Discover Brighton Issue 8 October 2022

recommend the best places to eat and drink in Brighton and Hove

Your guide to what’s happening each month, covering the best events

Monthly listings for top nightlife events including live music and clubnights

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Welcome to the October issue of your guide to what’s on and what’s good in Brighton and Hove! This month’s cover star is the fantastic Yungblud, who’s playing at Chalk this month. Check out our feature on the singer songwriter sensation on page 11 and find the full details of the gig on page 27. It’s the spookiest month of the year and in celebration of the Halloween season we have a freaky feature on a truly terrifying Sussex attraction: Shocktober Fest at Tulley’s Farm. Head to page 13 for the lowdown on the event. We have some great restaurant reviews for you this month - Greek restaurant Adelfia on page 23 and modern fusion cuisine from Third Avenue on page 21. There’s a lovely interview with local published poet Melanie Haagman on page 33 and our monthly intimacy advice column from Lust’s very own Tim and Calandra too. Of course, we have the details of the best live music, family, nightlife and entertainment too. Happy Halloween!

Nancy Duckels - Editor.

Events Oct

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Series 3 Tour

The queens of Drag Race UK Series Three are here to slay in Brighton! You’re in for an evening of endless extravaganza as well as plenty of charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent from the fierce and fabulous twelve queens of series three. See your favourites sashay across the stage and sissy that walk at The Brighton Centre on 1st October. Tickets from £39.40. Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2GR, 01273 292685 / brightoncentre.co.uk.

11/10

Queens Sounds Festival

The Queens Sounds Festival is set to be a great night of LGBTQ+ acts, promoting minorities in the music industry. A celebration of diversity and inclusivity, the night will see a fantastic line-up of acts brought to you by artist empowerment charity Queens Sounds, now hosting their very first festival. There’ll be music, drag, dancing and raffles. What more could you want? It’s at the WaterBear on 11th October. Tickets from £10.00. WaterBear, Kings Road Arches, 169-170, Brighton, BN1 1NB, 01273 726230 / queenssounds.com.

13/10 Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman is on the road with a brand new live show, PowerPoint To The People. Stand-up comedian, bestselling author and star of hit show Modern Life Is Goodish, Dave Gorman is the original purveyor of the comedy PowerPoint talk. With critically acclaimed national and international tours to his name, this is sure to be a treat. See him at the Brighton Dome on 13th October. Tickets from £29.50. Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UE, 01273 709709 / brightondome.org.

02/10 East Sussex Wedding Expo

Calling all planning to walk down the aisle and say I do - the East Sussex Wedding Expo is at the Amex Stadium. Presented by wedding industry specialists Empirical Events, there’ll be a wide selection of quality venues and trusted wedding suppliers happy to help you explore your options for your big day. The Expo is free to attend - head to the Amex on 2nd October. Amex Stadium, Falmer, Village Way, Brighton, BN1 9BL, 01424 310580 /

14/10 Morrissey

Singer-songwriter heavyweight Morrissey is on the Brighton stop of his 2022 tour. Record-breaker and winner of numerous awards and honours, Morrissey has had a prolific career spanning four decades to date and he shows no signs of slowing down. This tour sees him back in the UK following both a Las Vegas residency and the debut of his eagerly awaited new music. See Morrissey at The Brighton Centre on 14th October. Tickets from £45.00. Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2GR, 01273 292685 / brightoncentre.co.uk.

16/10

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

The powerhouse vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo are touring the UK in October in celebration of Black History Month. Since shooting to stardom on Paul Simon’s classic Graceland album, Ladysmith Black Mambazo have won legions of fans around the world for their incredible vocal talents. Joined by special guest guitarist and singer Muntu Valdo, they are at the Theatre Royal on 16th October. Tickets from £29.40. Theatre Royal, New Road, Brighton, BN1 1SD, 0333 009 6690 / atgtickets.com/venues/theatre-royal-brighton.

14/10

Joe Lycett

Fantastic funnyman Joe Lycett is at the Brighton Dome with his first tour in years: More, More, More! He promises more jokes, more comedy anecdotes and more inappropriate paintings, apparently. Featured on TV shows Taskmaster, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, QI and many more, Joe Lycett is at the top of his game right now. Do you want more? Go get some at the Dome on 14th October. Tickets from £32.00. Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UE, 01273 709709 / brightondome. org.

15/10 Richard Ashcroft

The iconic Richard Ashcroft is playing a major headline show at the Brighton Centre. After rising to fame with The Verve, Richard Ashcroft has enjoyed considerable solo chart-topping success, winning two Ivor Novello awards. He released his latest studio album ‘Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1’ earlier this year to critical and commercial acclaim. See him do his thing on 15th October - tickets from £39.50. Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2GR, 01273 292685 / brightoncentre.co.uk.

23/10

Brighton Antiques, Collectables & Vintage Fair

Head down to the Brighton Antiques, Collectables and Vintage Fair for a treasure hunt! There will be 160 plus stalls with a wide variety of amazing items on offer - the unique, the unusual and perhaps even that special piece you’ve been searching for. The Fair is held at Brighton Racecourse and there is free parking available, as well as light refreshments. Entry is from 9.30AM - children go for free, adult prices depend upon entry time. Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton, BN2 9XZ, 01293 690777 / lovefairs.com.

29/10

Gin Journey Brighton

Do you like gin? Then you’ll love the Gin Journey Brighton! This is a tour of five amazing venues where you’ll get samples of the best gin around and some delicious gin cocktails to boot. A Gin Guardian will be your host for the event and on hand with plenty of hilarious history and local knowledge to entertain you with. The tour meets at The Black Dove on 29th October. Tickets are £63.24. The Black Dove, 74 St James’s Street, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1PA, ginjourney.com.

24/10

The Mousetrap

Classic Agatha Christie mystery The Mousetrap is at the Theatre Royal on 24th October. Seven strangers find themselves snowed in at a remote country house with a murderer in their midst - so whodunnit? This is the genre-defining murder mystery from the queen of crime and it’s now celebrating 70 years of thrilling audiences around the world. See why this is the world’s longest-running play for a reason! Tickets from £13.00. Theatre Royal, New Road, Brighton, BN1 1SD, 0333 009 6690 / atgtickets.com/ venues/theatre-royalbrighton.

27/10 Sugababes

On the road with their first UK tour in over two decades, Sugababes are back! The iconic trio of Keisha, Mutya and Siobhan announced the tour to widespread excitement and acclaim earlier this year. Twenty years after their debut album and one of the most successful British girl groups of all time, Sugababes are back with a vengeance. See them at the Brighton Centre on 27th October. Tickets from £45.00. Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2GR, 01273 292685 / brightoncentre.co.uk.

There’s Something About Yungblud.

Who is the charismatic, wildly hyperactive young man known as Yungblud? Discover did some investigation to find 15 interesting facts about the musical dynamo, who performs at Chalk later this month, on the 29th.

1. Yungblud’s real name is Dominic Richard Harrison, his stage name is a play on the term ‘young blood’. 2. He was born on August 5th, 1996 and his star sign is Leo. 3. Dominic had a famous grandfather, Rick Harrison who performed with the infamous psychedelic band T-Rex, fronted by Marc Bolan in the 1970s. 4. He learned how to play the guitar at 8 years old, and also the drums and piano. 5. The star’s parents have always been supportive of his desire to be different. His mum allowed him to wear black nail polish and lipstick, coupled with chunky goth boots from the age of 10. When she was chastised by a person in the street, ‘how can you let your son dress like that?’ she responded with a long tirade in his defense. What a lady. 6. He stands up for his fans, telling them it’s ok to be different and not fit in and perhaps this is a direct result of his own upbringing. 7. At school he was labelled as ‘naughty’ and consequently dropped out at the age of 16 to pursue a career in Rock ‘n’ Roll. 8. He also left performing arts school saying, “I went to arts school in London for a bit, but then kind of figured it wasn’t for me. It was the kind of place where they would tell me what to do and how to express myself, and I didn’t agree with that. I had my blinkers on and knew what I wanted to be and the school didn’t go in tangent with that, so

I’ve kind of been in my own world since I was 16.” 9. Yungblud’s debut album, ‘21st Century Liability’, was released July 6th, 2018, and made him an immediate sensation all over the world. He reportedly said the album is, ‘An accumulation of all the emotions and anger I’ve felt all my life.’ 10. His song ‘Time in a Bottle’ is the soundtrack for 2019’s Fast and Furious soundtrack, Hobbs and Shaw. 11. The singer identifies as straight, but told Attitude Magazine, “If I walked down the street tomorrow and met a f**king bloke or trans person, you never know, I am very fluid.” 12. Yungblud has ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and it is this wild energy that his fans love and perhaps give him the drive to succeed on his own terms. 13. The singer’s biggest influences are, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Arctic Monkeys, Madonna and The Clash. He also loves Billie Eilish (Wouldn’t they make the best aesthetic couple?) 14. His lyrics open discussion for important political and social issues such as gun control in the USA, sexual assault issues and the destructive impact of modern technology on our mental health. 15. His favourite food is a bacon sandwich on white bread with ketchup and a cup of tea, he enjoys eating this while feeding his pigeons. Sounds like our kind of guy.

By Samantha Harman

It’s Shocktober!

It’s the spooky season! Fancy a fright? Get down to Shocktober Fest at Tulley’s Farm for a night of immersive scares through live action scenery, fabulous special effects and terrifying storytelling. This is Europe’s largest scream park and it’s right on our doorstep here in Sussex. Now celebrating 26 years of fun and frights, Tulley’s Farm is just outside Crawley in West Sussex. They run various events throughout the year, but it’s their infamous Shocktober Fest that we’re excited to tell you about this October. It’s been repeatedly voted the number one Halloween event in the UK and has hordes of fans. Or is that hordes of zombies roaming the park? Those hordes of undead are definitely wandering Doom Town, one of the exciting new attractions in the Shocktober Fest line-up for 2022. Hell has split open and zombies are roaming around, looking for food. Can you escape to find sanctuary? Or will you be joining the residents of Doom Town? Another new attraction we’re buzzing for for this year is the Electrick Circus: a terrifying abandoned circus scene with an electrifying, supercharged twist. The inhabitants are a gang of clowns and their leader is Sparky, who has not come to play. Can you survive or will the shock be too much? These join the established array of thrilling attractions already at Shocktober Fest, beloved by fans. The Horrorwood Hayride is a particular fan favourite - jump on a trailer and

explore the abandoned Horrorwood Film Studios, a relic from the Golden Age of cinema. But are there other relics on set from these bygone days that just won’t quite die? The Creepy Cottage is another firm favourite for fans, since it opened in 1998. The Cottage is a house that really doesn’t welcome visitors! Previous cottage inhabitants haunt the winding corridors, plus the broken floorboards and lights don’t exactly help either. This is the haunted house taken to another level! If it’s a traumatic ritual that you fancy, then the HellElements attraction is for you. Put on a hood and walk amongst the shadows. Senses challenged and with only a rope for guidance - can you trust your instincts in the dark? Or you could take a trip to the Chop Shop. This may seem like three innocent brothers just trying to run a little family car business, but they have a dark secret. Maybe those chainsaws aren’t just for chopping up car parts? Don’t forget to take in the Circus of Horrors, too! This is the world famous Dr Haze and his army of freaks are returning to Shocktober Fest with a brand new horrifying twenty minute live show. This is a spectacle not to be missed! All this plus other amazing, atrocious attractions are waiting at Tulley’s Farm if you’re brave enough! Shocktober Fest is running through most nights in October and into early November. Head to shocktoberfest.co.uk to check dates and book tickets, from £12.00.

By Nancy Duckels

Fest Tulley’s Farm - book tickets: shocktoberfest.co.uk

Family Halloween Events Oct 2022.

29/10

The Lewes Road Inn Kids’ Spooky Disco Party.

Saturday 29th 2pm - 4pm / The Railway Pub Station Rd Portslade Monday October 31st 4.30pm - 6.30pm Ticket only This Halloween join us at one of our Spooktastic Parties. In two family friendly venues in Brighton and Hove with heaps of entertainment for the kids we’ll be sure to put some spooky silliness into this year’s festivities. Hosted by professional performers in full fancy dress your’ little ones will be fully entertained whilst you can sit back and relax. A great alternative to trick or treating or do both. Aimed at ages 5-11 yrs but all children are welcome. www.alleventsinbrighton.com.

30/10

Komedia Kidz With Attitude Halloween Special.

Sunday 30th 12pm Tickets Only Hip Hop, Funk and Soul for Kidz and guardians! Kidz With Attitude is back for a spo0o0oOky Halloween special! The day time club for kidz and guardians to break out their best moves and Halloween costumes on the dancefloor. K.W.A DJs will play the finest (non-explicit) hip-hop, funk and soul in da club alongside some Halloween themed tunes! Expect DJs, dance-offs, a fully stocked bar, and more… www.komedia.co.uk.

30/10

The Outdoors Project

Meet at Hove Park Climbing Boulder Friday 30th 10am - 2.30pm 28 pounds We love the concept behind The Outdoors Project! For something truly inspiring and to get the kids active check out their Halloween Special. Enjoy ‘Mad Science’ with special guest Doctor Wally and make a rocket and volcano using alka seltzer, coke & mentos followed by Elite Nerf Sessions with the theme of a zombie apocalypse! www. theoutdoorproject. co.uk.

30/10

Discover skeletons! Booth Museum Friday 30th 10.30 - 11.45am & 1.30 - 4pm Free If you fancy doing something a little different, why not head to the weird and wonderful Booth Museum on Dyke Road for a drop-in discovery day looking at their amazing skeleton collections. Take along your own finds and learn about preparing skeletons, reconstructing fossil animals and the mechanics of skeletons. This event is suitable for all ages. 194 Dyke Road Brighton BN1 5AA/ 0300 029 0900.

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Arcobaleno Launches New Menu

Brighton’s newest LGBTQ+ venue located on St George’s Rd in Brighton finally launched their highly anticipated new menu last month and I clicked my heels together in delight to return to the Wizard of Oz themed venue to be one of the first to sample the new food. I chose to sit in the secluded beer garden located at the rear of the venue with a pint of Moretti with a lemonade top (ever classy) while perusing the delights on offer. Arcobaleno is the only establishment in the city serving Malteseinspired food. I have never tried this cuisine before and was looking forward to a brand new taste experience. To start I ordered the Maltese platter, consisting of Kapunata, fresh pickles, Maltese sausage, burnt aubergine, cannellini beans in extra virgin olive oil, sun dried tomatoes, olives and warm bread. All of the aforementioned items were delicious, the food is reminiscent of Mediterranean Meze with a heartier twist. All the ingredients were fresh and the flatbread was homemade. I particularly enjoyed the sausage, which was very well seasoned and the olives were huge and moreish. This platter gives you a little bit of everything which is perfect if you are unsure on what to order. It is the ultimate Maltese-inspired starter. Up next, smashed beef and pork meatballs, served in a rich tomato sauce with parmesan and a side of potatoes. This dish really is comfort food at its very best, the sauce was rich and the meatballs well cooked, they literally fell apart while

I was eating them. This dish reminded me of a Maltese-inspired version of a beef stew, something that warms you from the inside out, like getting a fat hug from a fine looking man in a fluffy jumper. Once again It was evident high quality ingredients had been used. I was pleasantly full when I had finished my meal and couldn’t resist popping into the kitchen to meet the Chef. I was surprised to discover she isn’t Maltese, but hails from the north of England. She told me what I already suspected, they only use the freshest ingredients, with nothing coming out of packets. It is clear Chef is passionate about cooking and she has certainly delivered the ultimate comfort food menu. Food is served Thursday to Saturday from 4pm - 9pm with the kitchen changing their hours at weekends from midday - 5pm. My advice is make sure you try this unique menu, it is reasonably priced and will leave you feeling loved and happy. The venue launched their new revised Autumnal menu last week, so there are slight changes to when I visited. Please note Arcobaleno also plays host to a plethora of free drag, cabaret and burlesque at weekends and quiz nights, student nights, cocktail club and karaoke during the week. Their cocktails are all Wizard of Oz themed and hand shaken by highly trained mixologists. Get yourselves along to this inclusive safe space, to see and be seen.

Samantha Harman

Rock Down To Third Avenue.

Since the start of July, Third Avenue has been under new management, featuring a newly refurbished, beautiful interior and new menus. Entering Third Avenue is like being transported to a by-gone era, there’s an immediate colonial vibe with high ceilings and wooden panelling. The artwork adorning every wall is an eclectic mix of classic and contemporary, making an interesting juxtaposition and talking point. The venue is old school glamour personified, with comfortable peach velvet clad seating, a gold centralised bar and candle lit tables, making it the perfect setting for a romantic tete-a-tete or special celebration. The restaurant and late night bar also boasts a secret gold nightclub in the basement with a 2am weekend license (shh) . Overall, a relaxed and decadent space. To start I ordered a Lychee Rose Martini which was presented in an oversized coupe glass, garnished with edible flowers. The delicate flavours of the rose and lychee complimented each other perfectly, and the drink was ice cold. An extremely well balanced cocktail that went down rather too well (and quickly). Moving on to the small plates menu which is broken down into fish, meat, veggie and vegan. My dining partner and I ordered a grand selection; Pan Roasted Scallops with Caramelised Cauliflower and Morcilla (that’s blood sausage to you and I), Grilled Gambas with Nduja Butter and Chive, Chicken Pintxos Morunos Skewers, Blistered Padron Peppers, Charred Hispi Cabbage and Flatbread. The food arrived with enough of a delay to get stuck into a bottle of the house white,

a Vermentino Les Archeres, crisp and light with subtle apple flavours. The star of the show for me was the cabbage. As the menu suggested, it was charred just the right amount and came with a Tahini dressing, sprinkled with crispy cavolo (similar to seaweed) and toasted pine nuts. It had retained its crunch and was the first item we got stuck into. I must praise the chef for his ingenuity, such a simple dish but really well done and filling. Let’s say this is a vegetable with substance and class. Every plate was beautifully presented with the scallops winning first prize. They came with lattices of caramalised cauliflower which I have never seen before, a dish that is as easy on the eye as it is on the palate. The peppers were sprinkled with rock salt and tasted exactly the same as any you would find in a decent Tapas joint and all the meat and shellfish we ordered was cooked to an exemplary standard, no dry disappointments to be found here. The flatbread was homemade and made an excellent accompaniment to mop up all of the delicious sauces left on our empty plates. Onto dessert, and I cannot ever resist creme brulee, for me it has everything you need from something sweet. Third Avenue’s version is orange and cardamom with two homemade shortbread biscuits. A delicate crack of caramalised sugar revealed a delicious, not too sweet creamy custard laced with the aforementioned flavours. A final note to thank our waitress Elva, who had great knowledge of the menu and was a delightful host. I will definitely return.

By Samantha Harman

Sunshine on a plate.

After a recent rewatch of Mamma Mia, I was left pondering not only the slightly questionable singing but also just how inviting that Greek island looked. Unfortunately I’m not able to nip off to Greece so I thought I’d do the next best thing, which is pay a visit to the Adelfia restaurant on Preston Street. Adelfia is a true family Greek restaurant. Brothers Yiannis and Andreas are at the helm of the business, with the former taking charge in the kitchen and the latter leading the way at the front of house. The two grew up with their Greek father’s cooking and wanted to bring a genuine taste of home to the Brighton restaurant scene. The menu is an impressive who’s who of authentic Greek cuisine. All the classics you’d hope to see are here, plus some you may not have heard of. A thorough tour of delicious things. Let’s start at the beginning - the starters. One thing that is very important in any Greek meal is the tzatziki, of course. This was a generous serving of delicious Greek yoghurt with garlic, cucumber, olive oil and vinegar dip, served with delicate slices of pitta bread. The tzatziki was light, fresh and the pitta bread was really tasty. I could have eaten five portions. I had to try the Octopus Sti Skara starter, too. This was grilled octopus served in bite size pieces, seasoned with a red wine vinegar and sprinkled with oregano. Tentacled creatures can sometimes be rubbery in the hands of lesser chefs but no such danger here. This octopus was tender and very delicious. We were sad when the plate was empty. I was cheered up by the Saganaki, though: a Greek kefalotyri cheese, lightly flavoured with herbs and oils and then fried. This was a parcel of delicious

cheesy goodness: the outside a crispy envelope, the inside wonderful salty yet light cheese. Proper moreish, lip-smacking food. The final foray in starters was the Olive Pâté Selection, a beautiful plate of green and black olive Pâtés, with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and more of that delicious pitta bread to mop it all up with. Olive oil and balsamic vinegar are good with all things (this is just the law) but they were especially good with the salty, rich olive Pâtés on offer here. Now on to the stars of the show - some main courses. The lovely Andreas made some recommendations here and who was I to ignore his advice? The Kleftico is a firm favourite among Adelfia regulars and when it came it was easy to see why: a lamb shank atop a bed of potatoes and a sauce so light and delicate you could call it a broth. The lamb is slow roasted and so tender that it really did melt in the mouth. The sauce was marvellous: full of flavour but not overwhelming the meaty main attraction. Andreas also recommended the Fish of The Day. On my visit, this was a sea bass served whole (although they will fillet the fish if you prefer) and beautifully grilled, seasoned with lemon, olive oil and oregano, served with homemade chips and a side salad. This was a wonderful demonstration of a (deceptively) simple dish done very well indeed. The delicate sea bass was complimented perfectly by the lemon and herbs. The chips were excellent. The atmosphere at Adelfia was welcoming, relaxed and comfortable. The service was fabulous and I will definitely be back to try more. If you fancy a bit of sunshine on a plate this October, head to Adelfia.

By Nancy Duckels

Bars + Pubs.

The Ancient Mariner

If you have never visited The Ancient Mariner, set your compass to West Hove to discover this beautiful little community pub. Truly the heart of Poets Corner, the Mariner has a tasty new Thai lunch and evening menus courtesy of Lime Street kitchen. Offering delicious dishes to tempt your tastebuds and a great selection of craft beers to enjoy in the quirky and cosy pub, it’s time to put this place on your map. 59 Rutland Road, Hove, BN3 5FE, 01273 748595 / Ancientmariner.pub.

Druid’s Head

29/10 Monster Mash Bonanza Bash

Brighton’s most haunted pub is throwing a Halloween bash to remember, famed for having four resident ghosts with lots of sightings and sounds heard from the Druid’s team this promises to be a spooky night to remember! Get your fancy dress on and come dance the night away to Code South DJ Slipmix funky and vocal house set. Free of charge. 9 Brighton Pl, Brighton BN1 1HJ, 01273 325490.

Park Crescent

29/10 Haunted Halloween Party

There’s something extra spooky going on at The Park Crescent, it’s time to start planning your babysitter and shaking off your favourite Halloween costume. Expect the biggest Halloween party north of The Level. Best costume competition, spooky themed drinks, DJ, drinks deals. Expect loads more fun than you can shake a severed head at from this family run, locals’ boozer. Arrive early to secure your dance space! 39 Park Crescent Terrace Brighton BN2 3HE /01273 600499.

Pier 9 29/10 Emo Bottomless

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Teenage Angst nostalgia combined with bottomless brunch.

Drink up witches, demons are a ghoul’s best friend! Summon your squad of ghouls this Halloween for some paranormal activity, bring bad witch vibes only. Expect three hours of the best Emo anthems from 2000 mixed by resident DJ, 60 mins of bottomless fangtastic Halloween boo-ze, delicious brunch and get sheetfaced with some bottomless cocktails. If you are not a Grosvenor member give yourself time to register. 9 Grand Junction Brighton BN1 1PP/ 01273 326514.

Live Music.

20/10 Alexisonfire

Alexisonfire are returning to UK stages following the release of their first album for 13 years earlier this year. Fans were thrilled for a new record from the Canadian post-hardcore heavyweights after a long hiatus and this 2022 tour is set to be a stomping return to form. See Alexisonfire at the Brighton Dome on 20th October. Tickets £35.50. Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UE, 01273 709709 / brightondome.org.

21/10

Let’s Eat Grandma

Let’s Eat Grandma have been thrilling fans and critics alike with their effortless blend of electro art-pop stylings and heartfelt lyricism. Following the release of their critically acclaimed third studio album Two Ribbons earlier this year, Let’s Eat Grandma are at Patterns for a hotly anticipated show. Their latest record is their most heartbreaking and dazzling yet. See them on 21st October. Ticket prices vary. Patterns, 10 Marine Parade, Kemptown, Brighton, BN2 1TL, 01273 894777 / patternsbrighton.com.

22/10

Grace Petrie

Folk singer, songwriter and activist Grace Petrie is at Concorde 2 on her autumn headline tour. Grace Petrie has won an army of loyal fans for her protest folk music, touring UK arenas with the likes of Frank Turner and Billy Bragg and her last album ‘Connectivity’ reached the top 40 in the UK album charts. See her on 22nd October. Tickets are £15.00 plus booking fee. Concorde 2, 286A Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1EN, 01273 673311 / concorde2.co.uk.

29/10

Yungblud

To celebrate his release of his new self-titled album, Yungblud is at Chalk with a special album release party on 29th October. Yungblud is a sensation in the music world today - real name Dominic Harrison, the singer-songwriter from Doncaster is making serious international waves with his Gen Z pop-punk sound. Disruptive, unique and always interesting, Yungblud is not one to be missed. Tickets are £14.00. Chalk, 13 Pool Valley, Brighton, BN1 1NJ, 01273 232720 / chalkvenue.com.

Clubs & Nightlife.

28/10 Zahara Nightclub Melodica Halloween Party

Our journey continues to mystical destinations in the scariest night of the year. Hypnotic Melodies and Deep baselines through the finest Progressive and Melodic Selection, spooky decoration and UV body painting available for free. We are gonna take you to the scariest and colorful experience of the night, taking place in one of our favourite locations, the Zahara Night Club in Brighton. Tickets £7, skiddle.com.

31/10

Pryzm Carnival Of The Dead

Tickets £5.50 Carnival of the Dead is back! Over 80,000 party goers across 42 venues! Carnival of the Dead has turned into one of the biggest Halloween events within the UK. A unique blend of circus, carnival & Halloween chaos set alongside some of the finest up and coming DJs, nationally, across 4 magical nights leading up to Halloween night 2022! Expect: huge decor, production, giveaways, costumes, face paint and more. Tickets £5.50, Fixr.Com.

30/10

Brighton Halloween

Discoland The Arch

The ultimate Freshers Halloween bash, expect ABBA, Queen, Hip Hop and House, professional makeup artists, interactive live scare acts throughout the night, breathtaking Halloween decor, plenty of poison available at the bars. Pull out your scariest outfit for a thrilling Halloween party to remember. Fancy dress is encouraged but not compulsory, ensure you buy your ticket now as this sells out every year. ID will be required passport/driving license. Tickets from £5, fatsoma.com.

31/10 Nightmare in Brighton

Brighton’s biggest multivenue Halloween event returns on Monday 31st October. Purchasing a wristband allows access to multiple sites across the city and as the clock strikes 9pm, Brighton will be run amok with thousands of Monsters. Will you make it to the end? An annual tradition since 2012, Nightmare in Brighton is back for its 11th year! Come and join in the fun if you dare to be scared! Wristbands are required, get yours by booking through: fatsoma.com.

BY TIM & CALANDRA

My boyfriend and I have just moved into a new rented flat together. Our bedroom wall is connected to our neighbour’s living room and it is clear that they can hear everything going on when we have sex. They sometimes bang on the wall and tell us to be quiet. This has made me very shy about being intimate but I don’t want to be cheated out of a sex life by my neighbour. What can we do?

Well that’s a passion killer! May I recommend moving? Or even better, inviting your neighbour to move? Joking aside, thank you for writing in with your quandary. There are many readers who I’m sure can identify, whether it is neighbours listening in through thin walls, flatmates, parents, or children in the room next door. However, it is one thing if you know someone can hear you, but it is completely another if those people are telling you off for doing something so natural in the privacy of your own home. I can absolutely appreciate your feeling shy as a result, and how this situation could impact your sex life. How can your sex life and your neighbours co-exist happily? Firstly – location, location, location - can you have sex in another part of your accommodation? The bedroom is the place most as sociated with having sex, but could your sitting room set the scene for your sexy time? Secondly – like a good joke - is the solution all about timing? When is it your neighbours complain? Could you use your bedroom for erotic activities at times when you know when your neighbours aren’t in the sitting room? If changing location or timing isn’t possible, my tongue in cheek reply is: can I recommend a ball gag? A ball gag is one way to silence or at least turn down the volume of your passion, whilst adding an extra frisson to your love making. A simple ball-gag can be bought from either Taboo, Lust! or other reputable adult shops from £9.95. Good luck with exploring a new sexual schedule and please don’t feel the neighbours are cheating you out of a great sex life, this predicament just requires some inventiveness and exploration which in itself may add to your intimate experience.

Tim Richardson and Calandra Balfour own the adult shops Taboo and Lust! They are sex educators and an emotional wellbeing therapists.

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Melanie Haagman.

Melanie Haagman is a teacher and author based in Brighton who had her second book, ‘Lost in Mind; Found at Heart’ published earlier this year. The book is a collection of poems chronicling the experience of being a woman in the world today. It’s a journey of reflection, self-growth, wit and heart. We sat down to talk with Melanie about the book, what inspires her and why writing is so important.

What was the inspiration for the book? “I wrote this book as a way of reflecting on everyday life occurrences and feelings. Writing for me has always been a form of therapy and, when I began sharing my poems, I was told it is also a form of therapy to read them. The poems are relatable and will hopefully strike a chord! The main mes sage is that, regardless of what life throws at us, if we stay true to our morals and are led by our heart, we will always find the way! Have you always been a writer? This is my second published book; my first book was a collection of poems that captured the lockdowns in rhyme. I started writing as a child and again I think it has always been an innate coping mechanism to make sense of un certain times. When I write I feel lighter, and I love finding the right rhymes to portray these real-life situations.”

Do you find inspiration in teaching? “As a teacher,

I love teaching poetry. Often pupils have been exposed to poetry they can’t relate to. I love finding current and relatable content to work on with my pupils and igniting that enjoyment. I love that there are no rules, and it gives pupils freedom to write however they want to in a way to express themselves that is right for them.”

Do you believe creativity is important? “I think it’s so important to be creative and find out what type of creativity brings you the most joy and sat isfaction. Especially in the fast-paced world that we all live in today, finding that time to immerse yourself into something that allows you to entirely switch off from external stressors is key!”

Do you have any suggestions for aspiring writers?

“In my spare time, I co-run a digital magazine called Open Door Poetry Magazine. It is an online platform that showcases unknown talented poets, authors and artists. We create a digital monthly magazine that is free to subscribe to and anyone can submit on our website opendoorpoetrymag azine.com. We know how hard it is to get work out there so we wanted to ensure that the work of talented people can be enjoyed by as many people as possible!”

‘Lost in Mind; Found at Heart’ is published by The Conrad Press and available from Amazon.

By Nancy Duckels

Style Me Pretty.

Located in the vibrant shopping area of Seven Dials is Style Me Pretty, a salon offering hair extensions and professional make up. Owner, Dionne is proud to announce the salon will now also offer a meshless integration system for hair loss. Speaking to Discover she revealed, ‘ I have so many gorgeous 22-year-olds come to me for hair extensions and it isn’t difficult to make them look stunning as they already are without the extensions. I wanted to give something back and do something worthwhile that will really change someone’s life for the better which is why I am now offering this revolutionary new hair loss system.’ The meshless system is an upgraded version of the traditional mesh integration, it is designed to fit comfortably and securely on top of your natural hair by utilising all of your own hair to create a foundation using a channeling technique. This system protects your hair, allowing it time to repair and grow. A hypoallergenic material is applied so that a partial or full hair topper and wfts can be added to create a discreet and natural looking head of hair. Not only does it look real, but it also feels real too. You can wash and style your system as you would your own hair and carry on normal

everyday life, like swimming or going to the gym. The system is worn continuously for 10-12 weeks then it is removed and subsequent to a check of your natural hair, it is then reapplied. The meshless integration system is the perfect solution to many hair loss problems in women and Dionne is whole heartedly behind this new technique, saying, ‘ I feel like hair loss in women is a massive taboo subject, women aren’t supposed to age or suffer with hair loss. I want to let any potential clients know that there is nothing to be ashamed of and hair loss occurs quite a lot among women of a certain age due to perimenopause and other conditions. My salon is a 1-2-1, non judgment zone and your privacy is paramount. I want you to leave feeling empowered and looking amazing.’ The system helps if you are suffering with any of the following conditions: Alopecia Post Chemo Telegenic Effluvium Trichotillomania Menopause/

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