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OCTOBER 2016 After a fortnight of unseasonably good weather, the last hurrah of summer has finally passed. The leaf peepers are out to spot the changing colours of green to ochre, which will inevitably turn to mulch in the pending wet weather.

At some point, children will start to roam the streets as their favourite Disney characters in a strange attempt to scare people for sweets (which will last as long as their parents can tolerate the increased hyperactivity). And the clocks go back at the end of the month, which can only mean one thing: the blight of Seasonal Affective Disorder is nigh. Thankfully, it’s not all doom and gloom in October: JC has won the Labour Party leadership election again (something that pleases She Drew The Gun’s Louisa Roach), Oxjam is back for another charity showcase of local talent and there are a multitude of Halloween events to sink your vampire teeth into. Read on for your antidote to the dark and dreary arrival of autumn…

CONTENTS: 6

NEWS

10

OUR GHOULISH GUIDE TO HALLOWEEN 2016

12

WIN VIP TICKETS TO TULLEYS SHOCKTOBER

13

WIN TROLLS (MOVIE) GOODIES

14

GLASS ANIMALS INTERVIEW

16

BOUNDARY BRIGHTON FESTIVAL REVIEW

18

BIMM FESTIVAL ROUND-UP 2016

20

LIVE MUSIC GUIDE

22

CLUBBING GUIDE

26

POLIÇA INTERVIEW

28

SHE DREW THE GUN INTERVIEW

30

TAPE FACE INTERVIEW

32

COMEDY GUIDE

34

GOGO PENGUIN INTERVIEW

36

THEATRE GUIDE

38

TEDx AT THE BRIGHTON DOME

41

LATEST GAMING RELEASES

42

MARTIN GREEN (FLIT) INTERVIEW

43

LATEST CINEMA RELEASES

44

THE SASSY CABARET CLUB

46

THE GREAT BRITISH CHARCUTERIE CO

48

HOW TO CHEAT STUDENT LIFE

49

MEATLIQUOR COCKTAILS

50

GOURMET BURGER KITCHEN

52

BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION MATCHDAY HOSPITALITY

54

CROSSWORD AND WIN PUNK IPA BY BREWDOG

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SUPER HANS TUES 18 OCT CONCORDE 2

The nation’s favourite drug-addled renegade descends on Concorde 2 for what will undoubtedly be an evening of rogue charlatanism and more than questionable mixes. Matt King, AKA Super Hans, begins his nationwide tour midmonth and will reach the shores of Brighton & Hove on Tues 18 Oct. Having recently impressed crowds and debauched the stages of Glastonbury and Leeds Festival, King proves that the legend of Super Hans lives on past Channel 4’s much-loved Peep Show. He’s still very much the same corrupt, depraved egomaniac that we’ve fallen in love with over the past decade or so. Of course, his constant state of intoxication means that Super Hans’ musical talent is dubious at the best of times, and for this reason, Psycho Pab and The Hombre, otherwise known as Pablo Clements and James Griffiths from UNKLE, will join Hans for his onstage antics. The tour has already sold out in London and Birmingham so be sure to get your tickets early! www.concorde2.co.uk

OVEN READY RADIO Image by Vervate/Simon Dack

SNOWDOGS BY THE SEA UNTIL SUN 27 NOV 2016 ACROSS BRIGHTON & HOVE

An extraordinary public art trail is coming to the streets of Brighton & Hove. Running until Sun 27 Nov, this magical sculpture trail will feature around 45 giant Snowdogs, inspired by the much-loved animated short film adaptation of Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman and The Snowdog. Each Snowdog will be individually decorated by different artists and generously sponsored by local businesses. These giant Snowdogs will also be joined by a pack of Snowdog puppy sculptures, all designed by local school children.

The trail has been organised by local charity, Martlets Hospice, in conjunction with Wild in Art, one of the UK’s leading creative producers of public art events.

A range of exciting artists have been commissioned to design the Snowdogs, ensuring a unique identity for each one.

The idea follows in the footsteps of similar projects run by Wild in Art in other cities such as The Big Hoot in Birmingham and Gromit Unleashed in Bristol. At the end of the event each sculpture will be auctioned to raise funds for the hospice. Snowdogs by the Sea is expected to raise significant funds for the hospice and attract tens of

thousands of visitors to Brighton & Hove in the autumn. “We’ve been overwhelmed by the support of local businesses, artists, community groups and schools who have all come together to enable us to create this unique trail,” said Imelda Glackin, CEO of Martlets Hospice. “We know the people of Brighton & Hove will get behind it, and we expect it to attract thousands of tourists to the city too.”

Artists from the city, as well as further afield, have been selected by sponsors to create a unique identity and design for each sculpture. Many artists have drawn inspiration from Brighton’s unique history, seafront location and iconic architecture.

Brighton resident Fatboy Slim has commissioned well-known street artist Ryca to create his Snowdog, whilst crime author, Peter James, is likely to have a policethemed Snowdog in a nod to his bestselling Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series. Other artists include: Louise Dear, Mike Edwards and Pure Evil. The 24 snow puppies designed by local school children will be on show at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, Hove Museum, The Booth Museum of Natural History, Hove Library and Jubilee Library throughout the event. As part of Snowdogs by the Sea there will also be a range of fundraising events for people to enjoy such as Pooches on the Prom and the Snowdog Dash. www.snowdogsbythesea.co.uk

ONLINE AND PIPING HOT

It’s refreshing to see home-grown radio stations emerge as local radio becomes more and more commercial. Local DJ, Tony Marks, has just started a new venture called Oven Ready Radio (named after the record shop in his home town where he rst discovered non-chart music). He will be showcasing his favourite new tunes across indie, hip-hop, folk, electronica and everything that falls in between, as well as playing live session tracks from his seven years on Brighton’s Juice FM. His first show features The Weeknd, Dirty Projectors, Kate Tempest, Slaves, plus Brighton's very own Tigercub and recent Later... with Jools Holland guest Rag ’n’ Bone Man, who Marks proudly points out first appeared on his old show back in February 2012.

“I’ve always been addicted to sharing my favourite music with people, and so many big tracks have come out since I left Juice that I knew I had to start a new show before I missed anything else,” says Marks.

Stream the weekly show via Brighton based www.totallyradio.com or at: ovenreadyradio.com www.mixcloud.com/ovenreadyradio

STEVE BACKSHALL’S WILD WORLD AT BRIGHTON DOME SUN 23 OCT BRIGHTON DOME

Monday 10 October — Green Door Store

The BAFTA-winning British naturalist, writer and TV presenter stops off at Brighton Dome to take his audience on an a tour of the real life expeditions that have inspired his The Falcon Chronicles, and particularly his new novel in the series Shark Seas. A highly visual and interactive experience, the talk will feature photos and videos from all around the world.

As an ardent conservationist and environmentalist, Backshall supports a number of wildlife and conservation charities, alongside organisations that help children and young people understand more about their surroundings and the world in which we live. His talk promises an enlightening insight into the life of an adventurist, the natural world around us and the modern day issues of the environment. The talk is suitable for wildlife enthusiasts of all ages from eight to 80, and there will be an extended Q&A at the end of the talk. www.brightondome.org

The Pictish Trail + support Saturday 15 October — Patterns

Fear Of Men + support

EXPERIMENTAL MOTION SAT 22 OCT – SUN 4 JUNE 2017 BRIGHTON MUSEUM & ART GALLERY

Haley Bonar + Girl Ray + Charlie No. 4 (DJ) Wednesday 26 October -— The Greys

Chris Staples + support

A new display at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery will tell the story of experimental film-making in the area, from 1896 to the present day. Free with museum admission, this exciting new exhibition explores the art of film innovation from Sat 22 Oct – Sun 4 June 2017.

Brighton & Hove has played a rich and important part in international film history. Early film-making pioneers, who became known as the Brighton School, worked here at the turn of the 20th century, while modern and contemporary filmmakers and moving image artists have cemented the city’s status as a hotbed of experimental film. Experimental Motion will explore the city’s success as a place for experimentation in cinema, and its significance both nationally and internationally.

Experimental Motion comes to Brighton Museum & Art Gallery Sat 22 Oct – Sun 4 June 2017. www.brightonmuseums.org.uk

Julia Holter + Circuit des Yeux Thursday 1st December, St George’s Church

Seth Lakeman + Wildwood Kin

Saturday 3 December — St. George’s Church

Sunday 13 November — The Latest Music Bar

Anaïs Mitchell + Jarlath Henderson Matthew and Me + support Resident Music (Brighton) Music’s Not Dead (Bexhill) Union Music Store (Lewes) Pebbles Music (Eastbourne)

Joan As Police Woman & Benjamin Lazar Davis + Fil Bo Riva Monday 21 November — Concorde 2

Friday 21 October — Green Door Store

Tuesday 15 November — Rialto

Friday 18 November — The Haunt

Low: A Christmas Performance + support Tuesday 6 December — The Marwood

Laura J Martin + support

The Vinyl Frontier (Eastbourne) Wow and Flutter (Hastings) Venue if applicable

Age restrictions may apply.

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28th & 29th of October

Days

Of The Dead

Two killer nights packed full of bloody fabulous fun, thrills & drinks deals!

Dress to impress to win amazing prizes & gaze at our live performers.

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Carnival Collective The Ferns Frankie Furlow One Eyed Jacks Fond Of Rudy

OXJAM

SAT 15 OCT MULTIPLE VENUES ACROSS BRIGHTON The UK’s biggest ever charity music event returns to Brighton on Sat 15 Oct, for a day showcasing the very best of the city’s local musical talent.

With the Oxjam Brighton Takeover Main Stage at the Prince Albert, plus stages at The Gladstone, The Joker, The Rosehill, The Globe, Marwoods, Redwood, Crumpetty Tree, The Junkyard Dogs, The Bee’s Mouth and BN1’s very own stage at Bleach, Oxjam’s Brighton Takeover looks set to be bigger than ever.

Discover the dulcet tones of Sam Jordan & The Dead Buoys, indie soul vibes of Frankie Furlow and a world of music by Carnival Collective spread over the entirety of Brighton & Hove – all in the name of a good cause.

Entry to all venues is available via wristband purchase, which is currently £9 for the day (but may increase closer to the day, so get in now), with 100% of profits supporting Oxfam’s causes.

as recent benefit changes, advisors at Disability Rights UK are specially trained to give in-depth information and advice across a series of topics. Among many other things, the charity offers a free helpline service for disabled individuals and those with health conditions to discuss their future educational options, making considerations for moving and living costs and care availability at their chosen place of education. Ensuring all bases are covered when it comes to retaining independence in a new environment, the charity are determined to prevent a student’s disability from affecting their right to study.

Students with disabilities and/or health conditions affecting their studies can call the Disability Rights UK helpline free on 0800 328 5050

BRAM STOKER’S DRACULA

THURS 27 OCT - FRI 11 NOV WWW.BRIGHTONMUSEUMS.ORG.UK

Adapting to student life can be difficult at the best of times, however with funding, benefit and accessibility issues adding to the concerns of disabled students, the need for additional support is deafening.

Thankfully, Disability Rights UK run a helpline for disabled students to talk them through the changes they can expect at university.

This Halloween the world’s greatest gothic horror story comes to Brighton! Theatre company Brief Hiatus present their new version of the Bram Stoker classic, Dracula at Preston Manor - a site-specific performance with the Manor as the perfect backdrop for this most ghoulish of stories.

Possibly the most influential horror work of all time, the story follows Count Dracula’s quest to find new blood and spread the undead curse. With two performances each day, and two matinee performances on Thurs 10 Nov for the fainter-hearted, this will bring a touch of terror to one of the city’s most-loved buildings.

With advice to students encompassing funding support at university, tuition fees, the abolition of maintenance grants as well

Bram Stoker’s Dracula comes to Brighton’s Preston Manor on Thurs 27 Oct - Fri 11 Nov. www.brightonmuseums.org.uk

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SUPER SUPER BY SUPERMUNDANE COMES TO UNLIMITED THURS 6 OCT – THURS 3 NOV

For four weeks only, gallery and design shop Unlimited presents Super Super, an exclusive show of playful vivid typographic works by the multi-talented wonder Supermundane.

The artistic alias of Rob Lowe (un-Googleable thanks to the West Wing actor of the same name), Supermundane is an artist, graphic designer, typographer, illustrator and writer, defined by his distinctive combination of colour, clean lines and simplicity. His signature drawings have been exhibited and published across multiple media outlets worldwide, with previous works including partnerships with the likes of Apple, American Express and Liberty of London. His work can be seen gracing the Art Council England website, murals in the Dolby Sound HQ in San Francisco, and a 14-metre permanent mural in Leeds train station. You may recognise even his unmistakable style from his 2012 collaboration with Penguin books as part of the Penguin Essentials artist designed series (he illustrated Evelyn Waugh’s The Diary of a Nobody).

With Super Super, Supermundane continues to explore his penchant for words, colour, depth and movement in his transformation of one of Brighton’s most-loved artistic spaces into a phantasmagoric universe of patterns. Where much typography work can feel insincere and empty, Lowe brings together the brightest and most joyous of colours with simple statements of humanity in a goal to rid the world of hopelessness (which he aims to complete by injecting colour into any grey day).

Recently, the artist, illustrator and graphic designer collaborated with moo.com on a special project to spread joy through complimentary flyers in London and Boston. Having honed his art over 20 years’ experience in the creative industry, Supermundane’s thoughtful aesthetic can be seen through a multitude of different disciplines from typeface design to his personal works – and now he’s bringing it to Brighton. Expect vibrance, motivational quotes with a difference and general joie de vivre. It’s just the kind of guy that Supermundane is.

Super Super, the Supermundane exhibition will take place at Unlimited, 10 Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1US from Thurs 6 Oct – Thurs 3 Nov www.unlimitedshop.co.uk www.supermundane.com

HIJACK CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL

SAT 22 – WEDS 26 OCT BRIGHTON KOMEDIA AND VENUES ACROSS THE CITY With children and their families at its heart, Hijack inspires, challenges and surprises audiences through unique and fun experiences. In association with Komedia Kids, this children’s festival returns Sat 22 – Weds 26 Oct. The much-loved arts venue will see families enjoying everything from punk inspired messy play and live art creation to a massive junior rave and theatre shows.

After receiving funding from Arts Council England, Hijack are also working with local artist David Parker of Figment Arts to run a project at Bevendean Primary School and The Bevy pub on Sat 22 - Weds 26 Oct. What’s so good about the world anyway? will ask small groups of children to come up with creative responses to some of life’s big questions. Each group will make a short film at the end of their experience and these will be shown at a screening on the Wednesday at The Bevy.

Hijack Children’s Festivals have been taking place in Brighton & Hove since 2013. Bursting with innovative and exciting events, it has hijacked venues, libraries, a public square and a woodland park with fantastic artists for some amazing interactive, handson events. Previously, participants have made wishes for their city and dens in the woods, launched rockets, discovered jazz and have met a stunt-man, dinosaurs and a spaceship called Futertron!

Hijack Children’s Festival comes Brighton Komedia and venues across the city on Sat 22 – Weds 26 Oct. www.HijackHQ.com www.komedia.co.uk/brighton

12 & 13 Oct

BalletBoyz: Life

14 Oct

Hans Teeuwen

22 Oct

Glass Animals

30 Oct

Flit

1 Nov

Bear’s Den

2 Nov

GoGo Penguin

3 Nov

Corinne Bailey Rae

10 Nov

KT Tunstall

14 Nov

Crystal Fighters

Flit featuring Martin Green (Lau), Adrian Utley (Portishead), Dominic Aitchison(Mogwai), Becky Unthank (The Unthanks), Adam Holmes & whiterobot

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Our ghoulish guide to Halloween in the area Tulley's Shocktober

The most iconic dress-up occasion of the year is finally upon us and with it comes a myriad of interpretations, styles and celebrations. Be it cute over controversial or seductive over spooky, Halloween is here to inject vibrancy, fun, colour and creativity into the city. Whether you’re a master midnight marauder in search of horror, a cool cat that’s so fancy you have your own dressing-up box, or your approach airs on the side of caution, the time has come to find the fake blood, dust off your fairy wings and locate your broom. Whatever you’re into, Brighton never fails to offer an appropriate collective of special events set to tantalise the fake tarantulas from the ceiling.

Shocktober Fest

Sat 1 - Mon 31 Oct Tulleys Farm, Crawley Shocktober Fest scream park returns for 2016 with eight haunted attractions, live music and fabulous food. Years ago, a humble pumpkin carving competition took place at Tulleys. Adding more and more features, the festival has now become a world-class Halloween attraction. Immersive street theatre is amongst the line-up to keep you guessing and PanDEMONium’s 3D Carnival and his band of travelling showmen are even more sinister than your average clowns…

Screams of laughter will turn into screeches of terror here.

Roll up, roll up! Come and see the greatest show not of this earth… www.halloweenattractions.co.uk

Theatrical Make-Up Workshop

Mon 24 Oct Brighton Dome Dressing Rooms To kick-start the hair-raising hullabaloo, hone in your makeup skills and attend the Theatrical Make-Up Workshop taking place at Brighton Dome. Professional make-up artist Sylvi Du Sauzay will be running this special hands-on workshop.

She’s an expert in special effects and prosthetics and for £20 participants will learn how to create wounds and scars, ghosts and ghouls, and transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. www.brightondome.org

Halloween Spooktacular Weekend

Sat 29 - Sun 30 Oct The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham If you’re looking to take the family for an adventure and feel brave enough to board your broomstick out of town and into the unknown, Hailsham’s The Observatory Science Centre is hosting a Spooktacular Weekend of drop-in Halloween themed activities to thrill your senses! The spectacular science and astronomy centre invites your children to take part in a range of devilish delights. Expect pumpkin lanterns, dancing bones, spooky colouring and screaming bats. www.the-observatory.org

Ultimate Power: Bat Out Of Helloween

Fri 28 Oct Komedia This mega Halloween takeover promises punters the night of their lives. Jam-packed with power ballads, allow yourself to become possessed by the communal karaoke without the pressure of a microphone. Expect classic upon classic giving paranormal party-goers the opportunity to unleash their inner Bonnie Tyler! Scary… www.ultimatepowerclub.com/brighton

Dia de los Muertos

Sat 29 Oct The Synergy Centre Located on Brighton’s West Street, this ultimate community arts venue nods to all things socially conscientious. For Halloween, Brighton’s most alternative of venues will play host to Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), offering a trip to the other side. Their celebrations promise to wake the dead and stir your soul. Featuring live bands, DJs and performance artists, the community arts venue will be offering an out-of-the-ordinary Halloween experience with its own parade! www.thesynergycentre.org

Halloween Lantern Walk

Sat 29 Oct Preston Park Building on the success of their annual Lantern Walks for children, this year Friends of Preston Park invites adults to dress up too! With prizes to be won for best children’s costume, best lantern and best adults’ costume, this promises to be an exciting (and free!) event for families. Get creative and build your own lantern at home to take along for the event (battery-operated tea lights only) and take part in the gloriously ghoulish display lighting up the park as you wander. Expect storytelling, delicious sweet and savoury crepes and hot drinks. www.friendsofprestonpark.org

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WIN A PA IR O F VIP TICKETS TO SHOCK TOBER FES T A T TULL EYS FARM inclu din g AN OVER NIGH T S TA Y! It’s that time of year again… leaves fall unceremoniously fall to the ground and kids dress up as fantastical ghouls and monsters to scare people into giving them a sugar rush. But here at BN1 Magazine, we prefer to celebrate the end of the summer with a downright massive party.

The Tulleys name has become truly synonymous with Halloween.

So we’ve teamed up with them to bring you an absolute banger of a ghastly experience. Full of incredible haunted attractions, the multi-award winning Scream Park features the infamous Horrorwood Haunted Hayride, The Cellar Haunted House, Hellements and many more. And this year will see the addition of many more scary surprises!

To win two VIP tickets to this year’s celebrations of all things scary and an overnight stay at the near-by Holiday Inn (London Gatwick - Worth) any date between Mon 17 - Mon 31 Oct, all you have to do is spot the 8 differences in these two images…

Send your spotted differences including your name, address and telephone number to: competition@bn1magazine.co.uk with ‘TULLEYS’ as the subject header. Terms and conditions apply (www.bn1magazine.co.uk/terms-conditions). A winner will be chosen and notified on Fri 14 Oct.

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WIN TROLLS GOODIES A favourite toy from all of our childhoods, the legendary Trolls return this autumn – this time on the silverscreen.

Written by the duo behind Kung Fu Panda and Monsters vs Aliens, Dreamworks’ Trolls promises to be the smartest, funniest, most irreverent animated comedy of the year.

Enter a wondrous world populated by unforgettable characters and discover the contrasting stories of the ever-optimistic Trolls and the comically pessimistic Bergens (who are only happy when they have Trolls in their stomachs!). From the creators of Shrek, and with original music from Justin Timberlake (who stars alongside Anna Kendrick, John Cleese, Russell Brand, James Corden and Zooey Deschanel in the film), Dreamworks’ Trolls is a fresh comedy filled with a heady combination of heart, music and adventure set to be a hit for all ages.

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To celebrate the release of the film on Fri 21 Oct, BN1 Magazine are giving three lucky readers a Trolls goodie bag each, including a kids’ t-shirt, yoyo, stationery set, mini globe, magnets, keychains and more – just answer the following simple question: Who stars in the new movie Trolls?

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GLASS ANIMALS HOW TO BE A HUMAN BEING

By Nammie Matthews

Image by © Neil Krug

Glass Animals are knackered. After two whole years of touring off the back of their debut release Zaba, the Oxford foursome have barely given themselves a break - this year they returned to the studio for round two, releasing followup How To Be A Human Being back in August. Gearing up to hit the road again, it seems they’re a long way from any real rest, but then they’re not exactly the kind to complain about it. “We’ve been absolutely non-stop,” Glass Animals’ drummer Joe Seaward tells me. “We haven’t really had a break for the last three or four years. And we’re just about to start the next chapter of touring which doesn’t seem to be stopping any time soon. But it’s great fun. I’d much rather be too busy than not busy enough.”

A bold departure from its predecessor both lyrically and sonically, How To Be A Human Being is the natural amalgamation of the band’s extensive tour experience essentially a scrapbook of the people they’ve met on the road so far. However, instead of simply writing songs about these characters, Glass Animals have taken small aspects of their personalities and extrapolated their own, resulting in an immersive album of storytelling lyrics juxtaposed on to music that effectively conveys an overall emotion, outlook or attitude. “We’ve met so many people with really interesting stories, but rather than just write songs about them, we wanted to channel the way people told us stories instead. The songs are less about the people themselves, but more about the way that the people we met expressed their feelings, sentiments and stories.”

Considering the global success of Zaba, it appeared to mark Glass Animals as ideal candidates for the clichéd ‘sophomore slump’. The widespread acclaim received for How To Be A Human Being suggests Glass Animals obliterated all expectations for their second offering. The band is known for their innate ambition (frontman Dave Bayley was a medicine undergrad when Glass Animals started, and each member finished their respective degrees before embarking on music as a career choice), however, when it comes to pressures for outshining their debut Seaward seems unconvinced they had a lot to go up against in the first place.

“When we released the first record there wasn’t a lot of hype around Glass Animals – especially in England – so we felt we somehow managed to slip under the radar. We were then able to start from the bottom and work up. It meant that when we got around to working on the second album there wasn’t a big weight of expectation. The press weren’t really waiting for round two because no one really cared the first time round. To be honest, we made the record so quickly that there just wasn’t that much time to think about what people would think and what we should do - we just did it.”

Seaward may be right about initial response to their debut, however fast-forward to now and Zaba boasts over half a million copies sold and 200 million streams on Spotify – apparently all thanks to word of mouth. Having accumulated a legion of fans across the world during their extensive

tour schedule, it really comes as no surprise… At least, to everyone except the band themselves. It’s apparent that Glass Animals don’t seem to realise just how successful they’ve become; from what Seaward tells us, the band simply haven’t had time to reflect on any triumphs, and when he does discuss the bands’ achievements, it’s always modest. “The people that we’ve spoken to seem to be very positive about it. We’re very proud and we’re selling out shows – everything seems to be going pretty okay.

For now, anyway.” Pretty okay. Right.

Despite success around the globe and months on end touring, Seaward comments that he still feels very much at home in Oxford – and likely always will.

Forgoing the megastar profile seems only natural to Glass Animals, and their music certainly benefits from it. Instead of the consumer-led tracks of the Top 40, the band lay down refreshingly unpredictable tunes that are all too difficult to define; the moment you try to pigeonhole them in to indie, they’ll throw in some falsetto, synths and a hip-hop beat played on the tabla. It makes it very difficult to draw comparisons from – even to Seaward himself.

“One of our songs has a drum loop that’s taken from a Bollywood song, and then another sound may be taken from a Nintendo game."

"It’s more about what those sounds can offer – what concepts they can bring. With a Nintendo sound, immediately you think about it without consciously being aware of it. Similarly, you can provoke an emotion with something small. There are lots of very brilliant musicians that do that really well. But I don’t think there’s really one person we try to base our sound around.”

Level-headed and grounded aren’t often identifiers attributed to musicians, however as the interview with Joe Seaward comes to a close, it’s difficult to not think of the band in this light. He parts with one final line about what really matters, demonstrating once and for all how to be a human being: “I think people are very different. Some people are alcoholics – you give someone a drink and they can’t ever stop – and the same goes with fame. But to us, this whole thing is great, but it’s not the be all and end all. People are much more important – my relationships with my family and friends are much more important. But these things I feel very privileged to be a part of, and I hope they go on for a very long time. Ultimately, if it ends, it’s not a massive deal as long as we’re all happy. That’s always been the most important thing.”

Glass Animals play Brighton Dome on Sat 22 Oct www.brightondome.org www.glassanimals.eu

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REVIEW

By Freya Hughes

The versatile and much-loved Stanmer Park played host to Boundary Brighton’s inaugural year on Sat 17 Sept. An event made by Brighton, for Brighton, Boundary enlisted the help of local clubs Patterns, The Arch and Concorde 2 to make their debut in the festival world one to remember. The 18+ festival was a refreshing, and frankly charming, mix of locals and visitors with great attitudes spearheaded by the impressive production.

As the festival got busier, unfortunately the weather got worse. That didn’t stop any of the revellers, of course, who danced the cold away despite many not wearing much midSeptember. Spirits were kept high by walking entertainment, such as a samba band and circus-style stilt walkers touring the site, and a plethora of fabulous food and drink offerings.

Frontier’s beer/cider bar kept us happy enough, though Sauza tequila set up shop for attendees to cheers and chuck shot after shot down their necks. Face/body painting, ice cream trucks and American street wear stalls lines the perimeter of the event - something for everyone. A great array of food was on offer too - we beelined the Duck Burgers stall for a tasty snack - including pizzas, Patterns’ The Dog Haus and even a renovated caravan (called The Cosmic Caravan), offering vegan and veggie delights like vegan hot dogs, halloumi wraps and, rather more strangely, watermelons. Very Brighton.

Party brand elrow, a dynasty of elite Spanish promoters who have forged a legacy over five generations, teamed up with The Arch to create a very unique stage. The former’s props and decorations (think neon peace signs, psychedelic flowers and sunshines) gave such an individual feel to this quarter of the festival. Revellers had inflatables and showering confetti to contend with while raving to the likes of Toni Varga, Solardo, Seth Troxler and Richy Ahmed. Patterns and London Warehouse Events (LWE) quite unsurprisingly held their own at the so-titled London Warehousing & Co. Its exterior made to look exactly that, the inside transporting you right back into festival-mode with its modest interior of grass and fencing.

Their line up definitely got people moving, Jackmaster, Tom Trago, Gerd Janson and Joy Orbison each stealing the show in this stage’s headline positions. If you were lucky enough to get in past the queue of what looked like hundreds by the end of the night, you’ll know exactly how suited Patterns and LWE are in creating something special.

Boundary itself linked its name to one synonymous with Brighton. The Boundary Bandstand was certainly a favourite for many punters, myself included. We were certainly being treated by the curators of the festival as they spanned reggae, jungle, breaks, turntablism and generally a roots-focused, DIY mentality. Featuring Jaguar Skills, Toddla T & Serocee, Congo Natty and more, the whole place was jumping. The highlight for me was certainly Krafty Kutz b2b A. Skillz who brought a seamless mashup of songs famous and lesserknown, new and old to the party. Flawless mixing at its best made the Bandstand stage the one to be at. The main stage - supported by Mixmag and the local legends of Concorde 2 - brought us some of the biggest acts and DJ sets from the likes of Groove Armada, Wilkinson, Jungle and Bondax, before the day’s headlining star: Mr Craig David himself.

Bringing his TS5 show, like an intimate version of his DJ sets with plenty of singing along, we had a great combination of classics from the man himself and other more unexpected ballad-droppers like Mariah Carey. He put on a great show to close the festival and still, despite writing a week after the event, Fill Me In is going around and around in my head.

After the proverbial dust settled, Paul Jack (Boundary Brighton’s main man) told me, “a new festival and a new concept is very difficult to launch in the current climate plenty of lessons to learn from - but overall it feels like it was a great success with lots of positive feedback both on the day and post event. Ideas are already forming as to what we can do next year... Watch this space!” www.boundarybrighton.com

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Festival Round-Up 2016

Festival season is the highlight of most musicians’ years it’s often the busiest and the most exciting season. At BIMM Brighton, performers toured the depths and breadths of our beautiful country and widened their musical horizons. Eight weekends of incredible music, mud and glitter… What else does a festival need to contain? Not only did they experience the eclectic variety of festival goers, but also showcased some magical sounds at their BIMM stages.

Their first stop was one very dear to most locals’ hearts.

The Great Escape based here in Brighton is a huge date on the musical calendar, attracting bands, journalists, labels and bloggers from all over the globe. It’s an event like no other, encompassing the entire city and showing how broad musical genres can span. Five acts were handpicked from each of the BIMM colleges. Putting them in front of deafening audiences, roaring and cheering, screaming for more, made for a highly successful few days and the call of next year’s event is ringing in their ears already.

From one musical city to another: Liverpool’s Sound City.

Lucky enough to curate a stage for the third year running, BIMM showcased bands from all over the colleges, creating more noise than anyone could ever ask for. Blowing minds with their performances and raw energy, the acts more than rose to the occasion and kept BIMM’s reputation alive and on its upward trajectory.

By far the biggest event in the calendar and always a mindboggling experience, Glastonbury did not disappoint!

Despite the weather, the passion, diversity and expression the artists produced at The Croissant Neuf Bandstand in Glasto’s stunning Green Fields was a resounding success. The massive headliners (Muse, Adele and Coldplay) lit up the main stage up and were a beaming inspiration for aspiring, up-and-coming BIMM artists.

There are a few obvious perks to festivals - and one of them is being that they’re usually set amongst beautiful scenery. 2000trees is one great example of this. A gleaming stage slap-bang in the middle of a forest makes for a magical environment. This festival has become a go-to event for music fans and artists to discover and experience new underground talent. BIMM graciously took the chance to work with 2000trees & Forest Sessions area. This seamless

event was made particularly fun for BIMM students as they had a strong, dedicated technical team of 30 supporting them through it all.

Supporting independent music festivals is synonymous with BIMM’s mission, and Truck Festival is no exception. It’s a fantastic bustling festival with cleverly curated stages and jam-packed with musicians. Proud sponsors of the Barn Stage, over 25 BIMM bands and artists showcased their talents. BIMM alumnus Jack Bonney spoke at the festival: “People are surprised at the level of professionalism we bring to the stage and what we can run. The atmosphere is excellent.” The backstage staff and technical team worked incredibly hard over the weekend to produce an impressive show.

Next up was the big brother of Truck - namely, Y NOT Festival. And they know how to throw a party. Rock, electro, indie, punk, folk and nearly every other genre going could be heard on the Arnie’s in association with BIMM stage. Speaking ahead of BIMM’s second stint at Y Not, Artist Promotion & Festival Manager, Suzi Ireland said: “after a very successful trial year, BIMM are delighted to have been invited back to run a stage at this year’s Y Not Festival. It appears every genre is covered from post-punk weirdness to soothing electro through to good ole’ rock and roll.” Proudly sharing the bill with the likes of Noel Gallagher and Suggs were 41 mega-talented students and 4 DJs from across the BIMM colleges.

Lastly, Brighton’s Together The People. It’s a relatively young festival in comparison to the others, but not any less of an experience. Featuring Brian Wilson, Suede, Peter Hook and Gaz Coombes, how could it be anything but mindblowing!? BIMM is an important partner for this homegrown festival and the artists that graced Preston Park certainly impressed. Bands from Brighton and further afield showed their audiences exactly how it’s done at BIMM. Tutors and organisers couldn’t have been prouder!

Overall this year was a total triumph. BIMM Brighton say they feel indebted to all the wonderful, creative and talented musicians they had the pleasure of watching over the summer months. They pass their thanks to all who played, and all who cheered. Until next year…

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PLANNER

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TUES 4 OCT GREEN DOOR STORE WWW.THEGREENDOORSTORE.CO.UK With a sound that equally emanates rock ’n’ roll greats (think Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis) and the indie bands of late (see: Arctic Monkeys), it comes as no surprise that Louis Berry has been hotly tipped over the last year by some of the music industry’s biggest influencers. Critically acclaimed by the likes of Radio 1’s Huw Stephens and Annie Mac, Beats1’s Zane Lowe, and NME and VICE magazines, the poetic Liverpudlian arrives in Brighton fresh from the release of his latest single, Restless.

A highlight of his live shows, Restless was written by Berry himself and lets his raspy voice take centre stage. Expect driving beats and gutsy guitars aplenty – this singersongwriter is going places.

ROBIN TROWER

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WEDS 19 OCT CONCORDE 2 WWW.CONCORDE2.CO.UK With a career spanning more than four decades, Robin Trower’s hailing as one of the finest guitarists in rock history comes as no surprise – in fact, it’s probably a little overdue. After spending the 60s playing in various London-based bands (including symphonic rock band Procol Harum), Trower embarked on a solo career, innovating his way around the world with his trademark ‘soft psychedelia’.

Often regarded as the ‘white Hendrix’ due to his uncanny ability to channel Jimi’s bluesy playing style (on a Fender Strat, no less), Trower went on to gain widespread success with his power trio, Robin Trower Band.

Having released his 21st album (Where You Are Going To) earlier this year, it appears there’s still a lot of musical juice left in this motor.

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THURS 6 OCT THE PRINCE ALBERT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEPRINCEALBERT Having initially cut their teeth on local circuits, releasing their first pair of full-lengths (2013’s No Makeup and 2015’s Show Us Your Mind) on their own label New Moss Records, Summer Cannibals come to Brighton better than ever, after signing to Kill Rock Stars earlier this year and releasing their new album.

Full Of It is the band’s defining statement to date, with lead vocalist/guitarist Jessica Boudreaux’s songwriting certainly having matured. It’s a leap forward that every band hopes to achieve at least once in their career – most likely as a result of an unhealthy amount of time on the road, earning accolades and adding plenty of fresh converts to their highly charged, no frills method.

ROB HERON & THE TEA PAD ORCHESTRA TUES 25 OCT KOMEDIA WWW.KOMEDIA.CO.UK/BRIGHTON Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra don’t care what genre you choose to put them in – western swing, country blues, ragtime hokum or whatever else. They’ll call it north eastern swing, a genre fairly unrecognisable to the untrained ear. In layman’s terms, let’s just say that if you have a penchant for early 20th century Americana and appreciate musical sincerity, you’ll probably get on just fine.

Penned by Rob Heron himself, the Tea Pad Orchestra’s songs are full of character, satire, and a good old-fashioned holler - earning them a solid global following and thousands of touring miles. With multiple sell-out shows across the UK (most recently playing a spectacular performance at Glastonbury), it’s clear this quartet are best experienced live.

ALISON RAYNER QUINTET SAT 8 OCT THE VERDICT WWW.VERDICTJAZZ.CO.UK While London-born bassist Alison Rayner is more often seen driving the rhythm sections of the Deirdre Cartwright Group and Blow The Fuse club nights, the versatile composer also fronts her own jazz band. In the Alison Rayner Quintet, Rayner has gathered a group of fine musicians whose individual sounds each support her own: Steve Lodder (piano), Deirdre Cartwright (guitar), Diane McLoughlin (saxophone) and Buster Birch (drums).

Boasting a technical excellence and musical bond paralleled by no other in modern jazz, it’s good to see Rayner step out of the shadows to play her own compositions, chock-full of cool riffs, rhythmic grooves and sparky improvisation as the band preview their second album, A Magic Life.

EAGULLS TUES 25 OCT CONCORDE 2 WWW.CONCORDE2.CO.UK Formed in 2010, Leeds rock band Eagulls first sprang onto the scene on Moshi Moshi imprint label Not Even Records. They’ve since added six EPs and an album to their repertoire, receiving sustained attention from the press along the way. In 2013, they earned BBC Radio 6’s Steve Lamacq’s New Favourite Band, joining New York’s Partisan Records before dropping off the radar a bit.

Back this year with their second album, Ullages, Eagulls embark on a set of UK headline shows and festival appearances this autumn, including this co-headline tour with Protomartyr. It’s good to see they’ve kept their unique culmination of snotty, punktinged, melodic-rock intact.

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SAT 8 OCT CONCORDE 2 WWW.CONCORDE2.CO.UK Formed in 1982 and led by the unpredictable Michael Gira, Swans began a lengthy sabbatical during the 90s. This decade they returned, with the critically acclaimed albums My Father Will Guide Me up a Rope to the Sky, The Seer and To Be Kind. This summer the band released another – The Glowing Man, which marks the last offering from their current incarnation. So Swans are out on an extensive worldwide tour. Now they operate as a rare creature, a cult act who inexplicably began producing their finest ever work after reforming. A rugged mix of post-punk, industrial, metal and blues, they remain one of the greatest and most underrated acts in rock history. Always a band with a surplus of ideas and enormous ambitions, they bring music which works on a million times more levels than your average boyband.

ASYLUMS WEDS 26 OCT THE HOPE & RUIN WWW.DRINKINBRIGHTON.CO.UK From the very first demo of their debut album, Killer Brain Waves, Asylums have done it all on their own fiercely DIY terms. Post-modern, sarcastic, energetic and fun, the Essex foursome’s sound of discontent comes as a remedy to post-social networking malaise, their material reflecting a country in a state of change.

Asylum’s songs may have killer pop hooks, but there’s no bubblegum here – expect songs about the death of High Street retail, austerity, and rampant consumerism. Some of the songs you’ll know, with five of Killer Brain Waves’ tracks being vied over by Radio 1, 6Music and Radio X, but it won’t take long to learn the rest. Easily the best thing to come out of Southend-on-Sea since The Horrors, we’re expecting big things.

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After a busy summer which saw him play to huge crowds at Glastonbury and V Festival, and his first single Running Away being play-listed on Radio 1 and 1Xtra, it’s safe to say that 2016 may just be the year for Nottingham-born Ady Suleiman.

Frankie Ballard returns to the UK this autumn for another highly anticipated tour. His recent sell-out tour and upcoming shows are another sign of the rocking Michigan native’s growing popularity as he prepares to release his new album, El Río, later this year in the UK.

Drawing plaudits across the board from the press to fellow artists (with Fader describing the singer-songwriter as a “holy trifecta of R&B, hip-hop and reggae”), Suleiman sold out London’s Oslo back in July, and his biggest UK headline tour to date looks set to follow suit. With his Brighton show closing the tour, it’s likely we can expect a finely tuned performance by the gifted lyricist, whose reputation only continues to shine brighter.

Ballard’s first foray overseas included soldout shows at London’s Hoxton Bar and Brooklyn Bowl. The new tour is much more ambitious with ten dates, beginning on Mon 3 Oct in Amsterdam. He then travels to Hamburg and Munich, Germany, before hitting Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham, Brighton, London and Dublin.

Each has a rich pageantry of rock ‘n’ roll history, something Ballard taps into when he writes and records his music.

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FRI 28 OCT CONCORDE 2 WWW.CONCORDE2.CO.UK Widely regarded as the best wordsmith of his generation, Akala has gained a lot more heat recently thanks to his political voice, having appeared on Question Time, with Frankie Boyle and publishing numerous features with the Guardian.

With 2016 continuing to be a year of solid progress and path-making visions, the artistic polymath celebrates ten years since the release of his debut It’s Not a Rumour with a triple vinyl anthology: 10 Years Of Akala. On the back of this, Akala steps out with his band on a live 10th anniversary tour, taking his hardhitting live show to venues across the UK and Ireland. Fiercely independent before it was fashionable, Akala pushes all the boundaries, promising a show you’d be a fool to miss.

SLEAFORD MODS MON 31 OCT BRIGHTON DOME WWW.BRIGHTONDOME.ORG Vocalist Jason Williamson will undoubtedly get pissed off if we called Sleaford Mods ‘the most important band in British music today’.

But I just did and perhaps it needed to be said. Recently signed to the unwaveringly cool Rough Trade Records, the wonderfully belligerent Nottingham duo finally broke through with last year's punky and abstract album - Key Markets. Discordant, confrontational and occasionally downright unpleasant, their output forces anyone with a conscience to reassess their collective sins.

Some things need to be said, and right now here’s the only band brave enough to say them. You’ll either be bewildered or amazed, but at least tonight you might actually feel something. Drop the mic, thanks for coming…

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JULIO BASHMORE

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SAT 1 OCT PATTERNS WWW.PATTERNSBRIGHTON.COM Brighton’s Patterns starts its fourth and final season of 2016 clubbing with a bang.

Coming at you this month is Bristol’s finest house export - Julio Bashmore. A product of the West Country’s fascination with the lower end of the frequency spectrum, his prolific and bleeding-edge productions have been regularly destroying the world’s best dance floors for the last five years.

Effortlessly sweeping between blissed-out grooves, funky vocals and rolling basslines, he’s redefining what house music means in the 21st century. He’s bringing it back to a place where it actually means something once more. For those in the know, the evening’s support from Disco Deviant’s Pablo Contraband, along with DJ Faro and J-Felix.

For over 30 years Mr Rodigan has been the guiding light of British bass-heavy dance music. His unshakable obsession with reggae and ska began when he was just a kid in the 60s and encountered the burgeoning sound-system scene. Now at an age when most DJs are thinking about hanging up their headphones, he’s only increasing in popularity and influence. Playing the heaviest and most vibrant dub, reggae and bass tunes that you’ll maybe ever hear, he’s the driving force behind the enormously popular club brand RAM JAM. Now he’s consolidating his three decades in the business with a special series of shows.

These will trace the foundations of UK bass music, with some legendary guests. This is history. This is Foundation.

SUPERCHARGED

HIJACK – JUNIOR JUNGLE

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It’s time to fire up your senses with some quality jungle and D‘n’B… The summer might be gone, but the mighty Shy FX brings the heat when he touches down in Brighton. One of jungle’s most respected producers, Mr FX was the figurehead of the growing raga/ ruffneck style, with a penchant for lightspeed rhythms and body-crushing basslines.

Although this household name’s first release was back in 1992, he remains relevant as ever, unafraid to embrace different styles.

No matter what he’s playing, this evening is guaranteed to be jam-packed with some absolutely massive bass-heavy tuneage.

Save your coin and sack off that weekend job, it’s time to party…

Part of Hijack Children’s Festival, Junior Jungle is an exciting afternoon for any kids aged from 2-11 wanting a bit more of a ‘grown-up’ disco and to dance to some of the best jungle music of our time (vetted for age appropriate content). Born from a perceived need to antidote the mundaneness of ‘baby raves’, Junior Jungle was formed by potty party people DJ Nick Terrific and MC Rocky Patch to function with two rules: no pop and no Disney. Instead, the duo plays proper dance music at their massive raves for little ravers so all can enjoy – including the parents. Expect dance-offs and battles to only the finest cuts of ragga-jungle, just don’t forget your glowsticks…

Once again, Takeover brings the finest in drum and bass to Brighton’s Volks club - this time with Brazilian D’n’B duo Jam Thieves.

Hailing from the north of São Paolo, brothers Guilherme and Neto formed Jam Thieves back in 2007, soon catching the attention of some of the biggest labels in the industry (including Playaz, the self-described drum and bass institution and pioneers of the genre, delivering “high quality music to the junglist massive”).

With their Smoke Weed and I Want Money EPs both gaining mass support from big names and label mates alike, and with support from Ironlung, Edition & I Dil, the party looks set to be a banger.

SOULJAM TUES 25 OCT PATTERNS WWW.PATTERNSBRIGHTON.COM The UK’s biggest travelling disco, funk and soul party is back! After an amazing launch back in February, SoulJam hit Patterns for yet another great night featuring some of the best tunes across the board from the 70s to the 80s. Expect to get your booty shaking to everything from Aretha Franklin’s feminist anthem Respect to Prince’s sexy make-out tribute Kiss for this fun-filled night of authentic tunes (with a few edits, Latin, afro and reggae beats thrown in for good measure!). Definitely one for those who don’t take themselves too seriously – dust off your dancing shoes and get your names on to the Facebook event wall for discounted entry, you sexy things.

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MUTE 3RD BIRTHDAY FRI 21 OCT PATTERNS WWW.PATTERNSBRIGHTON.COM Time flies by when you’re having fun - it’s already Mute’s third birthday. So they’re making this one even more special with an appearance from one of the most respected artists on the scene today - Benji B. Renowned worldwide for both his radio and club shows, he’s become recognised as a leader in club culture. Falling in love with music at a very young age, he’s now renowned for his deep club sets. Mixing modern bangers with ‘back of the crate’ classics, his shows combine everything from soulful electronic music to hip-hop and house. His eclecticism carries over into his weekly BBC Radio 1 show. Joining him is the mighty Sudanim from Her Records, with support duties ably performed by Markings, Paxah and Aloft.

ALICE IN ZOMBIELAND Image by Xavier Clarke Image by Chris Saunders SAT 22 OCT RIALTO THEATRE WWW.RIALTOTHEATRE.CO.UK

It’s Spank’s 10th birthday, so they’re getting intense with an anniversary ball and Halloween horror special. To celebrate a whole decade of Spank, they’ll be pulling out all the stops with this one. On offer are specially themed fetish shows, non-birthday gifts for best outfits and sexy house slaves, not to mention their exceptional DJs Tintin, Nick D and Buzz spinning house and electro. There’s also some cheeky dungeon play with Mistress Velvet Rose, whilst the headline show is courtesy of the UK’s leading vamp, the scorching-hot goth vixen that is Mynxie Monroe, performing gorelesque for your delight and delusion.

Remember: no outfit = no entry. Be respectful and make an effort.

FRIGHT FESTIVAL STRANGER THINGS HALLOWEEN SPECIAL FRI 28 OCT Image by James A. Grant CONCORDE 2 WWW.CONCORDE2.CO.UK Concorde 2 pays homage to Netflix sensation Stranger Things with a special night based on the cult TV series. Expect Stranger Things themed drinks, Dungeons & Dragons and only the finest of Jonathan Byers’ mixtapes (think The Clash’s Should I Stay or Should I Go, Toto’s Africa and Modern English’s I Melt With You).

Fancy dress is highly encouraged at the event, so take inspiration from the likes of El, Mike, Nancy and everyone’s best friend Barb (oh, Barb) and don your best 80s-inspired attire, before joining us in a mission to fend off the Upside-Down for a damn good – and hopefully demogorgon free - night. Just don’t forget to keep away from the walls…

SAT 29 OCT BRIGHTON RACECOURSE WWW.FRIGHTFESTIVALUK.COM Fright Festival promises a unique combination of feel-good festival vibes and Halloween scare factor at one of Brighton’s most iconic locations. 5000 plus party-goers will see Fright Festival transform Brighton racecourse into a phantasmic phenomenon that will simultaneously terrify and excite the senses.

Three stages showcase the nation’s best in bass, grime, drum and bass and house/ techno. Supercharged, one of Brighton’s best and longest-running underground club nights takes the main stage with Chase and Status as their headlining act. Hospitality hosts the aptly named Rave Cave, where Camo & Crooked and Friction will take centre stage. Brighton’s very own DPM brings local and national talent to the Haunted House, with Route 94 having been just announced as their headliner act.

As well as this, the festival will play host to an array of nail-biting and knuckle-clenching attractions with actors and performers scaring the crowd out of their wits at every opportunity.

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SAT 22 OCT PATTERNS WWW.PATTERNSBRIGHTON.COM Despite being active since the early 90s, Flügel has always been razor sharp and relevant. He remains one of the biggest names in German electronic music scene, his style has drifted between IDM, house, techno, electro and leftfield. Constantly challenging and inexorably pushing his art forwards, his DJ sets are just as explosive as his productions. Lauded for his regular slots at Offenbach’s Robert Johnson club, Amnesia in Ibiza or Berlin’s Panorama Bar, he draws influences from the last two decades of rave music – creating a compelling stream of bleep-filled house, quirky techno and futuristic Italo disco. This is underground music with a global reach. So pay some respect, the master is coming to town.

SPELLBOUND’S EIGHTIES GOTH HALLOWEEN PARTY SAT 29 OCT KOMEDIA WWW.KOMEDIA.CO.UK/BRIGHTON Komedia’s much-adored alternative 80s night returns with the biggest goth party of the Halloween weekend. Hosted by DJ regulars Simon Price and Jenna, Spellbound promises a massive Halloween bash with the best dark alternative anthems, dry ice aplenty and gallons of the purple stuff (snakebite and black) for cheap.

There’s horror-themed cabaret from Twisted Nymph, classic horror film clips (all pre-1989, of course), free face painting, and an optional late screening of Tim Burton’s brilliant Beetlejuice upstairs. Alternatively, you could party all night at the city’s favourite goth club night to the likes of The Cure, Siouxsie And The Banshees, The Sisters Of Mercy, Joy Division, Soft Cell and Killing Joke, on top of typical Halloween tunes. Let’s do the time warp again.

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poliÇa THE SOUND OF THE...

By Stuart Rolt Since releasing their first record in 2011, Poliça have never taken the easiest route. But every demand they’ve placed upon themselves and every challenging situation has simply served to enhance their art. Recently the Minneapolis-based alt-pop duo have had to contend with both the demands of a new baby and realising ‘that difficult third album’. “Having a baby and releasing a record is a crazy move, but life is not always in our control,” the band’s singer and keyboardist, Channy Leaneagh, tells me. “And then sometimes it is, and we choose strange ways to form our path.” Leaneagh and partner Ryan Olson released United Crushers earlier this year. There’s undeniably a more accessible feel to their work now. While this is far from a blatantly commercial release, its arrangements sit together more comfortably and Leaneagh’s vocals have broken free of the heavy processing we’re used to. Her voice is now able to convey even more emotional power within its immense range.

The album does seem to be more lyrically upbeat than previous outings though, this might be a reflection of the pair’s maturing. “I’m lightening up a bit and growing out of the teen angst.” They still don’t shy away from subjects like the hopeless vagaries of suburban life and police brutality, but this is a band seeking to offer observation rather than confrontation. As a whole body of work, it does continue the classic Poliça theme of exploring human relationships.

It feels like every thought and emotion during its production has been bared to the whole world. “This song-writing business has always been deeply personal for us. I want to find new sounds and words inside ourselves.” Of course, there will never be anything as simple as a purist love song in their back-catalogue. Loneliness, temptation and alienation all come to play on this hauntingly beautiful record.

Like most working mothers, Leaneagh has been presented with the difficulties of balancing her career with home life. “I find it extremely hard to make anything or get anything done besides taking care of my kids every day.

Motherhood has made me recognise the gift of creativity and time management.” She finds herself having to fight for the time and space to be an artist, sometimes losing her way. Her family keeps her grounded and has been a huge inspiration to her art.

Poliça are older and wiser, and while the past couple of years have transformative, they’ve come through with their best work yet. At times the album sees flashes of optimism amongst the sultry, dream-like electronica. “I think Ryan continues to evolve and look for sounds that are exciting to him and our community.” At points United Crushers does seem quietly political, but that’s hardly surprising when you consider the atmosphere in the United States right now. “It’s scary here and feels like a very bad dream. It’s been good for America to show its ugly face as still very racist and fundamentalist on both sides. Democracy is slow I guess and I can only hope it’s brewing up a revolution as long as people aren’t too high on soma and Netflix when the time comes.”

Poliça play Brighton’s Concorde 2 on Sun 23 Oct. Their album United Crushers is available now, through Memphis Industries. www.thisispolica.com www.concorde2.co.uk

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She Drew The Gun

QUICK ON THE DRAW

By Nammie Matthews

“If I could rule the world, I’d take the profits out of the hands of the few people that hold all the resources, and find a way to give that back to the people so that we can live comfortably."

"I know people say ‘oh, you’re just dreaming, that couldn’t happen’, but… If we all wanted it a different way it could be possible. We have the resources to feed, clothe, educate every human being in this world, but 10 billion eyes and we still can’t see the whole picture and we’re just blindly destroying this beautiful gift of a world instead.”

Following the huge critical success of their debut LP Memories Of The Future, She Drew The Gun’s Louisa Roach

is gearing up to hit the road for the band’s first UK headline tour. Spearheaded by provocatively politicised singles Pit Pony and Poem, it’s an album that’s been touted as an easy contender for record of the year with its effortless weaving of increasingly relevant lyrics with lo-fi guitar riffs and a pared back percussive tempo – all created under the watchful eye of The Coral’s James Skelly.

She Drew The Gun originally started as a vehicle for Roach as a solo performer, evolving over time into a full band since its foundations began in 2013 (Sian Monaghan, Jack Turner and Jenni Kickhefer join her on drums, guitar and keys respectively). As the sole songwriter, Roach draws on her own experiences of our society, self-scrutiny and drunken reflection; listen to the album, and you’ll discover it’s something she carries off with equally thoughtful and sympathetic aplomb. “Our songs definitely have a political side to them,” she tells me. “I write what I see, and what I see is things getting harder for people when they should be getting easier.”

Citing John Lennon as the biggest songwriter to influence her, Roach reflects, “he wrote about everything - from love to war to anything that was happening in the world expressing every kind of human emotion. For songwriters to do that in a clever way or in a simple way is kind of what I look up to.” With their similar political musings, shared Liverpudlian heritage and a clear dissatisfaction for those in authority, it’s easy to draw comparisons between the two. Luckily, Roach isn’t one to pander to those sorts of pressures. “I like that people get different vibes from our music, but I don’t feel any pressure to be as big as, say, PJ Harvey or Portishead [who Edith Bowman compared them to earlier this year], I’m just going to keep on writing and see what happens really. But it is nice – it’s a compliment.”

increasingly consumerist and politically delicate – something that her songs demonstrate needs to change.

“The status quo wants to keep things the way they are but there’s a mass movement of people that are going against that and want change. I write about it in my songs but I write what I see. I don’t have any great political statements but I just kind of think that what’s happening on a bigger scale is that we’re becoming kind of corporate.

Everything’s becoming taken over by corporations and I think that while we’re progressing as humans with all this technology, we should be using it to make our lives better.”

With songs covering a wealth of the issues Roach sees every day, including homelessness, unemployment and the nine-to-five daily grind, Memories Of The Future arrives at a time where Roach fears Britain is becoming

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She Drew The Gun play Brighton’s Prince Albert on Tues 18 Oct (which is coincidentally Louisa Roach’s birthday)

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tape face

Back when we last talked about the sublime talents of Sam Wills, ‘The Boy With Tape On His Face’ was very much a new-born creation. Since then Wills has grown and matured the act, to the extent that we’re talking just before he takes this silent alter-ego onto the final stages of America’s Got Talent.

Although he’s gone from Fringe artist to Internet sensation, Wills seems unconcerned with the massive exposure he’s getting on the global TV show. “I’ve never heard of it”, he chuckles. “I’ve got no idea on how far I can go on something like this, being up against all these excellent pieces. But I’ve set out to achieve what I wanted to do on it. We wanted to get the show seen and we’ve certainly done that.”

Predictably, Tape Face would later lose out to an adorable tween singing-sensation.

But subsequently his audition clip has received in excess of 42 million hits on YouTube - at least five million more than the show’s eventual winner. “One of the comments we got, which resonated really well, was that it’s an act which has been designed for the Internet.”

The combined recognition from AGT and online shares have brought offers in from around the world, including a visit to Vegas. So Tape Face is going to be kept very busy for a few years yet.

Silenced by a length of duct tape across his lips, Tape Face (as he’s now more usually known) turns normal objects and

well-loved songs into a form of communication. A joyous mixture of mime, slapstick and anthropomorphism, it’s safe to say his shows are unlike anything you’ll have seen. Without the hindrance of words, this is a performance that appeals internationally. “People were saying I’d have to adapt the jokes, but it’s a fairly universal show. If you can’t get the humour of it straight away, then I’m not the comedian for you.” His restless mind twists the everyday, breathing life into cheap odds and ends. Sink plungers, oven gloves and toothbrushes all take on personalities, in this timeless and untypical show.

His background is firmly in rowdy street performance, studying circus in his native New Zealand. He then spent seven years sword swallowing, banging nails into his nose and fitting his entire body through a de-stringed tennis racquet. Surprisingly, juggling machetes whilst precariously wobbling on two balance boards wasn’t challenging enough. So he decided to use his physical skills to create something diametrically opposed to this raucous persona. Realising a simple piece of tape would force him to interact in a different way, the character he calls ‘The Boy’ was born. “Audiences do want to see something different. We’ve been overloaded with comedians saying words and having opinions.

Even back in New Zealand it was looked down upon to be a prop comic, but if even one person in the audience is laughing…”

One thing the street-performing has helped him develop is the art of clear communication with an audience. But it’s taken relentless tweaking to perfect the art of the silent punchline.

He deliberately looks for items that are instantly recognisable, and inherently amusing to play with.

The whole development process still starts with Wills locking himself in a room with this selection of props and essentially playing about. But his new show sees him work with aspects like lighting, set

THE SILENT TREATMENT

By Stuart Rolt Image by Mark Dawson

design and a proper narrative. “It was so strange to write to production values, because I’m so used to doing an Edinburgh show where my junk is thrown in a couple of cardboard boxes.

This time the show is set in a world which is where Tape Face lives. It’s been a real learning curve for me.” The new Tape Face show, which comes to Brighton’s The Old Market on Thurs 10 Nov – Sat 12 Nov, sees a total re-imagining of his unique brand of silent

comedy. Inventive, universal and enrapturing, it takes his art form to an entirely new level. “I think this is going to be the show where I will forever be known as Tape Face.” This show is essentially pulls together the best routines from his character’s history and places them within a theatrical framework. It’s also allowed Wills to partly revisit his previous incarnation, with a fearsome spot of plate spinning. The circus skills also had an outing at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, where Wills took to the streets once more, with neither tape nor restraint.

Although he’s tapped into the subtle brilliance of silent legends like Groucho Marx and Chaplin, Wills is a little wary of ensuring a new generation of mime acts himself. “I would hate to be responsible for that,” he says laughing. “There’d be nothing but clowns walking against the wind.” Since he last came down to Brighton he’s gone on to totally sell-out at Edinburgh Festival Fringe for an impressive four years in a row, enjoyed four sold-out UK tours and had a smash hit run in London’s West End, all well before he received that massive TV exposure. Now all of his hard work is about to prove very worthwhile. “All I want to do is get this show out to the rest of the world, and see where it takes me. It’s now the show I’ve always wanted it to be. “ Tape Face comes to Brighton’s The Old Market on Thurs 10 Nov – Sat 12 Nov. www.theboywithtapeonhisface.com

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PLANNER

SAM SIMMONS

JOANNA NEARY Image by steve ullathorne

SUN 2 OCT KOMEDIA WWW.KOMEDIA.CO.UK/BRIGHTON Reacting to arts funding cuts, education reform and bridging the social divide, Joanna Neary does Animals and Men features stand up with ludicrous impressions, an ill-advised dance, a celebration of art, education and lamps! Apparently as a baby, Joanna was dropped on her head and stolen from outside Coventry Library. She started work aged 12, picking moss on Bodmin Moor for a pervert. She avoided getting beaten up by pretending to be French and dislikes bags that look like bums. At her polytechnic, Joanna paid by cheque for a Pot Noodle.

I’m sure what any of that has to do with the show, but I’m confident we’ll find out. Maybe.

MON 3 OCT THE OLD MARKET WWW.THEOLDMARKET.COM From the brain that brought you millionaire cats eating Viennetta, gypsy cuddles and nanna wanks comes a brand-spanking new hour of mind-blending internal self-hatred, paranoia and comedy (because you know, it has to be funny if you’re going to call yourself a comedian). Sam Simmons bringing his new show Not A People Person to The Old Market.

Dubbed one of the most riotously enjoyable hours at the Fringe, Sam Simmons’ shows are a knowing mix of funny, daft and daring, earning him sell-out runs at every major comedy festival and sought after awards in both Edinburgh and Melbourne last year.

If quirky humour is your garb, you can’t do much better than this.

JIMMY CARR FRI 7 OCT ASSEMBLY HALL, WORTHING WWW.WORTHINGTHEATRES.CO.UK The master of tongue-in-cheek humour, Jimmy Carr returns to Worthing with his astonishingly vast repertoire, delivered in lightning-sharp fashion honed from 15 years at the top of the comedy circuit.

One of the most prolific joke-tellers of recent times, Carr is gathering a selection of his very best jokes along with brand new material for the ultimate comedy show, vowing to leave a trail of laughter in his wake. Unsurprisingly, he’s already won the British Comedy Award for Best Live Stand-Up Tour and been nominated for the Perrier Award, amongst countless others. Now all that experience is being put to good use, prepare to be simultaneously shocked and delighted by all his greatest material in one show; this is the very best of Jimmy Carr.

BETH VYSE

THE ELIS JAMES & JOHN ROBINS EXPERIENCE

ROMESH RANGANATHAN

FRI 14 OCT KOMEDIA WWW.KOMEDIA.CO.UK/BRIGHTON

MON 17 OCT KOMEDIA WWW.KOMEDIA.CO.UK/BRIGHTON

TUES 18 OCT BRIGHTON DOME WWW.BRIGHTONDOME.ORG

Back with an extraordinarily bodacious and ballsy look at her battle with breast cancer, Beth Vyse arrives in Brighton to drop the big C with aplomb, stepping over boundaries most would be only too shy to (but then she’s never really had much time for the expected).

Following in the footsteps of the great Radio X podcasts of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, Russell Brand and Adam & Joe, cult comedy duo Elis James and John Robins come to Brighton as part of their 20-date 2016 tour, The Elis James & John Robins Experience.

Hear the Barry Awards nominee’s tale of her Stoke-on-Trent family, the Waltons on alcohol, her time with Nelson Mandela, acting and thieving at the Royal Shakespeare Company, settling down with Michael Jackson and finding cancer (not to mention producing two football teams from her womb). A powerhouse of high energy, Vyse has certainly fit a lot of hilarious anecdotes into her 30-something years.

Stars of their own Chortle Award nominated Radio X weekend show, the pair have created their own world full to the brim with James/ Robins-isms. Do you know the meaning of PDC? One-er? Son of a coin? If not, prepare to learn all of these and more in their show at the Komedia. Expect ‘sacred cows’ deemed too obscure for broadcast, textual healing live, and maybe even a new chapter of A Robins Amongst The Pigeons.

With a brand new show exploring the rationality of his worldview, Romesh Ranganathan is back! Irrational will see him examine the issues close to his heart, and explains why everybody else is wrong about them. The last few years have been incredible for Ranganathan. His two critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe shows nominated for coveted Edinburgh Awards, this new show promises to be every bit as much of a hit. Since quitting a promising career as a maths teacher, he’s made a name for himself on the small-screen with appearances on Jack Dee’s HelpDesk, Have I Got News For You and The Apprentice: You’re Fired. But now he’s out and about, reminding us all that he does have legs.

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FELICITY WARD

AHIR SHAH SUN 9 OCT KOMEDIA WWW.KOMEDIA.CO.UK/BRIGHTON Ahir Shah wants to believe in a future where democracy flourishes, technology liberates us from work, and we all get to rub our bellies in satisfaction at a job well done.

However, he’s also feeling powerless to enact change - alienated from his fellow lefties, he’s increasingly anxious about the state of the world. He’s got a lot of concerns. Fortunately, they’re super funny.

Shah’s Machines tour promises a standup show about the uses and dangers of utopianism in a complex, fractured world.

With his previous show, Distant, originally performed at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe, and a tour around the UK, Paris, and Australia along with his TV and radio performances – Shah has done more than enough to pinpoint himself as one to watch.

Image by Andy Hollingworth

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ZOE LYONS Image by Mark Vessey

WEDS 12 OCT KOMEDIA WWW.KOMEDIA.CO.UK/BRIGHTON Generally accepted as the nicest person in Hove, after we’ve told people repeatedly, Zoe Lyons is ready to unleash her new show – Little Misfit. It follows a year that’s seen her appear on Live at the Apollo, The John Bishop Show and win the Chortle Best Comic Award. Not bad for a girl who never really felt part of the gang. She was the awkward gay kid at school with a different accent and quite a severe bout of alopecia. It’s never easy to fit in if you’re sporting a comb-over and harbouring secret desires for Charlie’s Angels. But now she’s reached a point when the thought of actually fitting in is utterly terrifying…

In 2015, the rather wonderful Ms Ward wrote a show about mental illness and her bumhole (well IBS really, but that’s not what she told us). Much to her surprise more people saw it than her immediate family and a guy called Gavin. At Edinburgh Fringe it was the third-best reviewed comedy show (out of roughly 3,000 shows). Always one to flog a dead horse, she now brings us another warm and witty show about mental illness 50% More Likely to Die. Engaging, sharp and relentlessly upbeat, Ward has appeared on The John Bishop Show, Russell Howard’s Good News, Live from the BBC, Josh and been heard on The Museum of Curiosity.

FASHION DEMON MARK WATSON THURS 20 OCT KOMEDIA WWW.KOMEDIA.CO.UK/BRIGHTON This month the multi-award-winning star of numerous TV shows and his own cult Radio 4 series tells us I’m Not Here. The follow-up to his highly celebrated and successful Flaws show, it offers another great slab of properly funny comedy.

A seemingly minor problem at an airport is the starting point for a spiralling examination of identity in the digital age. As well as Watson’s customary flailing, chaotic audience interactions and all sorts of fun, there’s also an enormous number of jokes. What he is sublime at is delving into his own personality, circumstance and hang-ups for devastating comic effect. Accomplished and talented, Watson is always a must-see.

WIFI WARS WEDS 26 OCT THE OLD MARKET WWW.THEOLDMARKET.COM If you like your comedy with a bit of a twist, and have a bit of a fondness for live game shows (The Crystal Maze, anyone?), head down to The Old Market for WiFi Wars.

Hosted by comedian and regular video game commentator Steve McNeil, the show was first performed as part of the Royal Institution’s 2015 Summer Programme. Fast forward to now, and WiFi Wars has gained a sort of mass following, with the Guardian, Time Out and Metro all singing their praises for the show. The process is simple: armed with a smartphone or tablet (and hopefully a full battery), visitors can compete in a range of games, quizzes and challenges to win the show – and big prizes.

THURS 27 OCT RIALTO THEATRE WWW.RIALTOTHEATRE.CO.UK Best known for reimagining the legacies of greats such as Marilyn Monroe and Amy Winehouse, Rialto’s resident Laura Nixon is back to launch her brand new stand up cabaret. Combining cutting-edge comedy with killer vocals and special guests from the international cabaret scene, Nixon explores a celebration of the evil world of fashion, modern life and the sins we all share.

Appearing in countless shows and marketing campaigns across the continent (most notably British Airways and Chrysler), Nixon has spent over a decade performing a truly sensual Monroe from Brighton to Bulgaria, capturing the superstar’s iconic allure effortlessly. While we’re used to seeing her in glamourous 50s getup, we’re excited to see what she has in store for her latest outing…

ON YOUR MARKS, GET READY…

GOGO PENGUIN

Penguins are pretty cool creatures. For every problem presented by their hostile environment, they have developed a solution. They also have an awesome walk and a pretty neat colour scheme. But for their cute demeanour and belligerence, they’ve adopted a ridiculous migration cycle and exist in some of the most hostile places on the planet.

Similarly, Manchester band Gogo Penguin are surrounded by all kinds of contradictions. They’re embracing both acoustic music and electronica; they blend jazz and rock, and then throw some dancefloor-worthy grooves to keep the audience on their toes. In the hands of less talented musicians it could all dissolve into a frustrating mess. But this three-piece seem to make it work effortlessly. “It can be difficult,” concedes bassist Nick Blacka, “…especially when you’re playing in front of festival crowds - they tend not to like 15 minute improvisation sessions!” Together with pianist Chris Illingworth and drummer Rob Turner, they’ve carved out a particular niche in popular music. It slides around the point where classical music, electronica, jazz and rock all converge. There’s a hint of broken-beats through the soaring piano melodies, with thrusting basslines keeping the whole affair lively and compelling.

Receiving some decent critical acclaim with the release of debut album Fanfares, they went on to score a Barclaycard Mercury Music Prize album nomination with its follow-up v2.0 in 2014. “There are always a few bands on that list that no-one has heard of. I think a few people judged us by our name and thought we were a bit of a joke. But by the time the ceremony came around a few were saying we could actually win it!” What the experience did do is expose a whole new range of people to their music. Then 2015 saw them signed to legendary jazz label - Blue Note Records. In a way this consolidated their status as the standard-bearers for a new wave of progressive music. They promptly lived up to expectations, with the release of Man Made Object.

It brought a groovier and deeper side of the band into the public domain. “We like to view it as a complete work. We know there’s a trend for listening to just tracks now, but this is something which will take the listener on a journey.” Taking sequenced tracks and layering them with live improvised wigouts, throughout Illingworth’s almost anthemic piano prowess, leaves them shining brightly with nods to the classical greats.

Underneath it all, Blacka’s bowed bass and Turner’s hustling drums give everything a contemporary club-like feel.

By Stuart Rolt Image by Emily Dennison

Without doubt, they’re a band that build and improve upon their innovative recordings in a live situation. From chinstroking aficionados to proper party-heads, the trio attract a diverse crowd, all dragged in by the allure of a band standing apart from the mainstream. This fearsome live reputation has taken them all over the world. Soon they’re off for their European tour, which calls in at Brighton’s Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts on Weds 2 Nov. But all this travelling and playing occasionally has its cost. Blacka has just flown back into the UK, to discover his beloved double bass was broken during transit. Something he’s not massively happy about.

He began playing bass when he was 11, starting a rock band with some school mates. He and his fellow Penguins had drifted in and out of each other’s musical orbits, and when they eventually hooked up as a trio something simply clicked. “It was a bit strange at first, but it just worked straight away. I think we all had a similar idea of what we wanted, and that came through.” Listening to their work, their constantly shifting tableaux of influences range from the esoteric to the atmospheric. Shades of Aphex Twin and Brian Eno stand out, although their love of the classical greats is evident throughout. How they push all these diverse strands together is a truly collaborative affair. “Rob uses Ableton or Logic to create his ideas, we then interpret these acoustically with our own instruments. I think it’s a mixture of all the things we are into.” They also put plenty of wok into their visual identity, with amazing light shows adding to the drama of their captivating live performances. So it’s another contradiction that this trio haven’t ventured further into film-making. “We have done a few things, but it all comes down to time. We’re so busy with touring and everything that we barely get enough time with our family and friends at the moment.”

Gogo Penguin plays Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts in Brighton on Weds 2 Nov. www.gogopenguin.co.uk www.brightondome.org

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THEATRE PLANNER

ROLL OVER ATLANTIC TUES 4 OCT MARLBOROUGH THEATRE WWW.MARLBOROUGHTHEATRE.ORG.UK All aboard the voyage of verse! Sail over oceanic soundscapes to worlds old and new with Caribbean-British poet John Agard’s Roll Over Atlantic, a quirky and satirical revision of the notorious New World enterprise of Christopher Columbus.

After a successful stint at Brighton Fringe this year, Agard brings his unusual show to Brighton one last time before taking it on a tour of the UK including London’s Southbank Centre. In Roll Over Atlantic, the Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry winner takes on the voice of Columbus, The Atlantic Ocean, a native shaman and The Mighty Mosquito, mixing the subversive tides of cabaret and calypso in a one-man show like no other.

SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET

HOLES

TUES 4 – SAT 29 OCT 88 LONDON ROAD WWW.88LONDONROAD.COM

FRI 7 - SAT 15 OCT NEW VENTURE THEATRE WWW.NEWVENTURE.ORG.UK

The iconic thriller of the Demon Barber is back in Brighton for October thanks to the production team at 88 London Road. Based on the original book by Hugh Wheeler, barber Sweeney Todd returns to London after 15 years in exile to exact revenge on the corrupt judge who banished him from the city.

Written by Tom Basden and directed by Nicholas Richards, Holes captures three ill-matched colleagues en-route to a work conference in Australia. A mysterious plane crash, office politics and the fate of mankind are just some of the themes that the marooned bunch of misfits explore on a deserted island.

They find themselves crashed in the tropics with teenager Erin, whose parents died in the accident. But there’s no time to mourn Erin’s loss when there’s sunbathing to be done and other passengers’ suitcases to loot for goodies. As they wait to be rescued, a series of unfortunate events threaten their view of the world, and eventually, each other. But, while it begins as a comedy, it soon gives way to something much more sinister.

Armed with a sharp razor, the Demon Barber wreaks havoc on Fleet Street with his coconspirator, the baker-next-door Mrs Lovett who is in desperate need of meat for her pies.

The stakes are high and there’s plenty a close shave in the classic tale directed by Nathan Potter (88 London Road’s Into The Woods and The Jungle Book). We just hope you like your meat pies bloody…

MRS ROOSEVELT FLIES TO LONDON

PUNCHED

WEDS 19 - THURS 20 OCT RIALTO THEATRE WWW.RIALTOTHEATRE.CO.UK

FRI 21 OCT MARLBOROUGH THEATRE WWW.MARLBOROUGHTHEATRE.ORG.UK

Written and performed by Alison Skilbeck, this production tells the story of a remarkable woman. The wife of President Franklin D Roosevelt, Eleanor campaigned for social justice and helped create the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In October 1942, she took a dangerous trip to wartime Britain, to visit US troops, and see how British women are coping. Whilst bringing this wonderful subject to life, we also get some portrayals of English VIPs from the period, including the Queen Mother to Winston Churchill. Nominated for a Best Female Performance Offie Award, and granted special permission from the Roosevelt Estate to use Eleanor’s writings. Skilbeck’s onewoman show explores the public and hidden life of a key figure in 20th century history.

A cabaret-style evening of delightful performances from Brighton’s hottest display of new puppetry, Punched is back in town again after three sell out years at the Marlborough. This year, visitors can expect the same tears, laughter and horror from the show’s previous outings, with the addition of new work from a range of fabulous artists including Daisy Jordan (Barely Human Puppets), Annie Brooks (Colossal Crumbs), Fran Malone (Herringbone Arts), Joni-Rae Carrack (Beardog) and more. Showcasing the incredible worlds of Brighton’s puppetry scene, Punched promises more than enough visual treats, surprising stories and emotional encounters to liven up your evening, overseen by your host, the drag ex-marionette Miranda.

Think you know puppetry? Think again.

HORROR AT FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE SAT 22 – WEDS 26 OCT SWEET DUKEBOX WWW.SWEETVENUES.COM/BRIGHTON Victor Frankenstein has disappeared from the castle laboratory on the night of a big storm.

Solve the riddles and conduct experiments in Frankenstein’s lab in this immersive theatre experience, which comes to Dukebox as part of Brighton Horrorfest 2016. You have one hour before the lightning strikes to help Igor with his mission and bring the monster to life – but is everything as it seems?

With both family-friendly and adults-only options, everyone can enjoy the mysteries of this interactive puzzle room. Booking for this immersive theatre show is essential, with only six participants per session. Patrons are requested to note that there will be a briefing of the show 15 minutes before the beginning of the production.

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A ROOM WITH A VIEW MON 10 - SAT 15 OCT THEATRE ROYAL BRIGHTON WWW.ATGTICKETS.COM/BRIGHTON Written in 1908, this elegant comedy is widely recognised as one of the finest novels of the 20th century, and spawned an award winning Merchant Ivory film adaptation in 1985.

Now Felicity Kendal leads a cast of vivid characters, in a stage reworking by Adrian Noble and Simon Reade. Lucy Honeychurch is touring Italy with her prim cousin Charlotte, who is quick to step in when Lucy makes the mistake of fraternising with the lower class.

When she witnesses Lucy kissing someone, she has no option but to whisk her away to Rome. Back home Lucy becomes engaged to the eminently suitable Cecil Vyse, and Charlotte has sworn her to secrecy over the kiss. But guess who has moved into their village…

THE WEREWOLVES OF HOVE ACTUALLY

HARD GRAFT

TUES 18 OCT SWEET DUKEBOX WWW.SWEETVENUES.COM/BRIGHTON

WEDS 19 OCT MARLBOROUGH THEATRE WWW.MARLBOROUGHTHEATRE.ORG.UK

The Joneses are hosting one of their soirees, but it’s a full moon and something sinister is afoot. With only your wits and a copy of Burke’s Howlage to help you, you must discover whether the blood of werewolves runs in your veins in this interactive theatre experience from Firecat Masquerade.

“I am making a show about my dad, but I don’t want him to see it.”

As part of Brighton Horrorfest 2016, this game for up to 30 players will challenge your wits in a tale of treachery, investigation and negotiation; can you survive an evening of vol-au-vents, keeping up with the Joneses and fighting the beast within? A game of middle-class monsters where you may end up sharing a cab with a lycanthrope – but have you seen cab fares lately?

MAGIC OF MOTOWN

THREE RIBBONS – TWO SISTERS

SAT 22 OCT THEATRE ROYAL BRIGHTON WWW.ATGTICKETS.COM/BRIGHTON

SAT 29 – SUN 30 OCT SWEET DUKEBOX WWW.SWEETVENUES.COM/BRIGHTON

In celebration of its 10th birthday, the unstoppable Magic of Motown arrives at Brighton’s Theatre Royal as part of its sensational nationwide tour. Join the party and revel in this incredible era as the scintillating show plays hit after hit, continuing the legend of artists The Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and more.

All-new for 2016, the captivating concert oozes the style, sophistication and musical brilliance of these megastars, with more than 36 classics revived by a huge cast amid a flurry of glittering costume changes – starring all the dazzling moves and musicianship of the original artists and bands.

“A dark room with flickering candles. Two veiled women face each other. Hundreds of years have passed.”

To say the synopsis for Three Ribbons – Two Sisters is enigmatic is a bit of an understatement; there’s certainly a lot of mystery surrounding this puppetry performance at Dukebox at the end of the month. Rust & Stardust Productions curate the show, shining a light on what we can expect from the performance. With the company’s passion for storytelling, folklore and mythology, it comes as no surprise that Three Ribbons travels through two folk tales of ritual, revenge and rebirth in the darkest time of the year, with ageless magic spread across table-top and shadow puppetry. And as for the rest? You’ll just have to see.

In Hard Graft, David Sheppeard investigates how much can change between one generation of a family and the next. He explores the lengths we go to bridge the divide between reluctant fathers and wayward sons. Set against the backdrop of the occasional mining disaster and the fading industrial landscapes of south Wales, Hard Graft is an elegantly and cleverly structured piece of theatre that strikes the perfect balance between self-referencing and the universally relatable. Produced

by Faith Dodkins and mentored by Stacy Makishi, Hard Graft engages audience with an intricate and complex journey between father and son. Don’t miss out.

A TALE OF TWO CITIES TUE 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 had 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.

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tedx DIRECT COMMUNICATION

By Nammie Matthews

Image by © Bob Berrell

TEDxBrighton, the independently organised Brighton & Hove TED event, returns to our city this month with its biggest conference to date involving a vast array of guest speakers discussing their experiences around this year’s theme: impact. Entitled We Can Be Heroes, the one-day event celebrates the influence we each have the power to have globally, its title aptly paying homage to the iconic David Bowie song Heroes. Over 15 local and international speakers will take to the stage to each talk about their voyage to creating a meaningful impact on the world. The stellar line-up for this year’s event were all selected based on their stories and their accomplishments, and includes modern day heroes who have experienced adversity, challenged their limitations and lived real adventures.

Inspired by the original TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) talks of Vancouver, Canada, TEDxBrighton is a program of local, independently organised events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. With a shared devotion to Ideas Worth Spreading, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection.

“We chose We Can Be Heroes as this year’s title because we believe everyone has the capacity to achieve great things and impact the lives of others,” says TEDxBrighton’s event director Toby Moore. “This year, the audience will walk away from TEDxBrighton with the ideas, the courage and the inspiration to positively impact not just their own life, but the lives of their friends, families, communities and beyond.”

With a number of internationally recognised speakers, We Can Be Heroes is truly a conference not to be missed.

Speakers include Brighton’s very own musician and writer,

Jordan Stephens (Rizzle Kicks); presenter, actor and campaigner for disability rights Adam Pearson; human rights activist Elaine Ortiz; inventor and entrepreneur Sarah Giblin; The Dad Course founder Dave Perrins; Gig Buddies director Paul Richards; social enterprise Project 507 creator Whitney Iles; fashion blogger Freddie Harrel; scientist, computer games expert and peer of Stephen Hawking, Richard Summers, and many, many more.

In addition to this incredible line-up of key speakers, TEDxBrighton is offering attendees the chance to visit The Ideas Lab. Those who attended last year’s TEDxBrighton conference will probably already know what to expect.

For everyone else, The Ideas Lab is a series of workshops set to run as an interactive exhibition alongside the talks, showcasing a range of local artists, makers and entrepreneurs - this year’s lab brimming with even more artistic greatness. Expect to see artists coming together in real-time to create a live graffiti mural and weave a giant tapestry. Examine the amazing pieces on display at the Macmillan Cancer Support art exhibition, supported by Lick Frozen Yogurt, create your own TEDx t-shirt with help from Tidy Print, and finish it all off with a silent disco - more than worth your £40 ticket.

In all, TEDxBrighton 2016’s We Can Be Heroes is set to be a truly inspiring composition – head down and experience We Can Be Heroes, just for one day.

TEDxBrighton returns to Brighton Dome from 9am-5pm on Fri 28 Oct. Visit EventBrite.co.uk for tickets www.tedxbrighton.com

COSTUME TRAIL AUTUMN 2016 - SUMMER 2018 Join us on a journey through time with WMA’s costume trail.

Take a trip around Worthing using a trail map to lead you to every costume - plus there is the chance to win a prize as you go!

There will be many facts at every display and beautiful clothing to surprise you, your friends and family.

Worthing Costume Trail is an exciting way to find out about the riches hidden within Worthing Museum & Art Gallery’s fantastic costume collection. Until March 2018, clothing made and worn over the past 200 years will be displayed throughout the town.

Each costume has a story to tell – their rich history is just waiting to be discovered.

Don’t forget to tweet and post on Facebook as you take part in the trail.

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LATEST GAMING RELEASES

WWE 2K17

RELEASE DATE: TUES 11 OCT PLATFORMS: PS3, PS4, XBOX 360, XBOX ONE

BATTLEFIELD 1

DING DING! Time to get your spandex on as 2K brings you WWE 2K17. Take to the ring as one of more than 150 wrestling superstars from the past and present including 17 game debuts. MyCareer mode sees players create their own unique wrestler, move up the ranks through either thunderous praise or a hail of ‘boos from the crowd. WWE 2K17 introduces the Promo Engine where players can control every aspect of their backstage persona, calling out rivals or boasting about yourself. This will affect how the crowd react to you. Suplexes and clothes-lines aplenty, WWE 2K17 is set to be a fun-filled romp through the flamboyant and highly entertaining world of professional wrestling. Get your mates together for some great sofa multiplayer sessions!

Battlefield is going back to trench warfare in DICE and EA’s new first-person-shooter offering. Set in World War I, Battlefield 1 returns to the past, swapping hi-tech SMGs of most modern shooters for bolt-action rifles, pistols and trench shovels. Take to the skies in biplanes or churn the ground in tanks and on horseback across vast maps of highly detailed environments set across Europe that will no doubt be reduced to craters and smouldering rubble, as Battlefield’s famous destructible terrain makes a welcome return. Visually and audibly impressive, Battlefield 1 is set to be one of the biggest games of the year.

Get ready to live some crazy moments. Only in Battlefield.

RELEASE DATE: FRI 21 OCT PLATFORMS: PC, PS4, XBOX ONE

CIVILIZATION VI

TITANFALL 2

Ever wanted to be a world leader hell-bent on total world domination; either through sheer military dominance, cultural impressiveness, scientific leadership or religious zealousness?

Well Civ VI is for you! Take control of one of 18 historic figures and build your civilisation by expanding from your starting city, spread across the landscape. Settle a new city near vital resources or take other cities from your opponents or the CPU controlled city-states. Declare all-out war, create beautiful works of art, establish trade routes and build world wonders, Civilization has been a PC powerhouse since 1991 and is well loved by strategy gamers the world over. Can you build a civilisation that will stand the test of time?

Going in completely the opposite direction of Battlefield 1, is the awaited sequel to 2014’s mech-focused FPS Titanfall. Titanfall 2 puts you in the shoes of a ‘pilot’ who uses jump packs, wallrunning and grappling hooks to manoeuvre around the map.

Navigate on foot as well as commanding a giant exoskeleton, known as Titan, in intense multiplayer death matches. A large criticism of the first game in the series was its lack of a fleshedout single player campaign. Studio Respawn Entertainment has rectified this problem by providing a full story mode. You play as Jack Cooper, a rifleman from the Frontier Militia sent on a mission to a far away planet with former squad mate Titan BT-7274.

RELEASE DATE: FRI 21 OCT PLATFORMS: PC

RELEASE DATE: FRI 28 OCT PLATFORMS: PC, PS4, XBOX ONE

MARTIN GREEN’S

FLIT PERFECT FLIT

By William Clay Image by Genevieve Stevenson

If ever there were a time for a multimedia piece on migration, championed by some of the biggest names in alternative music, it would be now. Since the UK voted for Brexit at the end of June, the topic on the tip of everyone’s tongues has been the movement of people – an attribute of society that isn’t exactly new, and yet somehow has become such a provocative subject of which everyone seems to have an opinion.

“I think a certain faction of the press finds it useful to have enemies to help sell papers. Enemies are useful for selling things it seems, which is rather sad. We’ve been working on Flit for two years and the word ‘migration’ has become so much more inflammatory in that time,” Martin Green, of folk band Lau, tells me as he gears up for the nine-date UK tour of his multimedia show Flit at the end of the month.

A stopmotion masterpiece assembled with Adrian Utley (Portishead), Dominic Aitchison (Mogwai), Becky Unthank (The Unthanks) and BAFTA winning writer/director duo whiterobot, Flit features original compositions from Green et al and seeks to explore a tale as old as time with inspiration from first-hand stories both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Green insists the timing of the project is merely coincidental, having mainly been influenced by his grandparents’ tales of migration during WWII. “Thematically, I had collected stories of human migration from various sources, including my family, and I wanted to make a show around them. It started with my grandmother, and that sparked a mildly obsessive interest in me of trying to get into the mindset of people who have moved around the globe. It has a huge impact of course to be forced to move from where you are from and that is a life-changing experience.”

Of course, aiming to delve into a topic as complex as migration is likely to come with some challenges. However, Green tells me there were more issues regarding the technological aspect of the project, as opposed to the storytelling. “There was a lot to learn about marrying the visual and musical aspects of the show together, which involved a lot of research and development and lot of abandoned ideas; learning to let go of things that weren’t working even if we had spent a long time working on them was certainly one of the difficult things.”

It’s something you get the feeling he couldn’t have gotten through without his co-collaborators. Having worked with Adrian Utley and Becky Unthank in the past, Green knew he wanted to channel Utley’s knack for marking dark, atmospheric music with Portishead in the project. Whiterobot similarly fit effortlessly with the aesthetics of Flit, the humanity of their work amalgamating to great effect with stop-motion animation. Green humbly adds, “I’m very lucky in that I meet a lot interesting talented people, and even luckier that they agreed to take part in this thing.”

Pushing the boundaries musically, technologically and politically, Flit looks set to open a new class of narrative on migration through its captivating animated world, haunting sonic landscape and urgent lyrics, which seem to resonate with Green all too well as he concludes: “There’s greater richness in a society with greater diversity.”

Flit comes to Brighton Dome on Sun 30 Oct www.brightondome.org www.martingreenmusic.co.uk

LATEST CINEMA RELEASES

MY SCIENTOLOGY MOVIE FRI 7 OCT The master of the all-seeing documentary returns. This time Louis Theroux turns his attention to the powerful and fabulously rich ‘religion’ of Scientology. He looks at the powerful allure of this global movement in his natural style, which often coaxes people into revealing more than they should. Many works on this subject have addressed people’s attempts to leave.

It’s interesting that anyone would consider embracing an organisation with so many unusual practices. Theroux examines how somebody would get involved with a movement that is so heavily demonised. How can extensive mental conditioning persuade some to sign their life away for a billion years?

JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK FRI 21 OCT Tom Cruise, the world’s foremost expert at running, jumping, shooting and shouting, is back! It’s a full four years since the first action-packed film, and Reacher is returning to the headquarters of his old military unit. But he discovers that he is now accused of a 16-year-old murder. Obviously this is only the tip of a bigger iceberg, and he realises that it is only a part of something bigger than he thought before.

Pushing the action ever-onwards is Academy Award-winning film producer, Edward Zwick (Shakespeare in Love). So expect this to be as dramatic and action-packed as humanly possible. Jack is back, and he’s taking no prisoners.

STANLEY A MAN OF VARIETY FRI 7 OCT Award-winning actor Timothy Spall continues to show his considerable talent, by playing a range of very different and compelling characters. In this hilarious, and sometimes moving, dark comedy we follow Stanley - a man imprisoned for a crime he believes he didn’t commit. After many years in solitary confinement, he begins to talk to his comedy heroes from the past. Spall plays all the characters in Stanley’s hallucinations; from the flamboyant Noël Coward to the grotesque Max Wall, and ‘ukulele king’ George Formby to Igor in a Transylvanian castle. Each visitor tries to help Stanley remember exactly what he’s done, as he faces up to an unusual upbringing and his parent’s bizarre religious beliefs.

DOCTOR STRANGE TUES 25 OCT The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to lumber on, sweeping all lesser super-hero franchises out of the way. For this release they’ve taken on a decidedly more supernatural bent, as Benedict Cumberbatch takes on the role of Master Of The Mystic Arts. Sitting perfectly alongside the events in The Avengers and all the Netflix series, this remains a bold move for Paramount. While all the familiar superhero memes might be on hand, this will be darker (and certainly stranger) than just some good-looking men in tights hitting each other.

Can the off-beat brilliance of this character’s golden age be recreated? There’s no telling. But the MCU has got it right so many times…

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The Sassy Cabaret club

By William Clay Image by © Like Life Images

There’s a new cabaret show in town, and it’s set to be a scorcher! Since selling out at The Nightingale Rooms earlier this year, The Sassy Cabaret hasn’t looked back, returning with an eclectic array of burlesque, fire performers, contortionists, hoopers, pole and - of course - lots of glitter for their fifth show at their new venue, The Rialto Theatre.

With Sassy having quickly become a popular local event since its inaugural event, Betty Nails - the founder of Sassy and neo-burlesque performer - is unsurprisingly proud of everything the show has achieved so far. Starting in the Brighton burlesque scene ten years ago as a maid at the popular Smooch Club, Betty quickly learnt the ropes (so to speak), working her way up through the scene to her own solo performance and director of Sassy.

The idea for The Sassy Cabaret Club came directly from her days with Smooch Club, taking inspiration from its emphasis on variety and getting local performers together in an environment where they could all have fun. Of course, strip tease is a serious business, however the idea of spawning a cabaret family of her own has stayed with her and forms the ethos of Sassy.

Apparently, her approach works wonders, with Sassy having attracted much of Brighton’s local talent and performers from as far away as Huddersfield. What Sassy has achieved in such a short space of time is not something Nails takes lightly, and the fabulous audiences that are attracted to her show (who always seem to make the effort to keep to the themes each offering brings) ever humble her. With four sell-outs already under their shiny belt, it looks like Sassy are certainly doing something right – but can they make it a fifth?

To find out, head to the Necropolis on Fri 14 Oct. As the days shorten and darkness starts to reign once more, it’s time to celebrate the coming of All Hallows' Eve: the one night of the year where they say the dead truly roam the Earth! To prepare you for this deliciously sinister season, The Sassy Cabaret Club invites you Down to the Necropolis for their

very own ghoulishly glittery night of satanic sauciness and deadly debauchery. Travel into the crypts and tombs of the ancients and discover macabre wonders and creepy cavorts that will keep you on your toes throughout the very first official pre-Halloween warm up in Brighton.

If you find that’s not enough to whet your appetite, they’ll also be putting on their last show of the year – the Rock & Roll Glitter Ball - on Fri 9 Dec, kicking off the festive season in glittery sassiness and getting everyone in the party mood.

The Sassy Cabaret Club comes to The Rialto Theatre on Fri 14 Oct and Fri 9 Dec. Doors open at 8pm for both events, with tickets priced at £12 when booked in advance.

For more information, visit: www.rialtotheatre.co.uk/whats-on/events/sassy-cabaret www.facebook.com/TheSassyCabaretClub

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The Great British Charcuterie Co

By Freya Hughes

On a Friday afternoon there are a fair few things that make for a great start to the weekend. For me, eating cheese and drinking wine definitely make the cut. Heading to Brighton Marina Square on a recent Friday, I found myself peering in through the windows of The Great British Charcuterie Co, slightly salivating at the glorious sights before me. A clean, ordered and well-lit space provides the ideal backdrop for some of the area’s best cheeses, cured meats and wines. This is a new favourite of mine already.

A colleague and I were given a guiding light in the form of owner Phil Bartley. Struck by a neat water feature in the middle of the premises, he explains it actually helps humidify the shop and it’s not just for people like us to poke their fingers in. Humidity is an important factor here for the stock to remain (or mature to) as high in quality as possible. We’re told that the majority of the stock in TGBCC is local, from Sussex generally. So, we had a look at some really special pieces. A standout was from Alsop and Walker, hailing from Mayfield. A nutty, Swiss-like cheese, it pairs easily with a range of other products. Another standout for us was another Sussex-based company - The Traditional Cheese Dairy of Wadhurst. A family run company, they wash their cheese in rose water to create the interesting - and frankly delicious - Burwash Rose. A nod to the types of cheese produced in British monasteries centuries ago, it’s made from the raw milk of grass-fed Frisian cows making a semi-soft cheese with a gorgeous aroma.

Phil’s nailed the key components of a great charcuterie and has ensured his chutneys, preserves, biscuits and breads match up too. With help from The Fine Cheese Co in Bath, they have a great range of jellies and chutneys to accompany the delicate products, as well as those that pack more of a punch.

North Chailey, East Sussex, is home to Beal’s Farm Charcuterie. They offer wonderful meat from the neck/ shoulder of mangalitza pigs (think the wagyu of the pig world).

It comes fatty, which effectively holds in so much flavour. On the topic of wagyu, pedigree beef company Highland Wagyu (of Scotland, unsurprisingly) supplies the shop with some of their offerings - their incredible melt-in-your-mouth steaks can be found in Phil’s other ventures: the well-loved Hove Place

pub and The Cricketers on Black Lion Street, Brighton. Being a front-runner on the Brighton & Hove culinary scene, Phil’s 18 years of service has amalgamated into this beautiful shop.

Introducing a deli board menu to Hove Place kick-started this new project into fruition - and we’re really glad it did. They’ll even be offering a service for customers to hang their own meats in their high-tech dry-ageing fridge, holding precise temperatures and humidity.

New stockists, Calcot Farm, add smoked air-dried hams rubbed in black pepper and paprika to our day’s delicious line-up. Moons Green Charcuterie in Rye offer a hugely popular spicy nduja (and a gentler, more mildly-mannered British nduja), which comes as almost a spreadable chorizo.

Phil tells me, “With so many artisan producers in this country we have tried and tested pretty much every cheese, salami and ham there is to try. We obviously lean towards local producers and with such a wide range to choose from we like to go for products unique in design, appearance and taste.

We also believe that animal welfare should be the number one consideration when working with new producers, luckily all of our suppliers agree on this.” This is certainly a focus we can get behind.

Incredible wines from local vineyard Ridgeview, the slightly further-afield Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard and Dorking’s Denbies put TGBCC on the map for the whole country, let alone Brighton & Hove. They (at the time of writing) boast 58 different varieties of wine and will be increasing this over the coming months. This upwards trajectory is down to a pure and unadulterated work ethic. Phil tells me, “As a brand new company our main aim is to raise awareness of the fantastic job that our producers do to create the amazing products they supply. We are going to be expanding our range as time goes on and also hoping to develop our online presence to offer the largest range of British charcuterie, cheese and English wines available anywhere in the world, all started from our little shop in Brighton Marina.”

The Great British Charcuterie Co is at Unit 40, Brighton Marina, BN2 5WA www.thegreatbritishcharcuterie.co.uk

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HOW TO CHEAT AT STUDENT LIFE You’re young (probably), away from home (likely) and have plenty of time on your hands (especially if you’re doing humanities), so now is the time to have some proper fun away from the disappointed gaze of your parents. Don’t let the miniscule size of your student loan drag you down – there’s plenty of opportunity to live life to the fullest when you’re at university, the only thing holding you back is the scale of your ambition.

STUDENT CARD

Your university student card is like the proverbial Golden Ticket. It will reduce the price of almost anything in a wide range of establishments. From food to art supplies, or sex toys to office furniture, Brighton & Hove is full of businesses desperate to embrace the student market. So flash that little bit of plastic whenever you can. But why stop there? Try using it as an ice cream scoop.

TRAVEL

Getting around the city can be expensive and loaded with effort. If you can’t even afford the very reasonable bus fares the city enjoys, because you’ve spunked all your spare cash on festival tickets, then it’s time to get inventive. Encourage one of your housemates to buy a tandem. The first time you get to steer it, go careering into a solid object. This will ensure you get to sit at the back for the rest of term, enabling you to turn up at lectures looking fresh and feeling relaxed.

If you find your student accommodation near a river, why not take a canoe into class? Even if you live down London Road, there will be many winter days when this proves a wise and practical option. The addition of some roller skates to a windsurfing board also makes a stylish form of transport.

Imagine the expressions of amazement from onlookers, as you sail past on your way to the gym.

LIVE FREE OR CHEAP

Consider the benefits of donating your time. Volunteering at festivals is a great way to spend your summer at all the big events. Likewise, helping out at your local soup kitchen will hopefully ensure you’ll never go hungry. And it’ll look good on any CV, unless you’ve aspirations to be an arms dealer for a UKIP MP. For the less compassionate or motivated, there’s always a customer service department hoping to be abused somewhere. Fire off endless emails of complaint, pretending your bag of crisps has been contaminated by the gear-knob from a 1980s Ford Capri, and you’ll be surprised at how eager companies are to buy your silence. Next thing you know, your dank student hovel will be awash with free food.

ENTERTAINMENT

Going out every night can be costly. So you’ll have to be clever about it. Confidently marching into a club, whilst wearing a suit and high-fiving the door staff, will usually make everyone think of you as ‘A Somebody’, which should engender free entry and perhaps more. If you haven’t got any nice clothes, then it’s no problem. Just brush your hair to look as stupid as possible, cover a box in silver foil and everyone will think you’re a DJ. Just walk up, ask what mixer the venue has and the staff will practically carry you in on their shoulders. Failing that, just become a DJ. It’s pretty easy. Randoms will buy you drinks and sexual partners will literally throw themselves at you for a brief moment in the limelight. All for the price of a few shit 80s and 90s records which everybody pretends to like.

WORK WASHING

Keep your swimsuit bits nice and clean. That way you’ll ensure repeat custom in the bedroom department. But keeping clothes fresh is a different problem. Of course there is the time-honoured practice of turning your underwear inside out to eke out a few more days’ wear. But when the air becomes too foul, simply chuck all your apparel in the bath and throw in some washing-up liquid. “What’s that lemon smell?” your compatriots will cry, but at least they’re not looking around to see where the cheese board might be.

Otherwise, freezing your clothes also works a treat.

You’ll have to do some eventually. Lecturers are inevitably going to get in the way of your hedonistic search for leisure time perfection. But if you are hell bent on drawing your only human contact for weeks on end from the presenters of Bargain Hunt, then there are some solutions. Try and live with someone more dedicated and intelligent than you. Then buy their notes in any way you see fit – the level of deviousness or immorality is entirely up to you. Alternatively, sail through your first year doing less than the bare minimum, then at the end cry and protest that you’ve been having trouble with your accommodation. It’s a widely known fact that tears can win over even the most hardened of lecturers.

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MEAT ME IN THE CITY

By William Clay Perfectly fitting in with the city’s innate ability for giving a home to things that are just a little bit more interesting, MEATliquor Brighton has been proving it’s way more than a great restaurant. Of course, the hippest eatery in the London Road area still offers plenty of gastronomic delights. These include the Dead Hippie burger (£8.75), chilli cheese fries (£7), amazing chicken dishes and any side dish you could ever imagine. But people are increasingly recognising this vibrant venue’s exciting drinks offerings.

New for this year are their ‘Metal’ drinks. Taking inspiration from rock music’s greatest legends, these include: Smoke On The Water (£9) which blends Ocho Blanco tequila, fresh lime, crème de mure liqueur, triple sec and mescal, and the Ace Of Spades (AKA ‘The Lemmy’) which offers healthy, and equal, measures of Jack Daniels and Coca Cola (£6).

Alternatively, there’s The Number Of The Beast (£9.50), which squeezes in 66,6ml of devil’s juice, fresh lemon juice, ginger and orange, or Bat Out Of Hell (£7), which blends Bacardi, fresh mango, fresh lime, palm sugar and Christ On A Bike hot sauce. This is where real rock stars come to have a few cheeky ones.

As you’d expect from any bar that takes its craft seriously, they also carry an extensive range of interesting beers, shots and exotic spirits. Such a huge range of fancy liquors enables some of the finest cocktails you’ll find anywhere in the city. All of these are perfectly mixed and delivered to your table with a dramatic flourish. From a Fallen Angelita (£7.50) or Game Over (£10 but limited to two per person maximum – you have been warned!), to a Donkey Crunch (£7.50) or

New Cross Negroni (£7.50), this is the perfect place to either start an evening or hole up in for the entire night. Especially when some of these delights can be offered up in some most convivial sharing sizes. For the connoisseurs there’s also a seriously good wine list, with a bottle for every taste. If you’re taking it easy, then can still bring out some seriously good shakes and softs, each providing a different taste sensation.

Even appropriate tuneage is no problem, as the bar and restaurant has embraced the Secret DJ app, which allows you to choose the soundtrack to your revelry.

Designed by leading interior architects Shed, the restaurant draws inspiration from Brighton's lurid history, bringing all the controlled anarchy of its London sister sites to Brighton.

Mixing cages, intricate patterns, fantastical illustrations, obscure seaside personas, luminous clowns and neon flamingos behind its tinted windows, this atmospheric American-style diner is like nothing else in the city. Part rock ‘n’ roll hangout and part cocktail bar paradise, this restaurant is contemporary and exciting, with drinks and food to match.

The first establishment to truly embrace the new attitude of this revitalised quarter of Brighton, MEATliquor offers something edgy and urban. Its welcoming staff, amazing food, epic drinks menu and inspired décor will give you an evening like no other…

MEATliquor is at 22-23 York Place, Brighton BN1 4GU www.meatliquor.com/brighton

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Gourmet Burger Kitchen

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By Ellie Talebian Gourmet Burger Kitchen have recently expanded their reach in Brighton & Hove by opening their doors at the Marina’s newest quarter. Its quirky décor and wonderful staff don’t scream commercial at all to me and for this reason I like it.

Since it came to Brighton its popularity continues to flourish.

Even on a recent dismal, drizzly evening the restaurant was full and the atmosphere energetic. The only thing I could flaw is having to queue to place your order - and that’s down to laziness mixed with delusions of grandeur, nothing more.

The menu here is accommodating and generously packed with every conceivable burger to suit your mood. After painstakingly ‘umm’ing and ‘ahh’ing our way through the menu, our food arrived promptly. We quickly realised that chat can wait, though hot and handsome burgers can not. My dining companion opted for The Habanero Burger (£8.95). Stacked with mozzarella, habanero jam, house mayo and salad, it complimented the well-seasoned beef. This really was packing some heat which exploded in his mouth, delicious, sweet and spicy with silky mozzarella working its magic to soothe and balance the ‘POW!’ of habanero; this was undoubtedly the best burger at the table. Habanero jam is comparable to a blazing hot pepper jelly and with the aide of a trusty fresh and fizzy elderflower cordial (£2.45), he was just about able to handle it.

I am known to eat a rather large amount so decided to get stuck into The Stack Burger (£11.95). It’s loaded with grilled chorizo, Red Leicester cheese, house onion rings, smoked chilli mayo, rocket, pickled onions and house relish accompanied by chunky skin-on fries (£3.35) and GBK Homeslaw (£3.00). The Stack is exactly that - and looks impressive. Melting Red Leicester oozed down the mediumcooked burger; this is a heavy-duty salty combination of flavours that begs to be devoured in hearty mouthfuls. The Homeslaw was light, tangy and tasty and pleasantly took the edge off the cacophony of flavours I had challenged myself with, while the hot chips worked beautifully with their GBK salt and thoroughly satisfied my belly. After heroically eating everything in front of us, we washed our burgers down with Old Rascal ciders (£5.05), which ended our feast with a fruity twist.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen is at 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, BN1 1UN The new Marina branch is at Unit 2 The Boardwalk, Waterfront, Brighton, BN2 5WA www.gbk.co.uk

Brighton & Hove Albion Matchday Hospitality

By Lucy Hallett Images by Paul Hazlewood

I’ve enjoyed watching football for as long as I can remember. From getting my first pair of shin pads in my Christmas stocking, to captaining the girls’ team at school, it has always been a big part of my life. So much so that when I found out that the 2014 World Cup would be taking place in Brazil, I didn’t need much persuading to jump on the plane and enter the land of sandy beaches, caipirinhas and gorgeous men and women. It was a predictably mad experience; from crowds stampeding along Copacabana beach away from the sound of gunshots, to near-riots when Brazil lost in that fateful game against Germany. However, even with all that drama it exemplified all the reasons I love football - the surging adrenalin, the sense of unity and the sheer beauty of the game. So being asked to go to The Amex and attend the Albion Matchday Experience - a part of the exclusive 1901 club - was like being asked to go and attend a feast when you’re really hungry.

We arrived on a gorgeously sunny Saturday and bypassed the usual entrance to make our way round the side of the stadium to the 1901 club. Having previously been the winners of Matchday Hospitality Awards and multiple stadium awards my expectations were high, and as we excitedly marched towards the HB's Restaurant we were greeted with smiles and shown to a lovely table. It is absolutely impossible to ignore the massive windows that

give a frankly stunning view of the pitch. The stylish yet relaxed décor complemented the smart-casual dress code perfectly. The atmosphere was overwhelmingly excitable as tables laughed and chatted about the forthcoming game and I picked at the nibbles and drank a glass of very nice Prosecco as I scanned the menu. It was a well-chosen and seasonal affair, with three options for each course. I opted for the Cod Brandade served with a poached quail egg and gribiche dressing for my starter. The flaky and wellseasoned cod was encased in a crunchy spherical outer while the tangy gribiche dressing, laced with mustard and capers, really lifted the subtle fish. The perfectly runny, rich little quail egg was a welcome addition and the whole course was immensely satisfying. Our server Andrew, who was incredibly cheerful and proficient brought a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc to our table which was crisp, dry and refreshing as we soaked up the atmosphere and awaited our mains.

In the interim between courses the legendary Andy Rollings who played with Albion for six years gave his thoughts on what the game would hold and an optimistic prediction of a 3-1 Seagulls win. I loved that a part of Albion’s past came and mingled with the fans of Albion’s present and I found myself grinning widely as my rather spectacular main was placed in front of me. As a super-fan of all things bovine

I, unsurprisingly, decided upon the braised rump of English beef with dauphinoise potatoes, honey-glazed chanteney carrots, buttered kale and slow-roasted shallot jus. The beef fell apart at the merest touch from the fork and melted in the mouth, while the carrots were flavoursome and cooked with real skill. The buttered kale was moreish and the dauphinoise, while having a beautifully creamy taste, remained light. The man-of-myculinary-match, however, was the phenomenal tasting jus that positively burst with meat juices and shallots, doing a great job of binding the dish together. Another glass of the wine later it was time for dessert. I went for the strawberry mousse with macerated strawberries, strawberry coulis and granola. It arrived like the cup at the end of the season: the fluffy mousse tasted of ripe and juicy strawberries while the macerated ones were luscious, syrupy orbs. Well-fed without feeling too full (a hard balance to strike) I ordered a drink to be served at half time and we made our way to the perfectly appointed seats and got ready to enjoy the game.

Brighton effortlessly glided into dominating Barnsley from the off, and it was only 12 minutes into the first half before striker Glenn Murray tapped in a goal that sent the stands into rapturous cheering and applause.

A comfortable lead continued and as the whistle signalling the end of the first half sounded. I wandered back to the HB's Restaurant knowing that my drink and a warm coffee was waiting for me. After a lovely re-fuel

we were back to our seats and had to wait hardly any time at all before before witnessing another confident Murray goal, which incited applause and cheering once again from an excellent Brighton crowd. After the game ended with an easy 2-0 Brighton win, it was back up to the Restaurant, another drink and a slice of sweet, spongey carrot cake. Tom, the brilliantly friendly manager came over and talked to us about how proud they all were to have the HB's Restaurant, and how successful the Hospitality Matchday packages had been. He beamed with pride at the Brighton win and it was hard not to beam with him after experiencing such a fantastic day. The VIP package comes in at £137 +VAT and includes house wine and beer from 12.30-6.30pm, a reserved table, three course meal, match day programme, West Stand seating, postmatch refreshments and car parking. I know how much I normally spend on a night out drinking and getting food in Brighton, so for me the price represents really good value for money and sheer levels of atmosphere and pleasure. I can’t remember a day I’ve enjoyed so much for quite some time.

The HB's Restaurant is at the American Express Community Stadium, Village Way, Brighton, BN1 9BL www.seagulls.co.uk www.the1901club.co.uk

easterneye

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Mixing the magic of authentic cuisine with the cosmopolitan vibrancy of Brighton, Eastern Eye offers a quality range of classic dishes from the Indian sub-continent.

While our speciality lies with South Indian cuisine, all of our regional dishes are mad with equal authentic flavour. From Swordfish Achari to Chicken Tikka Makhan Wala, each dish is cooked with care to ensure the best taste and highest quality.

We believe if you do something perfectly and honestly, then you will reap its rewards. www.easterneyerestaurant.co.uk EASTERN EYE 58 LONDON ROAD BRIGHTON BN1 4JE

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