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Brighton Philharmonic November Review

After a rigorously conducting the orchestral exposition of Beethoven’s third Piano Concerto, Freddy Kempf glides onto a Steinway for a memorable rendition of the first movement’s opening cadenza. It is…

The Hate U Give: Tackling Systemic Racism

Angie Thomas’ debut novel, The Hate U Give, has recently been brought onto the big-screen, with the powerful and politically critical adaptation being directed by George Tillman Jr. With Amandla…

CINECITY Opening Night: The Favourite

I did not always believe in the magic of cinema. Sitting in one of a thousand identical cinemas, looking at the waves of unoccupied seats, can make you feel more…

Peterloo – Has Mike Leigh Finally Met His Waterloo?

Mike Leigh’s Peterloo hit cinemas nationwide on November 2nd and Duke of York’s Picturehouse bestowed us with the pleasure of witnessing the film on the big screen. Does it sit…

Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra November Preview

On Sunday 11 November, Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra will play the second concert of its 2018/19 programme, featuring pianist and director Freddie Kempf, the 1992 BBC Young Musician of the Year.…

New Poets Take to the Stage at Hi Zero

On the 30 November it was the last Tuesday of the month, meaning, of course, I was at The Hope and Ruin ready for Hi Zero, as usual. This month…

Tarkovsky’s sci-fi classic comes back to the big screen

Picturehouse’s ‘Spaced’ season screened Tarkovsky’s much revered Solaris. Beautifully shot, the film begs to be enjoyed on the big screen and we took this opportunity to look back at Solaris’…

BBC Introducing Live in London

BBC Introducing are hosting a set of live performances, panels, and talks with industry professionals, artists, and record labels – all things music will be at London’s Tobacco Dock from…

Revisiting Steve McQueen’s cinematic world

Steve McQueen is a member of the rare species of those established gallery-based artists that made a successful transition to commercial cinema. Being one of the most established powerhouse names…

Artist Focus: Raveena Hayer

Originally from a post office village near Nottingham, Raveena Hayer is a British-Indian illustration student at the University of Brighton. Three years ago, Raveena was working in a call-centre as…

Poets and Musicians Against the Arms Trade Preview

On the 10th of November in Falmer Bar’s own Room 76 a series of musicians and poets are coming together to protest against the arms trade. The event has been…

As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning: 50th Anniversary

As one of the best things to come out of the 20th Century nears its 50th anniversary, it is a chance to look back at Laurie Lee’s incredible work of…

Joan Armatrading at Brighton Dome

By Ver Hyk Some say that it all began when Joan Armatrading’s father forbade her from ever borrowing his guitar again. This caused the young Joan to turn to the…

SE7EN, Reasons Why 35mm Film and The Cinema Are Still Important

In a day and age where we have a wide array of films at our fingertips through a variety of online streaming services, it is becoming rarer for most people…

CODA – A tribute to Led Zeppelin

What’s more fascinating than a tribute of one of the most recognized rock bands ever existed? On the 13th of October at the most known theater of Brighton: ‘Komedia,’ the…

Preview: Penya takes over Brighton’s Jazz World

By Mariafernanda Chavez There is no denying the irrepressible attraction of British jazz music right now, with Brighton hosting an abundance of talented artists from across the country with festivals…

Bad Times never felt this good

On the border between California and Nevada lies the El Royale hotel and (former) casino. The El Royale, now run down and largely uninhabited, may have lost its gambling licence…

Brighton Early Music Festival Programme and Preview

Brighton's very own Early Music Festival features an all-star cast of award winning performers and highly discounted tickets for students, with all events available from just 5 pounds.

They are the champions, but will this performance be begging for an encore

In the various online polls for which celebrity the public could bring back from the dead, the legend that is Mr Freddie Mercury (originally known as Farrokh Bulsara), will consistently…

Self-Representation – Women of Colour in Publishing Event

Over recent years, relentless injustice has caused a surge in female self-reclamation, especially across the media. More and more women from marginalised communities and backgrounds are coming forward to utilise…