Wired Sussex has appointed CEO Iain McKenna to lead the non-profit membership organisation as it supports media, digital and technology businesses in the region.
McKenna joins Wired Sussex with extensive leadership experience, having worked in management roles for media businesses including Bauer Media, Heart FM, Original 106 FM and as Global Radio’s regional managing director for the south.
Plans...
Marra Murphy has been selected as a a Grand Finalist for Eco Pageants UK who's ethos is courage, beauty and sustainability. Marra holds a degree in Pharmacology and is currently working as a Senior Scientist for a pharmaceutical lab based in Brighton.
As part Marra's pageant journey she has come...
Postmodern Jukebox have achieved worldwide acclaim with their stylised brand of ragtime, swing and jazz inspired covers of modern classics. They have managed to accumulate nearly 6 million YouTube subscribers and achieved approaching 1.5 billion views. I spoke with the mastermind behind the group, Scott Bradlee, to discuss what...
From the moment Duggee ‘A-Woof’ed his way on to CBeebies back in 2014, children and parents alike have been captivated by the lovable Clubhouse leader.
Duggee and the Squirrels, who join him for fun, adventures and hands-on learning at the Clubhouse, were an instant hit with viewers. Their popularity has...
We caught up with Lyndsey Clay, the founder of Connected Brighton, on her mission to give back to her home town and bring people together.
Let’s start from the beginning, what made you want to start a business?
The idea for Connected Brighton came to me while we were in the...
Introducing HIGH TIDE - the latest new product from Sussex-based Bedlam Brewery available in keg as well as 440ml cans; a beer they’re eager to share.
Bedlam has become known for its premium beer offering. Born in 2011 with a mission to brew better beer for a better planet they...
Anthony Grant Bloom may have been revered at poker tables, but this prominent gambler made one of the biggest wagers of his life: a whopping £200 million investment in Brighton & Hove Albion.
Tony Bloom’s wager paid off, and The Seagulls have now been promoted to the Premier League.
The phenomenal...
This week Brighton Journal spoke to local painter, Loraine Hayes. Loraine's semi-abstract paintings explore the rolling hills of the South Downs and the marine life of Sussex coastlines. She works in acrylics, using heightened colour and composition to create personal and joyful relationships with the landscape. Loraine frequently incorporates...
This week Brighton Journal spoke to local fine artist and printmaker, Troy Ohlson. Troy layers paint, sculptural collage and textural impasto with delicate detail to explore the beauty of British countryside, coastlines and woodlands. She frequently works in watercolour to capture the character and expression of wildlife, bringing these...
This week Brighton Journal spoke to local illustrator, printmaker and designer, J David Bennett. David creates both limited and open edition prints using digital and traditional media. His work is humorous and vibrant, while combining elements of branding, storytelling and typography. He is currently working on a new series of...
