Unbothered at Christmas

Discover: Health & Wellbeing, Features

A Guide to protecting your peace The Christmas season can be a magical time – lights, mulled wine, and the promise of slowing down and celebrating with family and friends. But for many of us, it can also be a whirlwind of social pressure, financial strain and...

What’s it all about, Alfie?

Features

Alfie Ordinary on ten years of drag, The Big Drag Pageant and playing a cow at Christmas. If you’ve been anywhere near Brighton’s cabaret scene in the past decade, you’ll know the name Alfie Ordinary. With his trademark sequins, cheeky grin and larger-than-life charm,...

New Year’s Eve in Brighton 2025

Features

10 Unmissable Ways to Ring in the New Year Brighton really knows how to show up for New Year’s Eve. Whether you’re after dancing till dawn, a relaxed dinner by the sea, or something unique and immersive, the city’s got a great mix for 2025-26. Here are ten excellent...

Hove Christmas Trail

Features

Bringing magic to our streets This December, Hove is set to sparkle a little brighter with the launch of the Hove Christmas Trail, a brand-new festive community initiative designed to bring residents together while shining a spotlight on the area’s independent...

Brisa Tapas & Bar

Discover: Food & Drink, Features

Christmas cheers Tucked away in Bartholomew Square, Brisa Tapas & Bar brings a festive Spanish breeze to Brighton’s Christmas season and its 2025 celebrations prove it’s certainly no wallflower.  From the moment you step through the door, you’re greeted by the...

Hot Rats – Brighton’s basement revival

Features

In a dark Brighton basement only lit by fairylights and the glow of a tape deck, four students strip back their recording process, desperately chasing an authentic sound that’s older than their parents.  Introducing Hot Rats, a four-piece BIMM University band based in...