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The 5th Future Shorts Festival 'Fresh'

Brighton’s slice of the mini cinematic pie happens on Friday November 7th at the Duke of York’s.
22 Oct 08 | Stephen Jarvis
 

Kickers Fancy Footwork

Kickers’ commitment to music remains as strong today as it has always been, as they prepare to take part in the 2008 festival season, asking the Great British public to show them their ‘Fancy Footwork’.
09 Jul 08 | Daniella Sapia
 

Beachdown Festival

The UK’s newest and most laid-back Festival, set in the beautiful designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty site of the South Downs just north of Brighton.
04 Jun 08 | Amanda
 

Loop Digital Culture Festival - 18th August 2007

BeatsDigital are proud to be the official download partner of Loop, a one-day celebration of digital culture, on Saturday 18th August in the heart of the our homecity, Brighton.
03 Aug 07 | Beats Digital
 

Scoot Around Brighton with Vroom By The Sea

A brand new scooter rental company opening in Brighton gives visitors the chance to enjoy the funky city in true Quadrophenia style.
28 May 08 | Ali Rigby
 

First Acts Confirmed For Loop Music & Digital Culture Festival 2008

LOOP, one of the UK’s most innovative festivals is back, bringing you another cutting edge line-up packed with the hottest talent.
15 Apr 08 | Jason Clarke
 

The Scarlet Street Resistance Release Debut Single & Headline Joogleberry

The Scarlet Street Resistance release the debut single ‘NASTY THOUGHTS’ on Monday 12th May 2008 through The Big Room Co.
26 Feb 08 | BigRoomCO
 

12 Stone Toddler Plus Turning Green At Komedia

12 Stone Toddler will be celebrating the release of their forthcoming new single 'TWANG' - and having just finished recording their debut album Does It Scare You? They will be in high spirits!  This fourpiece is the brainchild of songwriters Chris Otero and Ben Jones.
07 Mar 07 | Chris Challis
 

The Maccabees Play at Concorde II

She Likes Parties presents The Maccabees Plus Jack Penate & Talk Taxis on Thursday 2nd November 2006 at Concorde2, Maderia Drive, Brighton from 8pm – 11pm.
13 Oct 06 | Dave Richards
 

BrightonWaves Podcast

Yup, we're back! Download the new show now, for 30 minutes of music, interviews and the best Brighton music scene has to offer.
29 Mar 06 | Matt Costello
 

Brighton Documentary Has Chance Of Appearing On Tv

It’s dawn and the lowest tide of the spring allows a group of intrepid cyclists to traverse the usually hidden sand on Brighton Beach.
16 Nov 08 | Evan Pugh
 

Mr Right At The Duke Of York Picturehouse

The one-off screening of Mr Right will be showing at the Duke of York's cinema on Thursday 22nd May at 18.
16 May 08 | Andrew Gow
 

Sun, Sea & Bargain Spotting

Reef Television are currently making the fifth series of the popular BBC ONE programme Sun, Sea and Bargain Spotting presented by Angela Rippon, and we are looking for people to take part! We are looking for two friends who are potty about antiques to compete with each other to find profitable items in the flea markets of Europe.
09 May 08 | Katie
 

A Celebration Of Contemporary Cuban Film

Direct from Havana! Newly-released Cuban films will be screened at the Duke of York's Picture House and Sallis Benney Theatre from Saturday 29th March to Sunday 13th April 2008.
24 Mar 08 | Sarah Wilson
 

Final Cut At The Komedia

Brighton’s popular short-film screening event comes to the Komedia with its inspiring evenings of brand-new work from top indie film-makers, ‘Trailer Trash’ previews, DJ mixes and cutting-edge VJ sets.
03 Jan 08 | Amanda
 

Brighton Documnetary Film Festival at The Marlborough Theatre

Documentary fever will once again be hitting the streets of Brighton and Hove on the 17th and 18th of November with the return of SEE, The Brighton Documentary Film Festival.
07 Nov 07 | SEE Festival
 

Magic Lantern Film Club

Magic Lantern restarts its season of children’s shows in Brighton & Hove at the Odeon Cinema on 29th September with a new programme of unforgettable films.
17 Sep 07 | Neil Williams
 

Paperbag Presents Paperbang On The 29th July!

Another eclectic evening of short film and live music from Paper Bag in the ever welcoming 'Mint bar and restaurant' in Brighton's South Laines.
19 Jul 07 | laura seymour
 

New Forum For Filmmakers In Brighton

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12 Jul 07 | brightonfilmmakersforum.co.uk
 

Film Casting Call For Angus, Thongs & Full Frontal Snogging

From Paramount Pictures/Nickelodeon Movies and the Director of “BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM.
01 Jun 07 | Claudia Drakes
 

Tiger Film Festival

Over the weekend from Thursday 31st May - Sunday 3rd June, Brighton will play host to a brand new event on the international film festival circuit, the TIGER FESTIVAL, sponsored by Tiger beer.
09 May 07 | Amanda
 

The Penalty King's Coming Home At The Brighton Odeon

We’re now seven years in the making! But at long last, writer-director Chris Cook’s feature film The Penalty King is coming home – to Brighton.
26 Jan 07 | Twin Track Films
 

Moviebar At The Cornerstone

MOVIEBAR is the new monthly event for aspiring and professional filmmakers in Brighton and Hove.
22 Jan 07 | Charlie Bowden
 

The Gigolos At The Brighton Odeon Cinema

Film-fans in Brighton will be the first to see acclaimed new British film THE GIGOLOS.
22 Nov 06 | jonathan
 

36 Hour Film Rush At The Gardner Arts Centre

On the evening of Sunday 26 November the Gardner Arts Centre will air 15 short films, each made by a team of University of Sussex students entirely over the course of the weekend as part of the Gardner’s annual 36 Hour Film rUSh competition.
10 Nov 06 | Emma Riley
 

Cinecity - The Brighton Film Festival

Welcome to the 4th edition of CINECITY and our biggest festival programme yet.
03 Nov 06 | Admin
 

Birds Eye View Film Festival @ Duke of Yorks Picturehouse

Birds Eye View celebrates women’s vision in film.
01 Nov 06 | Laura Winton
 

Politi-shorts

Future Shorts gets political this month and tackles current affairs with a groundbreaking programme that’s sure to make you think about the state of our world today.
10 Oct 06 | Michael Yeoman
 

Addictive Tv: Live Av Set At Concorde

Using laptops and revolutionary DVD turntables, DJ/producers Addictive TV are a total audiovisual experience driven by their fast-paced breakbeat AV remixes and video mash-ups.
05 Nov 07 | Francoise
 

Strawberry Xmas Cracker At Komedia

Get your Christmas off to a great start and jump on board a sleigh ride of fun in Strawberry the Clown's hilarious Yuletide bonanza.
16 Nov 06 | Chris Challis
 

Voodoo Vaudeville’s Skin Of The Moon At Komedia

Welcome to the world of Voodoo Vaudeville, where sinister figures stalk the shadows in a luscious never-never land of defiant performance, deviant theatricality, twisted cabaret, cruel yet tender comedy and cutting edge contemporary dance.
03 Nov 06 | Chris Challis
 

Film Focus to 31st August 2006

At The Odeon & Cineworld Ultra stylish director Michael Mann (‘Heat’, ‘Collateral’) finally brings the 80’s TV series that made his name to the big screen with ‘Miami Vice’.
31 Jul 06 | Brad Brasier
 

Future Shorts - Short Film Event

Future Shorts is back this July with another cracking feature collection of Short films and music videos.
19 Jul 06 | Michael Yeoman
 

Film Focus to 14th August 2006

At The Odeon & Cineworld For those of you living in a bunker over the last few months, it may be worth pointing out that July sees the hugely anticipated release of ‘Superman Returns’.
14 Jul 06 | Brad Brasier
 

Open Air Theatre And Pride And Prejudice

From the 17th -26th August 2006 the Open Air Theatre And Pride And Prejudice will be showing at Stanmer House, Brighton.
04 Jul 06 | Nick Harvey
 

Film Focus - Jul '06

If the World Cup is having a negative effect on your blood pressure, Brighton Life prescribes a trip to the movies for a slightly more relaxing way to spend 90 minutes.
22 Jun 06 | Brad Brasier
 

Pusher Trilogy Review & Competition

Common associations with Denmark are often confined to bacon, Carlsberg and eternal darkness.
05 Jun 06 | Charlotte Philby
 

Film Focus - June '06

At The Odeon & Cineworld ‘United 93’ follows the doomed flight of the one plane that failed to reach it’s target on September 11th 2001.
05 Jun 06 | Brad Brasier
 

Film Focus

If the thought of cracking ‘The Da Vinci Code’ isn’t really flicking your film switch, check out Brighton Life’s regular film guide to ensure you find something that will.
23 May 06 | Brad Brasier
 

Film Focus - May 2006

It seems that summer isn’t in any particular rush to hit our fair city this year, so as you stock up on disposable BBQ’s and search for that ultimate pair of sunglasses, a trip to the cinema could provide a welcome distraction from your seasonal preparations.
11 May 06 | Brad Brasier
 

Final Cut

Final Cut reaches fifth birthday during May Festival, and celebrates with most extensive programme to date.
26 Apr 06 | Marcus Odair
 

The Best In Film Shorts

Dedicated to providing the very best in short film entertainment, FUTURE SHORTS, Europe’s largest platform for short films is screening at the Duke of York playhouse, Brighton.
08 Apr 06 | Michael Yeoman
 

Omid Djalili At The Brighton Dome

The star of his own BBC1 series 'The Omid Djalili Show' is on tour with his new and exciting live stand-up show.
07 Jan 08 | Amanda
 

Amy Lame's Mama Cass Family Singers @ Komedia

Amy Lamé, co-founder of Duckie in London, was a chubby child star in a 60's cover band.
11 Jul 07 | Chris Challis
 

Comic Boom At Komedia

Komedia’s brand new comedy night, Comic Boom, continues to bring you exciting new comedy without the gamble.
11 Apr 07 | Chris Challis
 

Brighton Gets Ready For Enterprise Week 2007

YES Network’s ‘Enterprise Changes Lives’ event aims to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.
23 Oct 07 | Jack Forester
 

Travilla ‘the Lost Collection’ Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel

Sensational news for Monroe fans and fashion devotees! A collection of iconic costumes worn by the legendary film star are to be exhibited in the UK after forty years in hiding.
28 Sep 07 | Emily Blake
 

Pete Burns @ The Ocean Rooms This Saturday

Eighties icon and recent celebrity big Brother star, Pete Burns will be attending the The Ocean Rooms this Saturday (4th feb).
03 Feb 06 | Ocean Rooms
 

Major Uk Short Film Festival Hits Brighton On Jan 16

Talent Circle Super Shorts is the UK's only major film festival for films of no longer than five minutes in length.
03 Jan 06 | Mary
 

Moviestogogo - New Website!

MoviestoGoGo is an independent DVD rental/delivery business operating in Brighton & Hove.
25 Nov 05 | David Brown
 

Fire - Photographs By Marcus Taylor

Local photographer Marcus Taylor will be exhibiting his extrodianary work at the Thebes Gallery in Lewes over the firework period.
14 Oct 05 | Brightonlife Culture Dept.
 

Alison David Live At Kooklub On Thursday 13th October

Singing Live at the KooKlub - Alison David has been described as a "musical goddess".
06 Oct 05 | KooKlub Promotions
 

Jaws On Brighton Beach!

Backed by Universal Pictures and BT, Coolroom.
03 Aug 05 | Jo Rogers
 

Future Shorts Coming To Brighton

"Future Shorts is bent on proving that the short film is not just for people with short attention spans but a genre unto itself … a little something for every taste.
08 Jun 05 | Mike
 

Jethro Tull Musician Launches Unique New Musical In Brighton

As part of the Festival Fringe Brighton this month, a fabulous new musical extravaganza called Hank Cinq will be coming to you from Palmer’s Bar in Brighton by the ice rink, kicking off on 7 May and running each weekend.
04 May 05 | Sam Harrington-Lowe
 

First Big Screen Showing Of Acclaimed Documentary 'leo And

'LEO AND ZE' We are proud to announce the first big screen showing of this acclaimed documentary which was part of Channel 4's 'Cocaine' series.
03 May 05 | Lisa Gendall
 

Moviestogogo Easter Offers

GoGo's offering a real treat this Easter! Pick 5 Classic Films/Musicals/Sunday Afternoon Matinees - and you'll be charged just £2.
11 Mar 05 | Rachael Adams
 

The Greys Score With The Penalty King

Football fever continues on Southover Street.
07 Jul 04 | Chris BeaumontAdmin
 

Zombie Movie Shoot June 18th

ZOMBIED 18th June @ The Enigma, Ship Street, South Lanes Live bands slaughtered in the name of a brighton indie b-movie.
05 Jun 04 | Ba Ab
 

Deaf Arts Extravaganza

DEAF ARTS EXTRAVAGANZA @ KOMEDIA An array of deaf artists will inspire and entertain both deaf and hearing audiences alike when DaZed Deaf Arts Consultancy presents ‘DaZed @ Komedia … the future’s DEAF!’ on Friday 25 June.
20 May 04 | DaZed
 

Tailspin In Festival Film Night Shocker! 27th May

Our last-night screening/party on Thursday, May 27th features this unique competition open to anyone with a DV camera and a laptop with editing software.
18 May 04 | Tetsugaku
 

Storm Swords & Blades Launches!

New Brighton based company 'Storm' has launched it's brand new website retailing replica swords, daggers, knives and blades at excellent prices.
29 Apr 04 | Jim
 

T-shirt Company Announces The First Brighton Clothing Label

Bulletprooftees.
15 Apr 04 | Luke Cairns
 

Jimmy Cliff @ C2 On Friday 20th June 2003

Friday 20th June Jimmy Cliff With over 20 albums to date, Jimmy Cliff has always been one of the brightest stars of Jamaica’s thriving musical culture & was among the first to bring reggae to a worldwide audience.
02 Jun 03 | Alison
 

Mudvayne @ C2 On Monday 2nd June 2003

Monday 2nd June Mudvayne.
02 Jun 03 | Concorde2
 

The Seeds @ C2 On Wed 18th June 2003

Best known for their rock & roll standard “Pushin’ Too Hard”, The Seeds combined the raw appeal of garage rock with a fondness for psychedelia.
14 May 03 | Concorde2
 

Homelife @ C2 On Tues 10th Dec

Tuesday 10th Dec Homelife.
05 Dec 02 | Alison@c2
 

Bad Manners Play C2 On Wed 11th Dec

Wednesday 11th Dec Bad Manners Christmas Special.
05 Dec 02 | Alison@c2
 

The Honeyclub Brighton New Years Eve Celebration 'honeywood'

THE HONEYCLUB BRIGHTON NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION 'HONEYWOOD' with SEB FONTAINE & Steve Lee Hollywood Beverly Hills comes to Brighton.
11 Nov 02 | niki.thehoneyclub
 

The 2-4-1 Summertime Food Offer At Momma Cherri's

Enjoy some munch over the Summer! With the kind investment of time from Academy Internet, Momma Cherri’s is running a 2 for 1 offer in the restaurant.
04 Jul 07 | Ruth Price
 

Brighton Jukebox & Collectables Show

The Brighton Jukebox & Collectables Show which takes place at Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 9XZ on Saturday & Sunday 8th & 9th April 2006, 10am-5pm both days.
23 Feb 06 | Dee Steed
 

Brighton Fashion Weekend and Brighton Frocks Fashion Show

The stage is set, the models are ready and the venues have been confirmed for the first ever Brighton Fashion Weekend.
18 Apr 08 | Jo Reeder
 

New Channel 4 Health Series Seeks Brighton Party Go-ers!

Birmingham based Production Company Maverick Television is on the hunt for revellers in Brighton to take part in a brand new prime time health programme.
23 Mar 07 | Lucy Mallins
 

Art News

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Ma Exhibition At Brighton University

Twenty artists, designers and illustrators exhibit projects developed on the University of Brighton’s MA Design by Independent Project and MA Sequential Design and Illustration courses.
12 Aug 08 | Lou Trigg
 

Eastern European Poster Art

Crane Kalman Brighton is pleased to present a unique collection of Eastern European vintage film posters.
02 Jul 07 | Crane Kalman
 

Festival Fun At the Brighton Media Centre

Brighton Media Centre plays host to Brighton fringe festival for the first time with a two-week rollercoaster ride of art and entertainment.
17 May 07 | Brighton Media Centre
 

Scenes Of Sussex: Where The Hills Meet The Sea at Crane Kalman

Fay Godwin, Tim Hall, John Holloway, Linda McCartney & Bruce Rae.
14 Mar 07 | Gareth
 

Visions Of Division by Non Grata, Videoclub and ProtoPLAY

ProtoPLAY curators are presenting ‘Non Grata, Visions of Division’ a multidisciplinary event that aims to promote the curatorial initiatives of the Estonian artists group ‘Non Grata’ and Brighton based organisation ‘Videoclub’, as well as Non Grata artistic work to audiences in Brighton.
10 Nov 06 | Nadege Derderian
 

£500 Prize For A Brighton Themed Cartoon Character!

Brighton based independent TV production company Impossible Television is launching a competition to find Brighton’s best cartoonists and illustrators.
28 Jun 06 | Adam Peters
 

Cult Poster Art

Cult movies hold an appeal over us that the big, successful or critically acclaimed films somehow can never match.
12 Jun 06 | Crane kalman
 

Travelling Still

From 8th May, Crane Kalman Brighton, will be exhibiting Travelling Still, the solo work of photographer Rob Carter.
03 May 06 | Crane Kalman
 

Dark Daze

It’s not often an artist is invited to show his work in three concurrent exhibitions – but that is exactly what the highly acclaimed Brighton based photographer Dark Daze has on the cards over the next few months! Known for his distinctive artistic style and urban observations, Dark Daze is in huge demand.
17 Mar 06 | Bex Chapman
 

The Magic Lantern Comes To Brighton, Shoreham And Lewes

Magic Lantern is an educational cinema club for children aged 5 to 12.
21 Oct 08 | BODROGHY Balint
 

Brighton Children's Book Festival at the Sallis Benney Theatre

This year's Brighton Children's Book Festival will be held the weekend of 19-20th April 2008 at the Sallis Benney Theatre, University of Brighton and is all about 'Leaping from the Page'.
08 Mar 08 | Laura Atkins
 

Animal Farm At The Magic Lantern

The Magic Lantern starts the second cycle of its 2007-2008 program with “Animal Farm”, a very unusual animated film.
09 Jan 08 | alessandra romanelli
 

Toy Story In The Magic Lantern Manner

After Charlie Chaplin and Jacques Tati’, “Toy Story” will conclude the Magic Lantern season’s first cycle of “films that make you laugh”.
10 Nov 07 | Alessandra romanelli
 

Jacques Tati At The Magic Lantern

The second date of The Magic Lantern's new season is with Jacques Tati and his film “Jour de Fête”.
16 Oct 07 | alessandra romanelli
 

Tom Thumb At Komedia

Tom Thumb is a one-man show for children over six which has toured Britain and Italy since Spring 2003 and is presented by Lyngo theatre company.
07 Mar 07 | Chris Challis
 

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