Women Waltzing in Time, a multimedia arts installation, opening Friday 29 April
Multimedia artist, Anna Cambier is presenting their new multimedia installation, Women Waltzing In Time at the Regency Town House. The work explores dementia, memory and identity. Anna Cambier presents Women Waltzing in Time, a multimedia installation in collaboration with The Hop 50+, Zuyd Hogeschool, Zuyd University of Applied Science Maastricht, and Iarts. The exhibition will… Continue reading Women Waltzing in Time, a multimedia arts installation, opening Friday 29 April
Poems by Post interview: Support creativity in hard times
Poems by Post is an independent poetry subscription service running straight out of Brighton. Each month subscribers receive a hand-curated package of writing and artwork from a new artists. We got into it with Alex from Poems by Post to discuss the ethos of the project, the highs, the lows, and the value of tangible… Continue reading Poems by Post interview: Support creativity in hard times
Pressure builds on Lewes council to cancel boxing day hunt parade
Despite assurances that there will not be a Boxing day parade this year, Lewes council will allow the Southdown and Eridge hunt to peacock their way through the town on 27 December. Fox hunting is an immoral practice that has been illegal in the UK since 2005. And yet, Lewes council has authorised a rolling… Continue reading Pressure builds on Lewes council to cancel boxing day hunt parade
Brighton gig guide 13-19 December
Your guide to live music in Brighton this week This is life, but not quite as we know it. Your boss doesn’t quite know what to ask of you, shops are always busy, but no one is properly off for Christmas yet, it is unclear if you can totally shirk all responsibility, but it kinda… Continue reading Brighton gig guide 13-19 December
Brighton gig guide 7 – 12 December
Your guide to live music in Brighton this week The first Christmas work do weekend of the season is over, so shake the shame out of your head, drink plenty of water and get your peepers round a stockingful of gigs coming up this week. We have got more folk than you can shake a… Continue reading Brighton gig guide 7 – 12 December
Best Foot Music – Supporting artist from refugee and migrant communities
Brighton-based charity Best Foot Music has been supporting musicians from refugee and migrant communities for over 12 years. Best Foot Music most recently helped Lebanese rap group Ghoraba2 release a cracking EP, but the charity has been supporting refugee and migrant communities for over a decade. We spoke to founder Phil Minns about the charity,… Continue reading Best Foot Music – Supporting artist from refugee and migrant communities
Independent Brighton news team, Seagull, launching soon
A new independent news service is coming to Brighton and Hove – Seagull The minds behind this new service have met, planned, and sorted out a clear vision for reporting on the pressing issues our shit local media ignore. These include but are not limited to: Food waste, rough sleeping, environmental issues and under-covered social… Continue reading Independent Brighton news team, Seagull, launching soon
5 spooky Halloween events happening in Brighton
It is the spookiest time of the year – Halloween weekend. We have rounded up 5 of the best events hitting the city including DnB raves, psych-disco gigs, and the return of the best emo night around. 1. The Hope and Ruin – Ghoul Ranch – Saturday 30th The best punk/emo/general grunger night on the… Continue reading 5 spooky Halloween events happening in Brighton
Brighton gig guide 18-24 October
Your guide to live music in Brighton this week As we enter the business end of spooky season Brighton is jam packed with as many gigs as it is ghouls. This week, 18-24 October, our fair city is holding host to a proper south coast hardcore double header on Saturday at Rossi Bar and Back… Continue reading Brighton gig guide 18-24 October
Bad Luck Social Club, a new vegan coffee spot, opening 19 Oct
Bad Luck Social Club is opening on York Place, just opposite St Peter’s Church, on Tuesday 19 October. The new coffee spot will be serving up Sussex speciality coffee courtesy of Cast Iron Roasters and a range of over-the-counter vegan treats. Have no fear though, my hungry pals, a full vegan food menu is in… Continue reading Bad Luck Social Club, a new vegan coffee spot, opening 19 Oct
Brighton gig guide 27 September – 03 October
Your guide to live music in Brighton this week. Summer has finally slipped through our fingers. The nights are darker, the smoking areas are colder, but in the wonderful music venues of Brighton and Hove it’s as hot as its ever been. This week in Brighton we’ve got Clarence Clearwater Revival tribute acts at Concorde… Continue reading Brighton gig guide 27 September – 03 October
Brighton vigil held for Sabina Nessa
A vigil was held in memory of Sabina Nessa in Brighton on Friday. The vigil took place at 7pm, Friday 24, at Valley Gardens. This coincided with vigils in Kidbrooke, south-east London, and across the UK. Announcing the event, organisers said: “Please stand in solidarity with us against yet more violence against women and girls.… Continue reading Brighton vigil held for Sabina Nessa
Brighton gig guide 20-26 September
Your guide to live music in Brighton this week. There is always something going on in Brighton. This week 20-26 September there are award-winning grime acts at patterns,, punk bangers at Pipeline, and some Leonard Cohen tributes for the lonesome among us. Undercurrent has trawled the depths of the internet to bring you the most… Continue reading Brighton gig guide 20-26 September
Brighton art guide 13-19 September
Your guide to art exhibitions and events in Brighton this week. Brighton is a city renowned for its artistic heritage. From the iconic Victorian architecture of the front, to the boundary-pushing work being made in the city’s many galleries, the city by the sea is one of colour, expression, and innovation. This week we have… Continue reading Brighton art guide 13-19 September
Brighton Bier hosting TWO massive beer events in September
As summer draws to a close, there’s two very exciting new beer events taking place in Brighton Bier pubs at the end of September. Brighton is incredibly fortunate that Paulaner, one of Germany’s oldest and most respected breweries, has invited BRIGHTON BIERHAUS to be one of just 8 official ‘Paulaner Oktoberfest’ venues in the UK,… Continue reading Brighton Bier hosting TWO massive beer events in September
Brighton art guide 6-12 September
Your guide to art exhibitions and events in Brighton this week. Brighton is a city renowned for its artistic heritage. From the iconic Victorian architecture of the front, to the boundary-pushing work being made in the city’s many galleries, the city by the sea is one of colour, expression, and innovation. This week we have… Continue reading Brighton art guide 6-12 September
Music: Loda.mi release second single, Stay True
Brighton electronic pop duo Loda.mi have released their second single, the achingly beautiful Stay True. Following on from debut single Dial-up, Stay True is a deeply personal ode to breaking through barriers and facing oneself in order to overcome struggles and creative output. The track sets this exploration of self-doubt against an airy electronic soundscape… Continue reading Music: Loda.mi release second single, Stay True
Art: Citywide storytelling event, HERstory, sheds light on hidden female experiences
HERstory is a city-wide audio storytelling experience that uncovers women’s lives and work usually hidden from history. Part of the Brighton Festival (1 May – 31 May) these are the real stories of Brighton-based women as they have lived through the COVID-19 pandemic. Insightful and inspiring, HERstory brings to life the works of writers including… Continue reading Art: Citywide storytelling event, HERstory, sheds light on hidden female experiences
Culture: Brighton sees first big weekend of 2021
It took until mid May, but Brighton finally saw its first big weekend, with pubs, bars and restaurants opening for alfresco pints, rides spinning on the Pier and a big bomb on the beach. Pubs reopen Brighton city centre was a tidal wave of joy over the weekend as hundreds of the city’s pubs, bars… Continue reading Culture: Brighton sees first big weekend of 2021
Art: Brighton Fringe returning in new hybrid form, tickets on sale 16 April
Brighton Fringe is returning to our wonderful city as a hybrid event Friday 28 May – Sunday 27 June 2021 2019 was record-breaking for Brighton Fringe with over 600,000 attendees, while 2020 saw the Festival explore digital performance for the first time. Now, for 2021, England’s largest arts festival is back with the most exciting… Continue reading Art: Brighton Fringe returning in new hybrid form, tickets on sale 16 April
Culture: Youth BLM Brighton hold march
Brighton’s Youth BLM movement has staged a march today through the centre of town. Starting at the Peace Statue at Old Steine, the march was well attended by young people from across Brighton, including a strong showing from local school pupils. Issues of racial inequality within the UK have been brought into sharp focus in… Continue reading Culture: Youth BLM Brighton hold march
Culture: People treating Brighton beach like a bin, again
In what will come as little surprise to anyone, Brighton beach was left in a sorry state following the hottest day of the year so far. Tuesday 30 March was saw Britiain bathed in glorious sunshine, for the hottest day of the year so far. As one would expect this brought people to Brighton beach… Continue reading Culture: People treating Brighton beach like a bin, again
Culture: Brighton council braces for summer visitor boom
With it looking more and more like we are all going to have to holiday within the UK, Brighton council is preparing for a deluge of visitors to our fair city. Anyone that endured the horror of Brighton seafront post-lockdown easing last summer will have seen our city absolutely packed to breaking point with visitors.… Continue reading Culture: Brighton council braces for summer visitor boom
Kill The Bill march held on Saturday
The people of Brighton and Hove took to the streets on Saturday 20 March to protest the Police Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill. The socially-distanced protest worked its way through the city from 2pm, ending at a demonstration on Hove Lawns. Those involved are fighting a reprehensible piece of legislature being rushed through commons by… Continue reading Kill The Bill march held on Saturday
Culture: Brighton Games Festival could be coming
A Wired Sussex report has put forward plans to launch a Brighton Games Festival to showcase the wealth of talent in the city. Brighton and Hove is one of the most innovative – and in per capita terms, strongest – cities in the entire UK when it comes to video games. Now, following a report… Continue reading Culture: Brighton Games Festival could be coming
Vigil held for Sarah Everard
A vigil for Sarah Everard was held in Valley Gardens, central Brighton at the weekend. Scores of people came out on Saturday night to pay respects to Sarah Everard and highlight the systemic violence against women that our society not only tolerates, but propogates. The peaceful event saw flowers, candles and signs lain, with more… Continue reading Vigil held for Sarah Everard
Brighton sealanes swimming pool given green light
An olympic-sized swimming pool on Brighton seafront has been given the green light by the council. Brighton and Hove City Council has approved plans from Brighton Sealanes to build a one-of-a-kind open-air swimming centre slap bang on the seafront. “Opening in Spring 2022, Sea Lanes Brighton will transform the former Peter Pan site on Madeira… Continue reading Brighton sealanes swimming pool given green light
Art: No guarantee summer events will go ahead
Brighton’s licensing manager has said that there are no guarantees summer events like Pride, Fringe, Warren and the Brighton Festival will go ahead. Jim Whitelegg made the comments after a councillor questioned why the city was yet to respond to recent announcements from festival operators that their events will certainly be taking place. Brighton Pride… Continue reading Art: No guarantee summer events will go ahead
Budget: What it means for Brighton, pubs, workers, self employed
The government revealed its March budget this week, here’s what it means for Brighton pubs, venues and hospitality, the self employed, workers, and generally, what the hell happened. Overview: The world is in the bin. The Covid pandemic has changed the very fabric of our lives and taken an absolutely massive toll on people and… Continue reading Budget: What it means for Brighton, pubs, workers, self employed
Make Joe Exotic Great Again: How our need for shock is distorting narratives
On the morning of 19 January 2021 Joe Exotic was trending on Twitter over reports that he was in line for a Presidential pardon. His legal team went to the press with statements of positivity and images emerged of a 38ft “Monster Ram Truck Limo” being held on standby at the firm’s offices in preparation.… Continue reading Make Joe Exotic Great Again: How our need for shock is distorting narratives
DIY Punx in Lockdown group launched
Covid has cut us all off from each other and with that comes a blinkering of our cultural vision. Punx in Lockdown has been created to broaden these horizons, and help share the word of new music, art, film, books and all the rest. Header image by Roman Laris: Bigcartel // Site // Facebook Punx… Continue reading DIY Punx in Lockdown group launched
Brighton Bier partner with Zedify for environmentally friendly beers at home
There are three truths in life: Lockdown is boring, beer is great and protecting the environment is crucial. Luckily Brighton Bier is hitting all three with a new zero-emissions beer delivery partnership. We’ll say cheers to that! Beer fans can now get Brighton Bier delivered to their door anywhere in our fair city through the… Continue reading Brighton Bier partner with Zedify for environmentally friendly beers at home
Undercurrent: Let’s make life less shit
We are putting together a charity project to help raise money for the Campaign Against Living Miserably and YOU could be involved. Life is well shit for loads of us at the moment. The days have gotten short, summer is over, the world keeps seeming to get worse and we can’t see our mates. Naturally… Continue reading Undercurrent: Let’s make life less shit
Small Pond: Fostering the spirit of creativity that makes this city great
Small Pond is all about giving back to the community and supporting Brighton’s wonderful DIY arts culture. We spoke to the company’s Emerging Artists Programme director, Liam McMillan about the state of the music scene, the beat of the city and the projects recently-launched second iteration. How has working on the Emerging Artist Development project… Continue reading Small Pond: Fostering the spirit of creativity that makes this city great
Lockdown two is here, stay safe
The second national lockdown has sent our city into hibernation. The nights will be darker and the weather worse this time round so it is ever the more imperative to guard yourself. Living in this world of ours has got a little bit harder, but that is no reason to give in, nor give up.… Continue reading Lockdown two is here, stay safe
Psych O Deliah releasing Halloween double feature
Psych O Deliah Productions is releasing a Halloween double feature at the stroke of midnight. Psych O Deliah Productions, the brainchild of multi-discipline artists and filmmaker, Alex Sinesi is releasing a Halloween double feature on the stroke of midnight, 31 October. The two short films follow on from Sinesi’s first foray into filmmaking, Chitarra Maledetta… Continue reading Psych O Deliah releasing Halloween double feature
The Shoorah Box vintage fashion service smashes funding target, launching in November
The Shoorah Box, an independent vintage fashion subscription service has secured launch funding through the Natwest Back Her Business initiative. Header image by Katie Town: Facebook // Instagram // Contact The Shoorah Box is a “vintage gift and subscription box service which aims to encapsulate the style and energy of the 60s and 70s, with… Continue reading The Shoorah Box vintage fashion service smashes funding target, launching in November
Ditz: “Playing live is the heart of the band”
Brighton-based noise-rock mavericks, Ditz, had big plans for 2020. A rapidly-growing fan base, summer festivals and a massive support slot with Idles meant the year look to be a good one. Unfortunately Covid put a considerable spanner in the works, but that didn’t stop Ditz – An EP under their belt, new tracks written and… Continue reading Ditz: “Playing live is the heart of the band”
Libra Libra: “With art people just keep going and I think that is the beauty of it.”
Brighton is a wonderful metling pot of people, art and culture, comments Beth from garage-punk visionaries Libra Libra. We caught up with the band ahead of their first show in six months, this Saturday’s Live is Alive showcase. How is the band approaching Live is Alive? It must seem odd having such a gap between… Continue reading Libra Libra: “With art people just keep going and I think that is the beauty of it.”
Komedia: “Live performance is part of the very fabric of our community”
Header image by Indy Brewer // Instagram: Indyebrewer // Site: http://www.indybrewer.com Komedia is one of Brighton’s most iconic venues. Situated in the very heart of the city, it has held host to countless bands, comedians, film events and club nights within its storied walls. Ahead of Live is Alive, we spoke to Komedia’s Lex Hollingworth… Continue reading Komedia: “Live performance is part of the very fabric of our community”
How do you see colour? Open now at Jubilee Library, online
How do you see colour?, a photographic exhibition exploring the experiences of some of the black and POC communities in Brighton and London is open now at the Jubilee Library and online. Presented by PhotoVoice and the Socially Engaged Art Salon (SEAS) How do you see colour? showcases the work of five photographers: Koffi Nguessan,… Continue reading How do you see colour? Open now at Jubilee Library, online
Dead Slow Tattoo and Jimi’s Barbershop teaming up for spooky Halloween stream showcase
Two of the spookiest businesses on the block, Dead Slow Tattoo Co and Jimi’s Barbershop are teaming up to raise a Halloween stream spectacular from the dead. The live music event will be broadcast straight from the Dead Slow crypt (downstairs) and will feature the city’s most mysterious synth punks Top Left Club. The Halloween… Continue reading Dead Slow Tattoo and Jimi’s Barbershop teaming up for spooky Halloween stream showcase
Live is Alive! a “special event”
Live is Alive is bringing together the full breadth of Brighton’s music scene for a special, emotional event, comments Anna Moulson of Melting Vinyl. Whilst tickets for the opening night are sold out, streaming passes are available for the historic concert via The Dome. Livestream tickets for Live is Alive! Saturday 17 October HERE How… Continue reading Live is Alive! a “special event”
Yumi and the Weather: We need to do everything we can to keep the arts alive
Header image by Emilia Cox // @EmiliaAliceCox // Yumi and the Weather : Instagram // Facebook // Twitter // Bandcamp Yumi and the Weather will be bringing its unique brand of dreamy electric pop to the Brighton Dome for the very first Live is Alive showcase this coming Saturday. We caught up with singer, composer… Continue reading Yumi and the Weather: We need to do everything we can to keep the arts alive
Happy Maki owner accused of biphobia, transphobia by ex-employees
A collective of 10 former Happy Maki employees have released a joint statement accusing owner Anna MacDonald of transphobic and biphobic actions. On Thursday 8 October 10 former employees of Happy Maki released a joint statement detailing their collective resignations due to the actions of owner Anna MacDonald. “In the past week, 10 staff members… Continue reading Happy Maki owner accused of biphobia, transphobia by ex-employees
Washed Out launches its own coffee
Washed Out Festival has launched its own-limited run coffee, made in collaboration with Hastings-based Sham City Roasters. Washed Out Festival may have sadly been cancelled for 2020, but have no fear, the city’s number one punk fest can get your blood pumping all winter long with its brand new coffee. The Washed Out Roast has… Continue reading Washed Out launches its own coffee
It’s (almost) come home
Ring the bells, dance in the street and rejoice. Non league football is admitting fans – albeit at reduced numbers and with social distancing measures in place. In one small way football has come home. The incumbent Tory government has got football very wrong, very often. Since the Covid pandemic kicked off we have had;… Continue reading It’s (almost) come home
Live is Alive! Brings music back to Brighton
Live music is coming back to Brighton with Live is Alive! A collaborative event backed by a host of the city’s venues. Brighton music venues have joined together to put on a series of live gigs at The Dome to help raise support for the city’s beleaguered music scene. Live Is Alive! will take place… Continue reading Live is Alive! Brings music back to Brighton
Brighton Fringe kicking off this Thursday
Header image by Andy O’Hara // Instagram: @aoharaphoto The Brighton Fringe Autumn Edition is kicking off this Thursday 1 October, with tickets on sale now. The wonderful, wonderful Brighton Fringe is returning with an Autumn Edition 1-31 October, bringing a range of Covid-safe comedy, theatre and music performances to our fair city. With the initial… Continue reading Brighton Fringe kicking off this Thursday
Horror short Chitarra Maledetta Part One releasing this Sunday
This Sunday 27 September will see the release of Chitarra Maledetta Part One, a horror short inspired by the films of Dario Argento and his work with the prog rock band Goblin. Chitarra maledetta part one, from by Pysch_o_Deliah productions, is being released Sunday 27 September on Youtube, with its accompanying soundtrack going live on… Continue reading Horror short Chitarra Maledetta Part One releasing this Sunday
Undercurrent issue three released
Undercurrent issue three: Return to service has been released to the world. Featuring 52 pages of interviews, features, research publications and various other lovely things the magazine takes a detailed look at the very strange life we find ourselves in. UC003 is centered around the food and drink market of our fair city, from tins… Continue reading Undercurrent issue three released
In conversation with: The Tinfluencers
As part of Undercurrent’s deeply scientific investigation into the tin drinking habits of our fair public we spoke to some of the best and booziest minds around to get their take on the big questions surrounding the purchasing and drinking of tins. What is your earliest memory of drinking tins? Jake Hawkes: Aged about 15,… Continue reading In conversation with: The Tinfluencers
Official Guide: Brighton beach
Over the weekend Undercurrent spent a lot of time on Brighton beach as part of its official review If you live in Brighton you may well have noticed that it has a big beach. You may have also enjoyed spending time in, on, or around it. There may well be those, however, that have not… Continue reading Official Guide: Brighton beach
Bloody Death releases Never Have I Ever video
Brighton’s premier lo-fi rock solo act, Bloody Death has released a video for its latest single, Never Have I Ever. The second track off the band’s 2020 release After Hours Dreaming, Never Have I Ever is a wonderfully angular, measured journey to a very nice phasey climax. Filmed throughout the hills of Andalusia, where Ted… Continue reading Bloody Death releases Never Have I Ever video
Independent Black Businesses: Create change with your cash
Change starts with choices. The way in which we spend our money can have a profound impact on the social make up of our communities. Independent Black Businesses is a platform that helps promote black-owned firms both in Brighton and Hove and throughout the UK. Independent Black Businesses: “Following another horrific, unjust murder of a… Continue reading Independent Black Businesses: Create change with your cash
Black Lives Matter in Brighton
On 13 June 15,000 people took to the streets of Brighton in peaceful protest for the Black Lives Matter movement, but that must only be the beginning, comments protest organisers, Brighton BLM. How did the Brighton BLM team come together? As one of the organisers I made the Instagram profile for Brighton BLM and at… Continue reading Black Lives Matter in Brighton
Pease Pottage: Where dreams go to die
Deep in the dark heart of West Sussex there is a place shrouded in mystery. A thing of myth and legend akin to the Loch Ness monster or a Brewdog regular not mentioning his ‘disruptive’ startup every other sentence; Pease Pottage Services. An aberration on the M23, a ghost of journeys past, present and future.… Continue reading Pease Pottage: Where dreams go to die
Synchronicity
Synchronicity. Occurrences of incredible importance that come to pass seemingly without reason. Yet, it is in this acasual happening that true meaning can be derived. Neither as flippant as the concept of coincidence nor as faith-centric as that of fate, synchronicity is understanding of the unfathomable. It is the convergence of existential parallels that cannot… Continue reading Synchronicity
Jimi’s: The punk rock barbershop
Beyond fond memories of youth and the current gentrification drive, Brighton still offers refuge for the rejects of this world and all the fun and games that entails, comments Jimi Dymond, bossman of Jimi’s Barbershop. Header image by @acases_photography Undercurrent: How did you find your way down to Brighton? Jimi: I had come down for… Continue reading Jimi’s: The punk rock barbershop
Love Brighton, hate The Argus
Brighton is a city typified by its understanding and acceptance; by its artistic, cultural and social progression. These are what make this city great and the Argus is the antithesis of them all. To live in Brighton is to accept its many flaws, knowing that where you see characters others may see chaos. It is… Continue reading Love Brighton, hate The Argus
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