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October 1 marks a first as five of the world’s leading ballet companies host World Ballet Day. Australian Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, The Royal Ballet, The National Ballet of Canada and San Francisco Ballet will each stream a live behind the scenes performance from their rehearsal studios online. Starti
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Firmly established as part of Brighton’s autumn cultural calender, Brighton Early Music Festival 2014 extends across three weekends from October 24 to November 9. This year’s theme is of cities, musical centres and the journeys between them, looking to transport attendees to Rome, Paris, Warsaw or S
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Following the success of their two previous barn dances, GEL2DAY have moved this year’s event to the heart of Brighton, at the Wagner Hall on October 4. Caron Morton, GEL2DAY Co-Director, said: “Last year the Barn Dance was out in Lancing. It was on a farm which was very fitting for the event, howev
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Pighog Plus Poetry on May 29 will feature its biggest line up to date with performances from four published poets. The evening event, takes place at Brighton’s Red Roaster Cafe, St James’ Street, starting at 7:45pm and will include readings from Rachel Rooney – whose published work The Language of C
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Blue Camel Club – a Carousel project – will be hosting a club night on Monday, June 23 at Brighton Corn Exchange. Picture the scene. A massive dance floor in a beautiful old building in central Brighton. On stage the brilliant dance tunes of The Dancing Rock Queens, TV sensation Daniel Wakeford, mel
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Arundel Gallery Trail is to take place from August 19 – 25. This year’s trail is being organised by local artists Mark and Rebecca Ford, who will be presenting a ww1 soldier sculpture surrounded by poppies made by Local School Children on the Causeway roundabout at the annual event. Other work to be
LGBTQ+ News
Proud2Be the national campaign group that seeks to support LGBTQI people from social and rural isolation is to host a social weekend in the heart of Devon countryside. The event will take place from May 30 to June 1 and include a number of optional activities for attendees including skill shares, a
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Brighton Fringe 2014 are hosting 38 LGBT themed events during this years festival. Below is a roundup of all the events on offer, starting from the first scheduled event, and cascading in date order: Speaking Volumes: HIV+ Life Stories When: May 4,11,18, 25 June 1, 8: 11-5pm. April 30 May 2- 3, 7
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Guest Director Hofesh Schechter has launched the programme of events for the Brighton Festival 2014. Hofesh Schechter has been responsible for shaping this years programme of events for the three week event beginning May 3 until May 25. This years Festival is to include a diverse genre of events and
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Istanbul is to stage the first Pride Festival of its kind in a European Muslim country in June. Istanball Pride Festival follows on from the success of last years Istanbul Pride March that saw 50,000 people gather in Taksim Square in the centre of Istanbul for the festival that brings the Orient and
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The London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival renamed BFI Flare: London LGBT Film Festival. The change is intended to reinforce the BFI’s commitment to making and archiving the best LGBT cinema to make it available to wider audiences across the UK. The BFI is also launching a BFI flare collection on its
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The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama host alumnus and Honorary Fellow Bette Bourne at a gala screening of the film It Goes with the Shoes on Wednesday, February 12. Featuring playwright Mark Ravenhill as a guide, the documentary explores Bourne’s life as a performer and gay rights icon. The