Discover: Shopping, Features, What's On: Highlights

Dukes Lane

Dukes Lane is staying open for Late Night Shopping on Thursday 7th December. Join for their Christmas party with free bubbles, mulled wine, competitions, special discounts and in-store events.  Fred Perry, Farah, Kiehl’s, Mowgli, TOAST, The Brighton Box, The Fair...

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Artist Anon

Artist Anon was set up by Mars Miller in 2012, as an online enterprise, in his spare bedroom and has gone from strength to strength. Originally set up after a shopping trip to Brighton for his son’s clothing and realising that nearly every bit of clothing purchased...

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The Brighton Lights

Tickets for The Brighton Lights are selling fast and the countdown has begun. This inaugural Winter light experience will transform One Garden Brighton into a light-filled wonderland for residents and visitors alike. Launch night is December 15th. Already over 5000...

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Burning the Clocks

Brighton’s annual winter solstice celebration is set to return later this month and promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Discover caught up with organisers Same Sky to find out more. The biggest yet Burning the Clocks is planned for 2023. Community...

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Ice Rink Bar and Kitchen

Picture the scene, it’s a cold, dark November evening and I’m wrapped up in a wooly hat and ankle length puffer jacket. It seemed winter had well and truly arrived and with it, the soft pastel coloured hues that adorn the Royal Pavilion every year, heralding the...

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Aprés Ski By Sea At Shelter Hall

Shelter Hall is the city’s only seafront food hall, boasting seven kitchens serving a variety of delicious food, two bars and various spaces. The mezzanine floor has outdoor balconies that are perfect for taking in a famous Brighton sunset and people watching. This...

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Our Roots

Wondering what to do this New Year’s Eve? Discover caught up with the team behind Our Roots, an LGBTQ+ (and allies) club event and safe space with inclusivity at its heart to find out more  Our Roots is a one-of-a-kind event created by Brighton’s own legendary...

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DJ Patch

Revenge of the Brighton Panto It’s no secret that I love a bit of campery. Ever since the pandemic Brighton has had a lack of festive entertainment, but fear not, 2023 has this back with added sparkle. I’ll be showcasing my top picks for some Christmassy live...

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Cooler Than You

Meet mother and daughter duo Nic and Plum, proprietors of She Said Boutique  Have you had any famous customers? Nic - We have had sooo many celebrities, famous musicians, politicians and actors over the years.  I’ve even had the privilege of creating outfits for...

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Wines Premier Cru

Dominic Hall founded Wines Premier Cru in 2008 after many successful years as the Chief Representative for GVA Worldwide in Beijing and Hong Kong. From humble beginnings, managing only a few client portfolios and acting as an exclusive merchant of blue-chip stock...

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Bah Humbug?

Christmas is not always a time of love and joy. For some families it’s a time of deep stress and worry especially in the current financial climate. Some simply cannot afford the lavish food and presents, so either get into unnecessary debt or go without.  For...

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Pinot & Picasso Brighton

Pinot & Picasso Brighton is painting its way as the next must-try activity in the North Laines that brings people together, mixing their own palette of fun, art and a glass of something delicious.  Pinot & Picasso invites Brightonians not only to create art...

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Festive Fun & Gifts

Artist Anon brings you urban apparel from the South Coast of England. We only sell Brighton; We are Brighton’s own clothing company, wear our clothing with love and pride four our unique city. We are proud to represent Brighton and Brightonians with our brand. We...

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The Return of Miss Jason

DJ Patch Presents his icons. After an extended hiatus due to some serious health concerns, Miss Jason is back to work, and I went to his lovely Rottingdean home for a cuppa and a catch up ahead of his first night back, at our iconic Legends Brighton for Miss...

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Cooler Than You

Hello, I am Dick Day: a local drag entertainer in Brighton. I love to create happy memories and spread pure joy at my shows by creating a super energetic, silly and freeing space where you can come and let loose… (because if you think you’ll look a fool: don’t...

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Feeling Festive at One Garden Brighton

One Garden situated in Stanmer Park have a whole array of festive events happening this December with something for the whole family.  With everything from their very first light show, to team dining experiences and festive workshops, One Garden plans to make this...

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Peter James

‘Stop Them Dead’ is the latest in the detective series from UK’s No1 selling, Sussex author Peter James. Kairen Kemp caught up with him for a chat.  How long have you been writing the Roy Grace series?  I started writing the first Roy Grace novel back in 2003. That...

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The Little Match Girl

The Little Match Girl comes to Brighton Dome next month and ahead of the show, our editor caught up with award winning Director and Choreographer Arthur Pita to discover more about his adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen classic. Tell me the premise of the...

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DJ Patch

Backstage ahead of the re-opening of Theatre Royal Brighton. Theatre Royal Brighton is a historic Grade II listed Theatre in Brighton. Host to musicals, plays, opera and ballet throughout the year. The venue has a capacity of 952, and features a wonderful...

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Resident Opinion

The community spirit in Brighton is one of the many things I love about living in the city. With the current cost of living crisis, many families struggle and making small efforts within your part of Brighton and Hove can really help lift someone’s spirits and make...

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Dame Joan Collins

The memoir ‘Behind The Shoulder Pads’ is Dame Joan Collins’ most recent of 19 books to date plus newspaper and magazine columns. Our Kairen Kemp has been talking to her ahead of her show of the same name at The Theatre Royal in Brighton on the 21st October. When...

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Elli Ingram

Brighton born Elli Ingram is an independent artist who found fame in 2013 when she toured Europe with Drum ‘n’ Bass duo, Chase and Status. She featured on their album ‘Brand New Machine’ and off the back of this released her first EP entitled ‘Sober’ as a free...

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Halloween 2023

Spooky season is almost upon us and Discover has found some of the best Halloween events so that you can celebrate goth Christmas to the max.  First up is Glamorous Brighton who are hosting a Halloween event to remember. On the 28th of October, from 8pm DJ Xarnder...

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Best Drinks Deals For Students

The Joker - The Joker is a favourite since it offers 15 % student discount all year round (with a valid student ID). On Mondays, they even have 2 for 1 Proseccos. Also, in 2017 they were declared winners of the Best Pub Grub, which is a testimony to the fact that...

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Skate 360

Ever since I can remember, I’ve absolutely loved roller skating. The magic of gliding along with the wind in my hair brings me so much joy. It gives me a sense of freedom and I wish I could roller skate everywhere as opposed to walking.  I am fortunate to have a...

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Drag In The Park

Brighton Open Air Theatre - Saturday, September 9th, 7pm  Get ready to sashay, strut, and experience the fabulousness of Drag in the Park at Brighton Open Air Theatre. This exciting event promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, glamour, and...

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DJ Patch On Crawley Pride

Crawley Pride 2023 took over the city on August 19th so, naturally, I was there to witness the gorgeousness, DJ, and catch up with some fabulous people.  10am the Parade kicks off from Memorial Square. Glitter, Banners and chanting fill the town centre streets...

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Cooler Than You – Brandy Bex

This month we meet saucy nurse Brandy Bex, NHS hero and all round Glamourpuss. When she’s not prescribing pills and chasing after handsome Doctors, she performs a comedic poetry set on stages across Brighton and Hove. You can next see her on Friday 24th of November...

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Radio Reverb

Discover Brighton is proud to announce that they are now sponsors of The Kairen Kemp Show on Radio Reverb Our executive editor talked to presenter/producer/director Melita Dennett to find out more about the station. “Festival Radio used to run during the Brighton...

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Resident Opinion

Live Music Venue Closures Each month Discover brings you a hotly debated topic about issues important to the residents of the city.  Why would you move into the centre of Brighton, only to complain about the noise from live music venues? That’s the same as getting...

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