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Thirteen Ways to Kill Lulabelle Rock by Maud Woolf

Unique, unpredictable, and uncanny: the three words I would use to summarise upcomingnovel Thirteen Ways to Kill Lulabelle Rock by Maud Woolf. Set in Bubble City, a futuristic metropolis situated…

In Conversation With Laura Misch

Laura Misch is an innovative, dynamic and imaginative talent. Based in London, Laura greatly emphasises activism for environmental causes in her music, using her Saxophone abilities to curate intricate riffs,…

Living in Brighton, At What Cost?

“There’s no place like home,” Dorothy opines in The Wizard of Oz, before being magicked back to Kansas in her ruby slippers. Unfortunately, this line has not aged well. In…

In Conversation with Youth Sector

One of the less talked about bands in the British music scene, Youth Sector are turning the tide on what is perceived as pop rock. Local to Brighton, they have…

Reviews: London Film Festival 2023

As a cinema fan, the London Film Festival is more exciting than Christmas and is always one of the highlights of my year. Here are the highs and the lows…

It’s Not The ‘Happiest Season’ For The Carols

With the festive season approaching, the most wonderful time of year will soon be upon us! Eggnog, warm fires, carolers, and beautiful gifts are amongst the things I’m immediately reminded…

The End of Tournament Football?

Modern football fans have grown up seeing competitions such as the Champions League and the World Cup with the same format time and time again, and I can quite confidently…

Society Spotlight: Pole Society

As a sport, pole fitness is much like its participants – resilient, self-assured, and thick-skinned. The journey this activity has endured has aptly been filled with twists, turns, and bumps;…

Formula 1: Anything But Boring

In a season of 22 races, you’d expect Formula 1 to have multiple Grand Prix victors – well, not in 2023. Max Verstappen, this season’s drivers’ champion, has won 17…

Emma Wilson Talks Going for Gold

To the untrained eye, windsurfing is a rather peculiar watch. Athletes wrestle with their eight-metre sail, harnessing the wind to reach speeds upwards of 40 miles per hour. Races are…

Recycling in Zero Gravity

Space travel is levelling up, and it’s not just about fancy rockets and shiny gadgets. In an era where sustainability is increasingly vital, space exploration has embarked on its own…

Vitamin D in Winter Wellness

Vitamins play a crucial role in maintaining good health and supporting efficient growth. Among these essential vitamins, vitamin D is particularly important for bone health, immune system support, and mental…

Convergence & Co-Evolution

Discussions on ethical dilemmas surrounding the emergence and evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are prevalent in today’s mainstream media. However, could plans to limit, or even eradicate, the use of…

What’s On in Brighton?

Christmas season is upon us, which means one thing in theatre – Christmas shows are back and they are everywhere. From themed Christmas shows to Christmas music concerts, they seem…

SMUTS bring The Addams Family to Life

The Addams Family is a well-known, iconic franchise containing several movies – both animated and live action – as well as a musical and popular TV series, featuring a ghoulish…

Improving Accessibility in Deaf Theatre

Theatre is meant for all to enjoy, but what if you were unable to enjoy it to its fullest potential? The British Deaf Association estimates that around 87,000 people in…

Leave Room For Folklore

This is a death by a thousand cutbacks, by countless noise complaints and escalating operating costs that can’t be covered. The Music Venue Trust revealed to NME that one in…

Lovejoy’s Rapid Rise in the Indie Scene

“I truly think (Lovejoy) is having a big impact on the return of indie music into the mainstream,” were the words of Jack Saunders on Radio 1’s Official Chart Show,…

Review: Invincible S2

Invincible is an animated superhero show that focuses on Mark Grayson, the teen son of the world’s strongest and most celebrated superhero Omni-man. An Amazon Original, the first half of…

Modern Day Disney and Race Swapping 

Disney has recently come under fire for their upcoming Disney Princess remake, Snow White. The titular character will be played by Rachel Zegler, the 22-year-old American actress and singer who…