Charm of Finches – Brighton 2026
Charm of Finches - Winter Folklore: Sonics of the Season The February sun starts to rise a little higher with a gentle hum as the derelict whistle of deep winter subdues. Time softens. The voices...
Charm of Finches - Winter Folklore: Sonics of the Season The February sun starts to rise a little higher with a gentle hum as the derelict whistle of deep winter subdues. Time softens. The voices...
Feature review: Embracing grey at Simon Webster Hair As a wise woman – namely actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge – once said, “Hair is everything.” And with ‘ageing gracefully’ a motto fed to us...
The Good Vibe Choir To understand the Good Vibe Choir, start with one song – their rendition of Lou Reed’s ‘Perfect Day’. In the original, its romantic lyrics are tinged with one soul’s...
Quarters, the city’s hottest new music venue, picked up on what the Brighton club scene was missing before the rest of us even noticed. With killer lighting and clean-cut sound, it is, at its...
When I first sat down with Simon Bass and Tommy Jules from Who We Are, I was struck by their open-hearted honesty. There was no pretence, no ego – it felt more like catching up with old friends...
A Brighton jazz kissa with a modern soul. There’s a sensory solace that greets you as you step inside Lazy Bird, nestled in Brighton’s Open Market. The scent of cinnamon drifts from the oven...
Reggae rhythms on the seafront Summer is reggae’s golden hour. When it hits Brighton seafront, the promenade transforms into the ultimate sun trap, complete with a built-in cool box of bass-rich...
You’re tucked behind a camera crew in a cosy beach house, ready to witness one of the most talked-about bands record an exclusive set just a few feet away. You sip a cold beer in the sunlight, a...
I arrived at Shoreham Airport around 9am, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (and feeling slightly delirious about the fact that, within a couple of hours, I’d be 800 feet higher without so much as a...
If it’s anything like previous years, an air of anticipation will swallow last-minute pint buyers in a body-heat smog, as the crowd takes its place - ready to witness the fast-rising underdog....
Tuning Into Brighton’s Music Scene. Like many others, I was drawn to Brighton, lured by the buzz of city life, the prospect of greener grass and creative opportunity. Stepping into its musical...
Mixing electronic dance music is an experience that transcends the ordinary. Behind the decks lives an area for reinvention, control, and release. It’s the ability to shape an incessant beat that...
Have you ever found yourself screaming the correct answer at the TV during The Chase or wanting to give Jeremy Clarkson a run for his money on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? If so, this one’s for...
Jazz is everywhere in our city, home to artistry galore against the backdrop of a postcard seafront. Whether it’s the drumbeat of a tight-knit community, the crash of creativity, or the coastal...
With the annual “New Year, New Me” mantra force-fed to us like a guilt-laden side dish after a month of indulgence, the prospect of walking into a crowded, testosterone-fueled gym can be...