Arts Are you a budding writer? Are you aged 16-19 and want to perform at Pride this year? Brighton and Hove City Libraries are looking for budding LGBT writers to perform at Pride on Saturday, August 2 in the Pride Literature & Spoken Word Tent. If you are new to writing you can go along to one of their FREE writing workshops […] By Besi • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Pighog plus poetry night night at Red Roaster Cafe 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 By Mitchell Orriss • 1 min read
Arts Polari announces Arts Council Lottery funding and National Tour Polari, London’s award-winning LGBT literary salon has been awarded a grant from Grants for the Arts, supported by the Arts Council of England and the National Lottery. The grant will fund a national tour in the Autumn, beginning in September and ending at the Southbank Centre in November, which mar By Besi • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: The Blue Camel Club at Brighton Corn Exchange 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 By Mitchell Orriss • 1 min read
Arts ‘Pride Literature Live’ returns to Preston Park Pride Literature Live, the LGBT literature tent hosted by Brighton & Hove Libraries and East Sussex Libraries and Information Services returns to Preston Park in August. An inclusive, interesting and a haven of inspiration and humour with a touch of politics, last year’s Pride Literature Live saw wr By Besi • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Brighton’s Youth Celebrate Sir John Tavener It’s always a pleasure to listen to Taverner, when the air is misted with the scent of frankincense the high ethereal brick vaults pierced through with the rays of a setting sun and massed voices rolling around a sacred space then it’s a highlight and delight, By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts The Warren: Pop up Venue: Review The Warren: Main House: Russell Place, East Brighton, BN1 2RG Pop up Venue & Bar One of Brighton’s most anticipated Pop-up venues (Winner, Best Venue 2012) plonks itself down in the throbbing staggering heart of Brighton with some of the best theatre, cabaret, comedy & music. The Warren is a pop-up By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts COPPERDOLLAR: Fringe: Review This was a fun night out and a great start to the Festival, a whole lot of silly madness wrapped up in a Day of the Dead whirling Mexican theme, the wonderful mirrored delights of the cool Spiegel tent and a great atmosphere By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts Charleston Festival Celebrates 25 Years Carol Ann Duffy, Richard Dawkins, Grayson Perry and Alan Bennett are amongst a string of high-profile names speaking at the 25th Charleston Festival. Set up to reflect the intellectual and creative ideals of Bloomsbury group artists Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, the original inhabitants of Charlest By Besi • 3 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Pink Lime: Brighton Fringe event at Thistle Hotel Set to blow your literary socks off this May is Pink Lime, a Fringe Saint Lucia 2014 event highlight in the form of LGBTQI performances and readings from local and international Caribbean writers. Special guest MC for the evening is the gorgeous Vincent Mc Doom who has come all the way from Paris to By Besi • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Have a word – Festival special Have A Word goes mad in May with a very diverse but totally fabulous line up of artists to help celebrate the Brighton Festival. Artists appearing include: Sam Chara: Performance artist, dancer, singer and diva Annabel Pribelszki: Stand up comedian activist and legend Gerry Potter: Poet…performance By Besi • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: LGBT themed events during Brighton Fringe 2014 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 By Mitchell Orriss • 6 min read
