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What’s on this November at Wakehurst

Winter sights and senses at Wakehurst. As autumn leaves fall, bare trees reveal new views across Wakehurst and the wider landscape. Visitors venturing towards Westwood Lake will be greeted with inviting benches along the pathways, providing the ideal spot to take a...

Tom Lodge / Chicken Parm

Chicken Parm with Smoked Red Pepper Sauce and Pine Nut and Basil Pesto. Ingredients Chicken: 2 large chicken breasts 100g plain flour 2 large eggs, beaten 100g breadcrumbs (panko recommended) Salt and black pepper, to taste 3 tbsp olive oil, for frying Smoked Red...

Introducing Chef Tom Lodge

We are delighted to introduce our brand-new monthly food columnist, chef Tom Lodge, who will be whipping up delicious recipe inspirations for our readers. Tom Lodge has considerable kudos in the restaurant industry working in renowned Michelin starred restaurants...

StylePixie / Seasonal Change

As we head into October, the new season is becoming clear. We sadly wave goodbye to the warmer months and prepare ourselves for the cozier seasons ahead. Pumpkin soup and hot chocolate anyone? For many of us this is a time for cleaning house, sorting, refreshing,...

Guide to Networking in Brighton

On Wednesday 11th September, I was invited to the House of Lords to celebrate the launch of the ‘Female Entrepreneurship: Moving Forwards’ report by Small Business Britain. My name made the invite list due to being listed in the Top 100 UK Female Entrepreneurs for...

Pumpkin Spooktacular Brighton

Awards Dinner Disruption As Skellie Found With Knife In Back A guest has been found with a knife in their back at Preston Manor during “Cap’n Bad Bobs Dastardly Pirate Skeleton Award Dinner.” A call has gone out to all detectives, sleuths and nosey parkers to come...

Halloween Events / 2024

Spooky season is upon us and as ever there’s so much to do in the city to celebrate Halloween. We have scoured the interweb to find you the very best parties and activities with something for the whole family  Pumpkin Picking Patch Preston Manor - 18th - 31st Oct....

Romany and David Gilmour at The Neptune

David Gilmour’s Surprise Performance Alongside Daughter Romany Gilmour At The Neptune Inn. The Neptune Inn Hove is a friendly community pub and bustling live music venue, with regular open mic nights every Monday evening. Imagine the delight of landlord Bertie and...

Kirk Field / Rave New World

Friday 18th October This Autumn sees acid house culture celebrated at The Old Market Hove in a totally unique, ground-breaking show hosted by the author of award-winning, best-selling book RAVE NEW WORLD: confessions of a raving reporter, Kirk Field.  This Autumn...

London Philharmonic Orchestra

London Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Brighton for a season of dazzling concerts. Celebrating 25 years at Brighton Dome, the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) returns to Brighton. Principal Conductor Edward Gardner makes his debut at the Dome and opens the...

Tiki Hut / A Taste of Paradise

Since opening in the summer, Tiki Hut Brighton has gone from strength to strength. The venue is now synonymous with delicious authentic Caribbean food, 2-4-1 cocktails (on selected days) and dancing!  The stunning outside tiki themed space is ideal for watching the...

Dine & DJ

This month in Cooler Than You, we chat to Lisa, founder of Dine & DJ events for over 40s who are looking for a unique experience. Tell us about Dine & DJ? We create boutique events in partnership with beautiful local venues for people over 40, where we...

Sixes Party Packages

It’s crazy to think that Christmas is just around the corner and now is the time to start thinking about how you will celebrate with your colleagues. Everyone deserves a treat after working hard all year round and Sixes Social Cricket is offering you the chance to...

Discover Brighton Russell Small

Russell Small Exclusive Interview

Words by Samantha Harman   Russell Small is a man who needs no introduction, his career as a DJ and producer spans 30-years and during that time he has enjoyed success as one half of The Freemasons, Phats and Small and also remixed tracks for Beyoncé, Luther...

El Mistico

Words by Nikki Rollins www.theoldmarket.com   Imagine you’re heading to TOM with your friends, chatting away, excited to see El Mistico; the hypnotist and magician show. It’s a night you’ve been looking forward to; you’re intrigued about it and know you’re...

What’s On

In The Dark: Birth by Phoebe Wingrove

In The Dark: Birth by Phoebe Wingrove Part of Photo Fringe 2024 event: In the Dark: Birth follows on to depict Wingrove’s friend Annie’s traumatic experience of birth, through photographic images that present green abstract bodily forms and typographic fabric...

October at One Garden

October Half Term - Spooky Halloween Garden Trail Returns! Join us at One Garden Brighton this October half-term for a free Halloween adventure! Bring your family and explore the walled garden on our exciting Halloween Trail, filled with spooky scenes and...

Max Cooper

MAX COOPER Thurs 3rd & Fri 4th Oct 19:00 @The Old Market Born in Belfast to parents of Australian descent, Cooper is an audio-visual artist with a PHD in computational biology. Whilst studying in Nottingham he was resident DJ at a local techno club but in 2010...

The Beat Feat. Rankin Jr

THE BEAT FEAT. RANKIN JR Thurs 3rd Oct 19:30 @Concorde 2 After their debut release on the legendary Two Tone label, The Beat achieved huge success during the 80s touring the world with David Bowie, The Police and REM. After the tragic death of original frontman...

Fat Tony – Day Party

FAT TONY - DAY PARTY Sat 5th Oct 15:00 @Patterns This DJ has been a fixture of the London club scene since the 80s and has held residencies at Turnmills, Egg, Limelight and The Palladium in New York. He is the official DJ to the Beckhams and Versace and the UK’s...

The Rest Is Politics

THE REST IS POLITICS Sun 6th Oct 18:30 @Brighton Centre The iconic podcast series returns to the live stage with their biggest tour to date. Political heavyweights Alastair Campbell and cabinet minister Rory Stewart reveal some of the intricacies and absurdities in...

Joe Jackson

 JOE JACKSON Sun 6th Oct 19:00 @Brighton Dome This Staffordshire born singer-songwriter first came to prominence with his 1978 album Look Sharp which spawned the Top 20 hit, Is She Really Going Out With Him? His second album, I’m the Man, gave him a Top 10 placing...

Pale Waves

PALE WAVES Tues 8th Oct 18:00 @Chalk This Manchester band have gone from strength to strength since signing to Dirty Hit Records in 2017, enjoying a string of Top 5 releases that draw on their influences of The Cranberries, The 1975 and Cocteau Twins. Their fourth...

Awful Auntie

AWFUL AUNTIE Thurs 10th - Sat 12th Oct 13:30 & 18:30 (10th) 10:30 & 18:30 (11th) 15:00 & 19:00 (12th) @Theatre Royal Following their acclaimed productions of his previous stories Birmingham Stage Company present a new production of this adventure by...

Norman Jay

NORMAN JAY Fri 11th Oct 19:00 @Concorde 2 The legendary DJ and MBE takes you on a nostalgic journey through the streets of London’s Camden and spins the artists and bands that have shaped the unique sound of the area. He also delves into the music he produced in...

Crowded House

CROWDED HOUSE Sat 12th Oct 18:30 @Brighton Centre Formed from the ashes of New Zealand band Split Enz by Neil Finn and Paul Hester in 1984, they changed their name to Crowded House after signing to Capitol Records the same year. Their debut album was released in...

Nick Cope’s Family Show

NICK COPE’S FAMILY SHOW Sun 13th Oct 11:00 @The Old Market Cope has been writing and recording songs for children for over 10 years and regularly performs to sell-out crowds all across the country. His CBeebies show, Nick Cope’s Popcast, is in its third series and...

New Model Army

NEW MODEL ARMY Tues 15th Oct 18:00 @Chalk Since their first gig in 1980 Justin Sullivan’s politically charged brigands have made the stage their own and command a fierce loyalty from their fans. Their 16th studio album, Unbroken, was released at the start of the...

Soft Play

SOFT PLAY Tues 15th Oct 19:00 @Brighton Dome Laurie Vincent and Isaac Holman have been on hiatus for a few years since their tenure as the award-winning Slaves. Now they’re back, noisier, louder and with a new name, ready to assault your senses once more with their...

Ariel Posen

ARIEL POSEN Tues 15th Oct 19:30 @Komedia Rolling Stone dubbed this Canadian “a modern-day guitar hero” with a rootsy sound that occupies the space between genres. His influences include heartland rock & roll, blue-eyed soul and Beatles-inspired pop but he...

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