Music ‘Resound’ bring their L-O-V-E to B.Right.On Festival Tonight Following the success of their most recent concert Jazz, Lovers and Others, Brighton and Hove’s newest male voice group Resound are now in the final weeks of preparation for their Valentine’s show ‘L-O-V-E’ which is to be performed at St Andrew’s Church in Waterloo Street, Hove, on Saturday, Februar By Besi • 2 min read
Music Fatboy Slim to play DJ set in Parliament Hove based superstar DJ Fatboy Slim is to play a set on the House of Commons Terrace on Wednesday March 6 for the final of Mike’s Weatherley’s House the House competition. House the House, run by the Last Night a DJ Saved My Life Foundation, encourages those aged between 16-25 years old to get more By Besi • 1 min read
Arts Carmen: Theatre Royal: Opera review Directed by Ellen Kent, this traditionally staged, romantic new production was set in Seville and reflected a Goya painting, with fountains, flowers, orange trees and even a wonderfully calm rescue donkey from Coral Weaver’s sanctuary. It was an evening of passion, romance and tragedy. Starring me By Eric Page • 2 min read
Music Tallis Scholars: CD Review This month I want to highlight some rather special artists who are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year – The Tallis Scholars, founded in 1973 by conductor Peter Phillips. They are launching their celebratory world tour with a concert at St Paul’s Cathedral on March 7 – if you can make it, By Eric Page • 2 min read
Music Paloma Faith: The Brighton Centre: Music Review Dotty pop diva, and otherwise former burlesque dancer, Paloma Faith channeled a steam-punk Shirley Bassey at a show veering from the intimate to the euphoric at The Brighton Centre. By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts La Traviata: ENO: Opera review Go and be delighted, the final scene is a triumph of ENO’s pursuit of presenting new talent and allowing it to shine. By Eric Page • 3 min read
Shakedown Festival 2012 Music Shakedown Festival receives landlord’s consent The decision to grant Landlord’s Consent comes after extensive consultation with representatives of Stanmer village, other interested stakeholders, all political parties, as well as the organisers of the Festival. The decision means that the two day event, with the second day having a family focus, By Besi • 2 min read
Music New 24 hour radio station for Brighton & Hove DJ Dulcie Danger launches a new internet radio station Sauce FM on February 8. Sauce FM will be broadcasting 24/7 on the Internet and via iPhone and Android. The station will feature the very best local, national and international club djs and February’s line up will include the Freemasons, Fierce A By Besi • 1 min read
Robbie Williams, The Justice Collective Music Hillsborough families charity single is Christmas number 1 The Hillsborough Familes tribute single, He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother, is this year’s Christmas number one in the pop charts. Released under the name The Justice Collective, it features artists such as Robbie Williams, Sir Paul McCartney and Mel C. It has sold more than 295.000 copies since being By Besi • 2 min read
Music Theatre Review: Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus @ The Dome Christmas cheer was in full swing at ‘Pull A Cracker’, The Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus’ annual Christmas show at the Brighton Dome in aid of the Sussex Beacon. Magical yuletide favourites, with a sprinkling of pop and rock classics, were performed to a backdrop of baubles, whilst a twinkling Christmas By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts Review: War of the Worlds at the Brighton Centre The War of the Worlds is a spectacular multi-media adaptation of H. G. Wells’ sci-fi classic. It’s a virtual assault on the senses which is part musical, film spectacular, concert and audiobook. With a giant fire-breathing Martian war machine. By Eric Page • 2 min read
Music Music Review: St Mary’s Church: Abi Wade & Patrick Wolf Cellist, vocalist and percussionist Abi Wade mesmerized as support for Patrick Wolf within the glorious, yet rather chilly, setting of St Mary’s Church in Kemptown. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
