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From art exhibitions and theatre to music, literature and creative movements, this category explores the people, places and ideas shaping Brighton’s cultural life — celebrating both grassroots creativity and headline events across the city.

We spoke to AudioActive's project manager, Tom Hines, about their huge campaign to provide new, improved facilities and equipment where young people are considered artists. Brighton and Hove is a vibrant hub of culture where artistic endeavours are cherished and nurtured from a young age. Although not all young people...
We spoke to Mutual Aid Vegan Foodbank about how their organisation has evolved in their first year. Despite being among some of the richest countries in the world, more and more people are relying on food banks to ensure they do not go hungry. Mutual Aid Vegan Foodbank is one...
Brighton Energy Cooperative has revealed plans to launch free solar energy systems for three schools in Brighton and Hove in a bid to build a more sustainable and greener future. The energy company has been working closely with Woodingdean, Coldean and Carden Primary Schools for months to discuss building and...
This week, surrealist painter, Alberto Martinez examined his artistic journey from Cuba to Brighton, a place now a great source of inspiration for his work. It is no secret Brighton and Hove is a recognised cultural hub, expanding the imaginations of many artists along the way (Turner, Banksy). Oil painter,...
Martin Poole reflects on the highlights of Beyond's Hove beach hut advent calendar after ten years of success at Christmas time. Hove's annual beach hut advent calendar has opened its doors to the people of Brighton and Hove for one last time this year. Martin launched Beyond with his team...
West Pier in Brighton and Hove often features as the central focus for the work of many photographers. The seaside scenery provides ample opportunity to encapsulate its unique quirks and characteristics within the city. Despite West Pier's gradual deterioration after the fire in 2003, its skeletal structure remains a huge source of...
Brighton's Theatre Royal will be showing Nellie Limelight and the Oysters of Time to for young children and families to enjoy this Christmas and into some of the New Year. The children's Christmas show is born from a longstanding tradition at the venue, with many families returning year after year for...
We explored the beginnings of graphic novel illustrator, Alice Clarke, and discussed her youth, her crowdsourced project, and challenges facing the graphic novel industry today. Alice spent the first decade of her life in Brighton, and decided from a young age art was the outlet she wanted to pursue in...
A cultural project in Brighton and Hove dedicated to improving the lives of young people has been shortlisted for an important international award. 'Our Future City' is a programme working across different sectors and agendas, expecting to help 6,000 children and young people in the city over the next 10...
New stars of The Rocky Horror Show, Dom Joly, Joanne Clifton, and Ben Adams, discuss Brighton, sex, and their first impressions of the musical. This article contains sexually explicit references which might offend or be unsuitable for some readers.  One of the world's most prolific musicals will be returning to UK theatres...