Making Change: What is an Artist’s Financial Responsibility?
In late January, the British food bank charity Bankuet announced that £41,969 was raised during their most recent collaboration with alternative indie artists: The Last Dinner Party. Bankuet is a…
Working Nine ‘Til Five: Behind the Scenes With SMuTS
It is on a sleepy Sunday that I approach the university’s student centre to interview Sussex’s musical theatre society: SMuTS. The common area is empty, and the corridors are quiet,…
‘Save The Badger’ Fundraising Event – In Review
A Night To Remember The 8th of December saw Mandela Hall transformed into a buzzing live music venue, as four brilliant local Brighton bands came together to support independent student…
Britainicana Comes to Brighton: Westside Cowboy at The Hope & Ruin
” Westsiiiiiide Cowboy ” Westside Cowboy’s music has snuck up on me, seemingly from nowhere, in the past couple of months. Either every other indie band fan has known something…
Best Albums of 2025
2025 has come to an end, and what a year it was for music! I’d been eagerly anticipating a few releases from some of my favourite artists who were making…
Best UK Cinema Releases Of 2025
It has been a really exciting year for cinema, with a variety of great releases, from blockbusters to independent films to exports from overseas. The following list is compiled of…
Here’s The Thing: I love Sports Team
Sports Team live at Patterns, Brighton – 12 November 2025. It’s a rainy Wednesday night in Brighton, light glistens off the puddles on the pavement, and late-night shoppers disperse through…
Where Great Music Grows: The Fight to Keep Grassroots Venues Alive
Grassroots venues are crucial in supporting the careers of emerging artists, cultivating musical communities, and contributing to the local economy. The Music Venue Trust, a charity dedicated to supporting and…
Students’ Union Benches Male Hockey and Rugby Teams
The Men’s Hockey and Rugby clubs at Sussex University have been removed as university-facilitated teams for the upcoming 2025/26 season. This decision followed multiple reports alleging inappropriate conduct and a…
Transcendent Tales: A Review of From The Pyre by The Last Dinner Party
Everyone’s favourite baroque-pop band is back with their second studio album, and they sound as decadent as ever. After winning the Brit Rising Star award in 2024 and the BRIT…
Kymara at Casablanca: 22nd August 2025
Congratulations to Kymara, who just started her first residency at Casablanca. I had the privilege of attending her opening night, and it quickly became clear to me that this was…