Miss Jason will narrate Carnival of the Animals Arts A carnival of music sails into Brighton Dome A menagerie of lions, elephants and kangaroos will be let loose in Brighton Dome on Sunday, January 10 with cabaret star Miss Jason firmly holding the reigns. London Gay Symphony Orchestra (LGSO) will be bringing these beasts and many others to life, in a performance of Saint-Saëns’ grand zoological By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: John Grant at the Dome Last night Grant played an impressive set showcasing material from his latest album, Grey Tickles, Black Pressure. It’s a work I’ve been having some difficulty with – some of the lyrics are maybe a tad arch – but seeing him live won me over. By Michael Hootman • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: There’s no place like Hove for the holidays! Resound Male Voices, a Brighton and Hove based male singing group and women’s jazz choir Rebelles present a unique evening of beautiful music and a few laughs in the run up to Christmas. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: The Force of Destiny: ENO While not perfect this new ENO production is an exciting, challenging and interesting night out with quality singing and a sumptuous orchestral score, director Bieito has done bloody well to get so much out of this difficult Verdi epic. By Eric Page • 4 min read
Arts REVIEW: Biblical heroines: BEMF A great collection of music and artists in a superb venue, exactly what the BEMF is all about, interesting quality music brought to us by passionate and accomplished players. By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: The Day of the Witches: BEMF This sponsored concert where the BEMF brings new and established musicians together to showcase their talents was a spectacular success. With music from five different groups of these talented young musicians we were taken us on a real treat of a musical journey from the last few hundred years. By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: The Australian Pink Floyd The Australian Pink Floyd Show is hailed as one of the leading concert performances currently operating and have generated their own legacy and heritage, having sold over 4 million tickets in 35 countries. By Contributor • 1 min read
Arts Tonight: ‘Demons Are A Ghouls Best Friend’ Halloween comes to Kemptown ‘Actually!’ Dave Lynn teams up with Actually Gay Men’s Chorus for Demons Are A Ghouls Best Friend, a devilish evening of cabaret, song and fun with a distinctly mysterious feel, tonight Saturday October 31 at The Latest Music Bar. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: X Factor Brighton dates announced You took the journey with them from those first arena auditions, sat on the edge of your sofa during the dramatic six-seat challenge, followed their path to judges’ houses and will be tuning in to the studio shows; now is your chance to see The X Factor Live in Brighton. By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts London Gay Big Band release debut album London Gay Big Band (LGBB) team up with thirteen leading vocalists to record their debut album, BRAVE, at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London. The album is a unique collaboration between the LGBT community group and some of the UK’s finest voices from the jazz scene, West End stage and TV. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Aneesa Chaudhry Arts PREVIEW: Singing workshop with Aneesa Chaudhry Following a recent grant from the Rainbow Fund, the Rainbow Chorus have established monthly singing groups for those wishing to develop their confidence and play a part in the full chorus programme. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: La bohème: ENO This was thoroughly modern Mandy driven Mimi and it worked for me and for the rest of the audience, the full house loved it, being very generous with their cheers and applause. By Eric Page • 5 min read
Arts PREVIEW: FIKA is coming to Brighton! Enjoy an afternoon with Brighton-based musicians Stefan Holmstrom and Tim Nail and take part in the great Swedish tradition which is FIKA! FIKA is a deep rooted tradition from the 19th century when coffee was just as important for the Swedes as tea is in the UK. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: CELEBRATE! with Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus return to the Theatre Royal, Brighton with their winter show ‘Celebrate!’ to mark the culmination of their 10th Anniversary year celebrations. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Aneesa Chaudhry presents… Aneesa Chaudhry Presents… an evening of high quality entertainment. Musicians will include Mojca Monte on piano, Andres Ticino on percussion, Charlotte Glasson on woodwind and strings PLUS special guest Jan Allain. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: LGBTQ choirs join forces for World AIDS Day concert With World AIDS Day approaching, Actually Gay Men’s Chorus, Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus and Rainbow Chorus are producing this years fundraising concert to mark World Aids Day. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Music, visual arts, theatre and dance – it’s a busy November for Brighton Dome. This November sees another busy and eclectic month of performances at Brighton’s Dome. By Paul Gustafson • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: Barber Of Seville: ENO This was a fun and enjoyable night out at the ENO, full of laughter and delightful performances. I’d recommend this production for a first timer as it will leave you humming and smiling all the way home. By Eric Page • 4 min read
Arts PREVIEW: London Gay Men’s Chorus Ensemble present ‘Screamers’ For one Fright Night Only, get your FREAK on with the London Gay Men’s Chorus Ensemble to help get you in the Halloween spirit! The London Gay Mens Chorus Ensemble are presenting a Halloween Special on Wednesday, October 28 at the Cockpit in London starting at 8pm. Tickets are £12. By Contributor • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: Lady Macbeth Of Mtsensk: ENO Famously damned by Pravda, supposedly on Stalin’s say so as ‘muddle rather than music’ Shostakovich’s opera was premiered in 1934 and the public loved the merciless parody heaving with lust, sex, violence, corruption and the spearing of male power. By Eric Page • 4 min read
Arts REVIEW: Carmen: Connaught Theatre Carmen Ellen Kent Productions. Connaught Theatre Eastbourne Directed by Ellen Kent, this traditionally staged, romantic production was set in Seville, with an impressive horse-show included, this great production features Bizet’s unforgettable melodies including the best known baritone aria of all, By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts GLOWchoirBrighton! GLOWchoirBrighton is a Natural Voice Community Choir for LGBTQ people and their straight allies to come together in song. All voices are welcome, from experienced singers to shower divas and absolute beginners! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Insurers Guevara sponsor charity’s new choir RISE up singing Guevara pledges new ‘social’ approach to insurance and sponsor the charity’s new choir, RISE up singing. RISE offers practical help to people affected by domestic abuse in the form of advice, refuge space and education. Each year the charity helps over 1,800 women in Sussex and their families to rec By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Arts Local tenor takes charge as Chief Umpire at Sailing World Cup – actually! It will be anchors away for Actually Gay Men’s Chorus (AGMC) tenor and international sailing official, Alan Baser at the end of October. Alan is embarking on his most prestigious role to date, taking the helm as Chief Umpire at the ISAF Sailing World Cup final in Abu Dhabi, October 27 to November 1. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
