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...
With Adam Ant announcing a US and Uk tour and a return to paly in Brighton in March allbeit in 2022 we thought we would take a look at the 80's ledgend and some of his career highs. Did you know Adam Ant had 8 Singles in the top...
This week Brighton Journal spoke to local painter Tiffany Lynch. Tiffany's paintings capture landscapes, cityscapes and coastlines while exploring the movement of light and colour. Her work has been exhibited at group shows at ONCA, the RA and Saatchi Gallery. Tiffany was also the winner of the Habitat Brighton...
This week Brighton Journal spoke to local artist and architect, Alej ez. Alej predominantly creates panoramic prints of Brighton & Hove, Sussex coastal scenes and the surrounding countryside. He is currently the artist-in-residence at the West Pier Trust, where he is creating new work inspired by the sea and...
Born in the same year Brighton Festival began, the acclaimed British and Ethiopian writer Lemn Sissay MBE, has launched Tell Me Something About Family today (Fri 7 May). The new storytelling website has been created with Brighton Festival 2021 and will inspire Sissay to create a new piece of work from the public’s recollections...
