This week Brighton Journal spoke to local textile artist, Saj Fareed. Through her brand, Pull and Pin, Saj hosts embroidery workshops that encourage creativity as a means to channel mindfulness and wellbeing. We discussed her ITV Creates 2020 identity project, her work for the upcoming Brighton Design Show in...
Jack Tucker - the alter ego of award-winning comedian Zach Zucker - caused such a stir at the Edinburgh Fringe he had five star reviews and walk-outs for the same performances! Delusional, a send-up of the down-at-heel US comic-in-a-suit, Zucker shows himself to be an expert clown as he...
This week Brighton Journal spoke to local artist, Moyra Scott. Moyra works in acrylic paint and collage in order to create her layered compositions, which often explore themes such as "identity" and "creative magic". We discussed how her portrait commissions become a collaborative process that empowers the sitter, as...
This week Brighton Journal spoke to local designer and illustrator, Melanie Smith. Storytelling is at the heart of Melanie's work, and she's often influenced by themes such as "exploring" and "looking". We discussed projects she carried out for the Royal Sussex County Hospital and the National Portrait Gallery, her...
Following its 7th sold out season at Sadler’s Wells Peacock Theatre in London’s West End, Tango Fire is bringing its sizzling choreography and acclaimed dancers out on tour, collecting together six of the best tango couples into one single show to showcase both their own dances - and in the...
There is an ongoing petition to end greyhound racing in the city by closing down Coral Brighton and Hove Greyhound Stadium. So far, there are over 6,200 signatures and the campaign’s next goal is to reach 7,500.
There were calls to end this sport in 2018 when almost 1000 greyhounds...
February is LGBT+ History Month in the UK. The celebration is a month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer history, as well as a means of raising awareness for the issues faced by LGBTQ+ people. This year’s theme is Poetry, Prose and Plays.
This year's celebration is more important...
‘Welcome To The Imagine Nation’ beckons the cover of the new Brighton Festival 2020 brochure, released today. Launched by this year’s guest director poet, playwright, broadcaster and speaker Lemn Sissay MBE, and Andrew Comben chief executive of the Brighton Festival, there is a palpable energy and excitement as they...
This week Brighton Journal spoke to local mixed media artist, Ellie Hipkin. Ellie layers a combination of painting, mono printing and embroidery in order to create stunning artwork that explores nature's tranquility. Having been a fashion designer for twelve years, Ellie discovered newfound comfort in painting. She describes her...
The award winning Tango Fire, which has sold out Sadler’s Wells Peacock Theatre in London’s infamous West End seven times, is heading back to the UK for another tour. There will be shows, presented by producer Andrew Kay, in venues across the UK from 12 February – 2 March....
