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Interview: Melanie C talks new album
Interview: Melanie C talks new album SWEAT ahead of her DJ set at Brighton Pride We caught up with Melanie C, an artist needing zero introductions, to talk about new album SWEAT ahead of her forthcoming DJ...
Filthy Gigdog at The Old Market
Filthy Gigdog Launches at The Old Market in aid of NHS ‘My Charity’ Every day, NHS staff across Sussex go above and beyond for their patients. Supporting them every step of the way is My Charity, the...
Valtos at Volks Brighton
From Skye to the sea: Valtos at Volks Brighton Valtos is a clash of alternate universes in perfect harmony: the pumping euphoria of electronic dance music blended with the braw freedom of Scottish folk. Call...
Darvish Fakhr: Brighton-based artist
Darvish Fakhr: Brighton-based artist This month we chat to Darvish Fakhr, a Brighton-based artist whose celebrated work ranges from painting to movement art. Much of his performance work explores ‘The...
FACESOUL at The Old Market
FACESOUL brings a soul-stirring live experience to The Old Market. If you’re craving an evening that goes beyond live music, make a date for Thu 3 Sep, when London-based artist FACESOUL takes to the stage at...
Kit Rice: New album Deep Waters
Kit Rice dives into a soulful new era with new album Deep Waters. Brighton-based artist, songwriter and producer Kit Rice is making waves with the launch of his deeply personal new project Deep Waters – an...
Natty’s Jerk Kitchen & Rum Stop
Natty’s Jerk Kitchen & Rum Stop Review Chances are you’ve driven past Natty’s Jerk Kitchen & Rum Stop on Preston Road, just a short walk from Preston Park. This award-winning eatery serves authentic...
Something old, something new…
Something old, something new…But where did the tradition come from? If you’re planning a wedding, chances are you’ve already heard the age-old rhyme: “Something old, something new, something borrowed,...
Riot Crrrl: A curly journey
Riot Crrrl: A curly journey Hands up if you remember the late 90s? Jennifer Aniston of Friends fame was peak hair inspo, with the ‘Rachel’ cut being emulated on a global scale. Even Sex and the City’s curly...
Brighton i360: Celebrating 10 years
Brighton i360: Celebrating 10 years Brighton’s iconic i360 is marking a major milestone this summer as it celebrates its 10th anniversary, with a programme of special offers and events designed to thank the...
Jessie Marie AKA Beau-Events
Jessie Marie AKA Beau-Events & BeauBottletops The second half of this year is about pushing the boundaries within the Brighton art world and facing the challenges we are up against as independent artists...
Wild Roots: The Intentional Table
Wild Roots: The Intentional Table Slow Down and savour the moment at Wild Roots: The Intentional Table. In a world that rarely stops moving, Wild Roots is inviting Brighton and Hove locals to do the exact...
Derma: Skin health and beauty
Derma: Skin health and beauty We chat to Derma Brighton proprietor Alison about her passion for supporting the trans community and why you don’t need filler to tackle the signs of ageing. For Alison, beauty...
The Revel Puck Circus
The Revel Puck Circus Brighton The Revel Puck Circus returns to Brighton with a spectacular new big top show. If you’re looking for something a little different to round off the summer holidays, The Revel...
The Gayby Doctors in Brighton
The Gayby Doctors in Brighton For over 40 years, London Women’s Clinic (LWC) has helped LGBTQ+ people and same-sex couples build the families they wanted, on their terms. It’s an approach built on listening...
Dynamo: more than a gym
Dynamo: more than a gym Why Dynamo is building a space where everyone belongs. For many people, walking into a gym can feel intimidating. It’s not because they don’t care about their health – previous...
Hove Hair Clinic founder’s mission
Hove Hair Clinic How personal experience inspired Hove Hair Clinic founder’s mission to restore confidence. For Sarah, founder of Hove Hair Clinic, hair loss isn’t just something she treats every day – it’s...
Deck the System Brighton
Deck the System Brighton The Brighton DJs breaking down barriers for women behind the decks. When Brighton DJs Charlene From Neighbours and Lisa Douglas met for a coffee to discuss their experiences in the...
Burger & Beyond review
Burger & Beyond review Does Brighton need another burger joint? The short answer is yes… Burger & Beyond has officially landed in Brighton, taking over the former Patty & Bun site on Ship Street...
One Garden Brighton: August events
One Garden Brighton: August events 2026 Looking for ways to make the most of August? One Garden Brighton is bursting with family-friendly events, creative workshops, delicious food and outdoor entertainment,...
The Ivy Asia Sushi Push Pops
The Ivy Asia launches playful new Sushi Push Pops for the summer holidays A fun new twist on sushi gives young diners a hands-on way to enjoy one of the UK's fastest-growing family food favourites Just in...
Draw to Perform Festival
Draw to Perform Festival spotlights the creative relationship between drawing, performance & disability Draw To Perform Festival 2026: Drawing On Disability 25-26 July 2026 Dream Centre, Chailey Heritage...
Discarded / Divine: A Solo Exhibition
Discarded / Divine: A Solo Exhibition by BeauBottletops | Jessie Marie Astill Private View: Saturday 18 July 2026, 5pm Exhibition: 18–31 July 2026 The Vault, 42–43 Kings Road Arches, Brighton (by the i360)...
Pride 2026 Interview: Paul Kemp
Pride 2026 Interview: Paul Kemp managing director of Brighton Pride For decades, few people have shaped the city’s LGBTQ+ nightlife and cultural landscape quite like Paul Kemp, managing director of Brighton...
Brighton Pride on the Park 2026
Brighton Pride on the Park 2026 | August heralds the return of Brighton Pride as the city unites to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community with an entire weekend of spectacular events. The weekend kicks...
Brighton Pride Street Party 2026
Brighton Pride Street Party 2026 Every August, Brighton transforms into one giant open-air celebration and nowhere captures the energy of Pride weekend quite like the legendary Pride Street Party. Returning...
Brighton Trans Pride 2026
Brighton Trans Pride 2026 | A powerful day of visibility, protest, celebration and community spirit Returning this July, Brighton Trans Pride 2026 once again brings thousands together for a powerful day of...
Avoiding the crowds during Pride
Avoiding the crowds during Pride | Brighton Pride is one of the biggest and best weekends in the city’s calendar, bringing hundreds of thousands of visitors to Brighton for an unforgettable celebration of love,...
Beyond Boundaries launches September
Looking for a late festival as part of your hedonistic summer roster? Then look no further, because Beyond Boundaries launches this September, bringing together some of the biggest names in house and drum and bass...
Liberty Music PR Ones to watch: A/K
Liberty Music PR Ones to watch: A/K Norwegian DJ duo A/K (Henning Astrup & Joakim Kaspersen) are moving through 2026 in style with their latest single, ‘Through You’, featuring UK disco and soul icon...
Brighton Pride with City Wall Records
Brighton Pride with City Wall Records | Pride is celebration and protest. Individuality and community. Joy and resistance. At Brighton Pride, we speak our truths, lift our community up, and look for the light....
DJ duo Wildblood & Queenie
This month we caught up with Brighton queer legends DJ duo Wildblood & Queenie to talk Pride, iconic gigs and why inclusive lineups matter How did you get into DJing? Kate (Wildblood): Inspired by Venus...
The Devil Wears Prada Musical
The Devil Wears Prada has gone down as one of the most quotable films of all time, (“Did someone eat an onion bagel?”) and now fans can experience the live stage production in London’s West End at the Dominion...
Charleston: Summer conversations
Charleston has unveiled an exciting new programme of intimate live events for Summer at Charleston, bringing together some of the world’s most celebrated creative minds for a series of thought-provoking...
One Garden Brighton July 2026
July at One Garden Brighton is shaping up to be a celebration of creativity, nature and community, with a packed programme of workshops and family-friendly events taking place throughout the month in the stunning...
The Velvet Crab: A new chapter
The Velvet Crab | A bold new chapter for a Brighton favourite There’s a fresh energy on St James’s Street as seafood favourite The Velvet Crab (formally The Gothic Crab) emerges with a brand-new identity,...
Sora at Malmaison Brighton
Sora at Malmaison Brighton | Perched above the waterfront at Malmaison Brighton, Sora is bringing something refreshingly different to Brighton’s dining scene – a sophisticated Japanese-inspired sharing concept that...
Brighton & Hove’s best Beer Gardens
Brighton & Hove's best Beer Gardens | When the sun decides to show up in Brighton, there’s only one thing locals immediately start thinking about: beer gardens. Fortunately, Brighton and Hove is packed with...
Ball Park Brighton football tech arena
Ball Park Brighton | Sussex’s first football tech arena Head down to Brighton Marina for some wholesome football fun for the whole family this summer. Football fans, families and competitive spirits alike now...
A new chapter for Hózhó Wellness
Hózhó Wellness is entering an exciting new chapter, having recently relocated to a peaceful new premises just a stone’s throw from Preston Park, offering clients an even more tranquil escape in the heart of the...
Hike for the Clock Tower Sanctuary
Hike for the Clock Tower Sanctuary | Have you ever fancied doing a challenge for charity, but running a marathon feels like a step too far? Hike for the Clock Tower Sanctuary is the perfect fundraiser for you!...
A personal journey with Rise Brighton
A personal journey with Rise Brighton I’ve never spoken about this publicly before, but I am a domestic abuse survivor. For a long time, I felt embarrassed that someone who prided herself on being a...
Holiday lets with Khalil Properties
Holiday lets with Khalil Properties | Turn your property into a high-performing holiday let with Khalil Properties. Earn more. Stress less. Let the experts manage everything. The short-term rental market has...
On The Beach Ticket Giveaway!
On The Beach Ticket Giveaway! | Get ready for an unforgettable summer on Brighton Beach! We’re giving you the chance to win tickets to two huge nights at On The Beach Festival this July! Prize includes: 4 x...
Brighton i360 Family Saver Package
Brighton i360 Family Saver Package | Make family time go further with the Brighton i360 Family Saver Package, from £25, designed to give you better value on unforgettable days out together. Take in...
Plumpton Revival 2026
Plumpton Revival 2026 | The forgotten festival is coming home on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August 2026 at Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AL. In 1969 and 1970, Plumpton Racecourse played host to one of the...
BITE Brighton Oyster Festival
BITE Brighton Oyster Festival | Friday 19 - Sunday 28 June 2026 2026 sees the inaugural BITE Brighton Oyster Festival presented by BITE Sussex, a contemporary re-imagination of the Brighton and Hove Food and...
Brighton Festival & Fringe: Reviews
Brighton Festival & Fringe: Reviews Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit A delightful show perfect for the Open Air Theatre. It was a beautifully sunny evening which made it even more special,...
Media Sales & Partnerships
We're Hiring | Part-time Media Sales & Partnerships Executive Ideal for an experienced salesperson looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity. Discover Brighton is looking for a motivated and...
Truncate at Tide June 2026
Truncate at Tide June 2026 | City Wall Records Truncate touches down at Tide this June, wielding the hard-hitting energy that defines both his sound and City Wall Records’ uncompromising vision of techno....
Crazy P Summer Disco
Crazy P Summer Disco | Sat 4 Jul 18:00 @Quarters Discover chats to iconic duo Crazy P – Chris and Jim – ahead of their Brighton Summer Disco at Quarters in July. Few artists have managed to evolve with club...
Ben Sherman Competition 2026
Ben Sherman Competition | Win a £500 Ben Sherman wardrobe this Father’s Day 2026 We’ve teamed up with Ben Sherman to give one lucky winner a £500 wardrobe refresh - the perfect Father’s Day treat for you or...
#andysmanclub – Men’s mental health
#andysmanclub | DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole partners with men’s mental health charity Every Monday evening, a quiet but powerful movement takes place inside the DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton...
BPO: Nigel Kennedy New Concert
Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra | Nigel Kennedy Stars in Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra’s Bold New Concert Season Nigel Kennedy plays Jimi Hendrix, Purcell gets a jazz twist and Brighton Festival Chorus...
October Unpacked 2026
October Unpacked 2026 | When the summer crowds begin to fade and the evenings draw in, Brighton will prepare to prove that the city’s creative spirit doesn’t hibernate when autumn arrives. October Unpacked is set to...
BIMM x The Great Escape
BIMM x The Great Escape | 20th Anniversary The Great Escape is one of the most exciting and busiest weekends of the Brighton music scene. Every May, emerging artists from around the UK and beyond head to the city’s...
Brighton Whisky Weekend
Brighton Whisky Weekend | Sun, sea and whisky land in Brighton this summer as the first Brighton Whisky Weekend docks at multiple venues across the city. Founded by Seb Woolf (owner of Cut Your Wolf Loose,...
Running events Brighton 2026
Running events Brighton 2026 Brighton’s early summer running calendar brings together everything the city does best: sea air, community spirit and a slightly competitive streak wrapped in a lot of fun....
Brighton’s best matcha lattes
Meet your matcha. Brighton’s best matcha lattes Matcha has officially gone from niche wellness drink to full-blown cultural phenomenon. Once reserved for traditional Japanese tea ceremonies and the occasional...
One Garden Brighton June 2026
One Garden Brighton June 2026 Summer is in full bloom at One Garden Brighton this June, with a packed calendar of creative workshops, floristry classes and garden-inspired events set within the beautiful...
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