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Sing it, say it, show it – this is your moment! Pride Classical’s new initiative, My Pride Song, features contributions from Dame Joanna Lumley, Julie Hesmondhalgh and Danny Beard

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Sing it, say it, show it – this is your moment! Pride Classical’s new initiative, My Pride Song, features contributions from Dame Joanna Lumley, Julie Hesmondhalgh and Danny Beard

My Pride Song is calling upon as many LGBTQ+ community members and allies as possible to contribute a video message with the story behind their choice, the importance of the song, and why the music of Pride matters to them.

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus: shoulder to shoulder with community groups at Brighton & Hove Pride

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Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus: shoulder to shoulder with community groups at Brighton & Hove Pride

BrightonGMC’s parade float took to heart the Pride organisers’ call: Dare to be Different. Using the pink triangle and black text stylings of the campaign to abolish Section 28, the float celebrated 20 years since the law change which legalised being different in UK education.

By Contributor • 2 min read

A dopamine hit of wild joy! Delta Goodrem launches new era with anthemic single ‘Back to Your Heart’ ahead of ‘Hearts on the Run’ tour

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A dopamine hit of wild joy! Delta Goodrem launches new era with anthemic single ‘Back to Your Heart’ ahead of ‘Hearts on the Run’ tour

Singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem has ushered in a new musical era with the pounding, anthemic new single Back to Your Heart, which had its world premiere on BBC Radio 2 on Thursday, August 3. With numerous chart-topping albums and singles over the last two decades, musical powerhouse Delta continues

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

REVIEWS: All that Jazz by Simon Adams

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REVIEWS: All that Jazz by Simon Adams

Simon Adams reviews hot new jazz!

By Contributor • 4 min read

Brighton Early Music Festival returns at full strength for 2023 — The Gesualdo Six and Fretwork collaborate for the first time in a theatrical seance by candlelight as a limited audience roams freely around a costumed and staged performance in the intimate Crypt of St Martin’s, breaking bread and celebrating Byrd’s Mass for 5 Voices as he intended: sung for private worship in strictest secrecy. Created and Directed by Bill Barclay on Thursday 26 January 2023 Photo by Mark Allan

Brighton Early Music Festival

Brighton Early Music Festival returns at full strength for 2023

After three years of disruption, experimentation, and adapting to circumstances, Brighton Early Music Festival (BREMF) returns this autumn in full pre-pandemic style with more than 20 events during September and October 2023.

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

Billy Porter releases runway-ready strut, Fashion, from forthcoming album, The Black Mona Lisa

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Billy Porter releases runway-ready strut, Fashion, from forthcoming album, The Black Mona Lisa

“You know I can turn a lewk, honey, but this song is not actually about fashion.” Billy Porter says about the new single, “It’s about trusting in the vision for your life, no matter what anyone else says. The things that are timeless – love, joy, peace – those are the things that are always in fashi

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

REVIEWS: ALL THAT JAZZ by Simon Adams — jazz musicians – vector icons in graphic style

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REVIEWS: ALL THAT JAZZ by Simon Adams

Simon Adams reviews the best new releases and previews Summer Jazz Live in Lewes!

By Contributor • 5 min read

“I want this song to set folks free.” Billy Porter releases new single, ‘Baby Was A Dancer’

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“I want this song to set folks free.” Billy Porter releases new single, ‘Baby Was A Dancer’

“Growing up queer, growing up black, growing up in the church, there was a lot of push back in terms of my authenticity. To talk about yourself, to have the language and the audacity to know one’s place and intention on this planet.”

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

REVIEW: Ian Farrell – ‘It’s Simply Showtime’

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REVIEW: Ian Farrell – ‘It’s Simply Showtime’

Nick Boston reviews tenor Ian Farrell’s newest release

By Nick Boston • 3 min read

ALL THAT JAZZ: Get into the groove with the hottest new jazz releases

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ALL THAT JAZZ: Get into the groove with the hottest new jazz releases

Simon Adams reviews the hottest jazz releases

By Contributor • 5 min read

#DaleyPop shares his favourite tracks and album of the year

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#DaleyPop shares his favourite tracks and album of the year

2022 has been a great year for POP! #DaleyPop shares his favourite tracks and album of the year

By Contributor • 7 min read

‘Be My Baby This Christmas’: Rhian! Unwrapped

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‘Be My Baby This Christmas’: Rhian! Unwrapped

Rhian! loves Christmas! In December Scene magazine, we get cosy with the pop star – and our cover star! – to talk about the festive season and his Motown-inspired new single, Be My Baby This Christmas.

By Graham Robson • 2 min read