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‘The Container’: A Digital Theatre Review

Words by Elijah Arief Clare Bayley’s fast paced, paranoid and stomach wrenching play The Container is the piece of theatre I chose to stream this week. The play itself was…

Speaking Music

Words By Cosan Gulacar When we think ‘art’, we think creativity and expression, and typically in a visual form. I once heard, however, that “art (in the visual sense) is…

Review: Emily in Paris

A Netflix Show which attempts to emulate Parisian Chic, but falls flat.

Artist Focus: Ezzy Bones

One of the most exciting aspects of the contemporary creative scene in Brighton is that it is not solely bound to art galleries. From a graffiti in the wall to…

Breaking through the noise in a global pandemic

Words by Dylan Bryant The pandemic has ripped through our livelihoods and impacted the music industry in a way no one could have imagined. With venues closed, festivals cancelled, album…

Editors Choice – 9

Words By Robyn Cowie As someone who can now firmly say they are in their early twenties, I cannot help but feel the need to confess my appreciation of the…

Read now: The Badger’s Ninth Edition

The Badger is back with its fortnightly release and it's not one to miss.

Taylor Swift: A Big Name, Even Bigger Reputation

An exploration of an artist who not only redefined what it is to be a modern day celebrity but also what it is like to be part of the modern…

The Art of Women in Horror Films

Words By Frances Court As a self proclaimed horror film lover, I’m all too familiar with the sad reality that it’s really hard to find a good one. We’re at…

Reading and Leeds Festival 2021 to go Ahead!

Following the government announcing the timeline for the easing of Lockdown restrictions on Monday evening, it seems that the UK 2021 Summer Festival season may be happening after all.

Black Country, New Road’s ‘For the First Time’ Review

Never has an album grown on me in such little time.

Not enough black female artists are being heard in the mainstream – Saltdean singer, Celeste releases debut album and announces Brighton show

Words By Dylan Bryant It’s no secret that Celeste is making her mark in today’s music industry. Although, it’s a rarity for black female artists singing jazz and soul to…

The Romance Genre Needs Diversity

While the Romance genre thrives this Valentine’s day, we need to diversify our bookshelves.

LGBTQ+ Film recommendations

Words by Emma Frith Despite its career defining performances, intimate shots and clever use of colour, the award-winning french film Blue Is the Warmest Colour unfortunately fed into a larger…

An Ode to Radio

Words By Rosie Graham

Michael Kiwanuka, Love & Hate

An album that made me question my feelings about music

Arlo Parks – ‘Collapsed in Sunbeams’: Review

Resilience, compassion, and poetic beauty: The voice of Generation Z.

How has the Coronavirus pandemic affected Drama at Sussex?

Words by Megan Taylor The Coronavirus pandemic hit the UK all the way back in January 2020 and it is safe to say it has had a significant impact on…

Artist Focus: Maddie Ross (Girl Code Theatre)

In the previous issues of Artist Focus, we’ve mainly been focusing on visual artwork, such as illustrations and photography. However, the creative endeavours that Brighton has to offer as a…

Read now: The Badger’s Eighth Edition

Pick up a copy of the Badger’s Eighth edition of the academic year! From post-valentines reflections to pressing uni updates, this edition is a must read. What’s inside? Quarantine hotels…