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VOLUME 6 ISSUE 10 OCTOBER 2015

BRIGHTON’S DEFINITIVE CULTURE AND EVENTS GUIDE

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NOTHING BUT THIEVES

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OCTOBER 2015 Here comes October again, like the consoling embrace of a friend who doesn’t shower enough. Summer has been reduced to momentary flashbacks of late nights, ankle-deep mud, cheap alcohol and ill-advised intimacy. It may have been fun, but now the sun’s rays are dimming, bringing forth the cold and rain. But before we get too maudlin about the lost highs and lows of this year’s holidays, festivals and general

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mayhem, let’s take a look at what the autumn promises. Brighton Comedy Festival, Film & Comic Con Brighton, Mammothfest and Oxjam will all be bringing joy to our hearts in the coming weeks. That’s not even mentioning the crazy amounts of gigs, shows, plays and films looming large in our previews. It might be chilly outside, but jumpers can still look sexy….

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RISE’s annual 8K Undercliff Run for Women returns to Saltdean on Sun 4 Oct. The charity’s signature fundraising event, it raises funds to help survivors of domestic abuse in Brighton & Hove and West Sussex. Donations and sponsorship will be used to offer practical solutions, shelter and support.

This year sees the 10th anniversary of Brighton & Hove’s City Reads, the longest running ‘big read’ in the UK. An annual festival that aims to spread a love of books, for 2015 it’ll centre celebrations on Matt Haig’s ‘The Humans’. Running Sat 10 Oct – Sun 1 Nov, the event’s rich and varied diary explores the themes presented in this emotional and profound work.

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RE-DISCOVER EXHIBITION COMES TO ONCA CENTRE WEDS 30 SEP - SAT 17 OCT WWW.ONCA.ORG.UK An innovative collaboration to rediscover nature in the Valley Gardens and Brighton & Lewes Downs UNESCO Biosphere comes to Onca Centre on Weds 30 Sept – Sat 17 Oct 2015. Rewilding Sussex, a Brighton-based community group believing nature offers solutions to some of society’s big challenges, have worked with local ecology and design students to bring more nature into our parks. It’s hoped this will inspire people to get outside more regularly and learn about nature. “Thousands of years ago, this region was home to elephants and lions, animals that would be here today if not for people,” said Chris Sandom, Project Co-ordinator at Rewilding Sussex. “Re-Discover will bring this exciting wild heritage to life for locals.” The Onca Centre on Brighton’s St George’s Place will house Re-Discover, an exhibition of designs created by the students. This will offer a chance to be inspired by this fusion of art and science, celebrate the work of local students and let the project know what you think about the designs. Rewilding Sussex will also be running three workshops, offering chances to get creative, learn bush craft skills and write about your ideal local environment.

Haig himself will be discussing his novel with journalist and broadcaster Alex Clark. Twenty writers from Brighton’s vibrant literary scene will also take three minutes each to discuss ‘The Humans’, using only the aid of a bar, a bookstall and a bell. At the end of the festival, comic artists Ian Williams (‘The Bad Doctor’) and Nye Wright (‘Things To Do in a Retirement Home Trailer Park’) will respond verbally and graphically to the book. Elsewhere you can enjoy readings from three incredible poets whose work explores the complexities of identity. As well as wine and literary evenings, bookswap breakfasts and supper parties, the perennial City Reads book quiz returns, testing your knowledge on all things literary. There’s also screenings of some classic films, all examining the human experience. Acclaimed photographer JJ Waller and wallpaper designer Deborah Bowness will unveil a unique collaboration, inspired by ‘The Humans’. In addition to a smaller installation in the foyer at Jubilee Library, large scale deconstructed portraits will be pasted up at sites across the city. Waller will also give a talk about this collaboration, as well as offering a rare insight into how he makes many of his iconic Brighton pictures. The wonderfully uplifting Edinburgh Festival and OffBroadway hit ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ also comes to City Reads. Based on true and untrue stories, it looks at depression and the lengths we will go to for those we love. The festival will also join forces with Action for Happiness and Brighton & Hove Libraries to mark World Mental Health day.

THE COLOR RUN BRIGHTON SAT 10 OCT WWW.THECOLORRUN.CO.UK Ever fancied running down the street, plastered in colour? It seems your luck is in, as the Color Run Brighton returns on Sat 10 Oct. Known as the “happiest 5k on the planet”, this event celebrates healthiness, happiness and giving back to the community. Thousands of participants are doused from head to toe in different colours along a five kilometre course. The fun continues at the finish line with a gigantic ‘Color Festival’ creating millions of vivid colour combinations. Now the largest event series on the planet, The Color Run saw over 2 million people worldwide taking part last year.

Brighton on Sat 17 Oct. Gigs will take place throughout the city all day with proceeds going to Oxfam, who will continue to help those in need both here and abroad. So far, the pubs and venues getting involved include The Prince Albert, Bleach and Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar, and there will even be a few intimate sessions at coffee shops and music studios across the city. A cracking first wave of artists has just been announced and with earlybird tickets still available at just £9, why wait to secure your place? Plus, previous performers have included some of Brighton’s breakthrough acts including Fickle Friends and Normanton Street, so this is a great way to catch some great new talent whilst helping a worthy cause.

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BRIGHTON TABLE TENNIS CLUB WWW.BRIGHTONTABLETENNISCLUB.COM Brighton Table Tennis Club reopened on Weds 9 Sept in a new venue with a 10 table capacity in the heart of Kemptown. The club, which has recently been granted charity status and won the National Club of the Year Award, was founded in 2007 and has been based at the Brighton Youth Centre until now, has moved to The Fitzherbert’s Centre on Upper Bedford Street. The new building was historically St John the Baptist Primary School. Sandra Deaton, Chair of Table Tennis England, came to the opening ceremony and was impressed with the hard work and passion that has been invested into the club. “Table Tennis England are always talking about Brighton Table Tennis Club, about how much energy and enthusiasm the whole club has for the sport. The club is used as a model to be followed across the country, for its successes in engaging people from all backgrounds and all walks of life.” The Table Tennis Club is now able to triple its number of sessions for local people, especially youngsters, and run sessions for those aged 50+, adults with learning disabilities, children in care and everyone and anyone else who wants to pick up a bat. Club Founder and President, Tim Holtam said: “We are all very grateful to Father Foley and the congregation at St John the Baptist Church and the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton for giving us the opportunity to make fantastic community use of the space in the heart of Brighton. It is a really great opportunity to involve thousands of people in sport, create some champions and build a strong community around the wonderful sport of Table Tennis.”

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LATE NIGHT LINGERIE SWING YOUR PANTS By Maddie Maynard

If clubbing’s not your cup of tea or you’re looking to experience a true taste of Brighton nightlife, Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar on Middle Street plays host to one of the messiest and most legendary nights on the city’s musical calendar. Late Night Lingerie began back in 2012 as a vehicle for organiser Eddie Goatman to perform with his now defunct band, The Skirts. Also on the bill were a pre-world domination Royal Blood, and just like them, the night has since blossomed into something much bigger. “Brighton’s got a vibrant music scene at the moment” says Eddie. “Lots of bands are coming out of Brighton that are doing well in the public eye and they all started grassroots down at Late Night Lingerie. They all came and did their early gigs for us and had good ones as well, so I think the idea is that you come and see bands before they get big in your new hometown.” Many of the city’s best exports have graced the Late Night stage including Demob Happy and The Wytches, and on the last Friday of every month, five acts attempt to follow in their footsteps. “I try to piece them together so the bands fit together, so if you like a punk band there’ll be another two punk bands on the bill. I hand-pick bands from elsewhere, like London, Portsmouth and Eastbourne and we’ve had people as far as Manchester come down, giving them a chance to play with the local bands who are of a similar nature.” Late Night is also a perfect place to meet like-minded friends and prospective musical partners if you’ve just started at BIMM. And you can save your pennies while you’re at it. “We get a lot of BIMM students coming down to the point where I’ve decided that they can come in for free.” By introducing a whole bunch of kindred spirits to each other, Eddie hopes to create connections and extend his Late Night Lingerie ‘family’. “A lot of people want to play Late Night Lingerie for the kudos of it, because of the strength

Eddie and Tom from Demob Happy Photo © Olli Thomas

of bands that have come out of it and the fact that they cite Late Night Lingerie as somewhere they enjoyed playing in the early days. “It’s a communal place where we can all hang out and watch some bands and instead of standing at the back with your arms folded, you’ve got the opportunity to be drunk by 11 o’clock so you can go down there and you can let loose. That’s the idea, to give some of these bands an audience who are up for it and to give the audience something to enjoy instead of just watching a DJ.” Late Night Lingerie gets its name, unsurprisingly, from its hours of business. The first band goes on at 11pm and the doors will usually close around 3am. “When I was younger and playing in bands, the best shows were always the house parties at 1am” Eddie says, citing his night as the closest alternative. “It’s hard to play a house party at 1am because you’re likely to get shut down before you’ve even played a note.” And just like the raucous community atmosphere of a house party gig, Late Night Lingerie is a night born out of passion and creativity. Eddie celebrates local acts, often collaborates with independent Brighton promoters such as Acid Box, and even the posters are created by local artists. “We’ve done 42 of these now and no poster has been designed by the same person. The venue is in the middle of a kind of arts and music crossover and it unites those two tribes. When you’ve got BIMM and you’ve got illustration at uni, you’re looking at an absolute hotpot nightmare of creative people and they need places to go.” “It’s more just about the love and care that goes into it, that’s visible to a lot of people because you can see that it’s a DIY night. To quote Bugsy Malone, “you give a little love and it all comes back to you”. We’re trying to do stuff that other nights aren’t doing and hopefully we’ll continue to do that.” The Halloween special of Late Night Lingerie will take place on Fri 30 Oct. www.facebook.com/lnlclubnights.

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TEDX BRIGHTON 2015 So what exactly is “TEDx”? You’re probably familiar with the famous TED talks that started as a four day conference in California 25 years ago. TED is a non-profit organisation committed to “Ideas Worth Spreading”. The annual TED Conference invites the world’s leading thinkers and doers to speak for 18 minutes. Their talks are then made available, free, at TED.com. TED speakers have included Bill Gates, Al Gore, Jane Goodall, Sir Richard Branson, Nandan Nilekani, Philippe Starck, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Isabel Allende.

- James Wong - ethnobotanist and publisher of “Grow Your Own Drugs” which was also broadcast on BBC2

TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organised, with TEDxBrighton now being one of the biggest TEDx events in Europe.

- Nick Weston - survival expert for Channel 4’s “Shipwrecked”

The 2015 TEDxBrighton is at Brighton Dome from 9am to 5pm on Friday 30th October. This year, the theme is “Losing Control” as we seek to set unconventional theories free and break down the walls of everyday thinking. The full range of speakers can be found at www. tedxbrighton.com but a few to mention are: - Niko Larsen - Danish documentary maker focusing on migration and disenfranchised communities

- Chris Alton - founder of the EDL – English Disco Lovers that is; countering divisive messages of hate with funky tunes and flares wherever they can - Laura Marshall-Andrews and Chris Dance - from the UK’s first NHS integrated primary care and healing arts centre, started right here in Brighton

- Jo White - of Sussex’s “Wishing Well” programme that brings creative music to hospitals and hospices across the county to help patients re-discover their control of their environment In addition to all this, TEDxBrighton is unique in offering attendees the chance to visit the “Ideas Lab” during breaks and intervals. The exhibition is a showcase of local businesses; entrepreneurs and projects, which greatly contribute towards the improvement and advancement of communities in Brighton and beyond. All of this for only £35, or £25 for concessions. Book via www.tedxbrighton.com, or on Eventbrite, and come along and enjoy a day of Brighton’s Ideas Worth Sharing.

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FILM & COMIC CON BRIGHTON HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO The Hilton Brighton Metropole will be overtaken by all things fantasy and science fiction next month. Showmasters Film & Comic Con Brighton comes to town on Sat 7 – Sun 8 Nov, bringing with it some of your favourite TV, film and comic-book stars including the legendary John Hurt, George A Romero and Derek Jacobi. There’ll also be a plethora of fun activities, including photo shoots, panels, autograph sessions and hundreds of stalls full of TV and film memorabilia. There’ll also be a very special one of a kind ‘Doctor Who’ photo shoot, with none other than John Hurt. He’ll be posing with visitors against the backdrop of his onscreen War TARDIS using the Moment device as a prop. Other treats for ‘Doctor Who’ fans include appearances from Sophie Aldred, Peter Purves, Samuel Anderson and Jacqueline Pearce. The Iron Throne from the Emmy award-winning HBO TV series ‘Game of Thrones’ will be on display at the convention, allowing everyone to claim their rightful place as the King or Queen of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. ‘Game of Thrones’ stars Luke Barnes, Richard Brake and Brenock O’Connor will also be on hand for photos and autographs. Also making personal appearances are ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Warehouse 13’s Rene Auberjonois, James Marsters from ‘Buffy’ and ‘Angel’, ‘Power Rangers’ and ‘Mega Force’ star Ciara Hanna, Maya Stojan from ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D’ and ‘Harry Potter’ star Jeff Rawle. There’s a no-holds-barred turn out from the world of wrestling, with Bill Apter, Tammy “Sunny” Sytch, Terri Runnels and Shane Douglas all flexing for the crowds. Whilst dinosaur fans will be thrilled by the addition of a green-screen

photo shoot, allowing you to face off against the ‘Jurassic Park’ raptors. Film & Comic Con Brighton is dedicated to bringing cosplay fans an enjoyable and safe space with plenty of photo opportunities. Here you’ll find a perfect environment to get the latest releases, inspiration for outfits and meet up with fan groups and communities. With a sign-in desk for the competitions and parades, the Cosplay Zone also has costume groups willing to share their skills and experience in producing eye-catching costumes. An event within an event, the convention’s Comic Zone is a vast wonderland where fans and newcomers can explore the myriad worlds of sequential art. From superheroes to the cutting edge, all aspects of the art form can be found here. Comic collectors will find rare back issues, latest releases, action figures, posters, original art and much more. It’s also a chance to meet top writers and artists from around the world, to hear them talk about their careers or just get a favourite comic signed or buy a print or bespoke sketch. These include Darth Vader artists Salvador Larroca, Brent Schoonover from ‘Howling Commandos of S.H.I.E.L.D.’, Jason Masters of ‘Batman Incorporated’ and ‘James Bond 007’, ‘Transformers’ creative Stephen Baskerville and ‘Britten’ writer/artist Hannah Berry. If you fancy a career as a comic book artist, you can even get your portfolio critiqued by one of the scene’s top creators. Film & Comic Con Brighton runs from 9am - 6pm, on Sat 7 – Sun 8 Nov, at Hilton Brighton Metropole. www.filmandcomicconbrighton.com

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COASTS GOT TO BE SHORE By Maddie Maynard

In December 2011, a newly-formed Coasts announced the release of their first track with a single Facebook status. Four years on and the Bristol five-piece have just returned from a tour of America, allowing themselves just a few weeks’ rest before hitting the road again. This time it’s to promote their debut album on the more familiar soil of the UK. But on the morning after the band’s return from LA, frontman Chris Caines insists that despite all the jetsetting and the major label deal, the band are just the same bunch of mates who met at university and formed their fresh-faced band back in the day. “Dynamic wise it hasn’t really changed, we’re all still just five best friends playing music, and we are still making music that we want to make and that makes us happy. “We’ve got a big fan base to look after and take care of and communicate with, that’s the main thing that’s changed really, but band wise and playing live we still put 100% into everything so nothing’s changed in that sense.” But let’s be honest, Coasts are not the band they were four years ago. Sharing Soundcloud links on social media and playing at tiny venues around the country must seem like a distant memory now that the band have ticked off international festival appearances and support slots with giants such as Weezer. But that’s not to say that early slog didn’t pay off.

“I guess what’s changed is that the Internet kind of took hold of our music and that first EP spread through things like Tumblr and Soundcloud with people just sharing it, so naturally we’ve reached a hell of a lot more people.” And now their new single, ‘Oceans’, is reaching significantly more people, namely Radio 1 listeners across the nation thanks to a slot on the station’s playlist. DJs such as Huw Stevens and Zane Lowe have championed Coasts since the early years, but this latest step could be what the band needs to push them over the brink of stardom. “The radio still has a huge listenership, for general people not just young people that are going out and searching for music. It’s people that get in the car on the way to work and they’ll just switch on the radio and hear our song, so I think that’s key to jumping up the next level to getting your music out there to millions of people instead of thousands.” And ‘Oceans’ is just the right track to make this happen. A ‘straight-up love song about the eccentricities of falling in love’, the single was produced at rapid speed during the recording of the band’s first EP. “We were in the studio practicing and our guitarist came with the chorus to ‘Oceans’ and the riff and everything.” Chris tells me, still emanating excitement. “We immediately knew that it was really cool and it had something, so that night and the next day I went home and wrote the

lyrics and they came really quickly, and we got into the studio and in a couple of hours it was up on its feet and it was where it is pretty much now. “It was a really organic song to write really, it just came out and it’s a cliché but it’s just one of those songs that was already written, it was already there and that’s maybe one of the reasons why that did so well with so many people.” So ‘Oceans’ is bound to be a crowd favourite when the boys embark on their UK tour this October. “It’s gearing up for our album really so it’s playing in all the major cities, all the places we’ve played before just in bigger venues. We’re playing Shepherd’s Bush in London, which I absolutely can’t wait for, it’s one of my favourite venues.” The hometown of guitarist Liam, Brighton will be one of the band’s ports of call on Fri 30 Oct, when they will play Concorde 2. This is yet another step up for the band, who are climbing the venue ladder after their last two Brighton gigs at The Green Door Store and The Haunt. “We haven’t been there for a little while so hopefully the crowd will have grown since the last time we were there. We had really good turnouts the last few times we were there like when we played The Great Escape, so I think it should be good.” But despite getting bigger and bigger, the band are still pleasingly grounded, which they show by taking time to reply to fans on Twitter.

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“I think it’s nice to have that communication with fans. You can go about it in different ways, there’s different ends of the spectrum so some people don’t reply to anyone and they keep stuff quite cryptic and then there’s the other end where people reply to everything and they’re really active on Twitter. Replying to people on Twitter is such a small thing but it means so much to your fans. I think it’s really important to give them that attention.

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“These are the people that come to our shows so we’re really thankful for them for getting us to where we are now. Without them we wouldn’t be here.”

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As well as having the tour to look forward to, there’s a little thing called a debut album on the horizon for Coasts, and Chris can’t wait to get his hands on it.

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“It’s just one of those things when you’re a band starting out, you’re like, I really want to be able to make an album and get it finished and then get it pressed on vinyl and then listen to it on my own vinyl player, that’s a bit of a dream that.”

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And speaking of dreams, I leave Chris to catch up on some well-needed sleep. www.coastscoastscoasts.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/coastsband @coastsband

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DARWIN DEEZ IMAGINATIVE GUY By Tom Ricards

One of the more interesting characters in the recent pop/indie music scene, Darwin Deez hit instant critical acclaim with his self-titled solo album. It wasn’t long before he was named in the NME’s ‘cool list’, people were calling him ‘the Michael Jackson of indie’ and he was a firm fixture on every indie night’s playlist. If not for the music itself, he was just someone a bit different and his (non-Jewish) curls came at the right time. Following the release of his third album ‘Double Down’ last month, he’s coming to Concorde 2 on Thurs 22 Oct. So we asked him a few questions:

Do you make a conscious effort to sit down and write something or do things just come to you? Sometimes… I did a conscious effort when I sat down and plucked ‘Kill Your Attitude’ out of the ether. The chorus of ‘(800) HUMAN’ came to me of its own accord by contrast. Do you have a favourite song of yours? Or one that you enjoy playing live most?

Worried. Hopeful! Uncertain.

I do like ‘Bad Day’ as a song. I cracked up last time we played that live because the intro sample went slightly wrong in a way I thought my drummer would think was hilarious. So I cracked up the entire first verse, could barely get the words out. ‘Kill Your Attitude’ is fun to play live.

What’s the new stuff like? How would you describe it?

How do you like Brighton?

Poppy, simple, upbeat, up-tempo. My usual, with good punchy snare sounds.

I love the rocks, yeah. Where I come from is only sand-based beaches. Quite a nice change of pace, especially in the winter when you aren’t able to get into the whole sunbathing and swimming thing, which I’m not a huge fan of anyway.

The new album is out soon, you must be excited?

‘Last Cigarette’ sounds pretty self explanatory, have you recently given up or is there some deeper meaning that went over my head? My smoking is more casual actually. I’ve never had a hardcore two-pack-a-day addiction with cigarettes. It’s more just about the attitude of willful self-indulgence with respect to substances and also emotionally/spiritually dubious relationships. ‘Bag of tricks’ is one of the new ones that particularly stuck in my head. What do you mean by ‘ready made gags have price tags?’ Nice question, I like it. I mean, like, doing your magic act takes a toll on you, so watch out, take care of yourself. ‘Melange Mining Co’ was another one that I loved, the guitar sound stuck out for me as a bit different to the rest of the album, was that intentional? I think reverb on rhythm guitar and vocals have been very popular in indie rock in the last six years. I try to use it sparingly, I guess. I also prefer the more Strokes-y dry clean-crunch rhythm tone.

What was growing up like for you, did you always have interest in music? My parents didn’t have a ton of recorded music at home, which wasn’t Tchaikovsky LPs that they never listened to. Music I recall being exciting since around age ten. I’ve read that you liked going to philosophy classes at university, any favourite philosophers, or philosophies? Nietzsche, existentialism… I have an issue with autonomy. I get upset when mine is threatened or removed. Tell me something people don’t know about you? I’m mixed race. Part black, baby. It’s where I get my rhythm. Not a “Jewfro” going on here. What are your plans for the rest of the day?

What has your song writing process been?

Android: Netrunner. Then maybe go see Charly Bliss at Mercury Lounge. They are opening for us on our US tour this fall. Would be nice to meet them and see their show. Ask if we can borrow their bass amp.

Usually it revolves around rhythmic chord vamps on the unplugged electric guitar…it starts from there.

Darwin Deez plays Concorde 2 on Thurs 22 Oct. The album ‘Double Down’ is out now.

What inspires your writing?

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Other songs that I want to rip off. No kidding.

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JAKE SHILLINGFORD THERE’S MORE THAN ONE DIRECTION By Stuart Rolt

With a rush of epic arrangements and a keen ear for the perfect hook, My Life Story revised the pop playbook. Springing to prominence during the 90s, the band stood out amidst a very crowded and promising music scene. Sporting horns and high kicks, this pumped-up chamber orchestra sparkled their way into the charts.

Deflowerer Tour’ will include stripped back versions of the classics, whilst unveiling the first new material for 15 years. “It was such a large band,” he laughs. “This is the complete antithesis of that. I really fancied getting a small band together and travelling around the country to play some of the smaller venues.”

They formed at a time when ‘Top Of The Pops’ was dominated by faceless dance music duos and flannelclad rock bands. “My Life Story was really a manifesto,” Says Jake Shillingford, the band’s mercurial frontman. “Some bands form at school - four herberts throwing chewing gum at each other in a physics class. Mine was after I wrote down a list of things I wanted to change in the music scene. Bringing back a sense of showmanship and flamboyance was one of them.”

It’s obvious the nascent My Life Story drew influence from legendary soundtrack composers like John Barry and Barry Gray. The music on 60s and 70s TV was so much more ambitious and theatrical than modern counterparts. “I defy anybody to listen to the theme from ‘The Professionals’, and not think it was a work of genius. I’ve always been interested in a lot of telly music.” Now there’s film score work looming on the horizon, as well as composing music to ‘accompany feverish cake baking’. “I think that’s always what I wanted to do. My aim is to write a full film score. But you can’t just walk in and say: ‘I was in a band, give me a commission.’ This new avenue doesn’t signal the end of Shillingford‘s ‘spiky three minute pop songs’. Next month also sees the release of new single ‘24 Hour Deflowerer’. Released on Mon 1 Nov via their own Exilophone Records, it reveals a new twist on the band’s classic sound. The new songs offer a clue to the music Shillingford grew up with, raw and lyrically honest pop bands like Badfinger, Cheap Trick and Elvis Costello.

After three successful albums and six Top 40 singles such as ‘12 Reasons Why I Love Her’, ‘Sparkle’ and ‘Strumpet’, Shillingford and the band elected to take a six year break, reforming in 2006 with a ‘Best Of’ album entitled ‘Sex & Violins’. Since then they’ve performed annual shows in London, squeezing their full lineup onto stages like The Astoria, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire and Koko. For now the orchestral side to the band is being rested and My Life Story is returning to the road with a svelte new rock ‘n’ roll line up. ‘The 24 Hour

With My Life Story’s previous incarnation, Shillingford would throw everything into the arrangements. Now he realises some of the song writing elements were being obscured by this wall of sound. “We were doing a bit of a Phil Spector, just without shooting someone in the face…” now he’s getting ready to travel the nation with just a five piece band. The idea is to lift away the orchestral embellishments and really get down to the heart of the songs. It’s a fierier and more energetic rock ‘n’ roll approach. Like many 90s bands My Life Story were slapped with the Britpop tag, yet never truly embraced the term. Their influences came from power pop and new wave, unlike their peers who drew heavily from the 60s. But certain elements of classic pop are timeless, like great hooks and enrapturing lyrics. “I’ve always been obsessed with creating THE golden melody really. This tour is about getting the song-writing element back in.” Parallel to a growing 90s revival, lush baroque pop is also very much in vogue. He laughs when I suggest, just perhaps, he’s being contrary by stripping back his sound at such an opportune time. “It is popular right now. A huge orchestra does something to you, which synthetic arrangements can’t do. Maybe I’m being a bit contrary. But we formed in 1990, at the highest of grunge, so we didn’t fit in then.” So how about the B-word? He admits if someone wants to put the band on a Brit-Pop album, he’s happy to do it. That’s simple common sense. “I’ll use the tag whenever it suits me. But one of the things you have to say about the music coming from that period is the excellent song writing.” In a way, many bands from the end of the 20th century were carrying on the legacy of the great 60s acts. Perhaps Britpop was the last scene to focus on live performance and good lyrics. If the revival truly takes off, it will be because people are looking for music, which offers real substance and drama. Aside from writing and performing, Shillingford finds time to pass on his wisdom to students at BIMM’s Brighton & Hove campus. “When I moved down to Brighton, I just wanted to be part of a community. One of the classic things about living in Brighton is the sense of music community. I’ve always liked being part of an extended family. You find down at BIMM is where a lot of Britpoppers go to pasture.” As the head of song writing, he’s a popular tutor amongst the music college’s student body. As someone very much working in the music industry, Shillingford’s happy to give others the benefit of his experience, passion and encounters with pop stardom. “I’ve always made music. I own a recording studio just off Lewes Road and I’m involved in education. The spotlight on musicians often briefly shines, and then goes away. When it comes back, people think you’ve been living in a cupboard for 15 years.” My Life Story play Brighton’s Hope and Ruin on Fri 30 Oct, as a warm-up show for their UK tour. The band releases their new single ‘24 Hour Deflowerer’ on Mon 1 Nov, via Exilophone Records. www.mylifestory.uk.com

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ROB BECKETT MILES AND SMILES By Stuart Rolt

He is exactly as you’d expect; amiable, chatty and open. Despite my interruption of a rare day off, Rob Beckett’s eager to entertain some questioning. Anyway, he’s off for some football and the cinema later, so nothing can ruin his day. A 50-date tour is looming, but it won’t signal a discernible shift in the 29 year-old’s work rate. With just six years of stand-up served, Beckett already keeps a schedule which could make most established performers tremble with anxiety. Doing four or five shows most weeks on top of his regular TV work, he’s pragmatic about the long hours and high mileage. “I’ve always been rubbish at everything,” he tells me. “I’ve found something I’m half decent at, so I’m not going to let it get away.” This concerted effort is producing significant results. The new ‘Mouth of the South’ tour calls in at Brighton Comedy Festival on Fri 23 Oct, graduating from Brighton Dome’s Studio Theatre to its Corn Exchange. He isn’t playing two crappy venues a night anymore. Appearances on TV shows like ‘Live at the Apollo’, ‘Mock the Week’, ‘8 out of 10 Cats’ and the ‘I’m a Celebrity…’ satellite show have taken his quick wit out of the clubs and into the nation’s living rooms. As an obvious comedy fan himself, he was a little in awe of certain comedians when he started on this panel show circuit. Not that he’d ever have let that show to his new-found peers. Jon Richardson is highlighted as being particularly lovely to the inexperienced Beckett, when he made his debut on ‘Mock the Week’. “He’s one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. He looked after me, and I’ll never forget that.” The panel format is an environment he thrives in, revelling in frantically bouncing his ideas around with similar-minded people. Whilst fast becoming one of the most recognisable faces in comedy, he still concentrates on work using a weekby-week basis. “It’s almost like being a sociopath. I just pretend it’s all normal. I pretend I’m going to Sainsbury’s to do the yoghurts, like I used to. That way it don’t really affect me, so I can just get on with it.” There something of the everyman in Beckett. Whilst he’s in a position he never expected to be, everything gets cheerily taken in stride ‘without freaking out’. This steadfastness lends to his charisma and appeal as a performer. It’s clear he’s more than grateful for his successes, demonstrating it by regularly thanking each audience member as they leave his gigs. “It sounds a bit corny, but I’m so thankful when people turn up. I’ve been sacked

from loads of jobs. These people allow me to have the life I do, so it’s just nice to say thank you.” He’s got his work cut out if he’s to continue doing this. Growing numbers are flocking to see him now, eager for his unpretentious brand of satire. Rather than moan on about the injustices of the world, he bemusedly dismisses them all as nonsense. The shows are fast-paced with a confident and sincere smile warming any room he performs to. Beckett describes his younger self as being a ‘nervous kid’. It’s a label you’d have trouble attaching to him these days. “I’m calmer and more confident now because my life’s only focused on one thing. When I was a kid they were like: ‘You’ve got art now, and then you’ve got to do technology, then you’ve got science. …and I couldn’t do any of those. It was all quite stressful. Now I just focus on what I’m good at.” He confesses he has no qualms about playing at being dumb purely for comic effect, especially in the face of smugness from supposedly clever people. “No one’s better than anyone, whether you’ve got the biggest IQ or the lowest. You’re just a person aren’t you? I just find it off-putting when someone’s trying to be deep or too clever. If you‘ve got to tell someone you’re deep, you’re not…” Whilst being the first to admit he was never academically gifted, there are times when he’ll stumble upon something startlingly profound. As you regularly find in life, qualifications and certificates prove little match for raw street smarts. The Lewisham–based star has no ambitions to leave the neighbourhood where he grew up, despite it being ‘a bit stabby’. “Certain areas I get recognised for being on telly, other areas I get recognised for being Sue’s son,” he chirps. “People don’t expect people off the telly to live in South East London. It’s not the most glamorous place.” Becket’s family take centre stage for much of his material, with all their quirks, banter and politics. These domestic antics are comedy gold, especially when retold out of context. “Everything I say is true. Obviously it’s slightly exaggerated. I say to them: ‘You said it. It’s not my fault for saying it again!” This rich home life likely accounts for much of his self-assurance. Coming from a vibrant and loving family has perfectly equipped him for a career in entertainment. “I’m not really bothered if someone swears or says something to me. I’ve heard it all before, I’m used to loud annoying people. I can get more in on a panel show, than I can at Sunday lunch!” Rob Beckett comes to Brighton Dome’s Corn Exchange on Fri 23 Oct, as part of Brighton Comedy Festival www.brightoncomedyfestival.com

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LEE NELSON THE CHEEKY COCKNEY SCAMP By Sarah Smith

Lee Nelson has been anything but under the radar lately. As well as being “well funny, a legend from South London, and a cheeky cockney scamp”, Lee also tells me about the “naughty stuff” he’s been getting up to lately. Besides his mischief, he is getting ready to begin his new ‘Suited and Booted Tour’ which will be coming to Brighton’s very own comedy festival this October. Perhaps Lee’s most prolific prank to date is his invasion of Kanye West’s set at Glastonbury this year. Some found it funny, some Kanye fans found it annoying, but one thing is certain (according to Lee). “You can’t complain if you’re a Kanye fan, because he actually stopped the song and restarted it again. So you got two of that same song - you got more Kanye because of me!” Lee’s good intentions don’t stop there. “I was just trying to help him out….A lot of people didn’t want him to headline the festival, so I thought I’d give them an alternative!” How Lee actually wiggles his way into high security venues, such as the Glastonbury main stage, seems to warrant a long list of highly organised strategies. However, he tells me it is simply about “walking the walk”. For example, his technique for getting behind Glastonbury security was walking like Kanye and “acting like a complete bellend.” He tells me “I had my little boy’s toy microphone with me… they just bought it and bosh, I’m up there with the man himself - Mr West!” When I ask him whether he would ever take his young son on a prank with him, he seems excited. “I like it! He could be like the canary down the mine! He could sneak under security with a hidden camera or

summin’.” As for Lee’s next prank? We will just have to wait and see. However, he does mention an interest in the next Victoria’s Secret show…. Of course, as Lee reassures me, Edinburgh Fringe and his other shows “…are a sort of warm up for the Brighton gig”. Although having enjoyed Brighton in the past, he remains slightly confused about the Pride festival. “The coppers had rounded up hundreds of gay people and was making them march with whistles and stuff. It was a disgrace.” So what can Brighton expect of Lee Nelson? Very simply “full pelt Lee Nelson all guns” and “laughs by the bucket load!” Lee tells me “this time I’ve upped my game a little bit, I’ve got my suit on, got rid of the shorts and the t-shirt too. Gave them to a charity shop.” So, is this a new, sophisticated Lee Nelson we will be seeing in October? It seems so, as he tells me he will be discussing a wide range of super-serious topics “Family, life, bit of politics, bit of immigration, bit of global warming… the lot!” Lee Nelson’s Suited and Booted tour comes to Brighton Dome’s Corn Exchange Thu 22 Oct, as part of Brighton Comedy Festival.

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NICK HELM SWEET AND TENDER HOOLIGAN By Stuart Rolt

He’s not actually that hairy. If anything, Nick Helm is bemused, angered even, by the stellar rise of the Great British beard. He sports one in his hit TV show ‘Uncle’, but it’s acting. People are surprised by his lack of hirsute face furniture in real life. He had one before the fame came, repeatedly encountering criticism for the choice. “You shouldn’t get dictated to by what some other prick’s up to.” he tells me, his tone escalating with irritation. “It’s like they came out overnight.” It’s a characteristic outburst for a comedian penetrating the mainstream by being at odds with expectations. He believes everything you do should be the opposite of what you last did. An approaching tour certainly embraces this. Originally training as an actor, his entry into comedy was a flight of fancy. Relishing a change of direction, he broke through at Edinburgh Fringe Festival in the early 2000s, going on to present a series of unruly, yet strangely thoughtful, shows. ‘Dare To Dream’, which concentrated on possible meanings to his most lucid dreams, brought a Foster’s Best Comedy Show nomination, as well as winning a Dave award for the funniest joke at the Fringe. ‘One Man Mega Myth’ utilised Evel Knievel in an offbeat treatise on the dangers of fame. Although really it was about Helm himself and his grief over his cat’s death. It once again saw a nomination for Best Show at Edinburgh, only losing out to Bridget Christie. Whilst he was able to take a bitesized sample of this act onto BBC Three’s Live at the Electric, performing songs with backing band ‘The Helmettes’, it wasn’t an honest representation of what he does. His one-man variety show is a confrontational roar of heightened emotions. Everything is amplified and taken to such extremes, some people overlook the subtleties in this hilarious mix of poetry, music, prop work and theatrics. His house band The Helmettes, formed of whichever mates are available that week, back him for faux-sensitive songs with titles like ‘Don’t Want to Work in Admin’ and ‘I Fancy The Pants Off Of You’. There’s certainly more to this chronically unaware character than a mass of hair and shouting. “I tried to work out what I

do, because I get asked that a lot in interviews. It was always supposed to be a piss-take of what a performer is. It’s like an hour of whimsy from someone who hasn’t got a whimsical bone in their body.” The tonguein-cheek persona exudes self-hatred. He’s a man desperately angry at himself for how life turned out. Daft and shambolic, he berates audience members for failing to meet his unrealistic expectations. Beneath the brashness, there’s something vulnerable in this character. He wants to be adored by everyone, but doesn’t understand people. Helm’s acting training certainly comes in handy. Making this show appear that ramshackle, without being contrived, is a test for any artist. This was recognised in 2015, when he won Best Music and Variety Artist at the prestigious Chortle Awards for a second year running. Helm properly moved the act onscreen with BBC Three’s Heavy Entertainment, a startling watch for the uninitiated. “I tried to put all the aspects of my show in there, along with some behind the scenes stuff to show that it is an act.” The show introduced story arcs to further develop the character, although it wasn’t obviously humorous all the way through. Much of it was abstract, dark and downbeat, but there is an undeniable place for this sort of material in comedy. It nearly never happened, as a pilot turned out to simply be half an hour of shouting; a shallow representation.

Now, all of this has become academic. Helm’s new tour, still very much a work in progress, is a more personal affair. It bears little relation to the demanding persona we’ve become familiar with. “I was doing shows that got bigger and bigger, and I felt like I’d lost a bit of connection with the audience. I started doing small stand-up again and I really enjoyed it, because it’s different every night and it’s not based around big production numbers.” So now he’s writing material every day, looking forward to performing something organic and personal. Up to now all of his shows have been written with an agenda, working towards a brief, title or Fringe synopsis. “It’s a lot easier. You’re not trying to second guess yourself. It’s a collection of all the things I’ve been thinking about over the past year.” Instead of being predetermined, themes are presenting themselves as writing progresses. ‘Freeing’ is the word he uses, not knowing if the show will ever get finished, or even have a proper title. It is what it is. Away from stage and screen he’s softly spoken and earnest, almost unrecognisable from the shouting megalomaniac we’ve become familiar with. There’s an eagerness to get his point across, reasonable for a man whose stage show is divisive moments amongst the mayhem. Now Helm’s an unruly fixture on ‘8 Out of 10 Cats’ and ‘8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown’. Recently he’s introduced a disquieting relationship with Dictionary Corner’s Susie Dent on the latter. Originally he turned down the show, for fear of it not fully representing the emotional depth of his live work. “Everyone deserves to make a living and ensure they’ve got shoes. I don’t think there’s any value in dying poor in the gutter.” Whilst not dismissing jobs out of hand, there’s a typical struggle between art and commerce. It is one he seems to be winning though. So while we’re about to see Helm’s most personal show yet, there’s no sheltering behind a persona. Whilst success brings recognition and enablement, it also brings pressure. “People accept I can be depressed and miserable, yet still have a successful sitcom. I don’t know why I’m like that in real life.” Perhaps comedy offers a form of therapy, or at least a way to order the increasingly complicated world of Nick Helm. Earlier this year, Helm filmed an iPlayer-only short called ‘Elephant’. Co-written and co-starring Esther Smith, who played Melody in ‘Uncle’, it examined his experiences in Brighton. “It’s the thing I’m most proud of that I’ve ever done. It’s really sweet. It’s the closest to my actual personality.” Living here for a year he had his heart broken, resulting in a love/hate relationship with the city. He admits, without support and confidence, he could easily have turned out like that onstage character. There is also a worry that success will change his work, but ostensibly Helm has too much talent and imagination to be irrevocably tied to anything. “There is a world where I could do a kids’ show. The act isn’t about swearing or being an adult. I could even do a Saturday night variety show. But there are only so many hours in the day, so you’ve got to make sure the thing that you’re doing is the thing you love doing.” Nick Helm’s ‘Masterworks in Progress’ comes to Brighton Dome’s Studio Theatre on Sat 24 Oct, as part of Brighton Comedy Festival. www.brightoncomedyfestival.com

BRIGHTON COMEDY FESTIVAL Clear your diaries comedy lovers, because the city’s annual extravaganza of jokes and jollity returns this month. Brighton Comedy Festival will take up residence in venues throughout the city from Fri 9 to Sat 24 Oct, including Brighton Dome, The Old Market and Komedia. Now in its 13th year, the festival will host some of the biggest names in comedy as well as championing brand new talent. The search will also be on for the next Jack Dee or Sarah Millican at the inaugural Squawker Awards, giving amateur funny people the chance to shine in the most befitting environment possible. Here’s just some of the acts you can see over the Comedy Festival or visit www.brightoncomedyfestival. com for full lineup and dates.

ONE MAN BREAKING BAD: THE UNAUTHORISED PARODY Fri 6 Nov, Brighton Dome, 8pm, £20 When the phenomenon that is ‘Breaking Bad’ exploded onto screens in 2008, it sparked a worldwide craze that is yet to die down. And riding that wave is Miles Allen, an LA actor who is taking on the entire five series in this brilliantly accurate homage. Audiences will see Walter White, Jesse Pinkman and their cohorts come to life in an exhilarating hour of hilarious high-speed parody. One Man Breaking Bad began as a YouTube channel, which achieved more than 1 million views. Now with more than 60 performances in three months underway, the demand for this show is understandably huge. A must-see for all you super-fans!

DAVID O’DOHERTY: WE ARE ALL IN THE GUTTER, BUT SOME OF US ARE LOOKING AT DAVID O’DOHERTY Sat 10 – Sun 11 Oct, Brighton Dome Corn Exchange, 5.30pm/7.30pm, £17.50 All David O’Doherty needs to entertain his audience is a chair to sit on and a rubbish keyboard from 1986. The rest of his show is pure imagination and silliness as he puts life, love and all their eccentricities into song using his deadpan wit and cynicism. This show is a peek inside a brain that thinks life is like a box of chocolates, but one where somebody else has eaten all the chocolates. And replaced them with mouse heads and dishwasher tablets. Expect to be equally delighted and depressed in this brand new and unmissable hour of musical melancholy.

BEST OF THE FEST, BRIGHTON DOME Sat 10, sat 17 and Sat 24 Oct, 8pm, £18.50 When there are so many acts performing at an event such as Brighton Comedy Festival, it’s hard to know how to choose between them. But there is one way to know you’re making

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the right decision. As the name suggests, Best of the Fest is a collection of some of the festival’s most impressive acts, from bigger names to under the radar performers. The line up is yet to be announced, but seeing as Simon Amstell, Michael McIntyre, Chris Addison and Mark Watson have all previously made appearances; you can trust the organisers to provide you with some guaranteed comedy gold.

SARAH KENDALL: A DAY IN OCTOBER, BRIGHTON DOME STUDIO Sun 18 Oct, 7.30pm, £14.50 One day in October 1990, when Sarah Kendall was at school, her best friend died for exactly 11 seconds. With sharp wit and a captivating knack for storytelling, Australian multi-award winner Kendall will take her audience back to that fateful day and revisit the remarkable effects those 11 long seconds had on her and her classmates. Fiercely funny and touching, this hour-long narrative performance is about life, death and 20 foot tall fibreglass chickens. You’ll be gripped from start to finish, and it’s certainly a story you won’t hear anywhere else.

BEARDYMAN: ONE ALBUM PER HOUR Wed 21 - Thurs 22 Oct, The Old Market, 8pm, £19 Prepare to get stuck in and creative, as comedian and musician Beardyman is back on tour with his sell-out show, One Album Per Hour. The show is a masterpiece of improvisation where audience members come up with song titles and Beardyman constructs the tracks to suit them, creating a unique and hilarious album each night. But these are no simple comedy ditties. Beardyman creates studioquality compositions at lightening speed. Having previously produced songs such as ‘Clean Shaven, Not Behavin’ and ‘Gareth the My Little Pony is a Slut’, who knows what will prevail when this musical melting pot comes to Brighton.

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and Radio 4. The master of minimal comedy, Jones delivers simple gags that will leave you in stitches and unable to compose yourself before the next punch line hits. And now he’s back with a brand new show, ‘The Temple of Daft’. Consistently crazy and cleverly contrived, ‘The Temple of Daft’ presents the comedian at his best; a stripped-back whirlwind of wit that will have you laughing until you cry.

One of comedy’s most familiar and formidable acts today, sorceress of side-splitting improvisation Nina Conti has won a British Comedy Award, thrilled countless audiences at her sell-out shows and on TV and even made a BAFTAnominated film, all without moving her lips. Now the ventriloquist brings her bag of tricks to Brighton, with her old pal Monkey in tow and brand new ideas up her sleeve. The audience become the puppets at the hands of this unerringly hilarious comedian, so don’t miss out on an evening you won’t forget. Just don’t sit in the front row…

LEE NELSON: SUITED AND BOOTED Thurs 22 Oct, Brighton Dome Corn Exchange, 9.30pm, £21.50 It’s been a busy year for Lee Nelson. As well stageinvading Kanye West at Glastonbury and showering Sepp Blatter with cash at a conference in Zurich, the alter ego of Simon Brodkin has been performing relentlessly. Due to huge demand, his tour has been extended until February 2016 and one of his many stops will be at Brighton Comedy Festival, where he will give his views on fatherhood, politics and the true value of a Cadbury’s Creme Egg. And gone are the cap and polo shirt of the old days; Nelson will appear like you’ve never seen him before – suited and booted. (See page 40 for our interview with Lee.)

MILTON JONES: THE TEMPLE OF DAFT Fri 23 Oct, Brighton Dome, 8pm, £25.50 Famed for his loud shirts, crazy hair and penchant for wacky one-liners, Milton Jones made a name for himself with appearances on ‘Mock the Week’, Live at The Apollo

ROB BECKETT: MOUTH OF THE SOUTH, BRIGHTON DOME CORN EXCHANGE Fri 23 Oct, 9.30pm, £15 He may not be a stand-up veteran but for many, Rob Beckett is already a household name. The perpetually grinning Londoner set out on the comedy circuit in 2009 and has since then gained multiple awards and nominations including Outside the Box New Act of the Year 2010. He made a guest appearance in ‘Fresh Meat’, has featured on just about every panel show on primetime TV and is the co-host of ‘I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here Now!’ But what glamorous topic does he take on in his stand up show? The humble Kit Kat, of course. (See page 39 for our interview with Rob.)

NICK HELM: MASTERWORKS IN PROGRESS Sat 24 Oct, Brighton Dome Studio, 9.30pm, £13 Nick Helm recently told The Telegraph that there was nothing he wouldn’t do for a gag. And that says a lot about this bombastic comedian, who has been known to strip off and scream his jokes at the unfortunate front row in his full, sweaty glory. Now Helm will bring his shambolic spectacle of a show to Brighton Comedy Festival, to deliver truths about life, love and being a living legend. It won’t be long until this rising star hits the big time, so make sure you catch him now at the Dome’s intimate studio. (See page 42 for our interview.)

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rare objects, where others will offer parties in their unique buildings.” From Turner Prize nominee Yinka Shonibare MBE hosting a 24-hour art happening at Chichester‘s Novium Museum, to artist Luke Jerram (best known for the ‘Play Me I’m Yours’ public pianos project) creating a miniature desert at Honiton‘s Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Museums at Night offers a chance to experience culture and heritage in unexpected ways. Once again Brighton & Hove will play its part in this national event. A Cabinet of Curiosities comes to Preston Manor as soon as the sun sets. This beautiful Edwardian country house is steeped in over 200 years of history, with grounds dating back to the 13th century. “There are quite a lot of people who haven’t been in Preston Manor. It’s well worth a visit.” Halloween will be ushered in with an evening of tarot readings, ghost tales, short film noir screenings and a magic lantern show. The event also offers a chance for the more adventurous to visit the spooky underground cellars of Brighton’s most haunted house.

Bringing a new aspect to some of the UK’s best attractions, Museums at Night gets into the Halloween spirit on Fri 30 - Sat 31 Oct. This after-hours festival of arts, culture and heritage sees hundreds of museums, galleries and historic spaces open up late for a dazzling array of special events. Co-ordinated since 2009 by Brighton-based not-for-profit organisation Culture24, Museums at Night brings together the cultural and heritage sector around a single, simple campaign. “The venues themselves are so diverse, from smaller volunteer run places, right up to the national museums, galleries and historic sites,” says Rosie Clarke, Campaigns Officer for Culture24. “There are so many places, and just by opening a little later they can reach a whole new audience.” Tying in with the European campaign, ‘La Nuit Des Musées’, Museums at Night traditionally takes place on the weekend nearest to 18 May - International Museums Day. Museums at Night now welcomes over 500 participating venues, 700 events and 100,000 visitors. Now for the first time, the festival becomes semi-annual, welcoming the autumn with a special Halloween programme of over 100 events. “Lots of museums say they love doing it, but it would be so much easier if it was dark.” So this new October strand of the festival will see some of the UK’s most celebrated contemporary artists and museums collaborate on some truly unique spectacles. “The events that happen depend on individual collections. Some events allow you to handle

The evening of Sat 31 Oct sees a Halloween Pub Quiz take place in the unusual splendour of the Booth Museum of Natural History. Founded in 1874 by naturalist and collector Edward Thomas Booth, its exhibits are an undervalued Brighton treasure. Famed for its stacks of Victorian-style dioramas of British birds in their natural habitat settings, the building also houses a collection of 525,000 insects, 50,000 geology samples, 30,000 plants and 5,000 microscopic slides. For Museums at Night, teams of up to five will compete to see who can answer the most questions on wildlife and Brighton’s natural history collections, and probably enjoy a drink or three at the bar… Arts and history are undoubtedly what the UK does best. Diverse after-hours programming is important because many people have trouble fitting visits into their schedule, or simply feel disinclined. “When do you actually visit a museum? It’s hard if you’re working nine to five, or you have family commitments. You’re most likely to visit when you’re on holiday. So it’s a great opportunity for local people to discover what’s right on their doorstep.” A social as well as a learning experience, visitors can get involved, delve deeper into fascinating subjects, watch a circus performance, enjoy a cocktail or two with friends or even sleep over in their local museum. When lights go down, the museums and galleries come alive. Whether you want to visit an indoor enchanted garden, check out some street art, participate in a Day of the Dead fiesta or be puzzled at a murder mystery evening, there’s bound to be an activity for you somewhere during Museums at Night. Museums at Night takes place at venues across the UK, on Fri 30 - Sat 31 Oct. www.museumsatnight.org.uk By Stuart Rolt

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A NEWBIES GUIDE TO BRIGHTON & HOVE For anyone coming to our city for the first time, this cluster of odd little streets tumbling down from the South Downs can be a strange place to navigate. Beyond the national perception, there’s more to Brighton & Hove than bottled beer, liberalism and barbecues on the beach. So let’s have a look at each of the city’s areas and attempt to define their individual characteristics.

BRUNSWICK

Possibly the most crowded part of the city, there’s plenty of adventure to be found amongst its faded charms. Home to The Old Market theatre and countless cafés, this area’s vicinity to the seafront ensures property remains expensive. Who cares when you can treat the beach as your back garden?

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On one side Preston and its park, the other Hollingdean and its unparalleled view of the recycling plant, this is the closest patch of suburbia to Brighton city centre. As a result, it’s very popular with students and middleclass arty types, all eager to immerse in the delights of Ditchling Road’s legendary Shakti Stores.

HANGLETON AND MILE OAK

We have no idea what’s in this neighbourhood. There could be dragons hidden amongst all the pampas grass for all we know.

HANOVER

Ground zero for self-celebrating counter culture in this great city, ‘Muesli Mountain’ has a pub on almost every corner. Painted houses, some suspicious smelling smoke and real community spirit make this one of the nicest areas to live. It also has some of the steepest streets in Brighton, so there are very few unfit residents.

HOVE

Known as ‘The Better Half’ or ‘Hove, Actually’, this Regency housing estate is actually more cramped than locals would have you imagine. With a thriving café and restaurant scene, it’s proving popular for those seeking quiet and refinement. Despite how populous it is, pubs and bars are scarce, maybe due to the locals’ older median, but when you do find one it’s often just that bit nicer.

KEMPTOWN

Named after the Regency housing development which dominates its easterly edge, this area is popularly dubbed ‘Brighton’s Gay Village’. Prepare for disappointment if you venture there hoping for glimpses of drag queen chorus lines, or public scenes of homo-erotic debauchery. In reality, it’s no more liberal than the rest of Brighton & Hove. It hosts some of the best restaurants, bars and cafés in the city, some of them unsurprisingly catering for the LGBT+ market. This makes the area one of the liveliest in town. There’s always something happening if you look hard enough.

LONDON ROAD

Rather than being the ‘New Hoxton’, this area is more ‘The New London Road’. Regeneration and investment have attracted great restaurants and pubs, meaning it’s now challenging for the status of Brighton’s high street. The area’s characters remain though, meaning you’ll never know what you’ll see down this fondly regarded street. There’s also a terrific Open Market, a range of quality pubs, the offices of a rather good local culture guide and Gerry Rafferty wrote a top-selling song about one of the side streets.

LEWES ROAD

With the Falmer and Stanmer campuses at one end, and enjoying great transport links, it’s student-heavy down this atrial road. The knock-on effect of gentrification around London Road mean many families and young people are settling here. If you need a takeaway or late night store, then welcome to the Promised Land!

MOULSECOOMB

Originally built as a huge sprawl of social housing made up of several smaller estates, this area’s shabby reputation is decidedly undeserved. Now enjoying a strong sense of community, it bore the opening of a co-op pub. Regardless of what people tell you, it’s a nice family area with only a few inhabitants of the hooded persuasion.

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There’s a Sainsburys, plentiful office space and increasing amounts of commuter homes. If you like climbing steps, then this is the place to come.

NORTH LAINE

“We’ve been spending most our lives, living in a hipster paradise…” Taking its name from a Saxon term for open plots of land, this area’s streets follow small-holding boundaries from the Middle Ages. Threatened with demolition in the 70s, this achingly cool residential and commercial district is now the city’s cultural centre. Pubs, bars, restaurants, venues, the weird and the wonderful all combine to make it a place like no other. Bounded by Queens Road, Trafalgar St and the A27, here you’ll find the city’s main library, Komedia Brighton, The Basement, the Royal Pavilion Estate and independent shops galore. It all happens in the North Laine.

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Another estate, this time enjoying superb views of The Downs, and some good out-of-town stores.

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The ‘Las Vegas’ of Sussex, this area has a range of nearby attractions like Homebase, a drive-thru Burger King and countless furniture stores. Loads of migrants from the city have been accompanied by local pubs - including the Ancient Mariner and The Stoneham - getting makeovers to match the rising fortunes of this area.

PORTSLADE

Undergoing something of a gentrification, Portslade is rising above its reputation for over-modified cars, sticky cashpoints and violent looking locals. There are even a few good eateries popping up in the area now, and with good transport links and comparatively low housing costs, it’s great for people eschewing the busy city centre life.

QUEEN’S PARK

Where Kemp town meets Hanover is a genteel collection of streets and a beautiful Victorian park. Popular with families and rich hippies, this area might not be big on shops or nightlife, but it’s got plenty of charm.

SEAFRONT

From Fatboy Slim’s house to the Nudist Beach, the seafront is an integral part of city culture. The annual “Festival of Rubbish” draws visitors from all over the southeast, magically draping the beach in an evolving carpet of colour for four months. Away from the centre’s hustle and bustle, you’ll find locals relaxing with a pint and barbecue on most fine evenings. It really is an unbeatable way to watch the sunset. Venues including Concorde 2, the Fortune Of War, The Tempest and The Arch are all down here, making it likely you’ll spend more than daylight hours beside the sea. Just don’t try a post-club dip in January, because it can be fatally cold.

SEVEN DIALS AND FURZE HILL

It’s often said, when a man is tired of Seven Dials he’s tired of trudging nearly a mile to find a decent supermarket. A densely populated area with some terrific pubs and buildings that’s not for the noisy.

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Bordered by Old Steine and West St, this covers everything below North St until you fall into the sea. The oldest part of Brighton, this unruly collection of cottages and narrow streets is a mecca for shopping, partying and simply hanging around. It can be insanely busy during summer months, as coach loads of tourists disgorge their contents to obstruct thoroughfares en-masse.

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Formerly the domain of ‘Team Booze’, the community has taken back this patch of land in the centre of town. Now sporting a hi-spec skatepark and extensive kid’s playground, it’s become the pride of the city. Attracting on average two festivals every year, it’s a popular spot for locals to relax and play.

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Another expansive estate on the edge of the city, once again its reputation owes little to reality. It’s handy for Brighton Marina, a Neolithic camp, Brighton Racecourse and Lidl. As you’d guess, Whitehawk FC play here, playing host to Internet sensation The Wealdstone Raider’s famous outburst in 2013. Contrary to popular belief, Brighton’s second football team have got some fans…

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TUES 6 OCT THEATRE ROYAL BRIGHTON

WEDS 7 OCT THEATRE ROYAL BRIGHTON

Molière’s classic receives an adaptation from Freyda Thomas. Directed at NVT by Steven Adams, it’s a modern, fast-paced and larger than life take on an archetypal French farce.

Ellen Kent’s critically acclaimed Die Fledermaus returns, after its world premiere in 2006. In typical Kent style, this unique version includes two champagne fountains, two bats, a mystery guest and an introduction of some scenes from the Russian Die Fledermaus, which are unique to this production.

Opera & Ballet International present an Ellen Kent production with international soloists, highly praised chorus and the full Bizet Carmen orchestra. One of the most famous and seductive operas of all time, Bizet’s irresistibly emotional Carmen guarantees an evening of passion and romance.

Strauss’s light-hearted opera is set in late 19th century Vienna combining a cast of colourful characters with some of opera’s most popular musical moments. It’s a story of love, laughter and sweet revenge.

The production also includes a replica of Seville’s main square with fountains, flowers and orange trees, as well as a rescue donkey. Sung in French with English subtitles, the story follows a naïve soldier who is seduced by the wiles of the fiery Gypsy, Carmen.

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MON 19 - SAT 24 OCT THEATRE ROYAL BRIGHTON

THURS 22 – FRI 23 OCT OTHERPLACE AT THE BASEMENT

THURS 22 - SAT 24 OCT CONNAUGHT THEATRE, WORTHING

Opening to a raft of superlative reviews, Bad Jews saw its UK premiere as part of Bath’s Summer Season, 2014. A Manhattan apartment is the setting for a viciously hilarious brawl over family, faith and legacy, as a family set at each other’s throats on the night after a funeral.

It’s Glastonbury 2009, Joel and Dave are two university graduates with zero job prospects. So they’re working security: miles from the festival’s action, guarding a tree. One wants to leave, one wants to stay. Joel has reason to suspect that Dave is hiding something that could tear their world apart.

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s examination of the excesses of the elite sees a sizzling new stage adaptation come to Worthing. Recreating the sights, sounds and feel of America’s ‘Roaring Twenties’, as seen through the eyes of Nick Carraway, Blackeyed Theatre bring to life a society obsessed with wealth and status. Adapted by Stephen Sharkey, whose work includes ‘The May Queen’ (Liverpool Everyman) and ‘The Resistible Rise Of Arturo Ui’ (Liverpool Playhouse/ Nottingham Playhouse), this exciting new production features fabulous live music alongside the timeless language of Fitzgerald’s “Great American Novel” to create a truly fresh and inspiring theatrical experience. WWW.WORTHINGTHEATRES.CO.UK

An elderly Harpagon obsesses over the belief he never has enough money. Unfortunately his obsession wreaks havoc on all around him, including his two children, Elise and Cleante. They are passionately in love with a valet and the girl next door, respectively. All the while, Harpagon’s arranged for them to be married to absurdly mismatched types. So the two smart children, with the help of some wily servants, plot against their frugal father… WWW.NEWVENTURE.ORG.UK

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A beloved grandfather has died, and a treasured family heirloom with religious significance is up for grabs. Who is most deserving of it? Bossy, overbearing and fanatically religious Daphna? Her wealthy cousin Liam, who’s just returned from skiing with his non-Jewish girlfriend? Or Jonah, his brother, who’d prefer not to get involved in the fight? WWW.ATGTICKETS.COM/BRIGHTON

From the twisted minds of David Ellis (Reduced Shakespeare Company, ‘Potted Potter’, ‘Shit-faced Shakespeare’) and Joel Ormsby (‘Mixed Marriage’, ‘The Anticlimax Shorts’, ‘The Untitled Phil and Joel Podcast Show’), this is a new comedy about the ‘lost generation of uni leavers’, friendship and a giant squirrel. WWW.OTHERPLACEBRIGHTON.CO.UK

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NEW PLAYS SCRATCH NIGHT

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THURS 8 OCT THE OLD MARKET

WEDS 14 OCT RIALTO THEATRE

FRI 16 - SUN 18 OCT OTHERPLACE AT THE BASEMENT

Written and performed by Mark Billingham, the best-selling author of the ‘DI Tom Thorne’ novels, and Americana duo My Darling Clementine, this evocative and mysterious narrative comes to The Old Market.

Housed in a gothic grade II listed building, Rialto is continuing to showcase the best of local talent and cutting-edge new plays, music and comedy. This month sees the first of three regular ‘scratch nights’ at the Rialto.

In a rundown Memphis bar, a washed-up Vegas showgirl works double shifts and reflects on her single doomed shot at happiness. Her customers tell the stories of their own troubled lives, recounting tales of lust, loss and murder. A unique collaboration between the leading lights of crime fiction and country music, ‘The Other Half’ leads us into a convincing world of characters with very dark secrets. WWW.THEOLDMARKET.COM

Playwrights can submit 15 minute extracts of their plays to the theatre, with four being invited to produce a rehearsed reading of their extract. The evening’s audience will vote for the best show, with the overall favourite winning a slot at next year’s Brighton Fringe! Playwrights can submit their extracts to: admin@rialtotheatre.co.uk

This multimedia production has been a hit at both Brighton and Edinburgh Fringes. It follows Sam and Kate through an evening that may or may not change their marriage. In an attempt to spice up their relationship Sam and Kate meet Lucy. Young, attractive and with unconventional ideas about life and sex, she convinces them that having a threesome will put them back on track.

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The year is 1974, the sleepy town is Hemlock-Under-Lye and when werewolf attacks threaten teatime, there’s only one person you can call. This award-winning comedy by Kill the Beast is a 1970s detective werewolf mystery, wrapped in a hilarious Hammer Horror.

Award-winning poet and author Simon Armitage again joins creative forces with director Nick Bagnall, after their successful collaboration on ‘The Last Days of Troy’.

Tony Wendice married his wife Margot for her money. Now he plans to murder her for the same reason. He arranges the perfect murder, blackmailing a scoundrel he used to know into strangling her for a fee of one thousand pounds. A brilliant alibi for himself has also been arranged.

Winners of the 2014 Peter Brook Festival Award, Kill the Beast promise hilarity, mystery and mayhem. Having splattered the UK with the acclaimed ‘The Boy Who Kicked Pigs’, they return with this new tale of supernatural slaughter, combining beautiful projections, original music and a rather important pigeon.

A high-ranking government minister with a colourful past is sent on a delicate diplomatic mission to Istanbul. But his trip ends up in a horrific bar room brawl. Social media explodes and the enigmatic darling of a political party becomes Europe’s most wanted man overnight. Chased by the authorities, damned by religious leaders, pursued by those looking for vengeance and head-hunted by fanatics, his odyssey begins.

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The play tracks the trio’s progress as they negotiate the unorthodox protocol of what happens next. This slightly risqué romantic comedy is a big-hearted look at modern sexual morality.

A taut thriller from Frederick Knott, this scintillating melodrama had a highly successful run on Broadway and the road. The company that brought the hugely successful ‘What The Butler Saw’ to Emporium earlier this year, Talking Scarlet bring another incredible production to the London Road theatre. WWW.EMPORIUMBRIGHTON.COM

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DUKE OF YORK’S & DUKE’S AT KOMEDIA CINEMA CULTURE THE BRIGHTON WAY At both the Duke Of York’s and Duke’s At Komedia, we offer the very best cinematic experience and most varied and exciting film programme in the city, both screening eclectic programmes of films and events, mainly focusing on quality indie, arthouse, foreign language and documentaries. But that’s not to say a few Hollywood blockbusters aren’t welcome from time to time. There are also regular screenings and live broadcasts from the National Theatre, live gigs, live rescores and Q&As with directors and actors. The Duke Of York’s Picturehouse on Preston Circus is a Brighton institution and remains the UK’s oldest (and still working) purpose-built cinema, celebrating 105 years this year!

Keep a look out for some of our bespoke programming too from our strands, Discover Tuesday which promises something you’ll never see in a multiplex, be it a foreign language film, an arthouse title or documentary, Vintage Sundays which offers a cinematic classic each week, Duke’s After Dark which focuses on late night cult cinema and Eyes Wide Open is our Queer Film strand. Combined with our regular programming and other special events (including Q&As, previews and film quizzes), the Duke of York’s and Duke’s At Komedia both offer the best cinematic choice in the city.

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With a brand new projector and sound system recently installed, the viewing quality has never been better, with not to mention the comfiest seats in town (as well as our luxurious balcony seating upstairs).

There is a fully stocked bar selling a great range of craft beer, wine and coffee, all of which can be taken into the screen with you. There is also an attractive roof terrace on which to enjoy your beverages before or after the film, as well as our brand new outdoor seating area, right by the exciting hub of London Road. In December 2012, the Duke’s expanded further into town, into the Komedia building right in the heart of the North Laine on Gardner Street. Two brand new state-of-the-art screen with the programming ethic of the Duke’s that brings even more film choice to Brighton. Duke’s At Komedia also has two bars serving a great and varied selection of drinks and specially prepared hot food prepared in house; one of our bars is street level, spilling out into Gardner Street. A great spot to relax and people-watch. Cheap Day is every Monday at Duke Of York’s and every Tuesday at Duke’s At Komedia – all student tickets are only £6.00 all day (£4.00 for student members).

We also have some fantastic ways in which students can enjoy both our cinemas:

Slackers Club – FREE screenings every month exclusively for students with our partner E4. These usually take place at Duke’s At Komedia.

Expect to see exclusive previews or cult classics.

For Freshers, they have the FREE Freshers Membership – which includes one free cinema ticket, one free popcorn, one drink, £2 off every ticket and 10% off all food and drink. This is valid until 31st December 2015. The Student Membership is a great deal. For only £15 you get an annual membership (which usually costs £45), which includes two free tickets, 10% off all food and drink and access to exclusive previews and more. Follow the Duke’s on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date and in touch with what’s happening in the world of film. @Dukeofyorks facebook.com/dukeofyorks @dukesatkomedia facebook.com/dukesatkomedia www.picturehouses.co.uk

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LATEST CINEMA RELEASES OCTOBER 2015

MACBETH - FRI 2 OCT

THE INTERN - FRI 2 OCT

It’s a brave director who takes on the most grisly of Shakespeare’s plays, but Justin Kurzel has done just that. The latest reimagining of ‘Macbeth’ is an epic one, with gladiatorial battle scenes, chilling psychological twists and an oppressive sense of dread throughout; and that’s just the trailer. Stunning cinematography from Adam Arkapaw drenches the majority of the film in a blood-red hue that keeps the audience on edge and pays homage to the original work. Starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard as Lord and Lady Macbeth, this classic tragedy will shock and impress even the most devout of Shakepeare fans.

We’ve seen Anne Hathaway as a scattered and uncertain fashion assistant in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ and we’ve seen Robert De Niro as a relentless mafia boss, a finance tycoon and the father-inlaw from hell. Yet in ‘The Intern’, the roles are reversed. De Niro plays 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker, who decides to turn his life around and becomes a senior intern for fashion big-shot Jules Ostin (Hathaway). From the director of chick flicks ‘The Holiday’ and ‘It’s Complicated’ Nancy Meyers, ‘The Intern’ is sure to be full of the heartwarming friendship, innocent laughs and Hollywood shine that makes for a thoroughly entertaining watch.

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Back in 2012, the world witnessed Kathryn Bigelow’s groundbreaking ‘Zero Dark Thirty’, in which a female CIA operative headed up the dangerous manhunt for the world’s most notorious terrorist, Osama Bin Laden. In the same vein, ‘Sicario’ is an action thriller starring Emily Blunt as FBI agent Kate Macy, who is enlisted to take down a Mexican drug lord. Filmed on location in Albuquerque, New Mexico, ‘Sicario’ is directed by ‘Prisoners’ creator Denis Villeneuve and also stars Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin. Gutsy, thrilling and satisfyingly feminist, ‘Sicario’ is already garnering critical acclaim. Definitely one to catch this month.

For three whole years, Bond fans all over the world have been kept waiting for the follow up to Skyfall. Now the wait is finally over, and Daniel Craig will return to our screens this month in ‘Spectre’ - the 24th Bond film. Bond is faced with a cryptic message from his past and must uncover a sinister organisation whilst battling to protect the secret service. Directed for the second time by Sam Mendes, ‘Spectre’ will feature a cast including Léa Seydoux, Stephanie Sigman and Ralph Fiennes, who will succeed Judi Dench after her seven appearances as the formidable M.

THX 1138 STAND UP AND BE COUNTED Before the box office-smashing franchises of ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Indiana Jones’ were even conceived, George Lucas’ 1971 Hollywood debut was so strange and compelling it incites fierce debate nearly 45 years later. ‘THX 1138’ is a stylistic science fiction film starring Robert Duvall and Donald Pleasence. It follows themes Lucas would continue to explore throughout his career, such as suppression, leaving home and the strength of machines over the weakness of human flesh. At its heart is a simple story. One man wants to escape. His existence is packed with sterile rooms, computer screens and voices asking unanswerable questions. Although distinctly a 70s production, the film itself asked difficult questions about expression and freedom, whilst setting new standards in technical inventiveness. Made by one of the most successful filmmakers of all-time, ‘THX 1138’ has risen into cult status. Its dialogue and soundtrack have been sampled by a range of influential electronic artists including Nine Inch Nails, UNKLE, Orbital and Front 242. Now a new wave of interest in the piece will be piqued as Asian Dub Foundation (ADF) will perform their exhilarating and fast moving live score to the film at a screening at Brighton Dome on Tues 27 Oct. Famed for astonishing live shows, the band is no stranger to performing live film soundtracks, previously backing classics like ‘La Haine’ and ‘Battle of Algiers’. Today’s surveillance-led and disaffected society echo many of ‘THX 1138’ core themes, so it’s the perfect project for this politically driven band. “Probably my favourite genre in any medium is sci-fi dystopia,” ADF’s guitarist Steve Chandra Savale tells me. “I remembered it as having a lot of space and having a detached pace, which meant there might be room for the band in the sound spectrum. I think I was right!” Audacious editing and sound mixing purposefully make ‘THX 1138’ an unsettling viewing experience. Like the characters in the film, the viewer finds his emotions repressed. This sound design was created by triple Oscar winner (and the film’s co-writer) Walter Murch. This claustrophobic audio remains one of the most innovative in film history, successfully creating an overwhelming sensation of displacement. It’s a facet ADF are hoping to embellish. “We seek to enhance what the film is trying to convey, though with a lot of contemporary sonic power.” Simultaneously protected and imprisoned by a dispassionate system, a future civilisation dwells in an extensive and unstimulating underground complex.

Individualism is discouraged and feelings are controlled. Duvall’s character, the titular THX 1138, unknowingly has his emotion-dampening medication reduced by his roommate. Soon he is imprisoned for succumbing to the resulting passion, so realises he must attempt escape from this sterile hell. As a prophecy, the film has increased in poignancy as time has progressed. Upon its original release it drew criticism for being impenetrable. Audiences back then were more used to sci-fi hung on special effects and invaders from distant galaxies. Lucas and Murch stated their intention was to create an “artefact from the future”, something unfathomable to a viewer from 500 years in the past. But after just 20 years, some of the film is no longer quite so alien. “The film has become very recognisable! Perhaps the most frightening bit of prophecy for me is the kids with syringes permanently stuck in their arms. Ritalin and ADHD spring to mind.” ‘THX 1138’s world is subdued by tall leather-clad androids and filled with intrusive digital noise, mass surveillance, fundamentalist religion and desensitisation to violence. Even entertainment has reduced to its most primal. Four holographic TV channels named Sex, Smart, Violence and Comedy, each disturbing in its crudity, offer all the distraction the inhabitants need. With the advent of cable TV, this seems far less outlandish. “Walter Murch saw the show. He found it uncomfortably prophetic, given the way organisations like Fox News have dealt with the spate of police killings of unarmed African-Americans.” The reduction of black people to the status of entertainment holograms in ‘THX 1138’s environment also stands as an incredible and chilling form of future racism. Despite the starkness of the setting, the film’s photography is stunning. It makes full use of the futuristic environment’s colour-drained vistas for visual impact. Behind the starkness, a dry and dark sense of humour also runs throughout the film. We see a wantonly consumerist society, where purchases are truly disposable, where an electronic deity offers bland automated reassurances to troubled souls and situations are hindered by inefficient bureaucracy. Perhaps this isn’t such a distant future. “It’s quite unlike anything I’ve seen in sci-fi before. I could go on for a while!” Asian Dub Foundation performs the live score for George Lucas’ ‘THX 1138’ at Brighton Dome, on Tue 27 Oct. www.brightondome.org www.asiandubfoundation.com

SEVEN STARS HEAVENS ABOVE By Lucy Hallett

I’ve been ill recently. This in itself isn’t unusual as it’s that time of year when every second person is complaining of a ‘bug’. What is strange, however, is that I lost my appetite. I’ve got the sort of constitution and levels of greed that would have ensured when The Titanic was sinking that I would have been in the dining room relishing the emptiness and ordering extra portions. Anyway, my recent lack of sustenance meant that as I approached Seven Stars and its famed Little Blue Smokehouse, the sounds coming from my tummy resembled the steady drumbeat of the Um Bongo advert. Centrally located on Ship Street, Seven Stars masters the ‘eclectic cool’ look with ease. Modern stools and sparse wooden tables are complemented perfectly by the ornate wall features and kitsch tiled floor painting. The room is dominated by a large cage - which cleverly doesn’t seem to take up too much space, but seems very private and separate once you are actually inside. We opted to sit on a table right near the bar in the midst of what was turning into a busy Tuesday evening. Drinks-wise, I narrowed in with hawk-like precision on the gin-themed menu, with all the drinks coming under the heading of ‘Gintinis’. Desiring something refreshing I went for the Appletini (£7) - appleinfused gin with lemon, apple juice and sugar, garnished with a Haribo Tangfastic. Yes, really. My dining companion went for a limited edition cocktail, The Kreme De La Kremlin (£7) - their take on a White Russian. My Appletini was sweet, refreshing with the added bonus of tasting like real apples rather than some artificial nonsense; while my companion’s Kreme De La Kremlin was silky, sweet and comfortingly boozy. While the drinks were great, they were not the reason for my excitement and my embarrassingly loud tummy. That could only be attributed to the rumours I had heard about the food. Speaking to Martin - who is the brains behind the Little Blue Smokehouse - his passion, enthusiasm and genuine love of meat smacks you round the face like the fish in a Monty Python sketch. Having started smoking meats solely for his lucky friends, Martin decided to start a street diner a couple of years ago, resulting in him winning Brighton’s Best Street Food Award in 2014. He is very keen

on locally sourced produce, and explained that ‘where humanly possible’ everything is from Sussex. Martin talking about the sourcing and cooking of the meats had the same sort of effect on me that would be produced by putting a crap music obsessive in the queue for the X Factor auditions. Needless to say I was positively salivating at the thought of what was to come. We decided to pace ourselves and just share a starter. The Smoked Pig’s Head Fritters with Piccalilli (£4.95) were an obvious choice. The smoky, strong taste of pork was unbelievable and worked perfectly with the syrupy, tangy and unctuous piccalilli. With three fritters, the sizing was perfect and whetted the appetite perfectly for the mains. Again deciding to share our food to get maximum levels of culinary pleasure we chose the Fried Chicken Buffalo Sandwich (£6.95), which contained buttermilk fried chicken, buffalo sauce, bacon, blue cheese, leaves and garlic mayo, all encased in a brioche roll along with Seasoned Fries (£2). For our other main course we opted for the Smoked and Beer Braised Ox Cheek (£12.95), which came with ham hock greens, mash and pan juices. The ox cheek fell apart the moment a fork even threatened to touch it, and the ham hock greens added a lovely buttery crunch to the dish. I don’t know what pan produces the sort of juices that acted like a small moat to the mash, but I will be investing in one immediately. The burger, as delightful as the chicken, had remained juicy; the bacon was crisp and the blue cheese the perfect accompaniment. I was surprised yet impressed with how flavoursome the buffalo sauce was, and it provided a real undercurrent of heat to the dish. The fries were beautifully cooked and seasoned to perfection. Surveying the empty plates, and listening for the first time all day to a rumble-less tummy, even a fool could see why The Little Blue Smokehouse won its award, and it would surely only be a fool that didn’t visit Seven Stars as soon as they got a chance. Seven Stars, 27 Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AD www.sevenstarsbrighton.pub www.facebook.com/Sevenstarsbtn @littlebluesmoke @7StarsBtn

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MARKET SEE THE SIGN When you think of a market, what are the first things that spring to mind? For me it’s fresh produce, knowledgeable suppliers and a sense that you are experiencing something new, or at least out of the ordinary. So I was intrigued on hearing about Western Road’s newest foodie offering, Market, and had my reservations on whether these three criteria would translate into the restaurant world. Leading to the door like an organic red carpet, a patch of faux grass on the pavement outside was the first indication that this was a restaurant hoping to stand out. The bold green façade bore the restaurant’s name using the original sign from Camden Market, and was striking compared to the neighbouring cafes and to its predecessor, Graze. Inside, the small space had an atmosphere of intimacy whilst remaining airy and clean, thanks to the gleaming green tiles, uncluttered décor and pleasant breeze from the open windows. Promptly provided with water and a basket of seeded and rye breads, we settled down at our chosen table to study the menu. The main focus was clearly on the small plates, which were divided into sections depending on how they had been sourced. These included From the Fishmonger, From the Butcher and From the Greengrocer, with a separate section offering reasonably priced main dishes such as the Market Beef Burger (£12) or Pumpkin Gnocchi, Caramelised Cauliflower, Sage (£12.50). This layout hinted that the suppliers themselves were of primary importance at Market, which was confirmed by owner Kate’s plan to put portraits of her main suppliers up on the wall. We had had the pleasure of meeting some of the people behind the produce the night before at the resturant’s launch party, including Blackdown Sprits, Ridgeview Wine and La Cave a Fromage, which is Market’s most local supplier, situated just a few doors down. Head chef Mark offered to prepare us a selection of small plates while we enjoyed the ambience and our first drinks. My companion chose the Bedlam Pilsner, a smooth and light craft beer from local supplier Bedlam Brewery, and for me, our friendly waitress recommended her favourite white wine, the delicious Chenin Blanc (£4.50). The first dish to arrive was a bowl of vibrant Padron Peppers (£4) tossed in sweet paprika and salt, which were crisp, fresh and perfect to snack on before the richer courses arrived. Next up was the crunchy and nutty Broccoli, Kale, Tahini (£5) and the Goats Cheese Churros, White Truffle

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Honey (£4) which tasted just as too-good-to-be-true as they sound. The light dough and creamy cheese were perfectly salted, and with the compliment of the truffle honey, were set off to a subtle but indulgent sweetness. I thought the meal had already peaked after the delightful churros, but there were even more treats to come that would rival this ingenious dish. The Spanish omelette-inspired Crashed Eggs! (£8) was packed with potato, Manchego cheese and Padron peppers, and followed by one of the evening’s specials, the rich Red Mullet, Spiced Aubergine, Piquillo Pepper Salsa (£8). Venison Carpaccio, Plum, Hazelnut (£6.50) was a work of art on the plate, and stood out for more than one reason. The wafer thin meat was a rich pink colour, wonderfully tender and delicate and its flavour was remarkable, giving off a satisfying hint of gin thanks to the juniper berries used during its lengthy preparation. The heartiest dish of the meal, Beer Braised Ribs (£8) came next, and comprised of melting ribs, chorizo, peppers and potato in a flavoursome broth of Bedlam and Brighton beers. After this feast of inventive and consistently impressive dishes, our drinks were topped up and our desserts prepared. The lights had been dimmed throughout the evening to coincide with darkness falling, a subtle way of keeping diners comfortable and cosy for the duration of their meal. Likewise, the staff were warm, chatty and attentive when clearing plates and making sure we had all we needed. We soon polished off our puddings; the Baked Popcorn Cheesecake (£7) and Blackberry and Lemon Mess (£6.50). The cheesecake was of perfect New York-style consistency and the praline and popcorn that decorated it added a welcome hint of salt and variations in texture. The Mess was also very sweet, perhaps a little too much so for me, but my dining partner found it perfect and devoured the blackberry sorbet and jelly, vanilla cream and meringue filled with lemon curd. The food at Market speaks for itself; the quality of the ingredients and the skill in their cooking are unmistakable. But the concept is perhaps the most refreshing element. As long as it stays true to this bold ethos, there is no reason for Market not to enjoy the huge success it deserves. 42 Western Road Hove, BN3 6AA www.market-restaurantbar.co.uk @dineatMARKET

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Vanilla Pod WWW.VANILLAPODBRIGHTON.CO.UK The Vanilla Pod Cafe is located on Lansdowne Place in Hove. The lovely little cafe offers a variety of gluten free and vegan cakes as well as having gluten free bread available for brunches and lunches. They offer interesting and varied sandwich fillings and plenty of breakfast choices. The gluten free cakes are perfectly formed, delicious and definitely worth a try. The cafe is beautifully decorated with a simple but vintage seaside style and a friendly, homely feel.

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Welcome to Brighton Students’ Union Welcome to University of Brighton Students’ Union. There are three university campuses in Brighton: Grand Parade, Moulsecoomb and Falmer! By joining the university you automatically become a member of Brighton Students’ Union. We aim to make your experience at university one to remember, so make sure you get involved with the many aspects of the work we do for you. We are student led, and work solely for our student members- that’s you! You tell us what you want from us and we work to achieve it. Brighton has great SU facilities across all three campuses, including an SU Shop on all campuses and two Café-Bars based in Falmer and Moulsecoomb. Plus there are a wide variety of events and activities occurring throughout the year on your campus. Campus Support • Martyn Barber and Sarah Pickett- Grand Parade Campus Administrators • Jenny George- Moulsecoomb Campus Administrator • Trudy Bridgeman-Rivett- Falmer Campus Organiser • Jude Jensen and Niki Trelawny- Students’ Union Support Service Academic Advisors • Student representatives including Grand Parade, Moulsecoomb and Falmer Campus Action Team (CATs)

Your Student Leadership Team 2015-16 Brighton Students’ Union is a democratic body run for students by students. Five full-time paid elected officers and many more part time voluntary officers lead the Students’ Union. All of these officers work to make sure students from all corners of the university are fairly and properly represented to internal and external stakeholders.

From left to right: Bethany, Molly, Hayley, Nathan and Amber.

Meet Your Officers Union President: Hayley Wood Vice President Academic Experience: Bethany Wren Vice President Welfare & Campaigns: Molly Maher Vice President Campus Development: Nathan Foley Vice President Activities and Participation: Amber Defroand

For more information on the Student Officers visit our website: brightonsu.com/studentofficers

Get involved with Brighton Students’ Union

One of the best ways to make your experience at university amazing is to get involved with your Students’ Union. This allows you to expand your network of friends, gain some valuable employability skills and become more active in the student community. You can get involved in a range of different ways: • Joining a society • Signing up to a sports club • Volunteering in a variety of roles from CaSH (Contraception and Sexual Health) to Student Media • Joining our Volunteer Community Organiser team • Becoming an elected student officer or Course Rep • Welcoming new students as part of our Freshtival crew There are many more ways to get involved. Check our website for details: brightonsu.com/volunteering

Campus Action Teams The Brighton Campus Action Teams, or CAT’s for short, are made up of students elected to support you on campus, they work to make improvements to your campus guided by your feedback. They can also run campus specific events and campaigns to improve the student experience. Grand Parade Campus Action Team Damon, Jose, Thomas, Sam, Nina and Elizabeth Moulsecoomb Campus Action Team Prince, Tera, Guy, Carmen and Aklas

Find our more about your student representatives along with their contact details on our website: brightonsu.com/studentofficers

Falmer Campus Action Team Janet and Silvana Support and information is also available from part time student officers, these students are elected each year to represent your interests. Part time student officer roles include: Chair of Council, International Students’ Rep, Mature Students’ Rep, BME Students’ Officer, LGBT Students’ Officer, Women’s Officer, Disabled Students’ Officer and School Academic Reps.

Brighton Freshers’ Fair 2015

When | Thursday 1st October Where | American Express Community Stadium, Falmer campus

As Freshtival begins, you will undoubtedly experience a hectic few weeks of meeting new people, socialising, events and signing up to a range of new and exciting experiences. Freshers’ Fair at the AMEX stadium (Thursday 1st October) has a legendary reputation and is the place to find out how to make the very best of your university experience. There are over 200 stalls at the fair- you will have the opportunity to sign up to any of our student-led societies, clubs and sports teams, speak to staff and reps from Brighton Students’ Union and University departments, meet local and national businesses, global organisations, charities and more. For all the latest information on everything Freshtival and Freshers’ Fair related, visit Brighton Students’ Union website: brightonsu.com/freshtival.

How To Get There Trains Trains from Brighton leave every 10-20 minutes towards Falmer station. It’s only a 9-minute journey! You can also purchase a Southern Rail Unizone ticket that gives you unlimited travel between Falmer, Moulsecoomb, Brighton, Hove and Eastbourne. For more details of other stops included in the Unizone and for ticket prices visit southernrailway.com Bus Regular bus services run between Brighton town centre, Moulsecoomb and Falmer. Number 25 from Western Road in Brighton’s town centre, approximately 20 minutes to the Falmer campus via Moulsecoomb. Number 23 runs regular services from Brighton Marina via Queen’s Park to Falmer. Taxi Call City Cabs to get student deals on taxis to and from Falmer on (01273) 555 555. Taxis are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and you can download their app or go to student-taxis.com Walk The AMEX is situated on Falmer campus and is a short walk for those based there. Students travelling from Grand Parade (town centre) or Moulsecoomb are not advised to walk. Cycle From The Level to Falmer there is a local bike train that takes around 25 minutes, or you can ride solo. It’s very safe as Brighton cyclists have their very own lane! Driving Parking is VERY limited so why not make the most of the excellent public transport links and be ecofriendly at the same time!

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Top tips for making the most of your Freshers’ Fair experience • Get there in good time. The early bird gets the best freebies! • Get barcodes from the clubs and societies you want to join and stick them in your passport. • Talk to NUS Extra ambassadors to find out how to save money on the things you love. • Bring £50 cash to buy exclusive Freshers’ merchandise packs. There is an ATM on campus but not at the AMEX so come prepared! • Find out about volunteering opportunities to help you feel good, gain great employability skills and experiences and meet new people. • You hopefully won’t need them, but the Students’ Union Support Service are brilliant should anything go wrong, so have a chat with them to find out what they do. • Speak to your Student Leadership Team. They’ll be around all day and you can ask them anything! • Visit our Enterprise Zone to chat and sign up to our student cooperatives or get entrepreneurial with Bee Purple. • Interested in media? Chat with our student radio, TV and newspaper groups and get involved! • Pick up FREE hot food at one of the many food stalls including Domino’s, Covent Garden Soups and Marmite to name a few. • Meet local companies and charities – get to know Brighton’s businesses and find out more about what goes on in your new city! • Grab yourself some bargains from companies offering great deals for new students. • Pick up all the Freshtival event information in the nightclub stand area and discover your new favourite venue or drinking hole. • Stay hydrated – it will be busy and it will be hot, so bring a bottle of water with you. You will be able to buy drinks there as well. • If it all gets a bit much, you can have a breather by going out into the seating area round the pitch. • Have fun! Talk to people, get involved, soak up the atmosphere, and get yourself ready for a fantastic year at the University of Brighton.

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Your Students’ Union Café-Bars on Brighton Campuses Our vibrant café-bars are great places to meet up with friends, or just to relax and unwind after a hectic day. Each has a unique personality of its own, but all serve Starbucks coffee and hot drinks, perfect for that post-study pick me-up. There’s a range of fresh and tasty food, along with student priced alcoholic and soft drinks. We have two SU Café-Bars in Brighton, based at Moulsecoomb campus and Falmer campus. Every penny you spend in our café-bars is reinvested into the Students’ Union to spend on activities and services that benefit students. That’s you! For more information on our Café-Bars including opening times visit our website brightonsu.com/funtimes/cafes The Hive Café-Bar, Ringmer House, Falmer campus

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Hosting a range of events throughout the year from quizzes and live music to open mic and comedy nights; The Hive is a great place to meet friends. Students also have the opportunity to run events so if you have an idea for a fun night, just get involved. We have a great choice of craft beer as well as Starbucks frappuccinos and freshly prepared snacks such as ciabattas, nachos and jacket potatoes. Basement Central SU Café-Bar, Cockcroft Building, Moulsecoomb campus

Our outstanding student led café and social space is in the heart of Cockcroft. It’s an ideal place to meet, eat and use for your own events. Start your day and enjoy great value for money with a delicious, freshly cooked breakfast.

Your Students’ Union Shops on Brighton Campuses You can find an SU shop on every campus. All our shops offer student friendly prices and every penny you spend is reinvested back into the Students’ Union. This means if you buy a sandwich from us, the money we make will go back in to fund an SU activity that will benefit you. Our shops are staffed by fellow students; so keep an eye out if you’re looking for a campus-based job. Brighton SU shops and cafes offer flexible part time work! SU campus shops are tailored to meet the specific needs of students on each campus. Our Essentials shop sells a range of food, drink and stationery whilst our specialist shops sell a range of equipment to meet the specific needs of your course. For more information on all of our shops below including opening times then please go to our website at brightonsu.com/funtimes/shops Grand Parade Art Shop

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Cockcroft Essentials Shop Falmer Essentials Shop

You can also shop online! Celebrate your time at the University of Brighton with a classic hoodie, or take your pick from a selection of branded clothing that includes: sweaters, t-shirts and baseball jackets. Look out for regular shop offers and promotions throughout the year including our Freshers’ period. Visit the online shop today at: brighton.universityhoodies.org

Welcome to our Neighbourhood: Your participation matters “Hello, I am Valentina your Community Organiser in Brighton”

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Have you ever asked yourself “why do I love this city?” Are you one of those who said: “I’m moving to Brighton for a few months” and end up staying for years? I call this the ‘Brighton effect’, because along with many people, this city trapped me…And I mean that in a good way. I love to listen to people’s stories; visiting coffee shops and supermarkets or asking people their names, how their day is going. I didn’t know I could do this for a living until I became a Community Organiser. For the past year I have had over 500 one to one conversations with people in Brighton. I have been listening to what they love about living here, their concerns and their ideas to make Brighton better. Based on these conversations, I have brought people together who have similar ideas to make them a reality. This is visible with the Cuthbert Community Buyout Group who recently after working together voluntarily for over 5 months have managed to get the building listed as an Asset of Community Value. They are the living proof that when people come together for things that really matter to them, they have the power to make positive change.

Valentina at a Street Party in Hanover

This year I’ll be working with Brighton Students’ Union (BSU) on a challenging, but exciting project. We’ll have some ‘Hello! Hubs’ around the city to introduce students and non-student residents who can build positive relationships and focus on what they have in common, rather than on their differences. The BSU team of Community Organisers will also continue supporting projects in the local community. We believe that integration; social cohesion and collective power can enhance the wellbeing of all! We will be offering an exciting and unique Volunteer Community Organisers’ training programme. If you would like to get involved get in touch with us here! Valentina: M .GonzalezDemori@brighton.ac.uk Dot: D.Kirk@brighton.ac.uk You can see more of what we do here: BrightonCommunityOrganisers @BrightonCOs brightonsu.com/communityorganising

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Co-ops & Collectives Brighton SU supports a growing number of student collectives and cooperatives on campus. Everyone on campus can benefit from the high quality services provided by student-run groups such as Brighton Bike Co-op, Brighton Food Co-op, Brighton Design Collective (BDC) Big Brighton Marketplace and Media Collective. Graduates can also benefit from co-op and collective membership too. Do you have skills you would like to share or develop? Are you a keen cyclist? Are you interested in renting or buying a bike or learning more about bike maintenance and repair? Why not join Brighton Bike Co-op and receive training and support to fix your bike, access to free tools and low cost parts and the opportunity to socialise with others interested in cycling. Perhaps you’re passionate about food and would enjoy helping Food Co-op provide low cost, seasonal fruit and veg and dried foods to the campus community? Food Co-op provides £4 boxes of locally sourced fruit and veg to students and staff. Volunteer members receive full training, have access to food events and conferences locally and nationally and get to socialise with likeminded students and staff. Big Brighton Marketplace takes place each semester and you can be part of it. All student and graduate makers, designers and producers can apply for a stall to sell or raise awareness about their product or service in a buzzing Brighton marketplace environment. The event is campus based and open to the public. The event runs in conjunction with the Bright Spark award – so why not apply for an award to help develop your product.

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Media Collective membership offers fantastic opportunities to get involved with our radio, TV and online newspaper channels. Or if you’re looking to build your portfolio, Brighton Design Collective is a campusbased agency that recruits new student designers each year to provide union and university community design solutions. These groups not only provide invaluable training and experiences for students who get involved, they also nurture and develop initiatives that meet the needs of fellow students on campus; providing sustainable, affordable and environmentally aware campus alternatives. All University of Brighton students and graduates can get involved with collectives and cooperatives. Find out more by visiting brightonsu.com/enterprise

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Big Brighton Marketplace events take place each semester and all students and graduates can apply for a stall. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a maker, designer, have a product or service youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to market to the student and local community then Big Brighton is perfect for you. Find out how to take part in the next event on Sat 5th December and apply for a Bright Spark award by visiting the union website. brightonsu.com/enterprise

Support with Contraception and Sexual Health The CaSH Action Team can support you in taking responsibility for your sexual health. The team is a group of student volunteers, trained to deliver professional and non-judgmental advice to students. We run drop-ins once a week at Falmer, Grand Parade and Moulsecoomb where we offer free condoms, pregnancy tests and Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea screening, along with all the information you need about safer sex and signposting to other local services who may be able to help.

University is about having fun and new experiences; at times this may involve alcohol, and sometimes sex, so it’s good to be prepared and to always carry a condom, femidom and/or dam. It can be easy to get swept up in the moment, but thinking about contraception before you go out makes it much more likely you will have safer sex. Sometimes, despite best intentions, things don’t always go to plan, so knowing where you can access emergency contraception, and PEP (if you think you may have been exposed to HIV) as quickly as possible is important, especially if you are new to town. You can find this information on our website brightonsu.com/cash, along with information on where to be screened for STI’s if you need to. Find out more For more information about alcohol, drugs and staying safe visit thinkdrinkdrugs.co.uk, where you can also take tests to find out more about your alcohol and/or drugs usage. For more information about CaSH services or to find out about volunteering with us, visit brightonsu.com/cash

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Societies Brighton offers a huge range of active student societies from academic and cultural to leisure and faith based groups. Students are also welcome to join societies based in Eastbourne and Hastings Can’t find a society you’re interested in? You can set up your own! Just ask your campus admin for some advice on how the process works and collect an application form. Freshers’ Fair is a perfect opportunity to meet all the societies in one place, you can get to know what the society yearly activities are and what they do for their fellow student members. For more information visit our website: brightonsu.com/societies.

Societies at Brighton Freshers’ Fair 2014

Sports Parklife offers students at University of Brighton social and fun sporting opportunities. A great way to get in shape, try something new and meet new people. With a large range of leagues, drop in sessions and one off events so you can ‘play your way’. Most sessions are just £1! To see what’s happening on your campus with Parklife, check out their website: parklifeplay.co.uk. There are three main sports programmes at the university: the fitness classes programme, Sports Federation Clubs and Parklife. Sport Brighton offers a number of fitness classes over the week at our Moulsecoomb and Falmer Sports Centres. The current programme can be found on their website. The Sports Federation Clubs are run by students for students and offer both competitive sporting opportunities as well as clubs that simply offer a chance to undertake a new or old sporting interest with likeminded students. Sport Brighton and representatives from the Sports Federation Clubs will be at the SU Freshers’ Fair on Thursday 1st October to answer all your sporting questions. To find out more about Sport Brighton visit: brighton.ac.uk/sport.

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