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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.

Why have we got a referendum? In the previous general election, David Cameron came under increasing scrutiny by his backbenchers and the general public, demanding a referendum on whether we stay in or leave, with even some Conservative voters shifting right to UKIP. David Cameron embarked on a mission across many...
Pop-Up Brighton have launched a brand new immersive art experience! You’ve been sent to the Old Police Cells in Brighton to death row. You’re there to have one last party before you pass on to the afterlife and experience an array of immersive artwork. Pop-up Brighton is bringing together ‘art,...
If you took a wander across the gorgeous South Downs on Easter weekend you may have seen some odd people walking around with signs saying “Excuse Me” and “Hello”. This was part of a National Park campaign to encourage walkers to be politer to each other, something many didn’t...
After the closure of live music venues Freebutt and Blind Tiger, a special panel was held in Brighton last week to hear how “noise complaints and excessive licensing conditions are making it harder for live music venues to keep afloat by creating expensive hurdles to leap” Brighton and Hove...
Laura Minter and Tia Williams are your everyday mum's, they're genuine, hard working, loving parents. Oh, and they have two published arts and crafts books with one on the way. So they're kinda cool mum's! Based in Brighton, the two decided to develop a blog back in 2013 called, Little Button...
Tonight, the KOMEDIA hosts it's first ever disco night to culminate the end of the Brighton Music Conference. The Brighton Music Conference is in it's third year and is designed to give young aspiring and established artists the tools to becoming successful. The conference, set over two days, focused on...
Even more extraordinary details of the life of Doreen Valiente have been revealed in a biography by Philip Heselton. Known as the ‘mother of modern witchcraft’, Valiente resided in Brighton until her death in 1999. She was so influential that Brighton and Hove City Council erected a blue plaque...
Before we know it, it will be May and festival season will be in full swing. However, there is one festival we have yet to mention and it is my favourite. It’s my favourite because I’m very nosey, and this festival actively encourages people to be nosey. I am...
Before the welfare state, responsibility for poor relief was held at parish level. Elizabeth Hughes is a County Archivist hosting a one-off workshop exploring the archives created by The Old Poor Law in East Sussex and Brighton. Held on April 23rd, this workshop will give you an exclusive look into...
April 16th thousands of music fans will descend onto the streets of the UK’s trendiest towns and cities for Record Store Day. This phenomenon is one that has taken the music world by storm and while still relatively new in the UK, it has grown from strength to strength....