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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.

Museum conservation experts have returned two extremely rare Chinese pagodas in the Royal Pavilion after an intricate and painstaking period of restoration. Brighton & Hove Museums staff took three years and meticulous care and skill to restore the splendid and colourful rare ornaments, which are over 2.5 metres tall. The pair...
Fans of George Michael are in for a treat as Rob Lamberti, one of the world’s leading George Michael tribute artists, brings his acclaimed show "Perfectly George" to the Brighton Centre on Saturday 21st June 2025. With a voice and stage presence that captures the magic of George Michael, Rob...
The IstructE Awards, spotlight 30 of the most groundbreaking projects from around the globe. Building on the momentum of previous years, this year’s shortlist continues to showcase sustainability, ethical standards, and technical innovation - cornerstones that reflect the evolving responsibilities and contributions of today’s structural engineering community.  Brighton Dome Corn...
By Mykaell Riley, University of Westminster In a surprising turn of events, Leeds-based guitar band English Teacher won the 2024 Mercury Prize for their debut album This Could Be Texas, marking a triumph for indie rock. This four-piece group, formed in 2020 while studying at Leeds Conservatoire, have quickly risen to...
We know that meat has a substantial impact on the planet, and that plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable. But exactly how much impact does the food we eat have on environmental outcomes and what difference would following a vegan diet make compared to consuming a high meat, or...
Getting ripped takes effort. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson didn’t get to look the way he does by sitting on the sofa with a packet of Doritos propped up on his pecs. It took years of sweat, pain and sacrifice. Many men (not all of us, though, it should be noted)...
Sustainable travel is becoming one of the most important trends in Europe. Faced with climate change and the growing need to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, many countries are seeking alternatives to cars and short flights. Ireland, known for its green landscapes and scenic routes, is increasingly embracing electric bikes...
 Stephanie Foo, an award-winning radio producer, suffers from complex post-traumatic stress disorder, a disorder that in her country (the US) “doesn’t officially exist”. In her new book, What My Bones Know, Foo writes movingly about what it’s like to live with complex PTSD and her long journey to getting...
A recent study found inconsistent evidence linking the neurotransmitter serotonin to depression. In an article for The Conversation, the authors of the study concluded that it is impossible to say that taking SSRI antidepressants is worthwhile. But is it safe to conclude that serotonin is not involved in depression...
Claudiu Dumitrache, one of Eastern Europe’s most remarkable young artistic talents, is now considering a return to the stage — 14 years after pop superstar Miley Cyrus personally encouraged him at the outset of his career. In a recent interview with Love Belfast, Dumitrache admitted that he still carries the nostalgia of his...