photographing every second of our lives, thinking that somebody is going to be interested.” This proliferation of senseless documentation is particularly evident at gigs. Audiences are experiencing these in a different way, filming themselves to capture their enjoyment. Even post-song applause is subdued, because everyone is holding a phone aloft. “What do you do with that? Do you go home, ring your mates and say: ‘I went to a brilliant gig last night - I’ve made a documentary. Do you want to come and watch it?’ It doesn’t exist unless you have an image…” He does believe that the situation will level out, as value eventually becomes more important than volume.

Hopefully this will happen before the internet buckles under the weight of selfies and dinner shots.

Right now public figures have never seemed more normal, as all of their lives’ mundanity squeezes into 140 characters and low quality snaps. “It’s very difficult to build an underground

Punks at Erics Liverpool Sept 1977 © Kevin Cummins

movement if everyones there is on Twitter, Snapchat or YouTube. I don’t have a problem with it as such, but people are using it badly.” Stars like Taylor Swift only have to publicly pass wind and a million people will be discussing, analysing and remixing it within minutes. “I think people see too much.

I wouldn’t have wanted David Bowie to tweet pictures of his breakfast, because I wanted to think he ate moon dust and slept in a spaceship. I didn’t want to think he just did the same as everyone else.” For a period of time it was impossible to see or hear the Sex Pistols, unless you bought their records or went to a gig not banned by the local council. This fierce atmosphere of infamy only served to reinforce the mythos around the band. “Rob Gretton [legendary Manchester band manager] wouldn’t let Joy Division or New Order do interviews as such. It built up a lot of mystique about them.”

Icons like Bowie, Jimi Hendrix and The Smiths would have been distinctly less intriguing in our age of internet osmosis.

In the absence of plentiful information, fans back then were instead compelled to listen to a band’s music and forced to form their own opinions.

Roughly 40 years on from punk and youth culture seems arguably devoid of potency or magic. Gratification is instant, so many things have lost all real value. It’s also difficult to be truly innovative, outrageous or create something of a legacy, for now at least. This isn’t better or worse, it’s just very different.

“I’d love to think somewhere, in a city in Britain, something like that is happening and we just don’t know about it. But, because there’d be 100 people taking photographs of them every time they left the house, it’s unlikely.”

Photo-punk: 40 images from the birth of punk by Ian Dickson and Kevin Cummins comes to Brighton Museum’s Prints & Drawings Gallery from Tues 22 Nov - Sun 5 March. www.brightonmuseums.org.uk www.kevincummins.co.uk

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GARY DELANEY

JASON BYRNE

WEDS 2 NOV KOMEDIA WWW.KOMEDIA.CO.UK/BRIGHTON

FRI 4 NOV THE OLD MARKET WWW.THEOLDMARKET.COM

The master craftsman of inventive puns, Gary Delaney lives off of writing and performing jokes – a good one, he states, being much akin to a drunk Glaswegian: short and punchy.

Described by BBC Online as “the man Jimmy Carr tries to be”, Delaney’s TV and radio credits include; Celebrity Fifteen to One, Celebrity Mastermind, Celebrity University Challenge for team LSE and Robert’s Web (Channel 4). A regular on Mock the Week, he has won two Sony Awards, as well as receiving a Chortle Award nomination. He’s also a regular writer for shows including 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Live At The Apollo and The Royal Variety Performance, and his jokes have twice appeared in Dave’s Top 10 Funniest Jokes from the Edinburgh Fringe.

JOSH WIDDICOMBE SAT 12 NOV BRIGHTON DOME WWW.BRIGHTONDOME.ORG Due to popular demand that curly-haired guy on all those TV comedy shows makes his return to stand up. Widdicombe has been working hard, but in his spare time he has found a lot of minor things to get annoyed about. Now he has a chance to talk about them on stage (in the form of jokes).

A world-class observational comedian, he’s grumbled his way into the upper echelons of the scene with some perfectly crafted gags and well-timed punchlines. If you have seen him before live or on TV and enjoyed yourself then this is the show for you. If you didn’t like him then it probably isn’t. Astonishingly petty, yet strangely relatable, the master is here.

It’s been a busy few years for Jason Byrne.

In addition to his extensive international tour, his Radio 2 show was awarded the UK radio industry’s prestigious Sony Radio Gold Award. He’s also been seen multiple times at Live At The Apollo, The Royal Variety Show, The John Bishop Show, and on Father Figure (of which he is both a creator and star).

And now he’s back, bringing warmth and generous stagecraft with even more silly humour. Propped Up, the brand new show from the highly acclaimed comedian, mixes stand up and audience participation with props galore in a show with more laughs than you can shake a stick at.

NATHAN CATON SUN 13 NOV KOMEDIA WWW.KOMEDIA.CO.UK/BRIGHTON After stellar performances on Live At The Apollo and Can’t Tell Nathan Caton Nothing, he’s been winning the hearts of comedy club audiences up and down the UK. Now Caton is getting ready to unleash his new show on everyone – Straight Outta Middlesex.

An upbeat and friendly blend of charming, charismatic and intelligent on-point jokes, he again brings out the captivating and laid-back style which has seen him become regarded as one of the UK’s best young comics. So get ready for a handsome mix of the utterly topical and deeply personal. He’s got plenty of truly funny and well-structured anecdotes, and enough charm to keep his audience hanging on every word. What’s not to love?

BENT DOUBLE SUN 6 NOV KOMEDIA WWW.KOMEDIA.CO.UK/BRIGHTON A gay-friendly, irreverent night of fun and frolics hosted by the nicest woman in Hove, Zoe Lyons (Mock The Week and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow), Bent Double promises the wittiest in gags from some of the best comedians in the industry. Expect to be ‘bent double’ by Jen Brister’s contagious energy and David Jordan’s intellect, all topped off with the wonderful Kerry Godliman (Spoons, Extras, Derek) bringing her hilarious commentaries on daily life.

With its showcase of great comedy and a friendly atmosphere, head down to Bent Double for a night of stand-up at its best no wonder it won Chortle’s prestigious Best Comedy Club Night in the UK 2015.

THE REGENERATION GAME TUES 15 NOV MARLBOROUGH THEATRE WWW.MARLBOROUGHTHEATRE.ORG.UK We all know the story: a whole city falls in love with a pub, when out of nowhere a cataclysmic series of events lead to its shutdown and speedy replacement with something shinier and newer in the name of gentrification.

We’re still not over the closure of the muchloved Blind Tiger and neither, it seems, is Boogaloo Stu, who's back to present a work-in-progress showing of a new comedy musical. It circles the topic of our cities and communities being hollowed out and left for dead by developers driven by greed.

Faced with imminent closure, Kev and Babs from the Dog & Dumplings plan to take on the big boys in this musical tale of a boozer in decline, dodgy developers and dogging, supported by Arts Council England.

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LAURA LEXX

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MON 7 NOV CAROLINE OF BRUNSWICK WWW.CAROLINEOFBRUNSWICK.CO.UK Last year, Laura Lexx (Chortle Award 2016 nominee and star of Edinburgh Fringe) evolved into a full-time wife and comedian. It didn’t quite go as planned, so she launched Tyrannosaurus Lexx – her side-splitting show confirming that evolution is tricky (just ask the dinosaurs).

Following her smash debut, Lovely, Lexx aims her trademark comedy kaleidoscope at marriage, feminism, identity and the grinning idiots that built Stonehenge. Indulge in a whirlwind celebration of everything that’s right about slowly turning into your mother and everything that’s wrong with town criers. Sarcastic, sharp and sassy, Lexx’s brand of comedy is incredibly engaging, promising an irresistible ray of sunshine for the wintery weather.

MARK THOMAS TUES 8 NOV THE OLD MARKET WWW.THEOLDMARKET.COM The consistently relevant and imaginative Mark Thomas returns with the third part in a trilogy of multi-award-winning shows (following Bravo Figaro and Cuckooed) – The Red Shed. It’s a story of strikes, dinner ladies, commies, crap beer, great beer, burgers and burger slingers. Pickets, placards, friendship, love, history, dreams and - above all - remembering. We’ll find out what happened when Thomas returned to the first club he performed in - a red wooden shed in Wakefield – to plan celebrations for the Red Shed’s 50th anniversary.

Part theatre, stand up, journalism and activism, it’s the story of the battle for hope and the survival of a community.

NISH KUMAR

The undisputed king of great titles, Kumar whips out Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Unless You Shout the Words Real Loud - a comedy show about history, democracy and capitalism. In a work that sees him graciously defend hipsters (at least in part) he gets his claws out for gentrification, social division and Britain’s cultural shame. We’ve somehow ended up in a political landscape where facts have eschewed for insinuation, and this has understandably made him a little angry. There are some really big issues abounding, and somehow it’s fallen to him to explain in simple terms. Whilst he is remarkably well-read, and eager to hold the guts of our collective failings before us, he is also devastatingly funny. Being serious and humorous is a tough dynamic to negotiate, but he’s establishing himself as the master.

From some noisy street performances to entertaining the planet, it’s been an interesting couple of years for Sam Wills.

Now as Tape Face, he’s created a show that everyone is talking about. One of his appearances on America’s Got Talent has notched up over 30 million YouTube views for his comedy with no talking, drama with no acting and punch lines with no words. He’s already enjoyed sell-out shows at Edinburgh for four years in a row, sold-out four UK tours, had a smash hit run in London’s West End and taken his magic around the world. Conjuring an uproarious and moving tableau using only the most everyday of objects and the most popular of songs, he now creates a bigger, brighter and more spectacular re-imagining of his unique and special brand of silent comedy. It’s visually stunning, heart-stopping, and hilarious…

PAUL FOOT

Image by Idil Sukan

WED 16 NOV KOMEDIA WWW.KOMEDIA.CO.UK/BRIGHTON

THURS 10 – SAT 12 NOV THE OLD MARKET WWW.THEOLDMARKET.COM

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THURS 1 DEC KOMEDIA WWW.KOMEDIA.CO.UK/BRIGHTON

HENNING WEHN Image by Lynk Photography

SUN 27 NOV BRIGHTON DOME WWW.BRIGHTONDOME.ORG It’s a good time to see the German Comedy Ambassador in full flow, before he gets deported back to a devolving Europe.

But this will certainly be an evening of Teutonic jolliness at its best, as Wehn presents us with his Westphalia is Not an Option show. It’ll take an unbiased look at immigration and explore if, generally speaking, people are competent. Luckily in his case this doesn’t matter as either he’s funny or he lives up to a national stereotype.

It’s a win-win situation. Come along. Or else. But what is that accent? Seriously?

The comedic oddball returns with his first new show in two years, ‘Tis A Pity She's A Piglet, in which Professor Ketchup and his Camembert Piglet tackle the big issues such as terrorism, immigration and… breakfast?

Those who have seen the multi-award winning Paul Foot at work before will know his sharp eye for satire, utter absurdity and unique expressions, which have led to appearances on numerous TV and radio programmes such as Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Would I Lie To You, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, If Katie Hopkins Ruled The World, Russell Howard’s Good News and The Infinite Monkey Cage on BBC Radio 4. If you haven't? Well, you're certainly in for a treat.

sebastian carter SWISS BEATS

BY JOHN BERGIN Uprooting your life and moving to a new place is difficult, sure, but leaving home behind and moving to a new country is something else entirely. Obviously unafraid to push himself out of his comfort zone, Sebastian Carter decided to make the move from his native Switzerland, to the quirky Lanes of Brighton we all know and love about three years ago, the move influencing him to ultimately pursue the creation of his debut EP, City Lights.

This being said, Carter himself has been making music for a while. From his humble beginnings of just “putting a few songs out on Soundcloud and seeing what happens,” Carter found fame almost overnight in 2012, when his remixes of Alt-J and Birdy fired him to over a million listens. From then, he has built up a reputation as one of the most inspiring and forward-thinking electronic producers of the moment. It makes sense that his next move would be something of his own, and so City Lights was born.

The EP itself has been a long time coming. After a year and a half in the works, the six-track album may be small, but it’s got big ambition. “I travel a lot. I daydream out of train and plane windows” Carter tells me, as we meet up over a coffee or two in the North Laine’s Coffee Tree. “The EP resembles the transition of moving to Brighton and by living in a different country. It’s inspired by experiencing a different culture and being around different people who are enthusiastic about music.” This becomes blindingly obvious whilst listening.

Subtle hints on escapism and travelling, daydreaming and solitude are interwoven throughout the music, and I have a feeling that our little city has made a big impression on him.

The title track, featuring the up-and-coming singer Julia Church, is an obvious comment on this transition between scenic Switzerland and electric Brighton. “That switch from being in Switzerland, going to England and being like, ‘I want to go back to Switzerland’, it’s that lost in limbo between each place.” Shallow Waters an instrumental track but perhaps one of the most lyrical on the EP, evoking the nostalgia

associated with travelling. The modern influence of Jamie xx combined with the timeless electronic feel of an old Aphex Twin number, the track’s pentatonic melodies and constant beats give it an almost oriental feel.

Itching to find out what musical influences Carter has gathered along his travels, I asked him if there were any other countries that influenced him other than Switzerland. “I love Australian music, it’s different from English and American music,” he tells me, and a comparison to the seminal Aussie songwriter/producer Flume springs to mind. “The music from Australia just resonates with me a bit more, it’s not as classifiable as music from America or Europe, it’s electronic music but indie with that pop and club feel. No one puts it in a box, that’s what inspired me musically.” The tracks Views From Above, VHS and Rose Garden feel like they slot right into this description; straight-up electronic beats, but with a certain crispness and pop warmth that isn’t often heard throughout the electronic genre.

Though discussions of techno and dance music still circulate in the music world, the EP combines a mix of genres to create something remarkable. The song on the EP that really boosts Carter’s pop appeal is Unlock, featuring fellow Brightonbased singer and producer, Atonal. In a typical pop/club feel, it raises to huge melodic drops, its indie/pop/electronic crossover reminisces the current music of the charts with sprinkles of influence from The 1975 and The Weeknd.

He’s steadily propelling himself into the limelight, though Carter leads a reserved life. Using his music as his voice and it’s strikingly clear from his charisma and ambition that he has a long and healthy career in the electronic music world.

With more journeys and travels sure to be on the horizon, I’m sure whatever life has in store will spark another EP just as creative and special as this one.

Sebastian Carter’s EP City Lights is available now www.soundcloud.com/sebastiancartermusic

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A TALE OF TWO CITIES TUES 1 - SAT 5 NOV THEATRE ROYAL BRIGHTON WWW.ATGTICKETS.COM/BRIGHTON Dickens himself considered his novel, A Tale Of Two Cities the best story he’d ever written.

It interweaves one family’s intensely personal drama, in an epic story of love, sacrifice and redemption amidst horrific violence and world-changing events. In an era of regime changes and citizen protest around the world, this bold new dramatic adaptation by Mike Poulton (Fortune’s Fool, Wolf Hall) set to rousing original music by Oscar-winning composer Rachel Portman (The Cider House Rules, Beloved) seems more relevant than ever. Social inequality is rife throughout both England and France, amidst this a member of the ruling class attempts to escape his heritage and a daughter tries to reconnect with her father at the dawn of the French Revolution.

THE TRIALS OF GALILEO

A HOUSE REPEATED THURS 3 NOV MARLBOROUGH THEATRE WWW.MARLBOROUGHTHEATRE.ORG.UK This interactive performance-game combines the simplicity of bare-bones storytelling with the limitless possibilities of contemporary open-world computer games. Two performers stand on a bare stage and describe an imaginary place. By giving instructions like ‘go north’ or ‘pick up the lamp’, the audience works together to navigate through the described space, overcoming obstacles and exploring this other world without leaving their seats. Occasionally breaking into lyrical passages describing places from myth and memory, the performers invite participants to build a new world they can explore together.

Imagination and memory collide to reveal that the everyday world is not as solid as it might seem. What’s created is a fascinating and interactive world, in a show which redefines the rules of interactive theatre. So come in, sit down and explore.

DEEP IN THE HEART OF ME

Image by Dan Saggars

WEDS 16 – FRI 18 NOV RIALTO THEATRE WWW.RIALTOTHEATRE.CO.UK

THURS 17 - FRI 18 NOV MARLBOROUGH THEATRE WWW.MARLBOROUGHTHEATRE.ORG.UK

Science and humanism collide with the world of religious absolutism in this one-man show.

‘Proof denies faith, and without faith we are nothing!’ Within this reprimand from Pope Urban is contained Galileo’s tragedy – a mistaken belief that if he supplied the church with proof, he could enlighten the world and escape persecution. He understood the science better than any man alive, but never grasped the politics… until it was too late.

After a successful tour of the US, a soldout run at the Brighton Fringe and Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, RSC actor Tim Hardy follows a highly successful transfer to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and multiple four-star reviews by playing to a more extensive audience as part of touring.

Nominated in the Best LGBT+ show category at Brighton Fringe 2016, Behind The Lines return with a heart-rending and touching story about love. 30 years on from Shirley Valentine, Janet takes a holiday to Greece.

She meets the girl of her dreams in a suit and tie singing Frank Sinatra songs. To a backdrop of Sinatra’s greatest hits, All or Nothing at All and I’ve Got You Under My Skin their romance unfolds and Janet realises this holiday was a departure in more ways than one. Witty, occasionally heart-breaking and totally endearing, the play’s narrative is helped along out by some of the Rat Pack’s greatest hits. It asks, can we escape expectations and embrace a freer and more truthful existence?

THE CLEAN HOUSE FRI 4 NOV - SAT 12 NOV NEW VENTURE THEATRE WWW.NEWVENTURE.ORG.UK Dreamlike and poetic, yet acerbic and very funny, Sarah Ruhl’s The Clean House blends comedy, death, opera, surgery, apple picking and knickers in a cocktail of magic realism. Amongst its off-beat humour lurks heart packed with wisdom and romance. In a ‘metaphysical Sussex', doctors Lane and Charles have hired Brazilian Matilde to clean their house, but she’s more interested in jokes.

Happily, Lane’s sister Victoria loves to clean!

Meanwhile, Charles has a confession about the charismatic Ana. The discordant views of each of these wildly contradictory characters keep clashing, leaving a rich vein of imagery and insight in their wake. It’s a beautiful play about love, death, laughter and the messiness of life. Directed by Sam Chittenden, this is New Venture Theatre’s entry for the Drama Awards.

DOREEN: AN ENGLISH WITCH MON 21 - SUN 27 NOV MARLBOROUGH THEATRE WWW.MARLBOROUGHTHEATRE.ORG.UK This new play by Normal People Productions focuses on the life and works of internationally renowned Doreen Valiente. Considered to be the mother of modern witchcraft, when it ceased to be illegal in 1951, she was one of the first people to speak openly about the practice. Co-written by Gavin ‘Archie’ Caine and Roman Withers, it brings to life Valiente’s stories and recollections. Brighton was her last hometown, and her flat on Tyson Place provides the play’s setting. Here we get to meet a fictional postulant and, through her tasks and conversations with Doreen, we will deepen our understanding of one of the city’s most interesting residents.

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EDITH, ELIZABETH AND I Image by Allison Dewey

MON 7 - TUES 8 NOV MARLBOROUGH THEATRE WWW.MARLBOROUGHTHEATRE.ORG.UK Performed and written by Jules Craig, and directed by Sian Webber, this is a perceptive and warm evolution of the one-woman show genre. It tells the rich and eccentric story of Juliet who attempts to put on a play about her heroines. She’s been inspired by the life of modernist poet and eccentric socialite Edith Sitwell, but discovers telling other people’s stories has its pitfalls. Especially when the subjects themselves turn up, and force her to face some home truths. In this sincere and touching work we see Craig take on three characters, each of them vying for the role of leading lady. It’s funny, fast-paced and honest, and reassess how we look at identity and inspiration.

SOME PEOPLE TALK ABOUT VIOLENCE SAT 12 NOV MARLBOROUGH THEATRE WWW.MARLBOROUGHTHEATRE.ORG.UK After their debut show Nothing, multi-awardwinning young company Barrel Organ present an astute, searching, honest look at society. It’s a world of globalisation and greed, of zero-hour contracts and The Big Bang Theory, violence worms its way into every aspect of our lives. Expect people, or just ideas, in mindless frustration, on the edge of some kind of revolt. We follow a family as they struggle with these hidden violences in a modern age full of vapid TV sitcoms and ultra-efficient microwaves.

Barrel Organ bring their irreverent and selfaware performance style to an everyday domestic scene while its audience strives to unpack some of the hidden mechanisms that run our lives.

LADY CHATTERLEY'S LOVER TUES 15 - SAT 19 NOV THEATRE ROYAL BRIGHTON WWW.ATGTICKETS.COM/BRIGHTON DH Lawrence’s controversial novel, banned from publication in the UK until 1960, tells a story about freedom of the mind and body in a society bound by class and tradition.

This world premiere production, adapted and directed by Phillip Breen, is brought to the stage by English Touring Theatre and Sheffield Theatres following ETT’s acclaimed recent visits to Brighton with The Herbal Bed. Lady Constance Chatterley is trapped in a loveless marriage. Feeling emotionally and physically neglected by her husband, Clifford, who was paralysed in the Great War, she flees to the arms of their handsome gamekeeper Mellors. As their passionate affair escalates, Constance begins to realise that she can no longer live in a world of the mind alone.

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Brighton People’s Theatre is a brand new theatre company for the city. Assembled from a diverse group of non-professional performers, they’ve created this original show in collaboration with professional theatre-makers. Now we get to see a preview performance, before the production goes on tour in 2017. Everyone is invited to watch the show, and then pay what you decide it’s worth. It examines the cost of austerity for people living and working in the city of Brighton & Hove. Very much a product of its time, it’s a brave and compassionate look at a generation trying to survive. You can expect singing, dancing and characters so real you could be sat next to them on the bus to Churchill Square. What does austerity mean to you?

Few shows have received such international acclaim as the multi-award-winning Blood Brothers.

Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. Written by Willy Russell, this production recounts the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. Lyn Paul returns to the iconic role she has played many times in the West End, in fact she was the show’s final Mrs Johnstone when it closed at The Phoenix Theatre in 2012. But amongst the immaculate staging and big set-pieces, there is a sincerely political edge – asking can upbringing effects success in life?

Jonathan Larson’s exuberant Rent, the East Village rock version of Puccini’s opera La Bohème, won both a Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize. Marking the 20th anniversary of its debut, this new tour features a hugely talented young cast, directed, staged and supervised by many of the creative faces that led the original West End production.

Larson’s stirring and life-affirming score captures the heart and spirit of a generation of struggling artists, addicts, and impoverished young people living in the shadow of AIDS, all battling the coming wave of gentrification. It’s a time capsule of a world where hope crawls out of dark despair. These bohemians find the salvation of love within each other and prove there can be a better world where art thrives, and everything good is free.

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When are you next playing in Brighton?

On Sat 15 Oct we played on the BN1 stage at Bleach for Oxjam. We’re supporting Normanton Street at Concorde 2 on Fri 11 Nov and headlining a show at Patterns on Weds 30 Nov. How would you describe your sound to my Mum? A healthy mix of Lenny Kravitz meeting Maroon 5 (1st album) with elements of Frank Zappa and Daft Punk thrown in.

What’s the best thing about being in a band?

It’s a really good buzz being in this band, we all get what we’re trying to achieve with OEJ. It’s serious but really fun and we’re enjoying the process, we’ll see what happens.

Can you remember any good advice you’ve been given?

If You’re Gonna Be Dumb (You Gotta Be Tough) by Roger Alan Wade, it’s packed with good advice.

James Corden’s just given you a BRIT Award, what do you shout into the mic?

“Thank you so much for this award it really is an incredible compliment and I know what I say now is very important as the whole world is listening but… has anyone seen Bruce?” www.facebook.com/OEJmusic

What’s included on your dream rider?

Two bottles of rosé for the girls, a bottle of Buckfast, three bottles of red, a bottle of Hendrick’s Gin and a case of Heineken for good measure. That would be a the dream rider… maybe some food?

What song by another artist best describes you?

Come Down by Anderson Paak.

When they inevitably make a music biopic about you, which actors will be telling your story?

I think Morgan Freeman for Karl (lead vocals), Daniel Brühl for Bruce (guitar) and maybe Johnny Depp for Jason (guitar)!

I’m not too sure about the rest of the band let me get back to you on that closer to the time.

Which of your songs kills it every time you play live?

Well the newer songs are killing it lately, especially Easy on Me and Something New. We sometimes cover Dirty Diana by the late great funky priest and that always seems to get people going.

What are the five things you can’t live without on tour?

Sunglasses, Karl’s sweat towel, the girls’ make-up, Jon’s (drums) turtleneck, Jason’s big box of guitar strings and Bruce’s sarcasm.

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CALL OF DUTY: INFINITE WARFARE

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Love it or hate it, Call of Duty is back with Infinite Warfare.

Developers Infinity Ward bring the world of CoD into outer space - take control of Captain Nick Reyes of Special Combat Air Recon in the new single player campaign. Spanning across the solar system, your aim is to take down the Settlement Defence Force… To be honest though, you will buy this for the multiplayer! CoD’s new iteration is a fast-paced, frantic and insanely popular multiplayer, introducing combat rigs acting as classes, and hundreds of new weapons to unlock and customise. The infamous Zombie Mode will also return as ‘Zombies in Space’ with cameos from the likes of Seth Green and David Hasselhoff.

Set 15 years after the events of Dishonored, Empress Emily Kaldwin has been dethroned and her country thrown into chaos. Choose either Emily or Corvo Attano and use stealth and supernatural abilities to traverse each level in a number of different ways and work to retake the throne from this unknown usurper. Dispatch your enemies in lethal or non-lethal ways using time manipulation, possession, swarms of rats, shadow clones and a new ability know as Domino, exclusive to Emily, which links several enemies together. Once one character in the link is taken care of, the others share the same fate. Some really stylish and satisfying takedowns can be pulled off in this game!

POKÉMON SUN AND MOON

FINAL FANTASY XV

Are you ready to ‘Catch ‘em all’ again? Following the huge spinoff craze that was Pokémon Go, original developers, Game Freak are back with the next game in the main series. Set on the Hawaii-inspired tropical island region of Alola, Sun and Moon introduces a huge number of new features such as Pokémon in their drastically different Alola forms. The addition of the Poké Finder allows you to take photos of your Pokémon and, as the games are set 12 hours apart from each other, Sun will use the 3DS time while Moon will be set 12 hours ahead allowing you to find Pokémon that prefer night or day.

Set on the world of Eos, The Kingdom of Lucis is under threat from the Niflheim Empire. The heir to the throne of Lucis and his three companions set off to defend their homeland and reclaim the kingdom’s crystal back from the evil empire. FF15 boasts a sprawling open world with seamlessly integrated battle situations and swaps out the turn-based combat of previous titles for a real time action-based battle system. In this, up to four weapons can be selected from during battle that then change your play-style on the fly, which is a huge departure from the classic Final Fantasy formula. It’s been a long ten years in development but Final Fantasy XV is finally here.

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tales from woodlandia YOU WON’T BE-LEAF IT!

BY TACITA FRENCH

Tales from Woodlandia, an exciting and immersive installation, launches at Patterns this month. The iconic establishment on Brighton's seafront will be offering guests the opportunity to leave the bustle of the city streets behind and lose themselves in an enchanting and snowy forest without ever having to worry about frost bite or frozen fingers. Through a magical entrance visitors will discover a forest filled with visually stunning decoration inspired by Britain's wintery woodlands and forests. The ground floor bar will resemble a scene from The Chronicles of Narnia, brought to life by a digitally projected and interlinked forest.

This scene will be complete with softly falling snow and the scents of forest air, but fortunately no lions or ice queens.

The kitchen and bar menus will also be transformed to offer festive food and drinks such as boozy hot chocolate, Currywurst, (a take on the German Bratwurst) and Turkish Delight martinis. Or, if you'd prefer something to get a bit more stuck in to, a series of events and workshops inspired by the natural world will also be conducted throughout the installation period. These include Yoga in the Forest, (Sat 5 – Sat 19 Nov, Sat 3 Dec & Sat 17 Dec), Woodland Lino

Cutting (Sat 12 Nov) and a Wild Winter Wreath Workshop (Sat 3 Dec). The digital forest has been created by Brightonbased digital projection artist Thomas Buckley as an extended sequel to his two-day Digital Autumn Project that took place at the Dome during the Brighton Digital Festival.

A graduate from the University of Brighton, Buckley has worked with Pop-up Brighton for the past three years, showing work at their BYOB event. He has also exhibited at the Fabrica Gallery, The Phoenix Gallery and The Barge House, London.

Woodlandia will be in place for three months from early November until late February, lending the installation plenty of time to evolve and grow with the seasons. Guests returning after Christmas will be presented with a new scene as the forest thaws and turns green with spring. This installation is not to be missed and BN1 Magazine is proud to be the official media partner of the first Woodlandia event

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cinecity WORLD CINEMA

BY ELLA THOROLD

Cinecity returns this November for its 14th consecutive year having cemented its rightful place as the south east’s premier film festival.

Partnering up with the now ubiquitous but ever-cool Picturehouse Cinemas and the University of Brighton, Cinecity promises a veritable feast of independent film from around the globe, this year showing the very best in original filmmaking from some of the lesser-known parts of the world.

Last year the festival presented advance previews of an eclectic mix of major releases, first-time features and more obscure but nonetheless captivating film, many of which gained immense critical acclaim on general release. The heart-rending romance Carol featured in the line-up alongside the harrowing hard-hitter Son of Saul, horror film The Witch and docudrama masterpiece Heart of a Dog, a poetic musing by Laurie Anderson on the fleetingness of life and love. This year Cinecity opens with a special preview of Free Fire, the new action thriller from Ben Wheatley. Rather intriguingly, Free Fire was shot entirely on location in a Brighton warehouse and features an impressive cast including the Academy Award-winner Brie Larson, Cillian Murphy, Sharlto Copley and Armie Hammer.

Intending to end on the high they began with, Cinecity closes with Toni Erdmann, the highly acclaimed comedy from director Maren Ade that explores the struggles of family in modern life with an awkward and charming candidness. Having just been reviewed by The Economist as ‘surreal and hilarious’, Toni Erdmann continues to soar in its critical reception, having been the standout film this year at Cannes and receiving the highest-ever star rating from critics.

This year the festival continues their exploration of Adventures in World Cinema, featuring their most international line-up to date.

Cinecity will present award-winning films such as Wolf and Sheep, a Danish-Afghan film from debut filmmaker Shahrbanoo Sadat. She

captures with meta-fictional flair the esotericism and mystique of rural Afghanistan and the all-encompassing power of storytelling, drawing on elements of magical realism in her depiction of Afghan folklore and tradition. Through her tale of mountain shepherd children, Sadat traverses cultural boundaries and speaks a universal language in her account of childhood friendship in a society governed by the same customs that have been in place for centuries. Other international previews include the erotically charged, psychological thriller The Handmaiden from South Korean Park Chan-wook, inspired by Sarah Waters’ 2002 novel Fingersmith and Iranian film The Salesman from director Asghar Farhadi, winner of the Best Screenplay and Best Actor at this year’s Cannes.

In honour of its location, Cinecity will also exhibit a series of special Brighton screenings, which will feature short dramas, art documentaries and explore and celebrate Brighton & Hove’s success at the forefront of experimental filmmaking. In addition to premiers and previews in a variety of venues around Brighton, the festival exhibits live soundtracks, artists' cinema and installations, exhibitions and more special events in their unerring mission to educate, enlighten and excite the region in all things film. With the likes of Nick Cave, Ben Wheatley, Paddy Considine and Steve Coogan as their patrons and described by the Guardian as ‘eclectic and imaginative’, Cinecity promises distinction in its selection of film and cinematic experience planned for this year’s festival.

Why not make the most of the festival with their 4-for-3 deal, offering a fourth film free when you buy tickets for three films.

For full details of the festival programme visit ww.cine-city.co.uk

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Tired of men with dressing gowns and magic powers, or flying robots hitting each other? Well, Denis Villeneuve is outlining his mission statement to reimagine a sci-fi blockbuster right here. Ahead of his Blade Runner movie, he’s whipped out this contemplative look at the age-old alien invasion scenario.

Starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker, it sees humanity faced with the bewildering sight of several huge ships hovering above our planet’s surface. Rather than shooting to kill straight away, mankind is trying to communicate with the visitors (at least for a while). But if they’re here to eat us all or issue NASA with a ticket for littering outer-space, nobody knows. Tense, slightly abstract and joyously intelligent, this makes a welcome change from the dumb and patronising lexicon of Hollywood schlock.

It’s only a month until Christmas, and so the deluge of festive films begins. In a sequel to the wonderfully inappropriate 2003 original, Billy Bob Thornton brings us another bad-tempered instalment of seasonal offensiveness. Full of cheap whiskey, greed and hatred, Willie Soke and his angry little sidekick Marcus are conspiring to knock off a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve. Only this time there’s a cheery 250-pound youngster and Willie's awful mother along for the ride. But none of this gang had considered our anti-hero’s feelings for the curvaceous and prim Diane, the charity director with a heart of gold and libido of steel. Will he get want he wants this year? Only Santa knows the answer.

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Directed and written by newcomer (and James L Brooks mentee) Kelly Fremon Craig, here comes a fresh look at teenage high school life. With starring roles for Hailee Steinfeld, Haley Lu Richardson, Woody Harrelson and Kyra Sedgwick, the man-candy comes in the form of Blake Jenner, who recently starred in Richard Linklater's triumphant comedy Everybody Wants Some. High school junior Nadine is already awkward, but then her older brother begins dating her best friend Krista. Neither Nadine’s well-meaning (but ultimately useless) mother, nor her history teacher and reluctantsounding board can stop her feeling lonelier than ever. Then she begins a friendship with an equally uncomfortable boy, and realises life might not be so crap after all…

Before we get too comfy with the baby steps we’ve taken regarding racial tolerance, along comes a picture which reminds us society was quite different only short time ago.

Directed by Amma Asante, and starring David Oyelowo with Rosamund Pike, this romantic drama is based on the truelife relationship between Sir Seretse Khama and his wife Ruth Williams Khama. Unfortunately, post-war Britain isn’t ready for an Anglo-African romance. Everything possible is done to keep the couple apart. South Africa isn’t happy with the high-profile pairing, and it must be appeased or Britain risks losing their supply of gold. Set against a background of a collapsing empire, governmental interference and oldfashioned bigotry, this is a story some would like to forget.

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bedlam brewery Brewing great beer and caring for the environment is at the heart of everything Bedlam Brewery do (and they have fun doing it).

Located in stunning countryside at the foot of the South Downs National Park, their surroundings have proved one of the main inspirations for a range of six handcrafted beers. Available in keg, cask and bottle, these are made with the best possible ingredients and an environmentally friendly process. Using hops from their own fields, the brewery is solar-powered and all spent grain is donated to local farmers to feed their cattle. Bedlam also use British-made glass for their fabulous looking bottles, which are manufactured by Beatson Clark and decorated by Yorkshire Bottle Solutions.

Growing Sussex and Pilgrim hops on-site allows Bedlam to have full control over their treatment. These are organically grown, so no pesticides, no herbicides and no artificial fertilisers are used, and when they reach perfection, each cone is handpicked for seasonal brews. In addition to a Pilsner which was launched last summer, Bedlam produces four cask-conditioned beers. A perfectly balanced four-hopped IPA, a bold and refreshing Golden Ale, a

gun brewery With a logo coming from wanderer’s secret sign for ‘Man With Gun Lives Here’ and inspired by the brave, daring ideals of the selfsufficient, Gun Brewery’s ethos is totally home-grown. This ecofriendly microbrewery began with a fresh supply of spring water on their organic farm and produced its first beer in January 2015. It now produces seven beers, available in cask, keg, can and bottle, displaying a bias towards hoppy pale ales. From the Scaramanga - 3.9% Extra Pale to the DIPA - 7.4% Double IPA, there’s definitely a brew to suit everyone’s tastes, and each made with love, care and consideration of the surroundings.

sessionable amber ale - aptly named Benchmark - and a robust and complex Porter. They’ve also launched a new kegged Pale Ale earlier this year. Each of these are available at most of the best pubs throughout Sussex, Kent and London. The Bedlam tap-house (The Bull in Ditchling) was also awarded the Great British Pub of the Year 2016.

Based on a farm in Albourne, Bedlam feel strongly about sustainability. Key to the brewery’s ethos is an appreciation and respect for the local environment and their broader environmental responsibilities. This skilled brewing team is led by Fabio Israel, whose creativity, drive and passion are second to none, having mastered his craft with some of the most respected master brewers in the world. Now the brewery is opens for tours, allowing visitors to learn from this enthusiastic and excellent team as well as taste the beer!

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bison beer What started off as a shared love of beer, saw two craft-brewing enthusiasts quit their day jobs and put their passion to the test.

Based in the centre of their beloved Brighton, their signature beer is Beast Street IPA, but they’re well on their way to developing Little Beast, which is at 3.5%.

Most of their power is generated by a 15kw solar array, heating comes from a wood powered boiler and the spent grains keep local livestock fed. While the spring water is microfiltered and UV treated to retain purity without chemicals. Their ever-evolving small batches are just a small reflection of a love of brewing and can-do attitude.

The thing Bison does best is Growlers; 1.9 litre amber glass containers which carry the brew of your choice. These are certainly a great gift idea. Starting with a small shop selling craft ale, their recent crowdfunding campaign has seen the birth of The Bison Arms, a new pub built by Brighton for Brighton, in the heart of The Lanes. Located at 80 East Street, this old, archaic pub building will be a haven of all things beer thanks to the support of the community and Caroline Lucas MP.

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harbour hotel spa day YOUR NEXT PORT OF CALL

BY SAM MASSINK

Be honest. When you get asked mid-week how you are, do you instantly (almost without thinking) moan: ‘I’m so busy’, or ‘Life is so hectic right now’? While your candour might seem like surreptitious boasting, it also raises the question – ‘Why are you not dealing with this stress a little better?’ If you’re busy, exhausted, overloaded or anxious, there’s no need to whine or force your friends into a conversational cul-de-sac. There is a tempting solution right on your doorstep.

Harbour Hotel opened on Kings Road during the summer and offers a plethora of incredible services. These include The Jetty restaurant, HarBAR, some stunning bedrooms and, most importantly for those tense shoulders, The Harbour Spa. Escaping from the buzzing Kings Road in to the tranquil spa itself brings instant relaxation. The Nordic feel of wooden panels and neutral colours makes the environment welcoming to all. The sweet scent of calming oils and mellow music also plays its part in reducing those peaking stress levels. I’ve experienced some places where the effort to calm is all too obvious and fake, but the Harbour Spa manages to present a naturally relaxing atmosphere.

Of course, all of this would be worthless were you not provided incredible service - and this came in its droves.

Chloe and Alisha were to be our masseuses today, for we were to experience the couples full body massage (before your imagination runs away with you, it’s a room you can share with your loved one or friend to have a separate massage at the same time). After the

initial consultation to identify specific needs, the type of oil that would be best and how firm the treatment would be, we were left briefly to get comfortable on the tables. Here’s where the important details were nailed.

Extremely soft towels, comfortable tables and extra thick blankets to keep you warm. Calming music gently resonated around the room (no pan pipes, thank goodness) and we settled in ready for the massage. Oh what a massage it was. Chloe and Alisha had listened carefully to our needs and began with a relaxing back rub whilst applying firmer pressure to those devilish knots most get around the shoulder blades and lower back. Legs, upper chest, neck, arms and hands were given the perfect amount of attention to shake off those ‘I’m so busy’ feelings. Worries and stress evaporated as did my battle against drifting in to a half awake/half asleep state. Bliss.

I cannot recommend this wonderful spa enough. There are even more exciting times ahead at Harbour Hotel as phase two of the opening will include an underground pool, jacuzzi, steam room and hydrotherapy pool all in the spa itself, and a Brighton first with a rooftop infinity pool scheduled to be opened in summer 2017. Get your booking in quickly - The Harbour Spa is guaranteed to be massive hit on the Brighton seafront.

Harbour Hotel is at 64 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 1NA www.brighton-harbour-hotel.co.uk

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barbary lane Perhaps one of the brightest shops to pop up

in Brighton & Hove, Barbary Lane has gone from strength to strength since opening in May this year. A shop to suit all of your colourful needs, pop in to see their Christmas offerings as we head ever-closer to the festive season.

Boasting stockists such as up-cycling creative hero Anne Sophie Cochevelou, quirky outsider jeweller Louzart (all the way from Ohio!), and statement bag and garment artist Diane Goldie, Barbary Lane owner Lynne Gillett has a keen eye for fabulous, flamboyant and fun goods. Barbary Lane have even started making their own range of unique hats, gloves and evening bags. There are also small group craft workshops available for you creative types. How about getting a bunch of friends together to make bespoke bags, headpieces and Christmas decorations as an enjoyable alternative to your average night down the pub!

With an 11-litre cocktail fountain available to hire, Barbary Lane has all of your Christmas and New Year needs under one roof.

Barbary Lane is at 95 St Georges Road, Brighton, BN2 1EE Images by Xavier Clarke Words by Freya Hughes

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trolldoner SPINNING AROUND

BY TONY MARKS I’m sure most people’s experiences with donor kebabs are much the same as mine: the hunger demon on your drunken shoulder pipes up at 2am as you’re walking home from the pub and demands you fill your gut with questionable meat in a wrap and nothing else will suffice. Only to wake up the next morning with it firmly placed on a long list of regrets from the night before. So what if I told you it didn’t need to be this way? What if I told you that you could have the kebab at a sensible hour, and that everything was made from scratch, and the meat was locally sourced lamb in a handmade wrap? Personally, I’d find that pretty sweet.

The good news is that this is a reality, and even better news is that they’re being made by the team at The Troll’s Pantry, who are more famous for those amazing burgers you used to find at the Hobgoblin (but have now moved to their very own mobile site at the top of Trafalgar Street). So on this basis, I headed to The Druids Arms by The Level to give the brand new Trolldoner a go.

On arrival I met Paul Clark, founder of The Troll’s Pantry, who told me kebabs are the next phase of their high quality, affordable, ‘junk food’ masterplan. On the menu they have three meat versions, all of which are made with organic East Sussex hogget, which is a slightly tougher and older grade of lamb that works really well for kebabs and also has a higher fat content meaning no need for artificial binding agents.

The Troll Doner (£7) is their classic, made with pickled cucumber, salad and beetroot tzatziki. The Dirty Troll (£7) recreates that late night feel with homemade seasonal burger sauce squirted over it, and The Flaming Troll (£7) is

the one for your mate who can’t eat one unless it’s got extra chilli sauce. I’ve never known if vegans get quite the same satisfaction (or lack of it) from a late night ‘bab, but they’ve also been catered for with versions made with broad bean falafels, used because of their locality. In fact, the only thing that isn’t from the southeast is the oil they triple cook their fries in (£3.50). That comes from Crete, and is the only extra virgin olive oil that the Trolls could find that hits their standard for deep-frying potatoes.

On Friday and Saturday nights between 10pm-2am (as well as 12-5pm Wednesday - Saturday) the late night kebab experience becomes even more exciting when they flip the menu over to pitta wraps filled with hogget kofte, chicken gyros, halloumi and more broad bean falafel. This means you can drunkenly get yourself one for the walk home before even leaving the pub. Quite honestly, this is genius!

Now the thing is, when you bite into any of these, they pretty much taste like the doners that we’re used to, but much, much better. There’s no reinvention of kebabs here, but they’ve been made by people who genuinely care about how they cook food, for people who care about what they put into their bodies. Once you’ve had one made with locally sourced meat, vegetables and salads with sauce made from scratch in a homemade wrap, you won’t want to go back to the ones with heavy question marks hanging over them.

Trolldoner is at The Druids Arms, 79-81 Ditching Road, Brighton, BN1 4SD www.facebook.com/trolldoner

doughbo CAN’T STOP THIS FILLING

BY FREYA HUGHES They say no good story started with a salad. In this instance, that is very evident. James and David of Doughbo, Brighton, began their recent culinary adventure down the pub. Born of beer, one might imagine a business model would then be formed with a clear head and straight-forward thinking.

Alas, these doughboys have done it differently. Leaving their street food van behind, they’ve taken over the Hobgoblin kitchen and brought a self-confessed ‘destructive’ business plan with them. Closing part of the road and causing general chaos, their Neapolitan wood-fired ovens were craned in to the shack in the back of the pub’s garden. A memorable start. These fire starters have since gone from strength to strength, pumping out soft doughy delights, packed with sumptuous stuffings.

Simply head to the Hobgoblin’s garden and visit the guys in their gastronomic hut, place your order and wait for the good times to roll in. Offering up six balls for £5 at lunch (between 12-4pm) or six for £8 (4-10pm), this is the perfect way to level out when you’ve not had dinner and accidentally ended up in the pub (again). Dinner service brings with it some more gourmet fillings, including the Mother Clucker (roast chicken, chorizo, sweet chilli sauce and mozzarella) and the Carne Con Chilli (homemade slow-cooked beef chilli in craft beer). On Sundays keep your eyes peeled and that hangover at bay with roast balls (check out the roast beef, red wine jus and braised red cabbage wrapped in doughy goodness). With the chance to pick and mix, you have the opportunity to try more or less one of everything. A friend joined me on their opening day to see what all the fuss was about, and we came hungry. It was a bloody good job we did. These balls aren’t for the faint of heart.

We picked out a range - some veggie, some chocolatey and some properly meaty balls. The dough itself was a beautiful golden brown and had just the right amount of crispiness on the outside. My favourite by far was the Absolute Porker,

containing slow-cooked pulled pork, maple bourbon BBQ sauce and mozzarella. Yes, it was as amazing as it sounds.

Biting in, the filling instantly oozed out - they’re stuffed full and ready to blow. The pork was melt-in-your-mouth, its flavour enhanced tenfold by the bourbon BBQ sauce. It’s quite easy to get wrong, but Doughbo’s BBQ sauce may be one of the best I’ve had. The mozzarella bound the components together and formed an almost viscous flow of incredible tastes. The Cheesy Nutter (V) came next. Full to bursting, these bad boys encased blue cheese, pear soaked in cider, roasted walnut and mozzarella. I’m not usually a fan of pears but, funnily enough, with the addition of cider, they become more than bearable. I do, however, love blue cheese and I found that the pear and blue complement each other really well. I was pleasantly surprised by the Nutter.

Another favourite was the Parma Royale. Think of a pizza doughball. Now imagine eating it. Salivating yet? It was fantastic - the salted Parma ham and mozzarella cheese went together flawlessly and with some grated Parmesan on top, we could have easily been in an authentic Italian restaurant.

Feeling pretty darn full by this point, we couldn’t quite resist the sweet and delectable ball with quite a threatening name - The Nuke (V). Savoury flavours ousted, white and milk chocolate are injected into the balls and drizzled in salted caramel. Rather decadent, the ‘dessert’ is certainly filling and positively oozed with chocolate. James, David and dog Max have formed an unstoppable team - they’ve made the smart move of letting Max make the executive decisions.

One thing I would recommend is perhaps not pouring lager on top of a feast like this, otherwise you may find yourself dozing off in the office and have an unproductive afternoon.

Doughbo has taken residency at the Hobgoblin, 31 York Place, Brighton BN1 4GU www.facebook.com/doughbobrighton

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