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# Brighton & Hove Arts Council

Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974

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## News

- [BHAC Blog](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/blog/)
- [Drama Awards 2026](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/drama-awards-2026/) - It's time for another BHAC Drama Awards adjudication round, and we have a really wonderful lineup this year!
- [Arts Diary September-November 2026](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/arts-diary-september-november-2026/) - All the BHAC arts listings now available from multiple locations!
- [Shoreham Chamber Choir, our newest member!](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/shoreham-chamber-choir-our-newest-member/) - Shoreham Chamber Choir is dedicated to the live performance of wonderful choral music from the last six centuries, both sacred and secular.
- [Advertise your business with us](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/advertise-your-business-with-us/) - Our magazine has a print run of at least 7000, four times per year. Copies are distributed to multiple outlets throughout Brighton & Hove, Shoreham, Lewes, Rottingdean, and other local towns and villages.
- [Arts Diary June-August 2026](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/arts-diary-june-august-2026/) - Now available from multiple locations throughout Brighton, Hove, Shoreham, Lewes, Rottingdean, and other local towns and villages.
- [Hymnus Paradisi](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/hymnus-paradisi/) - Brighton Festival Chorus and Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra join forces to present a powerful evening of choral music including Herbert Howells, Hymnus Paradisi.
- [E.Q. Nicholson exhibition at the Grange Gallery](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/e-q-nicholson-exhibition-at-the-grange-gallery/) - The exhibition shows some of E.Q.Nicholson's finest work from the 1940s period - the landscape and garden around the house and interiors with ceramics and flowers - joyful, idiosyncratic depictions of life in the English countryside.
- [BHAC Art Show 2026](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bhac-art-show-2026/) - The 2026 Art Show was a wonderful success! We had an extraordinary number of submissions this year, 195 beautiful pieces!
- [Spring Art Show 2026](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/spring-art-show-2026/) - Our Annual Art Show will take place Wednesday, April 8th to Saturday, April 11th. Doors are open 10am to 5pm at the Friends Meeting House in Brighton.
- [The Art Show is coming soon!](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/the-art-show-is-coming-soon/) - Wednesday, April 8th to Saturday, April 11th. Doors 10am to 5pm at the Friends Meeting House in Brighton.
- [Poems on the Buses 2026](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/buspoems-26/) - We are very pleased to announce the return of our collaboration with Brighton & Hove Buses, with a selection of Poetry Competition entries to be displayed on buses until the end of February!
- [Hove Civic Society's Spring Salon](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/hove-civic-societys-spring-salon/) - Spring Salon Art Exhibition, 18-22 March 11-5 pm Discover exceptional work from local artists in one of Hove's most iconic settings.
- [Arts Diary March-May 2026](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/arts-diary-march-may-2026/) - Now available to pick up for free from your local library, cafe, pub, or community centre!
- [Our newest members!](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/our-newest-members/) - We are so lucky that a number of groups have joined us in the past few months! We have been happy to welcome Brighton Guitar Group (July), Brighton & Hove Camera Club (October), Mid Street Lab & The Vault (November), The Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra (January), and Heber Opera (January).
- [Latest news from Brighton and Hove French Circle](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/french-circle-news/) - Ravel, Puccini, Messager, Gounod ... and ten more Musique classique francaise 1885-1900 was the subject of the first talk this year to the Brighton and Hove French Circle.
- [In memory of Vaughan Rees OBE](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/in-memory-of-vaughan-rees-obe/) - It is with great sadness that we report the death, on 17th of January, of Vaughan Rees OBE. Vaughan served as Chairman of Brighton and Hove Arts Council from 2014 to 2017.
- [An Evening With John McCullough](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/an-evening-with-john-mccullough/) - Thursday March 16th, 7pm. This is the launch night of John McCullough's latest poetry collection Crowd Voltage. John will be performing some of his work, and hosting a live Q&A - should be a lot of fun!
- [The Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Award Ceremony 2025](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/outstanding-contribution-ceremony-2025/) - BHAC Contribution to the Arts Award The Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Award Ceremony 2025 Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974 Brighton & Hove Arts Council
- [2025 Poetry Competition Winners](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/2025-poetry-winners/) - The 2025 BHAC Poetry Competition was brought to a delightful close with our awards ceremony held at The Brunswick on Sunday, November 16th.
- [BHAC Drama Awards 2025](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bhac-drama-awards-2025/) - The annual Brighton & Hove Arts Council Drama Awards event was held on Monday 8th December at Brighton Girls School, Montpelier Road.
- [2025 Poetry Competition](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/2025-poetry-competition/) - The 2025 BHAC Sussex Poetry Competition is now open! Entries are welcomed from all those aged over 16, who have a connection with Sussex. Entry fees are £6 for the first poem, and £5 for each extra poem – you may enter as many poems as you wish! Additionally we have a Student Competition for BHAC News
- [2025 Sussex Poetry Competition](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/2025-sussex-poetry-competition/) - Poetry 2025 Sussex Poetry Competition Brighton & Hove Arts Council Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974
- [Shoreham Wordfest 2025](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/shoreham-wordfest-2025/) - 27 September - 12 October 2025
- [BREMF 2025: Love](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bremf-2025-love/) - The Brighton Early Music Festival is live! Tickets are now on sale for their 2025 Festival with the theme of LOVE: Friday 10 - Sunday 26 October 2025.
- [Pianists needed for Channel 4's The Piano!](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/pianists-needed-for-channel-4s-the-piano/) - Do you love playing the piano? Channel 4 are recording a new series of The Piano next year, and they are looking for talented amateur pianists to take part.
- [A Recital of Remembrance](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/a-recital-of-remembrance/) - Sat 8 November, 7.30pm - A Recital of Remembrance. A fundraising concert for the Brighton Unitarian Church by Simon Madge & Matt Jelf.
- [Drama Awards 2025](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/drama-awards-2025/) - BHAC's Annual Drama Awards programme provides an opportunity for not-for-profit theatrical groups across Sussex to showcase their work to wider audiences and to celebrate and recognise the talents of all those involved. For the 2025 Drama Awards, the plays will be adjudicated by actor, singer, and lecturer Polly Broad. On public adjudication nights, members of
- [Poetry Competition closes soon!](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/poetry-competition-closes-soon/) - The 2025 BHAC Sussex Poetry Competition is still open for entries - top prize £1000! 👀 Enter the Poetry Competition now! Open to all who have a connection with Sussex, entry is £6 for the first poem and £5 for each extra poem. The Student Competition entry is free. Enter as many poems as you
- [South Coast Ultra Challenge](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/south-coast-ultra-challenge/) - My name is Abi and I am the social media volunteer for BHAC. On Saturday September 6th 2025 I ran 100 km in the Action Challenge South Coast Ultra Challenge! I am raising money to help BHAC continue to produce the Arts Diary. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated! If you haven't
- [News from Brighton and Hove French Circle](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/news-from-brighton-and-hove-french-circle/) - Dancing to folk music, wine and "amuse-gueules" at the recent Brighton and Hove French Circle AGM made for a very lively evening. After a successful 2024-25 season of talks in French, social events, and a book fair, our members, visitors and the committee enjoyed, and danced to, traditional French folk music from local band Jeudi
- [Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Award 2025](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/outstanding-contribution-to-the-arts-award-2025/) - BHAC News Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Award 2025 Brighton & Hove Arts Council Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974
- [Spotlight on: 100 Words of Astounding Beauty](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/spotlight-on-100-words-of-astounding-beauty/) - 100 Words of Astounding Beauty is a flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. Created using the 100 Word Cycle. Hosted by Tom McNally. The latest episode of the podcast, Afar Call, is available now at their website, or wherever you get your podcasts!
- [Become a Business Supporter](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/business/) - Becoming a business Supporter is very easy and gives you a number of benefits, in particular showing your staff, customers and clients that you are supporting the arts in the area. For a contribution of £250 or more you will receive the following benefits: Your name on our website. Your business name and logo in the next
- [Volunteer will run 100 km for BHAC!](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/volunteer-will-run-100-km-for-bhac/) - BHAC News Volunteer will run 100 km for BHAC! Brighton & Hove Arts Council Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974
- [Casting call from Ditchling Players](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/casting-call-from-ditchling-players/) - Urgent casting call! This is a great opportunity to tread the boards in a quality theatrical production! Although they almost have a full cast the Ditchling Players are still looking for two cast members to join what is already shaping up to be a warm, witty, and truly special production. Directed by Robert Tremayne this
- [Spotlight on: Attic Art Club](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/spotlight-on-attic-art-club/) - BHAC News Spotlight on: Attic Art Club Brighton & Hove Arts Council Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974
- [Art Show 2025](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/art-show-2025/) - Our Annual Art Show will take place Wednesday, April 9th to Saturday, April 12th. Doors are open 10am to 5pm at the Friends Meeting House in Brighton. ADMISSION IS ABSOLUTELY FREE!!! We have over 100 wonderful artworks - come along and vote for your favourite! We will present the winner with a prize on Saturday
- [The BHAC Drama Awards for not-for-profit theatre productions](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/the-bhac-drama-awards-for-not-for-profit-theatre-productions/) - BHAC News The BHAC Drama Awards for not-for-profit theatre productions Brighton & Hove Arts Council Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974
- [2023 Sussex Poetry Competition & Poetry Festival](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/2023-sussex-poetry-competition-poetry-festival/) - Brighton & Hove Arts Council Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974 2023 Sussex Poetry Competition & Poetry Festival
- [Spotlight on: BHAC's LEWES Groups](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/spotlight-on-bhacs-lewes-groups/) - BHAC News Spotlight on: BHAC’s LEWES Groups Brighton & Hove Arts Council Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974
- [South Downs Summer Music Festival](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/south-downs-summer-music-festival/) - Music South Downs Summer Music Festival Brighton & Hove Arts Council Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974
- [Nine Year Cycle: A Memoir](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/nine-year-cycle-a-memoir/) - Theatre Nine Year Cycle: A Memoir Brighton & Hove Arts Council Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974 May
- [Spring Art Show 2025](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/spring-art-show-2025/) - BHAC Art Shows Spring Art Show 2025 Brighton & Hove Arts Council Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974
- [110 years of the Brighton and Hove French Circle](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/110-years-of-the-brighton-and-hove-french-circle/) - Joyeux Anniversaire : 110 years of the Cercle Français de Brighton et Hove In 1915, the Pasteur of the French Church in Queensbury Mews took it into his head to run a series of lectures on French literature. From this beginning, a cohort of English Francophiles continued to meet together to listen to lectures in
- [Poems on the Buses](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bus-poems/) - BHAC events Poems on the Buses Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974 Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974
- [When Monet came to the Brighton and Hove French Circle](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/when-monet-came-to-the-brighton-and-hove-french-circle/) - Did you know that Claude Monet's famous artworks of the Thames were painted from his suites at the Savoy Hotel? The Brighton and Hove French Circle were proud to welcome Senior Curator of Paintings at London's Courtauld Gallery, Karen Serres, to speak about the sell-out Impressionist exhibition she has curated, Mme Serres told our members
- [BHAC Drama Awards 2024](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bhac-drama-awards-2024/) - BHAC Drama Awards BHAC Drama Awards 2024 Brighton & Hove Arts Council Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974
- [Book Fair at the Brighton and Hove French Circle](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/book-fair-at-the-brighton-and-hove-french-circle/) - Why reread a book when there are so many others out there? Last month the Brighton and Hove French Circle held a "bring and buy" book fair, members brought along their old books and eagerly hunted for new writers and genres to entertain them through the Winter months. Forthcoming events at the Circle include
- [BHAC Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Award 2024](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bhac-outstanding-contribution-to-the-arts-award-2024/) - The Brighton & Hove Arts Council 2024 Outstanding Contribution to the Arts awards ceremony was held at The Brunswick, Hove, on 4th November this year. Our chair, Jane Osler, hosted the event and introduced our three nominees to a packed house: NAN CROFTON of the Ditchling Players, for her knowledge and enthusiasm for the theatre
- [Poems on the Buses Coving](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/poems-on-the-buses-coving/) - BHAC events Poems on the Buses Coving Brighton & Hove Arts Council Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974
- [2024 Drama Awards entries](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/2024-drama-awards-entries/) - Our annual Drama Awards entries are scheduled to start this week with “Deathtrap" by Ira Levin, performed by The Wick Theatre Company. Public adjudication will be open to all after the performances and our Adjudicator this year for all entries is the multi-award winning international director and producer of drama and documentaries for the BBC, Faynia
- [BHAC drama awards 2023](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bhac-drama-awards-2023/) - The annual Brighton & Hove Drama Awards ceremony was held on Tuesday 12th December at Brighton Girls School, Montpelier Road. It was a delightful evening, beautifully and professionally hosted by our own Kevin Rance, with the wonderful Kate Dyson handing out the awards. The full list of winners was: Best Set Design: Dean Burke of
- [Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Award 2024: Call for Nominations](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/outstanding-contribution-to-the-arts-award-2024-call-for-nominations/) - Brighton & Hove Arts Council (BHAC) is delighted to invite its members once again to nominate an individual for its annual Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Award. Each year BHAC selects an individual who we believe has made a difference to the not-for-profit arts scene in the area and presented them with the Outstanding Contribution
- [Donate to BHAC for our 50th Birthday!](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/donate-to-bhac-for-our-50th-birthday/) - BHAC News Donate to BHAC for our 50th Birthday! Brighton & Hove Arts Council Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974
- [Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra centenary celebrations](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/brighton-philharmonic-orchestra-centenary-celebrations/) - Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra invites everyone to join in their centenary celebration events, which are being held from 22 September 2024 to 13 April 2025. Experiencing the BPO in its current glory perfectly celebrates an illustrious past. Over the past 100 years they have brought some of the greatest names in classical music to Brighton and
- [Sheila's Island](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/sheilas-island/) - LOVELY bubbly! The four cast members of Southwick Players' next production pull out the winning slip in their April prize draw. The lucky winner of a bottle of champagne was Lynne Cushing, whose prize is being coveted by, left to right, Kelly Verstappen, Alison Kemish, Claire Carpenter and Lex Lake, already in survival-gear mode for
- [2023 BHAC Poetry Festival](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/2023-bhac-poetry-festival/) - Brighton & Hove Arts Council 2023 BHAC Poetry Festival Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974 https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/2023-bhac-poetry-festival/
- [Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Award 2023](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/outstanding-contribution-to-the-arts-award-2023/) - The BHAC Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Award for 2023 was held in the beautiful Grade 1 listed church of St Michael’s and All Angels, Brighton, on 13th November 2023. The ceremony was introduced and hosted by our Chair, Jane Osler. This year we received nine very deserving nominations. of people who have worked hard to
- [BHAC Art Show 2024](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bhac-art-show-2024/) - Art BHAC Art Show 2024 Brighton & Hove Arts Council Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974 https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bhac-art-show-2024/
- [Art Show 2024](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/art-show-2024/) - BHAC News Art Show 2024 Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974 https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/art-show-2024/
- [Volunteer fundraiser needed](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/volunteer-fundraiser-needed/) - Brighton & Hove Arts Council Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974 Volunteer fundraiser needed February 21, 2024
- [Southwick Players annual awards](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/southwick-players-annual-awards/) - The Southwick Players' annual SPOSCARS (Southwick Players Oscars) Awards evening, celebrating all the great and good of 2023 at The Barn, Southwick on March 9. Congratulations to all the winners and everyone involved in their four hugely successful productions - The Thrill Of Love, The Government Inspector, Humble Boy & A Tale Of Two Cities.
- [Poetry festival competition winners](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/poetry-festival-competition-winners/) - The 2023 poetry festival and competition was held at St George's Church in Kemptown on Sunday 26th November. A packed house enjoyed a poetry slam from with Hammer & Tongue! before the interval, after which John McCullough announced the the winners of the 2023 poetry competition and presented the awards. The winners were (click the titles
- [The Poetry Festival is days away!](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/the-poetry-festival-is-days-away/) - The Poetry Festival is days away! Brighton & Hove Arts Council Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974
- [Young Filmmakers Commission](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/young-filmmakers-commission/) - Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974 Brighton & Hove Arts Council Young Filmmakers Commission 2026
- [Drama Awards 2023 - full list of entries](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/drama-awards-2023-full-list-of-entries/) - We now have the final list of entrants for the BHAC 2023 Drama Awards: Humble Boy from The Southwick Players Art by from Hurst Players Shadowlands from Wick Theatre Company The Ladykillers from Rottingdean Drama Society Jekyll And Hyde from Henfield Theatre Company See here for previous drama award winners.
- [We're Taking a Seasonal Break](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/were-taking-a-seasonal-break/) - This Friday, 17th November, will be our last concert until February. We are having a break for the Christmas period. Music & Wine at St. Luke's would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very Happy Christmas and New Year This Friday 17th November - Khamis - Jones Piano Duo Gamal Khamis & Belinda
- [Butterfly Butterfly](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/butterfly-butterfly/) - Poetry Butterfly Butterfly Poetry Brighton & Hove Arts Council Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974
- [2023 Poetry Competition and Festival](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/2023-poetry-competition-and-festival/) - Entries for the 2023 BHAC Sussex Poetry Competition will open in July! The Poetry Festival will take place at St George's Church, Brighton on Sunday, November 26th from 4pm - 8pm. Doors will open at 3.30pm. More details, online entry to the Competition, and online Festival ticket sales, are available here.
- [Autumn 2023 Arts Diary now available](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/autumn-2023-arts-diary-now-available/) - The printed version of the Brighton & Hove Arts Diary for Autumn 2023 is now available from libraries, community centres, and all the usual places. Members of BHAC will be at the Jubilee Library, Jubilee St, BN1 1GE from 10am till 4pm on Saturday 2nd September to hand out free copies in person.
- [Our City Dances](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/our-city-dances/) - Celebrate nature and wellbeing in a special edition of our annual festival Our City Dances, featuring fun, food and even fashion! A day of dance performances, workshops and taster classes, we’ll also be hosting a community marketplace with stalls from our friends in the local area. Presented hand in hand with our Community Steering Group,
- [Frogmore Press at the New Venture Theatre](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/frogmore-press-at-the-new-venture-theatre/) - Poetry Brighton & Hove Arts Council Frogmore Press at the New Venture Theatre Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974
- [Spotlight on... Ditchling Players](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/spotlight-on-ditchling-players/) - Theatre Spotlight on… Ditchling Players Brighton & Hove Arts Council Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974
- [2021 Poetry Competition winners](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/2021-poetry-competition-winners/) - Main Competition winners 2021 Overall Winner - Kathy Brown Unfortunately Kathy was unable to be at the Festival to receive her prize, but sent us this photo of her with her cheque for £1000. It Could Have Been Worse ‘I’d love to bend you over,’ he says from a few paces behind me while
- [Volunteer fundraiser needed!](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bhac-is-looking-for-a-volunteer-fundraiser/) - BHAC Volunteer fundraiser needed! May 10, 2023 Brighton & Hove Arts Council Supporting the not-for-profit arts community since 1974
- [Art Show 2023](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/art-show-2023/) - This year's art show runs from 19th-22nd April and will be at Friends Meeting House, Ship Street BN1 1AF. Opening hours will be 10am to 5pm. The Brighton & Hove Arts Council annual Art Show is now an institution and a highlight of the local art scene. With over a hundred paintings and sculptures to
- [BHAC Art Show 2023](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bhac-art-show-2023/) - A retrospective review of the 2023 BHAC Art Show with comments, information on awards, and thanks to those who helped.
- [Spotlight on... Jazz at St Andrews](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/member-spotlight-jazz-at-st-andrews/) - Spotlight on... Welcome to the first of a new occasional series where we will be showcasing our fabulous BHAC Member Groups! First up, we shine our Spotlight on Jazz at St Andrews...
- [Celebrating Shakespeare 21 and 22 April 2023](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/celebrating-shakespeare-21-and-22-april-2023/) - After six highly successful and much enjoyed Shakespeare Festivals, Shoreham Wordfest is delighted to announce its seventh annual Shakespeare Celebrations. This year we have a vibrant performance at the Shoreham Centre of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ from Bowler Crab Theatre Company – in the words of one critic, ‘What a joy … an amazing cast
- [Pay What You Can](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/pay-what-you-can/) - We are serious about removing barriers for people to see the work we programme and are trialling a Pay What You Can ticketing scheme for our undisciplined festival this March. It is important to us here at South East Dance that people don’t feel excluded because of their financial circumstances, particularly now, when so many are struggling.
- [Shoreham celebrates the life of Marilyn Stafford](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/shoreham-celebrates-the-life-of-marilyn-stafford/) - Shoreham bade a fond farewell on 11 January to Marilyn Stafford, celebrated photographer and long-time resident of the town who died, aged 97, on 2 January 2023. Led by Lina Clerke, Marilyn’s daughter and her husband Titus, a procession of family and friends took her colourful coffin through the town, decorated with flowers and with
- [Royal Pavilion and Brighton Museum Free Weekend](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/royal-pavilion-and-brighton-museum-free-weekend/) - This weekend, 14 -15 January 2023, the Royal Pavilion will be offering free admission as we celebrate the 173rd anniversary of the town's purchase of the Pavilion in 1850. This is a rare opportunity to visit one of Brighton's most iconic landmarks for free, so be sure to take advantage of it. Additionally, Brighton Museum
- [2022 BHAC Drama Awards](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/2022-bhac-drama-awards/) - The Drama Awards, our very own "Oscars" was held at Brighton Girls, Montpelier Road, Brighton on Tuesday, 13th December 2022
- [Many Happy Days by Duncan Poulton](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/many-happy-days-by-duncan-poulton/) - The In Between Gallery Many Happy Days by Duncan Poulton We are happy to announce that the The In Between Gallery is now on display in our picture window on Duke Street. The In Between Gallery is a temporary gallery for all to see, showing contemporary photography between Fabrica's main exhibition programme. We show work from two
- [Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Award 2022](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/outstanding-contribution-to-the-arts-award-2022/) - We were delighted to hold the presentation in the Dance Centre - new home to our member group, South East Dance. We are very grateful to them for hosting this event at their beautiful new premises, and we were delighted to welcome so many who joined us there. Please see our BHAC Events page for
- [New Group Member ...](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/new-group-member/) - “Jazz At St Andrews” started in August 2021 when local trumpeter, Chris Coull wanted to set up music for local jazz fans and opportunities for Sussex musicians coming out of lockdown. Since its original 3 week run, it has blossomed into a series of jazz concerts throughout the year, showcasing some of the best talent
- [Opportunity!](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/opportunity/) - Fabrica has launched their annual Open Call for submissions by emerging photographers in the In Between Gallery - a temporary gallery that displays contemporary photography between the main exhibition programme in partnership with: Spectrum Photographic Brighton Photo Fringe and Loupe Magazine https://www.fabrica.org.uk/inbetween-open-call There is no theme to address but artists are asked to submit a
- [Audition Notice: Macbeth](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/audition-notice-macbeth/) - Lewes Little Theatre has some auditions coming up for Macbeth: "I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition...” By William Shakespeare Directed by Darren Heather Audition Dates: Thursday 17 November, 7:30pm and Thursday 24 November, 7:30pm. Performance Dates: Saturday 18 - Saturday 25 March 7:45pm excl Sunday. Matinee
- [Merchant of Venice – Auditions](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/merchant-of-venice-auditions/) - This is an open casting call for our Spring production in March 2023 of Merchant of Venice. We actively encourage all members of the community to audition. You do not need to be a member of the company to audition but you will need to join and pay a membership fee if cast. For full information
- [We're excited to welcome you back to Fabrica for At Home in the Water by Vanessa Daws.](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/were-excited-to-welcome-you-back-to-fabrica-for-at-home-in-the-water-by-vanessa-daws/) - This autumn Fabrica presents a new artwork by Dublin-based artist Vanessa Daws. In this immersive artwork visitors are offered a unique insight into long-distance swimming and our swimming heritage. Meshing together the swimmer’s inward monologue, the physical sensation of the water and the challenge of the open water endurance swim, the artwork invites us to wonder what strange fascination the sea has for us, why we choose to submerge ourselves in it and
- [Dupont Art Show 2022](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/dupont-art-show-2022/) - The Dupont Art Show got off to a very wet start this morning, Thursday 20th October. This year there are 110 paintings on show, some terrific art work, all are for sale. There is also the Dupont Shop, full of cards and hand made crafts. All the artwork and crafts are produced by members of
- [Joan Griffiths (1940 – 2021)](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/joan-griffiths-1940-2021/) - Last year we very sadly advised members and supporters that, on October 19th, our long serving, much-loved and well-respected Membership Secretary and Treasurer, Joan Griffiths, had passed away peacefully, at Martlet’s Hospice.
- [A Celebration for Joan](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/a-celebration-for-joan/) - A concert in celebration of the life of Joan Griffiths, a generous patron of the arts and former treasurer for the Brighton & Hove Arts Council.
- [New Dance Classes ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/new-dance-classes/) - New dance classes We're excited to be adding Middle Eastern Bellydance, Pilates for Beginners, Silver Swans Ballet - Beginners, Hip Hop Choreography & Performance & Commercial Choreography & Performance to our jam-packed programme of dance classes. Find out more here
- [2022 Drama Awards Entries](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/2022-drama-awards-entries/) - Our annual Drama Awards entries are scheduled to start this week with “The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) by the Wick Theatre Company at the Barn Theatre, Southwick from 14th to 17th September at 7.45pm. Public adjudication will be open to all after the performance on Friday 16th and our Adjudicator this year for all
- [Brighton Philharmonic's New Season](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/brighton-philharmonics-new-season/) - We are delighted to announce our 2022/23 season, with tickets now on sale from Brighton Dome Ticket Office in person, by telephone (01273) 709709 and online: www.brightondome.org Our exciting new season has something for everyone and is open to all. In the run up to our 2025 centenary, Music Director Joanna MacGregor has curated a
- [80th Birthday for Brighton Orpheus Choir](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/80th-birthday-for-brighton-orpheus-choir/) - This year Brighton Orpheus Choir celebrates it’s 80th birthday! Founded in 1942 to promote social and cultural activities and boost morale during the Second World War. In 1945 the redoubtable Muriel Hart became the choir’s accompanist, a role she carried out for 71 years until retiring in 2015. Muriel was awarded the MBE for services
- [Museum service unveils fresh look and name to celebrate inspiring culture and art across the city](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/museum-service-unveils-fresh-look-and-name-to-celebrate-inspiring-culture-and-art-across-the-city/) - A world-class museum service in Brighton & Hove has revealed a new look and name to herald a new era in the history of the organisation. The Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust has announced it will now be known as Brighton & Hove Museums, with a modern new brand identity. The new look will vividly
- [Shoreham Wordfest 2022](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/shoreham-wordfest-2022/) - The Poet Laureate, a popular newsreader, a celebrated Welsh theatre troupe and a congregation of crime writers are set to descend on Shoreham from October 3-16 for this year’s Wordfest. There is a strong poetry theme this year, culminating with Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, who will be heading to the Ropetackle Arts Centre with his
- [2016 Spring Exhibition](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/2016-spring-exhibition/) - 2016 Spring Exhibition 20th - 23rd April 2016 We were delighted to hold our annual Spring Exhibition in central Brighton at the Friends' Meeting House in Ship Street, for which we were generously sponsored by Rix & Kay Solicitors LLP. Taking part this year, with 111 exhibits, were six of our art group members: Adur
- [BHAC 2016 Drama Awards](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bhac-2016-drama-awards/) - Six exciting productions competed that year for the coveted awards. See a description of the six shows – and who were the winners in 2016
- [BHAC Spring Art Exhibition 2017](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bhac-spring-art-exhibition-2017/) - 26th – 29th April 2017 at the Friends’ Meeting House in Ship Street, Brighton
- [BHAC 2017 Theatre Awards](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bhac-2017-theatre-awards/) - Six new productions and one Awards night. Who took part that year? What were the productions? Who won?
- [2018 BHAC Spring Exhibition](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/2018-bhac-spring-exhibition/) - 18th – 21st April 2018 inclusive at the Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton
- [BHAC 2018 Drama Awards](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bhac-2018-drama-awards/) - Eight Sussex theatre groups entered, and our Adjudicator was Jane Collins, Professor of Theatre and Performance at Wimbledon College of Art.
- [2019 BHAC Spring Art Show](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/2019-bhac-spring-art-show/) - Our annual art show was held 10th – 13th April 2019 at the Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton
- [BHAC 2019 Poetry Competition](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bhac-2019-poetry-competition/) - BHAC 2019 Poetry Competition in partnership with the University of Brighton First prize - £1000 Runner up - £250 Second runner up – Work, Write, Live creative writing course (University of Brighton) First prize - student competition - £150 Four highly commended prizes - £25 With thanks to our sponsors: Brighton
- [BHAC 2019 Poetry Festival](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bhac-2019-poetry-festival/) - BHAC 2019 Poetry Festival 3-7pm - 24th November 2019 at the Old Market, 11A Upper Market St, Brighton A fantastic line-up shining a light into the farthest corners of modern life, experience and emotions. The event will be headlined by the winner of the 2016 Ted Hughes award, Hollie McNish, who will hand out the
- [BHAC Drama Awards 2019](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bhac-drama-awards-2019/) - BHAC DRAMA AWARDS 2019 ENTRIES oooOooo BURGESS HILL THEATRE CLUB Burgess Hill Theatre Club, Church Walk, Burgess Hill Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling September 4th – 7th PUBLIC ADJUDICATION: Saturday 7th September oooOooo SOUTHWICK PLAYERS The Barn Theatre, 24 Southwick Street, Southwick Dinner by Moria Buffini September 11th – 14th PUBLIC ADJUDICATION: Thursday 12th
- [BHAC 2019 Poetry Festival and Competition Results](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bhac-2019-poetry-festival-and-competition-results/) - Our biennial Poetry Competition closed for entries on 20th October 2019. Winners were announced, and winning poems read, at the BHAC Poetry Festival on 24th November 2019. You can read about the Festival, see some photos, and learn who won - and read the winning entries
- [BHAC Drama Awards Night 2019](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bhac-drama-awards-night-2019/) - Five theatre groups entered this year, and our Adjudicator, Kate Dyson, presented the awards to the winners at the awards event in BHASVIC's Main Hall on Tuesday 3rd December.
- [Contribution to the Arts Award 2020 - Nominations](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/contribution-to-the-arts-award-2020-nominations/) - Nominations for Contribution to the Arts Award 2020 NOMINATION 1 Name of nominee: SUE SHEEN – former Trustee of Springboard Nominated by: Springboard – Brighton & Hove Performing Arts Festival The recommendation: Sue Sheen has recently retired after 17 years as a Trustee of Springboard – Brighton and Hove Performing Arts Festival, including a
- [2020 BHAC Winter Online Art Show](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/2020-bhac-winter-online-art-show/) - Our popular annual Art Show, due in April this year, was another casualty of the pandemic. However, we are delighted to be running an online show from 16th November until 13th December. Artists from eight of our art group members are exhibiting their work.
- [Annual Art Show 2021](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/annual-art-show-2021/) - The first live event after lockdown, our Art Show in July was a great success. With over 135 artworks and over 500 visitors, despite a one way system and masks everyone enjoyed seeing the art in person. Our usual private view, with nibbles and a visit from the mayor, was held in the front garden.
- [2021 Poetry Competition and Festival](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/2021-poetry-competition-and-festival/) - The Poetry Competition received over 600 poems for the judge, Dr. Jess Moriarty, Head of Creative Writing at University of Brighton, to consider. The winner of the £1000 top prize was Kathy Brown, and the winner of the Student Competition was Florence Unwin. The Festival was a huge success with headline poet Jackie Kay handing out the prizes and readings from her, John Agard and Grace Nichols, plus a poetry slam featuring Hammer and Tongue.
- [Outstanding Contribution to the Arts awards](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/outstanding-contribution-to-the-arts-awards/) - 2021 Winner - DEBORAH ROBERTS co-founder of the Brighton Early Music Festival (BREMF) The award ceremony was held at Fabrica, Brighton on the 1st November. All the nominees listed below received a certificate recognising their contribution to the arts in Sussex. Nominations for Contribution to the Arts Award 2021 NOMINATION 1 Name of nominee:
- [2021 BHAC Drama Awards](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/2021-bhac-drama-awards/) - The Drama Awards, our very own "Oscars" was held at Brighton Girls, Montpelier Road, Brighton on Tuesday, 14th December 2021
- [Art Show 2022](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/art-show-2022/) - After an online show in 2020 and a Summer show with restricted numbers and masks in 2021, it was nice to get back to a more familiar Spring Art Show. There were 115 works of art on show plus a good selection of prints in the Browsers. The standard of art works was particularly high this year, perhaps lockdown gave our art group members more time for creativity?
- [Future Plans!](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/future-plans/) - Shoreham Wordfest - 18 December 2021 We will be planning the Shoreham Wordfest programme for 2022 from January onwards in the hope that normal service will resume, and will be pleased to promote any activities you may want to share in our newsletter. We are delighted by the number of people who have come forward to join
- [Read All About It - The Dance Space Launch Brochure](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/read-all-about-it-the-dance-space-launch-brochure/) - The Dance Space opens in July 2022. Fresh off the press and with that new-print smell, our launch brochure for The Dance Space is in circulation in Brighton & Hove now. Pick up a copy from local cafes, shops and venues for a rundown of everything happening as part of Our City Dances as well
- [Sussex Poets Competition 2015](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/sussex-poets-competition-2015/) - The BHAC 2015 Sussex Poets Competition came to a close on Friday 25th September with a very enjoyable event at the Unitarian Church in central Brighton. Following comments from the judge, Clare Best, on why she had chosen a poem the eleven short- listed poems were then read by the poets. The poems were both
- [Springboard 2022 – Speech & Drama](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/springboard-2022-speech-drama/) - Springboard 2022 (11th October 2021) Springboard 2022 – Speech & Drama We are pleased to announce that the Speech & Drama syllabus for 2022 is now available. Classes will take place on 4-6 March and 18-20 March at Lancing Prep Hove, on The Droveway, just off Dyke Road, adjudicated by Rebecca Thompson and Anne Bauer. The deadline
- [Brighton Consort has a new Music Director](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/brighton-consort-has-a-new-music-director/) - Brighton Consort - 16 August 2021 We are very pleased to announce that Greg Skidmore has been appointed to succeed James Dixon in the post of Music Director for Brighton Consort. Greg is well known as an expert in the interpretation of renaissance vocal music and he has a high profile as a performer with
- [BHAC's Sussex Poetry Competition 2021](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bhacs-sussex-poetry-competition-2021/) - BHAC - 12 August 2021 This year's Sussex Poetry competition is finally open with a first prize of £1000 and many others. All winners will be invited to read on stage at the Poetry Festival which will be held at The Old Market Hove on Sunday 21 November. We are pleased to announce
- [Nothing can stop Sussex Voiceworks having fun with music!](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/nothing-can-stop-sussex-voiceworks-having-fun-with-music/) - Sussex Voiceworks - 31 July 2021 Nothing can stop Sussex Voiceworks having fun with music! After 14 months of rehearsing and performing on Zoom, local choir Sussex Voiceworks was preparing for their end of season celebration - an open air ‘Singing Picnic’. We had found the perfect venue, the garden of Henfield Hall, and the
- [Update from South East Dance](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/update-from-south-east-dance/) - South East Dance - 6th July 2021 UPDATE FROM SOUTH EAST DANCE Here, Fundraising Co-ordinator at South East Dance, Hanna Stepanik, updates us on some exciting news re the city’s new home for dance The Dance Space. We wanted to start our update with some good news. Well, not just good news, but fantastic news! Thanks
- [Update from Society of Catholic Artists](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/update-from-society-of-catholic-artists/) - SCAR - 5 May 2021 Update from Society of Catholic Artists The National Society of Catholic Artists was started in 1929 but the Regional Group (SCAR) was started in Brighton in 1976 by John Armstrong and Barrie Huntbach. The Aim of the Society has always been to promote and share the Gospel I.e Christian values
- [Springboard: Call for new trustees](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/springboard-call-for-new-trustees/) - SPRINGBOARD - 01 May 2021 Springboard: Call for new trustees Springboard is looking for people to join our friendly and hands-on team of trustees. This would be an opportunity to contribute to the oversight of a creative charity, run on a daily basis by an experienced administrator. We need a new Honorary Treasurer and at
- [Update from Brighton Consort](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/update-from-brighton-consort/) - Brighton Consort - 17 April 2021 Brighton Consort is getting excited at the prospect of being able to resume live rehearsals from May 19th. If all goes well our aim is to put on a public performance later in the summer. We will be working on a programme of mostly 16th century choral music, with some
- [Out of Lockdown with a New Chorus Director](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/out-of-lockdown-with-a-new-chorus-director/) - Sussex Harmonisers - 26 April 2021 OUT OF LOCKDOWN WITH A NEW CHORUS DIRECTOR . Sussex A Cappella are thrilled to announce the appointment of Penny Homer as their new Chorus Director. Penny will be working with Sussex Harmonisers club Music Director, Mark Grindall, in helping the ladies of Sussex A Cappella to continue
- [Music For Connection](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/music-for-connection/) - BHMC - 13 April 2021 Open Strings becomes Brighton and Hove Music for Connection . For the past eight years Open Strings have been Brighton & Hove’s inclusive music hub: the community music service for adults of all abilities to connect and create together for wellbeing and social inclusion. We have been empowering people across
- [Sculpture in Our City needs your support](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/sculpture-in-our-city-needs-your-support/) - Hove Civic Society - 01 April 2021 Sculpture in Our City needs your support Hove Civic Society is passionate about improving our local environment and public space for the benefit and enjoyment of all. Following our successful launch of the Hove Plinth as a new cultural landmark on the seafront, we are promoting the gradual
- [Update on The Dance Space](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/update-on-the-dance-space/) - South East Dance - 31 March 2021 Update on The Dance Space We are thrilled to announce that construction for The Dance Space, a brand-new home for dance located in the Tarner area of Brighton & Hove, is currently on track, and we are hoping to receive the building from the developers by the end
- [Keeping the Stage Light Burning Bright](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/keeping-the-stage-light-burning-bright/) - Wick Theatre Group - 24th March 2021 Keeping the Stage Light Burning Bright Weekly Stories from Around the World - Free Online Keeping you company until we can welcome you back into the Theatre again Fresh from the success of the online Ghostly Christmas Advent Calendar, multi-award winning Wick Theatre bring you another selection
- [Update from The Sussex Guild](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/update-from-the-sussex-guild/) - The Sussex Guild - 12 March 2021 After the turbulence of 2020 we are all hopeful for a more settled 2021, we are optimistic with the gradual unlocking we can welcome you back to our shop and our shows very soon. Our Online Winter Selling Exhibition was a great success and we are happy to announce the Online
- [Who Dunnit? We Dunnit!](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/who-dunnit-we-dunnit/) - Southwick Players - 1st March 2021 Who Dunnit? We Dunnit! What does an Am Dram group do when a pandemic strikes and live theatre is out of the question? The Southwick Players decided to create an interactive Murder Mystery for the small screen! This was to be in the spirit of the dinner party
- [Update from Sussex Chorus](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/update-from-sussex-chorus-2/) - Sussex Chorus - 17th February 2021 UPDATE FROM SUSSEX CHORUS Our committee continues to progress in such a way that keeps us all safe - no face to face meetings - with Zoom meetings on Monday evenings, at our normal rehearsal time. We have the chance to catch up on individual's news; sometimes we have a
- [Bringing a show to stage in the Pandemic](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bringing-a-show-to-stage-in-the-pandemic/) - Southwick Players - 17th February 2021 Bringing a show to stage in the Pandemic By Gary Cook, President of Southwick Players Back in March 2020 BP (Before Pandemic), the Southwick Players had just completed a very successful run of “The Elephant Man” and there were vague rumbles in the media of some kind of virus being
- [Update from Open Strings](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/update-from-open-strings-2/) - Open Strings - 17th February 2021 Update from Open Strings We're currently running several online sessions every week. The ones which are open to the public are: Stretch and Sing Club (over-50s music-making, quiz, friendly faces), Wednesdays 2:30pm, and Music and Motion (dementia-friendly music-making) on Fridays at 11:30am. We are also running music training/networking for
- [Update from Brighton and Hove French Circle](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/update-from-brighton-and-hove-french-circle/) - Brighton & Hove French Circle - 6th February 2021 On 13 January 15, members got together via Zoom to recall memories of being in France at Christmas time. One member, a young au-pair at the time, had the dubious pleasure of applying ventouses (vacuum cups) to her employer’s back … as a cure for a New
- [New Livestream Talks from Brighton Dome and Fane](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/new-livestream-talks-from-brighton-dome-and-fane/) - Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival (21 January 2021) New Livestream Talks from Brighton Dome and Fane The latest series of livestream talks featuring celebrated authors and TV personalities begin this month, produced by Fane Online in partnership with Brighton Dome, ideal entertainment during lockdown evenings at home. Internationally renowned
- [News from Strings Attached](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/news-from-strings-attached/) - Strings Attached (14 January 2021) News from Strings Attached On 22 November, Strings Attached was to have held a socially distanced live chamber music concert in the Brighton Dome Concert Hall featuring the GIldas Quartet with Joanna MacGregor (piano) playing pieces by Schubert, Haydn and Shostakovich. Tickets for the event sold out within
- [Update from Open Strings](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/update-from-open-strings/) - Open Strings (14 January 2021) Update from Open Strings We are continuing to deliver several online workshops per week: Mondays at a local care home: songs from the 40s to the 90s (Primal Scream's Moving On Up was a request this week!) Tuesdays: Silver Strings online (currently working on tone and theory, as well as various pieces
- [St Thomas More Art Group - Update](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/st-thomas-more-art-group-update/) - St Thomas More Art Group (11 January 2021) As we can't meet in person as a group, we've been meeting on WhatsApp and by Zoom meetings on Wednesday afternoons. Sometimes we paint or sketch together and other weeks we just catch-up. Here are some paintings we've all been working on throughout these difficult months.
- [Springboard's Spring 2021 Festival](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/springboards-spring-2021-festival/) - Springboard (11 January 2021) Our chair, Jannet King, did an interview with Latest TV explaining the benefits of the online festival, which runs at weekends from 27 February to 21 March 2021, and how pleased we are that the festival will continue after nearly 100 years! You can watch the interview (just under 5 minutes
- [Sussex Guild Shop is now Online](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/sussex-guild-shop-is-now-online/) - Sussex Guild (1st December 2020) We are delighted to announce that the Sussex Guild Shop is now ONLINE, bringing some of the best designer/makers’ new work direct to your living room. Please feel free to browse the unique gifts for sale and support our designer/makers by visiting our new "Winter" online selling exhibition directly from the
- [Apply now for U.Dance 2021](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/apply-now-for-u-dance-2021/) - South East Dance (18th December 2020) Apply now for U.Dance 2021 South East Dance are delighted to announce that applications are now open for the U.Dance Digital South East Regional Platform 2021! The U.Dance Digital South East Regional Platform 2021 is a celebration of dance showcasing the variety and diversity of youth dance
- [An opportunity to perform in your own home](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/an-opportunity-to-perform-in-your-own-home/) - Springboard Festival (6th November 2020) (updated 6 December 2020) . An opportunity to perform in your own home . On a Sunday afternoon in October, a group of young singers and their families gathered round screens in their homes to take part via Zoom in a Springboard virtual mini-festival. For the next hour or so,
- [Ghostly Christmas Advent Calendar](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/ghostly-christmas-advent-calendar/) - Wick Theatre (24 November 2020) Ghostly Christmas Advent Calendar Designed and Produced by Guy Steddon and Suse Crosby Deliciously Dark & Chilling Tales each December day until Christmas . Theatre may be closed at the moment but multi-award winning Wick Theatre have been thinking well and truly outside the box to bring you a
- [Virtual Voices](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/virtual-voices/) - BHMA (12 November 2020) Brighton & Hove Music & Arts and East Sussex Music (part of Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival) are the biggest music service in the area teaching over 4,000 children. With our exciting new programme for Autumn 2020, young people are experiencing the magic of music with instrumental/vocal lessons, our
- [News on Temporary Closure of Fabrica](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/news-on-temporary-closure-of-fabrica/) - Fabrica (05 November 2020) News on Temporary Closure of Fabrica . This autumn it was wonderful to welcome visitors back into our gallery for Earthworks by Semiconductor. Following the recent UK government announcement, we will be temporarily closing Fabrica to members of the public at 6pm on Wednesday 4 November and plan to reopen on Thursday 3 December,
- [BPO announces new Music Director](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bpo-announces-new-music-director/) - Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra (7th September 2020) Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra announces new Music Director Joanna MacGregor CBE, one of the world’s leading musicians, has been appointed as Music Director of the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra as it approaches its centenary in 2025. She becomes only the fourth person to hold the principal post in its history.
- [French Circle Update](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/french-circle-update/) - Brighton & Hove French Circle (21st October 2020) The Cercle Français has been delighted to be able to resume its meetings this season. Brighthelm Centre has generously allowed us to meet in their 200 seater Auditorium (67 seater auditorium in Covid times). We are following distancing, mask wearing and sanitising regulations, but we
- [A sculpture well worth waiting for](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/a-sculpture-well-worth-waiting-for/) - Hove Civic Society (4th October 2020) A Sculpture Well Worth Waiting For It's been a long spring and summer under Covid and inevitably the timescale for the next sculpture for Hove Plinth has been affected by the pandemic. But don't worry, we are still here and working with Pierre Diamantopoulo on the plan to bring
- [Gift the Magic of Music](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/gift-the-magic-of-music/) - Brighton & Hove Music & Arts (17th September 2020) Gift the magic of music and sign up for music lessons in school, at home or online We are on a mission to bring the magic of music into every home and school because we know learning music helps young people to unlock imagination, lifts
- [Latest News - Rottingdean Preservation Soc.](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/latest-news-rottingdean-preservation-soc/) - Rottingdean Preservation Society (31st August 2020) Welcome To The Rottingdean Preservation Society Latest News We are pleased to inform you of some major developments. 1) The Grange is now open. For details of our amended program for the The Grange Gallery: Click Here. 2) The Grange Gardens are open as usual including The Grange Tea Garden. So make sure you go
- [Music & Wine - back on at St Luke's!](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/music-wine-back-on-at-st-lukes/) - Music & Wine at St Luke's (30th August 2020) We are delighted to announce the return of live music at Music & Wine at St. Luke's under new distancing guidelines. The concerts will start at 7.30pm and last up to one hour with no interval. You may bring your own drinks (no food) but must take
- [Shoreham Wordfest News](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/shoreham-wordfest-news/) - Shoreham Wordfest (25th August 2020) Wordfest August Newsletter Poems for Our Time Shoreham Wordfest will launch Lines from the Lockdown in September, a book of children’s poetry inspired by their hopes, fears, observations and feelings during school closures this year. We are thrilled with the response to the home-schooling materials developed by Kay Walton of Rap’n’Rhyme which are
- [Rottingdean Arts](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/rottingdean-arts/) - Rottingdean Arts (24th August 2020) UPDATE FROM ROTTINGDEAN ARTS The Management Committee of Rottingdean Arts has reluctantly decided to cancel the rest of this year’s planned programme: the three remaining Terraces concerts, the Jazz event in the Village Hall and the visit of the German Chamber Orchestra. The London concert in November to celebrate Roy’s
- [Lighting The Barn Red](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/lighting-the-barn-red/) - Southwick Players (24th August 2020) Lighting The Barn Red On August 11th, we lit The Barn red in solidarity with the theatre industry that has suffered a devastating impact due to the pandemic. We were just one of a number of theatres up and down the country who joined the #redalert, #wemakeevents
- [Open Strings' Musical Box Scheme](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/open-strings-musical-box-scheme/) - Open Strings (23rd August 2020) MUSICAL BOX SCHEME (MBS) ‘I thought it would be really remote-feeling but it wasn’t. It gave me a lift – I was feeling blue and I don’t anymore.’ Are you or a loved one an older person who is socially isolated due to health issues? Would you
- [Sussex Voiceworks Update](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/sussex-voiceworks-update/) - Sussex Voiceworks (23rd August 2020) Sussex Voiceworks, normally based in Shoreham-by-Sea, has been continuing its activities through lockdown. We have met online weekly, using Zoom-based rehearsals backed up with online resources and videos posted by our music director, Sarah Forbes. A number of members have submitted videos to a virtual performance of a new
- [Sussex Harmonisers - and their choruses](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/sussex-harmonisers-and-their-choruses/) - Sussex Harmonisers (22nd August 2020) SUSSEX HARMONISERS - KINGS OF HARMONY & SUSSEX A CAPPELLA The Sussex Harmonisers, based in Burgess Hill, is a one-stop entertainment centre for unaccompanied harmony. The original chorus was all-male and based their repertoire on Barbershop harmony, but quickly expanded into other A Cappella styles. In 2018 The Sussex
- [Update from Sussex Chorus](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/update-from-sussex-chorus/) - Sussex Chorus (22nd August 2020) UPDATE FROM SUSSEX CHORUS . . Our committee has been exceptionally careful to keep all of our choir members as safe as possible from Covid-19. Sadly, this has meant we have not been able to sing together for a long time. However this will all change in September 2020
- [The Jamie Watton Fund 2020: supporting South East dance artists affected by COVID-19](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/the-jamie-watton-fund-2020-supporting-south-east-dance-artists-affected-by-covid-19/) - South East Dance (28th July 2020) Two years after Jamie Watton’s death in July 2018, we are today relaunching the fund created in his name, this time to support South East based dance artists affected by COVID-19 who have, in many cases, lost almost their entire incomes overnight. Watch our film about The Jamie
- [Brighton Consort Update](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/brighton-consort-update/) - Brighton Consort (11th August 2020) Brighton Consort was formed in 1971 and is looking forward to celebrating its 50th anniversary year in 2021. We are a small choir of about 30 people and over the years we have become well known in particular for our ambitious exploration of the rich repertoire of renaissance and early
- [Music & Wine on Friday nights...](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/music-wine-on-friday-nights/) - Music & Wine at St Luke's (1st August 2020) Music & Wine at St. Luke's is currently consulting with its audience regarding starting concerts in a 'physical distance' format. Numbers will be strictly limited, people will need to pre-book and concerts will be limited to one hour with no interval. People will be free to
- [Coastline Goes Virtual!](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/coastline-goes-virtual/) - Coastline Harmony (23rd July 2020) Coastline Harmony, a women’s acapella group that usually meets in Southwick Community Church, has been hard at work, rehearsing on Zoom, mastering new technology and recording themselves in their own homes. ‘It’s not been easy, and it’s fair to say we’ve all struggled a bit. Virtual rehearsals can’t replace the
- [Live Online from Seaford](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/live-online-from-seaford/) - Seaford Music Society (16th July 2020) Coming soon? When the government allows indoor concerts, Seaford Music Society has planned a ‘Three Day Beethoven Festival’ including concerts to be played in an auditorium which will accommodate an audience of 50 people distanced by 2 metres. In the meantime... . Sat 25 July at 7.00pm live online
- [A Simple Act of Wonder](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/a-simple-act-of-wonder/) - Fabrica (16th July 2020) Walter and Zoniel . We have an exhibition which is launching at the end of July called 'A Simple Act of Wonder'; this is the spring exhibition which has been delayed and will be shown virtually and also outside in Moulsecomb and Bevendean via a series of painted houses, and The
- [Becoming A Virtual Choir](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/becoming-a-virtual-choir/) - Coastline Harmony (22nd May 2020) You live and learn they say. Well we’re certainly doing that as Coastline Harmony morphs into a virtual choir. There’s no real substitute for singing together but there’s little chance of us ringing those chords in the same room anytime soon. So we, like so many others, have turned to
- [BHAC Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Award 2020](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bhac-outstanding-contribution-to-the-arts-award-2020/) - Brighton & Hove Arts Council (20 April 2020) Call for Nominations Brighton & Hove Arts Council (BHAC) is delighted to invite its group members to nominate an individual for its annual Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Award. Each year BHAC has selected an individual who we believe has made a difference to the not-for-profit arts
- [Online Surgeries for Arts Sector Support](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/online-surgeries-for-arts-sector-support/) - Brighton & Hove Arts & Creative Industries (06 May 2020) Free 1:1 support if you need to talk things through The Covid-19 disruption is hitting the creative, cultural, heritage, media and live events industries hard. Delivered in partnership with the Arts & Creative Industries Commission & funded by Brighton & Hove City Council, the team
- [Brighton & Hove Quill Poetry - listen online...](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/brighton-hove-quill-poetry-listen-online/) - Brighton & Hove Quill Poetry (23 Feb 2020) Due to the current Coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic, the Brighton & Hove Quill Poetry group have had to close for the foreseeable future and are therefore no longer meeting each week at the Brighthelm Centre, North Street, Brighton. However, we are able to share many of our
- [Open Strings Music at Brooke Mead](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/open-strings-music-at-brooke-mead/) - Open Strings Music (20/3/20) Now that Brooke Mead is closed to outside activities, we are reflecting on alternative ways that we can continue to use music to reach out to people living with dementia and their carers in this time of profound social isolation. Despite some empty chairs, last week's session carried a wonderfully
- [Celebrating Shakespeare](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/celebrating-shakespeare/) - Shoreham Wordfest (19 February 2020) CELEBRATING SHAKESPEARE - SHOREHAM WORDFEST’S FIFTH ANNUAL SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 22 - 26 April 2020 Welcome to a diverse array of Shakespearean delights in our 5th annual Festival… An enchanting performance of The Tempest, from acclaimed company This is My Theatre, in the wondrous ancient St. Mary de Haura Church;
- [Farewell by Outgoing Chairman, Nicolas Chisholm, MBE](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/farewell-by-outgoing-chairman-nicolas-chisholm-mbe/) - Brighton & Hove Philharmonic Society (14 January 2020) Nicolas Chisholm at the Society’s AGM, Sunday 1 December 2019 “As I come to the end of nine years as a member of the Board of Management of the Brighton Phil I can look back with pleasure at some extraordinary highlights: Holst’s The Planets, Stravinsky’s The Rite of
- [Spring Art Show Organiser Needed](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/spring-art-show-organiser-needed/) - Brighton & Hove Arts Council (6th October 2019) Enthusiastic volunteer required! Are you interested in running the best annual art show in Brighton (well, we think it is)? Our committee member and ex-Chair, John Hird, has been organising this event for many years but is now planning to step back a little, although he will
- [Marketing, PR and Social Media Volunteer Needed](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/marketing-pr-and-social-media-volunteer-needed/) - Brighton & Hove Arts Council (6th October 2019) Do you have expertise in marketing, PR, and social media? Could you spare a couple of hours a week to help us? BHAC now have approximately 80 group members covering all areas of not-for-profit arts, including theatre groups, choirs, orchestras, art clubs, poetry, radio and dance -
- [Springboard 2020](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/springboard-2020/) - The online entry system is now open for Springboard 2020. Please take a look at our syllabuses, which are all available on the web pages of the relevant section. New for 2020: Singing: The Dame Felicity Lott Recital Competition We are delighted to offer two new recital classes (436 and 437). Discretionary awards include
- [BPO's Young Musician Award Winners](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bpos-young-musician-award-winners/) - Brighton Philharmonic (29 July 2019) Every year the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra awards prizes of a pair of season tickets to two talented young musicians who have taken part in the Springboard Festival. In 2018 the recipients were pianist Tyzer McAllister & flautist Lucy Leete. Tyzer (then aged 13) won the Brighton Hammond Organ Society Challenge
- [2019 BHAC Contribution to the Arts Award](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/2019-bhac-contribution-to-the-arts-award/) - BHAC (4th July 2019) 2019 Contribution to the Arts Award Andrew Sherwood (Member group: encore) At the BHAC Annual General Meeting on 3rd July, we were delighted to announce that this year's recipient of our annual Contribution to the Arts Award , presented by our Chair, Jane Osler, is Andrew (Andy) Sherwood nominated
- [Art & Inspiration Discussion Group](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/art-inspiration-discussion-group/) - St Mary's Kemptown (12th May 2019) Art & Inspiration Discussion Group Monday afternoons, 2.15pm Returns 13 May - FREE Our Art & Inspiration Group is back on Mondays at 2.15pm. It's a small, friendly discussion group, open to all, which is led by a different speaker each week exploring a work or theme
- [BHAC Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Award](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bhac-contribution-to-the-arts-award/) - BHAC (1st May 2019) Brighton & Hove Arts Council (BHAC) is delighted to invite its group members to nominate an individual for its annual Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Award. Each year BHAC has selected an individual who we believe has made a difference to the not-for-profit arts scene in the area and presented them
- [Coastline Harmony in search for a new Musical Director!](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/coastline-harmony-in-search-for-a-new-musical-director/) - Coastline Harmony (24 April 2019) Southwick-based singing group Coastline Harmony is looking for a new MD as they sadly bid farewell this summer to their encouraging, funny and patient leader, Miguel Fernandes. **** As Oscar Wilde almost said: "To lose one MD may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose two looks like
- [The Turn of the Screw](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/the-turn-of-the-screw/) - Southwick Players - 2nd March 2019 Around a year ago I directed “The Turn of the Screw” (an adaptation of the Henry James ghost story) for the Southwick Players. Working with a dream cast and crew, this dark, ambiguous story came together wonderfully and played to great houses for its 4 night run at the Barn
- [The Forum Society Needs You!](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/the-forum-society-needs-you/) - Forum Society (23rd January 2019) The Forum Society, which has been running now for 61 years, urgently needs a new Chair and Talks Secretary . A social society formed in 1958 to arrange talks, social functions and other activities, our members are mostly 60+. We meet on the first Wednesday of the month (usually at
- [Sussex Chorus Welcomes New Conductor](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/sussex-chorus-welcomes-new-conductor/) - Sussex Chorus - 9th January 2019 One of the county’s best-loved choirs, Sussex Chorus, is looking forward to an exciting 2019 under the baton of new Director of Music, Jack Thompson. Jack begins rehearsals with the choir on Monday 7th January as they start preparing for their first performance together in March. Keen supporters of the
- [Springboard Festival 2019](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/springboard-festival-2019/) - Springboard Festival 2019 The festival is held annually during weekends in March at Brighton & Hove High School GDST, Montpelier Road, Brighton, BN1 3AT. This year's dates are: Speech & Drama 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 23 March 2019 Singing 2, 3 March 2019 Strings 9, 10 March 2019 Guitar 16 March 2019
- [The Adjudication of BHAC's 2018 Drama Awards' Entries](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/the-adjudication-of-bhacs-2018-drama-awards-entries/) - Jane Collins – Adjudicator – BHAC 2018 Drama Awards (12th December 2018) First of all I would like to say a big thank you to Brighton and Hove Arts Council for inviting me to be the adjudicator for this year’s drama awards. I had no idea what to expect – but if I am honest
- [Voluntary Marketing & PR Executive Required by BHAC](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/voluntary-marketing-pr-executive-required-by-bhac/) - BHAC - 28 November 2018 Brighton & Hove Arts Council (BHAC), a local charity run entirely by volunteers, is looking for an experienced marketing executive to join our team. The time requirement is for a few hours a month, plus around six meetings a year. This is an opportunity to join an expanding and developing
- [Resound Residential](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/resound-residential/) - Resound Male Voices (27 November 2018) Foggy Friday – taking our lives in our hands on a wintry, darkening and dense foggy Friday evening Resound ventured over to Eastbourne Youth Hostel on the edge of the South Downs. Our Annual residential is an opportunity for the group to spend an intensive weekend to fine tune
- [THE ART OF GOOD HEALTH](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/the-art-of-good-health/) - Brighton & Hove City Council (15th November 2018) THE ART OF GOOD HEALTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH 2018 Foreword by Alistair Hill Should we look closer at the role of arts in health? I argue that that we should, especially in our highly creative city. The Director of Public Health’s annual
- [Providing Not-for-Profit Arts in and around Brighton & Hove](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/providing-not-for-profit-arts-in-and-around-brighton-hove/) - Brighton & Hove Arts Council (14 November 2018) Are you interested in the wider arts? Would you like to join a group and take part yourself? Or not miss out on their events? Well, here is a list of our current Group Members. (Full details are on the Members list on this website.) Just click
- [THE JAMIE WATTON FUND: Creating a home for dance in the south east](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/the-jamie-watton-fund-creating-a-home-for-dance-in-the-south-east/) - South East Dance (25th October 2018) An inspirational leader and passionate advocate for dance, former Artistic Director/CEO Jamie Watton’s tireless tenacity and vision has for more than a decade been the driving force behind the creation of The Dance Space: a home for dance in the south east. So, when Jamie passed away after
- [Brighton Phil musicians’ highlights of the new season](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/brighton-phil-musicians-highlights-of-the-new-season/) - Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra (11th October 2018) We asked our musicians which pieces of music they were particularly looking forward to playing this season: “This season is offering several things that are new to me, and that in itself is a rare treat. In the first concert, the Parry and the Elgar Bavarian Highlands are both going to be pieces
- [Dupont Art Club's Annual Exhibition](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/dupont-art-clubs-annual-exhibition/) - Dupont Art Club (21st August 2018) This year was a successful year for the Dupont Art Club’s annual art exhibition. We saw close to 500 people attend with over £1000.00 in sales. We were pleased with these numbers considering the poor weather for half of the days. This year we set up a separate area
- [I Want To Thank...](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/i-want-to-thank/) - Brighton & Hove Quill of Poetry (1st July 2018) The National Health Service is 70 years old on 5 July 2018. Terry Godwin of Brighton & Hove Quill of Poetry has written two poems to celebrate this event and will be giving public readings of them both within the NHS (at the Royal Sussex
- [Wick Theatre Company - 70th Anniversary](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/wick-theatre-company-70th-anniversary/) - Wick Theatre Company (30th May 2018) Back in 1948, a stage-struck young lass named Betty Carpenter persuaded the leader of the Unity Youth Club to invite two members of the Southwick Players - Elizabeth Penney and Peter Elder – to speak on the subject of drama. This generated such interest that a group called the Unity Players was formed, soon to become the Young Wick
- [25th Anniversary – Sussex Symphony Orchestra](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/25th-anniversary-sussex-symphony-orchestra/) - Sussex Symphony Orchestra (30th May 2018) It is very hard for many of us to believe that we are this year celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Sussex Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra has gone from performing just two concerts in its first year, up to nine at our peak and now we have a
- ["And the winner is ..."](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/and-the-winner-is/) - BHAC - 21st April 2018 The 2018 Spring Exhibition by Brighton & Hove Arts Council ended today, 21st April, with our Trustee, Mr John Hird, announcing the winner of "The People's Choice" for the public's favourite exhibit. This year, the cup was awarded to Vanessa Reynolds of Adur Art Collective for her painting entitled
- [Music Marathon](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/music-marathon/) - encore (30th April 2018) encore with Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival present MUSIC MARATHON A joint fundraising event for encore and Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival, supporting the next generation of musical talent on Saturday 17 November 2018, Brighton Dome Foyer from 10am-6pm Performer registration is open from Saturday 5 May and closes on Monday 17 September
- [2017 Springboard Winner's Family Connection to Howard Shelley](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/2017-springboard-winners-family-connection-to-howard-shelley/) - Brighton & Hove Philharmonic Society (1st April 2018) As part of their prize from the Brighton Phil, last year’s Springboard Festival winners Berniya Hamie and Natasha O’Flynn chose to attend the Brighton Phil’s rehearsal at Brighton Dome on Sunday 11 February and met guest conductor Howard Shelley. Natasha was accompanied to the rehearsal by her
- [Coastline sweeps the board at Chichester](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/coastline-sweeps-the-board-at-chichester/) - Coastline Harmony (20 March 2018) Coastline Harmony, a local women’s a cappella chorus, competed on Saturday 10 March 2018 at the Chichester Music Festival. This is the first time they have taken part in this event and it was a fun day out. Competing in 3 different classes, the chorus were delighted to be placed first in
- [Forum Society's 60th Year](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/forum-societys-60th-year/) - Forum Society (28th February 2018) The members of The Forum Society are proudly celebrating its 60th year since its first meeting in the Royal Albion Hotel in 1958. Despite all the changes and innovations in life, the members still enjoy regular meetings in the English Language Centre, social events and visits to places of local
- [Update on The Plinth](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/update-on-the-plinth/) - Hove Civic Society (20th January 2018) This is the year when the Hove Plinth becomes a reality after all the hard work to reach this stage. From next month, you should see work beginning on the sea front just south of the Queen Victoria statue on Grand Avenue. The fencing will go up first to
- [Thirty Five Years...](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/thirty-five-years/) - Embroiderers' Guild - Brighton Branch (18th January 2018) We celebrated our 35th anniversary last year, with many members producing a wide range of pieces. The common theme was using the colour coral in the work. (Janet Summerton) (See their Members' page here or visit their website here for further information on the Embroiderers' Guild)
- [What is going on?](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/what-is-going-on/) - Brighton Unitarians (21st December 2017) Many people see our building in New Road, with its giant columns and large red doors, and wonder what such a place could stand for and what its services might be like. So what does happen behind the red doors? We have services every Sunday at 11am. We are an
- ["... As Others See Us"](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/as-others-see-us/) - BHAC (16th December 2017) "Oh would some Power the gift give us, to see ourselves as others see us" - Robert Burns This article was included in the recent edition of “Comment” - the in-house magazine of one of our sponsors, Coffin Mew Solicitors. “A champion for amateur artists” The Brighton and Hove Arts Council
- [OnStage in Prague](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/onstage-in-prague/) - Coastline Harmony (23rd November 2017) Coastline Harmony, an acapella group from Southwick, love to sing all over the world. In 2013 they visited Cyprus, in 2015 they took a trip to their Musical Director’s home town of Porto in Portugal and this year they spent a long weekend in Prague. ** Imagine standing in
- [What Do They Like To Play?](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/what-do-they-like-to-play/) - Brighton & Hove Philharmonic Society (22nd November 2017) We asked the orchestra which pieces of music, and indeed concerts, they are most looking forward to this season, and our next concert, on Sunday 3 December*, ranked particularly highly in their responses (see below): “The Ravel is one of my favourite piano concertos as it
- [50 Years With The Brighton Phil](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/50-years-with-the-brighton-phil/) - Brighton Philharmonic (24th October 2017) By Richard Watson - double bass The first time I came to the Dome was in the very early ’50s when as a small child we were on holiday with some relatives who lived in Hove and I remember Douglas Reeve playing the organ. Little did I realise then that I
- [BREMF -  A Festival Trainee’s View](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bremf-a-festival-trainees-view/) - Brighton Early Music Festival (26th October 2017) I feel very privileged to be one of four trainees at the Brighton Early Music Festival (BREMF) this year. I have been working with BREMF officially since July and have relished every second. I have been involved with a wide variety of areas within the organisation
- [2017 BHAC Poetry Festival](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/2017-bhac-poetry-festival/) - Brighton & Hove Arts Council (24th October 2017) Now that the BHAC Poetry Competition has closed with a record six hundred entries all eyes and efforts turn to the Poetry Festival itself which takes place at The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove on Saturday November 18th. We have been extraordinarily lucky and honoured to
- [Keeping it in the (BPO) family](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/keeping-it-in-the-bpo-family/) - Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra (19th September 2017) Our recent story about Barbara & Samuel Burston, who met playing the violin in the Brighton Philharmonic in 1948, got us thinking about how many musical partnerships the orchestra has benefited from over the years. Those audience members with long memories may recall another husband and wife duo
- [Announcing the Dance Space](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/announcing-the-dance-space/) - South East Dance (21st September 2017) Announcing the Dance Space…on the cusp of South East Dance’s 20th anniversary Fanfares and bunting! It’s with enormous excitement that we are finally able to announce that construction has begun at Brighton’s Circus Street where South East Dance’s new home, The Dance Space, will open its doors in early
- [William Nicholson Studio](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/william-nicholson-studio/) - Rottingdean Preservation Society 8th September 2017 Over the last few months, the Society has worked closely with the Whiteway Centre to renovate the Nicholson Studio, which was once part of the Grange Gardens, but now lies in the grounds of St Margaret’s School. It was built in 1912, and was designed by their friend,
- [Dupont's Winner 2017](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/duponts-winner-2017/) - Dupont Art Club (6th September 2017) Victor Perkins was the winner of the Peoples Choice award at this years Dupont Art Club annual Art Exhibition, which ran from 24th to 26th August. The lovely pencil drawing titled SHH is shown here with Victor and Dupont Chairman, John Hird. Victor received the Dupont cup
- [A History of Music & Wine at St Luke’s](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/a-history-of-music-wine-at-st-lukes/) - Music & Wine at St Luke's (2nd Sept 2017) Since the church purchased the Steinway piano in the 1990s it has hosted occasional concerts. As a local resident who had performed there, Rachel Fryer decided to work with the church and began a regular series in 2007. The first concert was attended by just 1
- [Rachmaninov's Piano?](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/rachmaninovs-piano/) - Brighton & Hove Philharmonic Society (1st Sept 2017) The Brighton Philharmonic was contacted earlier this year by Lancing College who are researching the history of their Steinway Model D concert grand piano. Graduate Music Assistant Fraser Harrington spent an afternoon in the Brighton Phil office looking through papers as far back as 1936 trying to
- [The History of Brighton Unitarian](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/the-history-of-brighton-unitarian/) - Brighton Unitarian (9th June 2017) Unitarian ideas might sound startlingly modern to people who associate us with mainstream church traditions, but the Brighton Unitarian congregation has been around in various incarnations for more than two centuries. It has a long history of dissent and refusal to conform to outdated ideas. The congregation dates from 1793,
- [Do you want to volunteer with us?](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/do-you-want-to-volunteer-with-us/) - Do you want to volunteer with Brighton & Hove Arts Council? We are always on the look out for talented and enthusiastic volunteers for BHAC. Whatever your talent there is something that you can try your hand at – from organising events and setting up new art galleries to strategic insight to further develop
- [BHAC Minutes of AGM 2017](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/bhac-minutes-of-agm-2017/) - Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday 27 June 2017 at The Brunswick Room, Cornerstone Community Centre, Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FL Welcome and Apologies Those present were welcomed by Vaughan Rees, the Chairman, to the 43rd Annual General Meeting of the Brighton and Hove Arts Council (BHAC). Apologises have been received from
- [Arts for everyone, Helping to make it happen](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/arts-for-everyone-helping-to-make-it-happen/) - Brighton & Hove Arts Council (23rd August 2017) Brighton and Hove Arts Council (BHAC) is a band of keen volunteers whose aim is to support and promote our local not- for- profit Arts community. We have 65+ (and growing) group members, representing a wide range of art forms and a similar number of individual members. A small Executive Committee
- [For My Mother by Keith Burstein](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/for-my-mother-by-keith-burstein/) - Brighton & Hove Philharmonic Society (9th August 2017) For My Mother by Keith Burstein The Brighton Philharmonic were recently contacted by local composer Keith Burstein who was arranging a memorial performance of a piece of music he had written in memory of his mother, Barbara Burston, who died recently at the age of 97. He was
- [Hove Plinth](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/hove-plinth/) - Hove Civic Society (24th May 2017) Hove Civic Society has planning permission to install a stone plinth on the King’s Esplanade at the foot of Grand Avenue. The plinth will be used for changing displays of sculpture, inspired by the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square. It will have technological capabilities to make viewing the
- [History of the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/history-of-the-brighton-philharmonic-orchestra/) - Brighton & Hove Philharmonic Society (17th May 2017) A request from The Park Centre Wives group in Burgess Hill to give a talk about the history of the orchestra set Brighton & Hove Philharmonic Society chairman, Nicolas Chisholm, MBE, the challenge of finding out some fascinating details. The Brighton & Hove Philharmonic Society is fortunate
- [Springboard Festival Winners 2017](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/springboard-festival-winners-2017/) - Springboard - Brighton & Hove Performing Arts Festival (9th May 2017) Congratulations to everyone who took part in the annual Springboard Festival and thank you to everyone who took part in the Highlights Evening and Musicians of All Saints Tea Concert. Highest mark in the Festival Hazel Nguyen – winner of the Roedean Cup Classical
- [Remembering Smudge](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/remembering-smudge/) - The Southwick Players (5th May 2017) Sadly recently 'Smudge' Roberts passed away. Smudge was a long standing member of The Southwick Players and, as many of you will know, one of her stock phrases was 'in the old days' . Smudge was around 'in the old days' of The Players, and would relate stories of
- [The Big Parade Starts Here!](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/the-big-parade-starts-here/) - (4th May 2017) Reputed to be the biggest children's parade in Europe – but certainly the best – the annual Children's Parade through the streets of Brighton will start off the 2017 Brighton Festival this coming Saturday, 6th May 2017. Starting off at 10.30am in Kensington Street in the North Laine, it will move on
- [And The People's Choice Is ...](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/and-the-peoples-choice-is/) - Brighton & Hove Arts Council (29th April 2017) The Brighton & Hove Arts Council's Spring Exhibition is over for another year. Six art groups took part this year - Adur Art Collective, Dupont Art Club, Embroiderers' Guild, St. Thomas More Art Group, Society of Catholic Artists, and the Society of Sussex Painters. Hundreds of visitors
- [Spreading a little love with ART](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/spreading-a-little-love-with-art/) - Dupont Art Club (26th April 2017) Recently my friend and fellow artist Tina Stiles arranged to visit the Dane House seniors' home to teach art. This was initiated by Brighton and Hove Arts Council who arrange for outreach to the community to enrich the lives of others through having some of their many member organizations

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## Events

- [Brighton Chamber Choir](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/brighton-chamber-choir/) - Brighton Chamber Choir Cherubini Requiem and short choral works by Mozart with soprano soloist Yvonne Lloyd St Paul's Church, West Street, Brighton, BN1 2RE Tickets available from wegottickets.com brightonchamberchoir.org
- [Cavalleria Rusticana & The King’s New Clothes](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/cavalleria-rusticana-the-kings-new-clothes/) - Heber Opera Cavalleria Rusticana & The King’s New Clothes Heber Opera are performing 2 contrasting operas, the famous moving and dramatic, Cavalleria Rusticana by Mascagni, and the world premiere of the allegorical opera, The King’s New Clothes, by Ian Gledhill. Both sung in English, and performed in the round with a chamber orchestra. Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6
- [Kelleth Piano Trio](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/kelleth-piano-trio/) - Music & Wine at St. Luke’s Kelleth Piano Trio Haydn and Mozart, Arvo Pärt and Sally Beamish, alongside Shostakovich’s 2nd Piano Trio. St. Luke’s Church, Queen’s Park Road, BN2 9ZB £10 / £5 concessions / Free to under 16s (accompanied by an adult) available on the door or pre-book for a £1 discount Contact: 01273
- [Oliver Nelson (Violin) and Vasilis Razitkis (Piano)](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/oliver-nelson-violin-and-vasilis-razitkis-piano/) - Music & Wine at St. Luke’s Oliver Nelson (Violin) and Vasilis Razitkis (Piano) The concert begins with Schubert's 'Grand Duo' - a work on a larger scale and more individual than his previous works for violin and piano, followed by Brahms' most concise and lyrical sonata amongst the three he composed for this medium. The
- [Davide Marzeddu at Horatio Bar](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/davide-marzeddu-at-horatio-bar/) - Sunday, 18th October: Davide Marzeddu at Horatio Bar. An intimate evening exploring the rich traditions, folklore, and storytelling of Sicily and Sardinia through spoken word and original music, celebrating the deep historical and human narratives of these regions. https://events.humanitix.com/films-of-sicily-and-sardinia-a-theatre-performance
- [Opera Viva at Horatio Bar](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/opera-viva-at-horatio-bar/) - Saturday, 17th October: Opera Viva at Horatio Bar on the end of the pier. A semi-immersive classical opera experience that brings traditional Italian performance art into a unique, dramatic seaside setting, Highly recommended! Following the great success of its first edition, Opera Viva returns to the Brighton Italian Festival for a second time, once again bringing
- [Spaghetti Disco at Hotel Pelirocco](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/spaghetti-disco-at-hotel-pelirocco/) - Thursday, 15th October: Spaghetti Disco at Hotel Pelirocco. A night of italian music from the pop culture 70' to 90's , dancing, and fun shenanigans, celebrating contemporary Italian-British nightlife and modern cultural expression while eating midnight spaghetti! (drink, spaghetti and raffle for a room at the Pelirocco included!) https://events.humanitix.com/spaghetti-disco-2
- [Brighton Italian Festival Street Party](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/brighton-italian-festival-street-party/) - Sunday, 11th October: Brighton Italian Festival Street Party at Jubilee Square. It is free and runs from midday to 9:00 PM. We will feature a stage for live performers, an open-air street food market, and local artists. This celebration brings our community together through arts, culture, and shared heritage, reflecting the rich humanities of our
- ['Cheyne' of Events, a Murder Mystery Dinner](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/cheyne-of-events-a-murder-mystery-dinner/) - Friday 23-Saturday 24 October Southwick Players 'Cheyne' of Events, a Murder Mystery Dinner 1960s inspired, dress to impress In support of the Southwick Community Association. The Barn Theatre, 24 Southwick Street, BN42 4TE. £45 including food and glass of fizz Book 0333 6663366 www.southwickcommunitycentre.org.uk
- [Contemporary Goldwork](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/contemporary-goldwork/) - BRIGHTON EMBROIDERY & TEXTILES Contemporary Goldwork Sue will lead this one day workshop, where we will be having fun experimenting with modern goldwork techniques. Patcham Community Centre, Ladies Mile Road, Brighton BN1 8TA. For the cost of this day workshop and more information including booking a place email Sally: events@brightonembroidery.org or visit our website www.brightonembroidery.org
- [Winter Exhibition](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/winter-exhibition/) - Kemptown Arts Association Winter Exhibition Rock Inn, Kemptown https://kemptownarts.org.uk/ Starts Wednesday 28 November 12pm-11pm daily
- [Xmas Art & Gift Market](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/xmas-art-gift-market/) - Kemptown Arts Association Xmas Art & Gift Market St George's Church, Kemptown https://kemptownarts.org.uk/
- [Preston Manor – Haunted Happenings:](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/preston-manor-haunted-happenings/) - [CHILD FRIENDLY] Brighton & Hove Museums Preston Manor – Haunted Happenings: A Ghost Tour for Young People Do you dare explore one of Brighton’s most haunted houses? As you venture through this spooky historic house, you will uncover tales of ghostly sightings and supernatural experiences. Preston Manor, Preston Drove, Brighton BN1 6SD Friday 30 October 11.00am–12noon
- [Museum Makers at Hove Museum: Black History Month ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/museum-makers-at-hove-museum-black-history-month/) - [CHILD FRIENDLY] Brighton & Hove Museums Museum Makers at Hove Museum: Black History Month Celebrate Black History with arts and crafts, inspired by objects from the museum’s world cultures collection. Hove Museum, 19 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4AB Friday 30 October 10.00–11.30am & 2.00–3.30pm £7 per child or three advance tickets for £15. Ages
- [Faure's Requiem](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/faures-requiem/) - Sussex Chorus Faure's Requiem Arundel Cathedral, London Rd, Arundel BN18 9AY Sunday 1 November 5.00pm Come and Sing event from 2pm, open to those who know the work & would like to sing with us. Tickets : £18 adults (to include a programme), £16 each for groups of 4 or more. £6 students in full
- [Faure's Requiem and Bernstein's Chichester Psalms](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/faures-requiem-and-bernsteins-chichester-psalms/) - Sussex Chorus Faure's Requiem and Bernstein's Chichester Psalms St Andrew's Church, Burgess Hill, RH15 0LG Tickets : £18 adults (to include a programme), £16 each for groups of 4 or more. £6 students in full time education Available from: Sussex Chorus 01444 412579, Burgess Hill Help Point, Eventbrite.co.uk or on the door. All info on website: sussexchorus.org
- [Pulled and Drawn Threads](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/pulled-and-drawn-threads/) - BRIGHTON EMBROIDERY & TEXTILES Pulled and Drawn Threads - with local textile artist Liz Ganney. Learn how to make interesting and simple patterns using pulled and drawn techniques using a variety of yarn, embroidery thread, ribbons and metal. Patcham Community Centre, Ladies Mile Road, Brighton BN1 8TA Guests pay just £5.00 for each of the
- [Care, Repair and Re-wear ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/care-repair-and-re-wear/) - BRIGHTON EMBROIDERY & TEXTILES Care, Repair and Re-wear Shirley will give a brief talk about her textile background/sustainability and the textile industry, with examples. You are encouraged to bring your own repairs and up-cycling and share ideas and advice. Patcham Community Centre, Ladies Mile Road, Brighton BN1 8TA Guests pay just £5.00 for each of
- [Creating textured surfaces by heat processes in textile art.](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/creating-textured-surfaces-by-heat-processes-in-textile-art/) - BRIGHTON EMBROIDERY & TEXTILES A practical session led by Jane Russell: Creating textured surfaces by heat processes in textile art. We will be experimenting with heat processes on a range of materials for hand and/or machine embroidery. Patcham Community Centre, Ladies Mile Road, Brighton BN1 8TA Guests pay just £5.00 for each of the first
- [Family Christmas Concert](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/family-christmas-concert/) - Sussex Chorus Family Christmas Concert Cuckfield Baptist Church, RH17 5GP All info on website: sussexchorus.org
- [Family Fun Day Take Part](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/family-fun-day-take-part/) - Brighton Dome Family Fun Day Take Part Brighton’s biggest free celebration of arts, culture and heritage honouring the diaspora communities in this city. Bring your friends and family for a day of joy and connection with workshops, performances, global cuisine and more! Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UD Free 01273 709709 / tickets@brightondome.org
- [Slow Fashion Week](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/slow-fashion-week/) - Brighton Dome Slow Fashion Week Slow Fashion Week returns to Brighton Dome for a celebration of community action, creativity and of course, sustainable fashion! Brighton Dome Concert Hall Foyer, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UD Free https://brightondome.org/whats-on/L1P-slow-fashion-week/ 01273 709709 / tickets@brightondome.org
- [Heritage Open Day](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/heritage-open-day/) - Brighton Dome Heritage Open Day An exhibition, talk and activities exploring our building through the lives of those who have worked here, from stable hands to stage technicians, nurses to record promoters. These are the everyday histories that have shaped Brighton Dome Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UD Free 01273 709709 / tickets@brightondome.org
- [Jane Horrocks, David Shrigley & Norman Cook In Conversation](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/jane-horrocks-david-shrigley-norman-cook-in-conversation/) - Brighton Dome Jane Horrocks, David Shrigley & Norman Cook In Conversation In support of Brighton Table Tennis Club, acclaimed visual artist David Shrigley, actor Jane Horrocks and Norman Cook (aka Fatboy Slim) each bring their own unique presence to this fun, conversational event Brighton Dome Corn Exchange, New Road, Brighton BN1 1UG £17, £12 concessions
- [Brighton Dome Backstage Tours](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/brighton-dome-backstage-tours/) - Brighton Dome Brighton Dome Backstage Tours Follow in the footsteps of legends like Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Beyoncé and many more in this special backstage tour. Catch a glimpse of the entrance to the tunnel to the Royal Pavilion, and discover some of the more surprising roles our iconic venue has played over
- [Rabbit & Rey and the Lost Things](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/rabbit-rey-and-the-lost-things/) - Brighton Dome Rabbit & Rey and the Lost Things Imagination expert Rey and their fiercely loyal bunny Rabbit set off on an unforgettable quest to find all the things they’ve ever lost. Chilled Performance Brighton Dome Studio Theatre, New Road, Brighton BN1 1UG Sunday 22 November, 12.30pm & 3.30pm Adult £16.50, Child £12.50, Family £48
- [Your Toys](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/your-toys/) - Brighton Dome Your Toys Through extraordinary puppetry skills, watch your very own toys come to life on stage as they become the characters of the show, all setting off on a wild journey together. Chilled Performance Brighton Dome Studio Theatre, New Road, Brighton BN1 1UG Wednesday 28 October–Sunday1 November 11.00am & 2.00pm Adult £16.50, Child
- [In the Night Garden Live](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/in-the-night-garden-live/) - Brighton Dome In the Night Garden Live Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all! Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UD Saturday 12
- [Dido and Aeneazz: Purcell, Pachelbel and Jazz](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/dido-and-aeneazz-purcell-pachelbel-and-jazz/) - Brighton Dome / Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra Dido and Aeneazz: Purcell, Pachelbel and Jazz Baroque, contemporary, rock, improvisation… expect everything from Eric Vloeimans and Brighton Philharmonic Strings. Brighton Dome Corn Exchange, New Road, Brighton BN1 1UG £27, £33, £15 under 30s, 50% off for low-income concession, £1 child tickets https://brightondome.org/whats-on/Lgi-dido-and-aeneazz-purcell-pachelbel-and-jazz/ 01273 709709 / tickets@brightondome.org
- [My Homeland](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/my-homeland/) - Brighton Dome London Philharmonic Orchestra My Homeland Step into a world of hope, possibility and new beginnings with guest conductor Kellen Grey. Brighton Dome Concert Hall, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UD £18.50, £26, £31, £36 Premium Seats £44, Under 18's £10 https://brightondome.org/whats-on/Lz0-my-homeland/ 01273 709709 / tickets@brightondome.org
- [The Stravinsky Connection](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-stravinsky-connection/) - Brighton Dome / Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra The Stravinsky Connection A radiant pairing of two of music’s most dazzling, eloquent composers, Mozart and Stravinsky. Brighton Dome Concert Hall, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UD £15, £22, £30, £36, £41, £10 under 30s, £1 child tickets https://brightondome.org/whats-on/LgD-the-stravinsky-connection/ 01273 709709 / tickets@brightondome.org
- [London Philharmonic Orchestra](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/london-philharmonic-orchestra/) - Brighton Dome London Philharmonic Orchestra Kian Soltani plays Dvořák When it came to emotion, the composers of the Romantic era never held back. Brighton Dome Concert Hall, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UD £18.50, £26, £31, £36 Premium Seats £44, Under 18's £10 https://brightondome.org/whats-on/Lz1-kian-soltani-plays-dvok/ 01273 709709 / tickets@brightondome.org
- [The Sound of Silent Cinema](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-sound-of-silent-cinema/) - Brighton Dome The Sound of Silent Cinema Live on the Brighton Dome Organ. A Felix the Cat cartoon will start you chuckling before Ashley Valentine plays the famous Brighton Dome organ, which was built in 1936, to accompany Buster Keaton’s The Scarecrow (1920) and Laurel and Hardy’s Big Business (1929) Brighton Dome Concert Hall, Church
- [Crafty Kids](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/crafty-kids/) - Brighton Dome Crafty Kids Enjoy special themed craft sessions from alien puppets to a keepsake box. With all materials provided and the mess tidied up for you, this is a perfect workshop for children and their grown-ups to enjoy together. Chilled Performance Brighton Dome Anita’s Room, New Road, Brighton BN1 1UG £10 (1 adult &
- [Music at St Mary's recital – Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Prokofiev](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/music-at-st-marys-recital-beethoven-mendelssohn-prokofiev/) - St Mary’s Kemptown Taso Kipiani Music at St Mary's recital – Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Prokofiev St Mary’s Church, 61 St James’s Street, Brighton BN2 1PR Minimum donation, £5 from TicketTailor - buytickets.at/stmaryskemptown info@stmaryschurchbrighton.org.uk / 07434 121659
- [Music at St Mary's recital](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/music-at-st-marys-recital/) - St Mary’s Kemptown Sophia Bartlette and Emre Oztek Music at St Mary's recital – Lili Boulanger, Cesar Franck St Mary’s Church, 61 St James’s Street, Brighton BN2 1PR Minimum donation, £5 from TicketTailor - buytickets.at/stmaryskemptown info@stmaryschurchbrighton.org.uk / 07434 121659
- [An Evening with – Alt Folk and Folk Rock](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/an-evening-with-alt-folk-and-folk-rock/) - St Mary’s Kemptown Vikki Clayton with support from Gabriella Frances An Evening with – Alt Folk and Folk Rock St Mary’s Church, 61 St James’s Street, Brighton BN2 1PR £20 and £15 from TicketTailor - buytickets.at/stmaryskemptown info@stmaryschurchbrighton.org.uk / 07434 121659
- [Jonathan Zoob](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/jonathan-zoob/) - St Mary's Kemptown Jonathan Zoob Music at St Mary's recital – Joseph Haydn, Robert Schumann St Mary’s Church, 61 St James’s Street, Brighton BN2 1PR Minimum donation, £5 from TicketTailor - buytickets.at/stmaryskemptown info@stmaryschurchbrighton.org.uk / 07434 121659
- [The Kelleth Piano Trio](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-kelleth-piano-trio/) - St Mary’s Kemptown The Kelleth Piano Trio Music at St Mary's recital – Joseph Haydn. Dmitri Shostakovich St Mary’s Church, 61 St James’s Street, Brighton BN2 1PR Minimum donation, £5 from TicketTailor - buytickets.at/stmaryskemptown info@stmaryschurchbrighton.org.uk / 07434 121659
- [The Piano Music of Ludovico Einaudi](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-piano-music-of-ludovico-einaudi/) - St Mary’s Kemptown L'Inviti Music Management The Piano Music of Ludovico Einaudi - A relaxing evening of beautiful piano music St Mary’s Church, 61 St James’s Street, Brighton BN2 1PR Saturday 17 October, 6.00pm and 8.00pm from £11 at linviti.co.uk/whatson 0333 344 6250
- [The Create Music Youth String Ensemble](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-create-music-youth-string-ensemble/) - St Mary’s Kemptown The Create Music Youth String Ensemble Music at St Mary’s recital – Leos Janacek, Felix Mendellssohn St Mary’s Church, 61 St James’s Street, Brighton BN2 1PR Minimum donation, £5 from TicketTailor - buytickets.at/stmaryskemptown info@stmaryschurchbrighton.org.uk / 07434 121659
- [Music at St Mary’s jazz recital](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/music-at-st-marys-jazz-recital/) - St Mary’s Kemptown The Blue Cafe Trio Music at St Mary’s jazz recital St Mary’s Church, 61 St James’s Street, Brighton BN2 1PR Minimum donation, £5 from TicketTailor - buytickets.at/stmaryskemptown info@stmaryschurchbrighton.org.uk / 07434 121659
- [Quiz Night with buffet](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/quiz-night-with-buffet/) - St Mary’s Kemptown Quiz Night with buffet St Mary’s Church, 61 St James’s Street, Brighton BN2 1PR £10 from TicketTailor - buytickets.at/stmaryskemptown info@stmaryschurchbrighton.org.uk / 07434 121659
- [STATUS FLO featuring Kareem Parkins-Brown](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/status-flo-featuring-kareem-parkins-brown/) - Brighton Dome STATUS FLO featuring Kareem Parkins-Brown Brighton legend AFLO. the poet brings together award-winning poets and the city’s freshest voices in a series of uplifting spoken word nights that challenge the status quo with rhythm and flow. This November, Men's Mental Health Awareness Month takes centre stage at STATUS FLO. Chilled Performance Brighton Dome
- [STATUS FLO featuring Maureen Onwunali](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/status-flo-featuring-maureen-onwunali/) - Brighton Dome STATUS FLO featuring Maureen Onwunali Brighton legend AFLO. the poet brings together award-winning poets and the city’s freshest voices in a series of uplifting spoken word nights that challenge the status quo with rhythm and flow. This October event celebrates Black History Month. Chilled Performance. Brighton Dome Studio Theatre, New Road, Brighton BN1
- [Classical concert](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/classical-concert-2/) - Burgess Hill Symphony Orchestra Classical concert Brahms Double concert Violin Solo Tristann McCardell. Cello Solo Aglaia Carvalho-Dubost Tchaikovsky Symphony N04. Venue St Andrews Church, Burgess Hill, RH15 0LG Start time 7.30om tickets from www.bhso.org.uk/boxoffice
- [Sussex in Poetry and Song ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/sussex-in-poetry-and-song/) - Shoreham Wordfest Sussex in Poetry and Song Words and music celebrating four centuries of Sussex culture Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EG Tickets £10 or free with History Day ticket www.shorehamwordfest.com or call 07515 800957
- [Crafting Stories: Young Writers Workshop ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/crafting-stories-young-writers-workshop/) - Shoreham Wordfest Crafting Stories: Young Writers Workshop Free for young people 11-18 years ESTEEM, Ham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6PA To book contact www.youngwriterscollective.org
- [Fatal Shore Crime Writing Day](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/fatal-shore-crime-writing-day/) - Shoreham Wordfest Fatal Shore Crime Writing Day 20 top crime and thriller authors led by Elly Griffiths and William Shaw featuring Richard Coles The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, BN43 5WU Tickets £40 www.shorehamwordfest.com or call 07515 800957
- [Kate Mosse: Autumn ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/kate-mosse-autumn/) - Shoreham Wordfest Kate Mosse: Autumn A seasonal memoir from a celebrated author The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, BN43 5WU Tickets £16 www.shorehamwordfest.com or call 07515 800957
- [Natalie Haynes: Reimagining Medea ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/natalie-haynes-reimagining-medea/) - Shoreham Wordfest Natalie Haynes: Reimagining Medea Classical tales brought to life by the popular broadcaster and comedian Sussex Yacht Club, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6RF Tickets £16/£8 for under 18s www,shorehamwordfest.com or call 07515 800957
- [Michael Rosen: 80 Years Young ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/michael-rosen-80-years-young/) - Shoreham Wordfest Michael Rosen: 80 Years Young The much-loved author and poet talking about his life and works Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EG Tickets £25 www.shorehamwordfest.com or call 07515 800957
- [Afua Hirsch: Decolonising My Body ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/afua-hirsch-decolonising-my-body/) - Shoreham Wordfest Afua Hirsch: Decolonising My Body Questioning perceptions of beauty and identity Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EG Tickets £12 www.shorehamwordfest.com or call 07515 800957
- [Robin Lustig: And the Cello Came Too ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/robin-lustig-and-the-cello-came-too/) - Shoreham Wordfest Robin Lustig: And the Cello Came Too Former foreign correspondent with poignant family chronicle Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EG Tickets £12 www.shorehamwordfest.com or call 07515 800957
- [Dr Anjana Khatwa: The Whispers of Rock ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/dr-anjana-khatwa-the-whispers-of-rock/) - Shoreham Wordfest Dr Anjana Khatwa: The Whispers of Rock Stories from the natural landscape told by this engaging Earth Scientist Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EG Tickets £10 www.shorehamwordfest.com or call 07515 800957
- [David Bramwell: Ghosts of The Medicine Show ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/david-bramwell-ghosts-of-the-medicine-show/) - Shoreham Wordfest David Bramwell: Ghosts of The Medicine Show An Odyssey into the Shamanic Roots of Popular Entertainment The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, BN43 5WU Tickets £12 www.shorehamwordfest.com or call 07515 800957
- [Jonathan Freedland: Taking a Stand ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/jonathan-freedland-taking-a-stand/) - Shoreham Wordfest Jonathan Freedland: Taking a Stand Guardian columnist and BBC presenter of The Long View, discussing his new book ‘The Traitors Circle’ in relation to today’s global politics The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, BN43 5WU Tickets £16 www.shorehamwordfest.com or call 07515 800957
- [Sir Norman Lamb: Be More Human ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/sir-norman-lamb-be-more-human/) - Shoreham Wordfest Sir Norman Lamb: Be More Human How to improve Mental Health Care. Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EG Tickets £14 with concessions for those working or volunteering in mental health services www.shorehamwordfest.com or call 07515 800957
- [Lost Tracks: Songs and Stories with The Platform 3 ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/lost-tracks-songs-and-stories-with-the-platform-3/) - Shoreham Wordfest Lost Tracks: Songs and Stories with The Platform 3 Three Voices, two secrets and an unforgettable journey through the 60s. The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WU Tickets £15 www.shorehamwordfest.com or call 07515 800957
- [Iain Dale: Have I Said Too Much? ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/iain-dale-have-i-said-too-much/) - Shoreham Wordfest Iain Dale: Have I Said Too Much? The LBC Radio and news commentator talks about his life in politics and media with Yasmin Alibhai-Brown The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WU Tickets £14 www.shorehamwordfest.com or call 07515 800957
- [Henry Normal: A Quiet Promise ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/henry-normal-a-quiet-promise/) - Shoreham Wordfest Henry Normal: A Quiet Promise Henry performs his brilliant new show with jokes, stories and poetry The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WU Tickets £16 www.shorehamwordfest.com or call 07515 800957
- [John McCullough: Crowd Voltage](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/john-mccullough-crowd-voltage/) - Shoreham Wordfest John McCullough: Crowd Voltage John performs and talks about his exciting new poetry collection The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WU Tickets £10 www.shorehamwordfest.com or call 07515 800957
- [Shoreham Wordfest: National Poetry Day ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/shoreham-wordfest-national-poetry-day/) - Shoreham Wordfest: National Poetry Day Free Poetry Café drop in. Bring a poem or just enjoy listening to poetry and music over a cuppa and cake St. Peter’s Church Hall, West Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WG www.shorehamwordfest.com or call: 07515 800957
- [Trio Cavatina, Voice, Piano and spoken word](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/trio-cavatina-voice-piano-and-spoken-word/) - Trio Cavatina, Voice, Piano and spoken word - Shakespeare to Sondheim Lunchtime recitals are from 2pm to 2.45pm (doors 1.30pm). Entry free (suggested donation £5). Tea and coffee are available.
- [Karolina Kubalkova, Piano](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/karolina-kubalkova-piano/) - Karolina Kubalkova, Piano - Glass, Schubert Lunchtime recitals are from 2pm to 2.45pm (doors 1.30pm). Entry free (suggested donation £5). Tea and coffee are available.
- [Andrew J Yang, Piano](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/andrew-j-yang-piano/) - Andrew J Yang, Piano - TBA Lunchtime recitals are from 2pm to 2.45pm (doors 1.30pm). Entry free (suggested donation £5). Tea and coffee are available.
- [Yohei Nakajima; Miho Sanou](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/yohei-nakajima-miho-sanou/) - Yohei Nakajima; Miho Sanou, Viola; piano - Enescu, Rachmaninov Lunchtime recitals are from 2pm to 2.45pm (doors 1.30pm). Entry free (suggested donation £5). Tea and coffee are available.
- [Galina Umanskaya, Piano](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/galina-umanskaya-piano/) - Galina Umanskaya, Piano - Beethoven, Roussel, Ravel, and Scriabin Lunchtime recitals are from 2pm to 2.45pm (doors 1.30pm). Entry free (suggested donation £5). Tea and coffee are available.
- [Paul Taylor, Piano and keyboards](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/paul-taylor-piano-and-keyboards/) - Paul Taylor, Piano and keyboards - A solo improviser of outstanding scope and originality Lunchtime recitals are from 2pm to 2.45pm (doors 1.30pm). Entry free (suggested donation £5). Tea and coffee are available.
- [Duo Oriana](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/duo-oriana/) - Duo Oriana, Two recorders - Baroque works by Purcell, Boismortier, and Telemann Lunchtime recitals are from 2pm to 2.45pm (doors 1.30pm). Entry free (suggested donation £5). Tea and coffee are available.
- [Aleandro Giuseppe Libano, Piano](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/aleandro-giuseppe-libano-piano/) - Aleandro Giuseppe Libano, Piano - Bach, Beethoven, Manuel de Falla Lunchtime recitals are from 2pm to 2.45pm (doors 1.30pm). Entry free (suggested donation £5). Tea and coffee are available.
- [Peter De Souza, Piano](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/peter-de-souza-piano/) - Peter De Souza, Piano - Mozart, Handel Lunchtime recitals are from 2pm to 2.45pm (doors 1.30pm). Entry free (suggested donation £5). Tea and coffee are available.
- [Angelina Kopyrina, Piano](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/angelina-kopyrina-piano/) - Angelina Kopyrina, Piano - Bach-Busoni, Beethoven, Liszt Lunchtime recitals are from 2pm to 2.45pm (doors 1.30pm). Entry free (suggested donation £5). Tea and coffee are available.
- [Sylvia Akagi and Peter Golden, Flute Guitar and Voice](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/sylvia-akagi-and-peter-golden-flute-guitar-and-voice/) - Sylvia Akagi and Peter Golden, Flute Guitar and Voice - Classical, Traditional, Blues, Lunchtime recitals are from 2pm to 2.45pm (doors 1.30pm). Entry free (suggested donation £5). Tea and coffee are available.
- [John Bruzon, Piano](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/john-bruzon-piano/) - John Bruzon, Piano - Liszt, Chopin Lunchtime recitals are from 2pm to 2.45pm (doors 1.30pm). Entry free (suggested donation £5). Tea and coffee are available.
- [CATIL Wind Quintet](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/catil-wind-quintet/) - CATIL Wind Quintet - Hindemith, Onslow, Debussy Doors open at 1.30pm Tea, coffee, and home-made cakes Suggested donation £5
- [Screen and Block Printing on Fabric ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screen-and-block-printing-on-fabric-2/) - East Side Print Screen and Block Printing on Fabric Learn a range of techniques to develop your creative ideas into prints for fabric, tote bags, tea towels, wall hangings etc. This course offers participants the opportunity to create individual designs, repeating patterns or explore loose freeform approaches to printmaking for fabric. Unit 2 Arundel Mews,
- [Screen and Block Printing on Fabric ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screen-and-block-printing-on-fabric-7/) - East Side Print Screen and Block Printing on Fabric Learn a range of techniques to develop your creative ideas into prints for fabric, tote bags, tea towels, wall hangings etc. This course offers participants the opportunity to create individual designs, repeating patterns or explore loose freeform approaches to printmaking for fabric. Unit 2 Arundel Mews,
- [Screen and Block Printing on Fabric ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screen-and-block-printing-on-fabric/) - East Side Print Screen and Block Printing on Fabric Learn a range of techniques to develop your creative ideas into prints for fabric, tote bags, tea towels, wall hangings etc. This course offers participants the opportunity to create individual designs, repeating patterns or explore loose freeform approaches to printmaking for fabric. Unit 2 Arundel Mews,
- [Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/rhapsody-on-a-theme-of-paganini/) - Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra / Brighton Dome Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Two young virtuosi, Rachmaninoff’s irrepressible Rhapsody and Janáček’s glorious brassfest open BPO's 2026/26 concert season. Brighton Dome, Church Street, BN1 1UE Tickets from £15 / under 30s from £10 / £1 child tickets brightonphil.org.uk/whats-on / 01273 709709 / in-person at Brighton Dome Ticket Office,
- [Listening Club: Rach Pag and Janáček’s Sinfonietta](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/listening-club-rach-pag-and-janaceks-sinfonietta/) - Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra Listening Club: Rach Pag and Janáček’s Sinfonietta Join Joanna MacGregor as she dives deeper into the music of BPO's September concert, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Designed to illuminate and entertain, The Listening Club is a series of one-hour, illustrated informal talks delving into this season’s music, uncovering the composers’ intentions,
- [Brighton Spring Launch](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/brighton-spring-launch/) - Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra Brighton Spring Launch BPO’s brand new ensemble of brilliant young players debuts with a sparkling programme of Bach concertos, Steve Reich, Debussy, Piazzolla and more, with the spellbinding young Latvian accordionist Alise Siliņa as guest soloist. Formed of players on BPO’s professional training scheme Spring Forwards, launched last year, Brighton Spring will
- [Indigo Dyed Furoshiki Wrapping Cloths](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/indigo-dyed-furoshiki-wrapping-cloths/) - East Side Print Indigo Dyed Furoshiki Wrapping Cloths ‘Furoshiki’ is the Japanese name for a textile wrapping cloth used to wrap objects and gifts. Learn how to make beautiful natural blues and patterns on cloth using two traditional Japanese indigo resist dye techniques: Shibori and Katazome. Materials included. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG
- [Festive Screenprinting Workshop](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/festive-screenprinting-workshop/) - East Side Print Festive Screenprinting Workshop Just in time for Christmas, the winter solstice and new year, this workshop will show you how to create unique screen printed gift tags, greetings cards, wrapping paper or decorations. Suitable for all abilities. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG Saturday 21 November 10.00am–5.00pm £90.00 (Get 10% off
- [Screen and Block Printing on Fabric ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screen-and-block-printing-on-fabric-6/) - East Side Print Screen and Block Printing on Fabric Learn a range of techniques to develop your creative ideas into prints for fabric, tote bags, tea towels, wall hangings etc. This course offers participants the opportunity to create individual designs, repeating patterns or explore loose freeform approaches to printmaking for fabric. Unit 2 Arundel Mews,
- [Screen and Block Printing on Fabric ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screen-and-block-printing-on-fabric-5/) - East Side Print Screen and Block Printing on Fabric Learn a range of techniques to develop your creative ideas into prints for fabric, tote bags, tea towels, wall hangings etc. This course offers participants the opportunity to create individual designs, repeating patterns or explore loose freeform approaches to printmaking for fabric. Unit 2 Arundel Mews,
- [Screen and Block Printing on Fabric ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screen-and-block-printing-on-fabric-4/) - East Side Print Screen and Block Printing on Fabric Learn a range of techniques to develop your creative ideas into prints for fabric, tote bags, tea towels, wall hangings etc. This course offers participants the opportunity to create individual designs, repeating patterns or explore loose freeform approaches to printmaking for fabric. Unit 2 Arundel Mews,
- [Screen and Block Printing on Fabric ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screen-and-block-printing-on-fabric-3/) - East Side Print Screen and Block Printing on Fabric Learn a range of techniques to develop your creative ideas into prints for fabric, tote bags, tea towels, wall hangings etc. This course offers participants the opportunity to create individual designs, repeating patterns or explore loose freeform approaches to printmaking for fabric. Unit 2 Arundel Mews,
- [Screenprinting with Natural Dyes](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screenprinting-with-natural-dyes-4/) - East Side Print Screenprinting with Natural Dyes Using plant dye extracts and plant materials, learn how to create a wonderful variety of colourful printing inks by combining these with natural thickeners. Please note this course is aimed at those who have experience of screenprinting on paper or fabric and would like to learn how to
- [Screenprinting with Natural Dyes](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screenprinting-with-natural-dyes-3/) - East Side Print Screenprinting with Natural Dyes Using plant dye extracts and plant materials, learn how to create a wonderful variety of colourful printing inks by combining these with natural thickeners. Please note this course is aimed at those who have experience of screenprinting on paper or fabric and would like to learn how to
- [Screenprinting with Natural Dyes](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screenprinting-with-natural-dyes-2/) - East Side Print Screenprinting with Natural Dyes Using plant dye extracts and plant materials, learn how to create a wonderful variety of colourful printing inks by combining these with natural thickeners. Please note this course is aimed at those who have experience of screenprinting on paper or fabric and would like to learn how to
- [Screenprinting with Natural Dyes](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screenprinting-with-natural-dyes/) - East Side Print Screenprinting with Natural Dyes Using plant dye extracts and plant materials, learn how to create a wonderful variety of colourful printing inks by combining these with natural thickeners. Please note this course is aimed at those who have experience of screenprinting on paper or fabric and would like to learn how to
- [Screenprinting on Paper](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screenprinting-on-paper-15/) - East Side Print Screenprinting on Paper An introduction to the screenprinting process. Learn how to make and use paper stencils and photo-stencils, how to build up an image in layers and experiment with the medium. Ideal for beginners and for those who want a refresher. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG Wednesdays 4 November–2
- [Screenprinting on Paper](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screenprinting-on-paper-14/) - East Side Print Screenprinting on Paper An introduction to the screenprinting process. Learn how to make and use paper stencils and photo-stencils, how to build up an image in layers and experiment with the medium. Ideal for beginners and for those who want a refresher. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG Wednesdays 4 November–2
- [Screenprinting on Paper](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screenprinting-on-paper-13/) - East Side Print Screenprinting on Paper An introduction to the screenprinting process. Learn how to make and use paper stencils and photo-stencils, how to build up an image in layers and experiment with the medium. Ideal for beginners and for those who want a refresher. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG Wednesdays 4 November–2
- [Screenprinting on Paper](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screenprinting-on-paper-12/) - East Side Print Screenprinting on Paper An introduction to the screenprinting process. Learn how to make and use paper stencils and photo-stencils, how to build up an image in layers and experiment with the medium. Ideal for beginners and for those who want a refresher. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG Wednesdays 4 November–2
- [Screenprinting on Paper](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screenprinting-on-paper-11/) - East Side Print Screenprinting on Paper An introduction to the screenprinting process. Learn how to make and use paper stencils and photo-stencils, how to build up an image in layers and experiment with the medium. Ideal for beginners and for those who want a refresher. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG Wednesdays 4 November–2
- [Printing with Natural Dyes](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/printing-with-natural-dyes/) - East Side Print Printing with Natural Dyes Using plant dye extracts and plant materials, learn how to create a wonderful variety of colourful printing inks by combining these with natural thickeners. This course is aimed at those who have experience of screenprinting or block printing on fabric and would like to learn how to make
- [Screenprinting with Collage](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screenprinting-with-collage-4/) - Mondays 5–26 October 2.00–4.30pm East Side Print Screenprinting with Collage A creative course exploring screenprinting in conjunction with collage. Combine found images and photographs, print on different surfaces such as newspapers, paper dress patterns and coloured papers to create unique images. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG £135.00 (Get 10% off with code ‘BHAC10’)
- [Screenprinting with Collage](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screenprinting-with-collage-3/) - Mondays 5–26 October 2.00–4.30pm East Side Print Screenprinting with Collage A creative course exploring screenprinting in conjunction with collage. Combine found images and photographs, print on different surfaces such as newspapers, paper dress patterns and coloured papers to create unique images. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG £135.00 (Get 10% off with code ‘BHAC10’)
- [Screenprinting with Collage](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screenprinting-with-collage-2/) - East Side Print Screenprinting with Collage A creative course exploring screenprinting in conjunction with collage. Combine found images and photographs, print on different surfaces such as newspapers, paper dress patterns and coloured papers to create unique images. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG Mondays 5–26 October 2.00–4.30pm £135.00 (Get 10% off with code ‘BHAC10’)
- [Screenprinting with Collage](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screenprinting-with-collage/) - East Side Print Screenprinting with Collage A creative course exploring screenprinting in conjunction with collage. Combine found images and photographs, print on different surfaces such as newspapers, paper dress patterns and coloured papers to create unique images. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG Mondays 5–26 October 2.00–4.30pm £135.00 (Get 10% off with code ‘BHAC10’)
- [Screenprinting on Paper](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screenprinting-on-paper-10/) - East Side Print Screenprinting on Paper An introduction to the screenprinting process. Learn how to make and use paper stencils and photo-stencils, how to build up an image in layers and experiment with the medium. Ideal for beginners and for those who want a refresher. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG Wednesdays 16 September–14
- [Screenprinting on Paper](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screenprinting-on-paper-9/) - East Side Print Screenprinting on Paper An introduction to the screenprinting process. Learn how to make and use paper stencils and photo-stencils, how to build up an image in layers and experiment with the medium. Ideal for beginners and for those who want a refresher. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG Wednesdays 16 September–14
- [Screenprinting on Paper](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screenprinting-on-paper-8/) - East Side Print Screenprinting on Paper An introduction to the screenprinting process. Learn how to make and use paper stencils and photo-stencils, how to build up an image in layers and experiment with the medium. Ideal for beginners and for those who want a refresher. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG Wednesdays 16 September–14
- [Screenprinting on Paper](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screenprinting-on-paper-7/) - East Side Print Screenprinting on Paper An introduction to the screenprinting process. Learn how to make and use paper stencils and photo-stencils, how to build up an image in layers and experiment with the medium. Ideal for beginners and for those who want a refresher. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG Wednesdays 16 September–14
- [Screenprinting on Paper](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screenprinting-on-paper-6/) - East Side Print Screenprinting on Paper An introduction to the screenprinting process. Learn how to make and use paper stencils and photo-stencils, how to build up an image in layers and experiment with the medium. Ideal for beginners and for those who want a refresher. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG Wednesdays 16 September–14
- [Screenprinting on Paper](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screenprinting-on-paper-5/) - East Side Print Screenprinting on Paper An introduction to the screenprinting process. Learn how to make and use paper stencils and photo-stencils, how to build up an image in layers and experiment with the medium. Ideal for beginners and for those who want a refresher. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG Tuesdays 15 September–13
- [Screenprinting on Paper](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screenprinting-on-paper-4/) - East Side Print Screenprinting on Paper An introduction to the screenprinting process. Learn how to make and use paper stencils and photo-stencils, how to build up an image in layers and experiment with the medium. Ideal for beginners and for those who want a refresher. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG Tuesdays 15 September–13
- [Screenprinting on Paper](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screenprinting-on-paper-3/) - East Side Print Screenprinting on Paper An introduction to the screenprinting process. Learn how to make and use paper stencils and photo-stencils, how to build up an image in layers and experiment with the medium. Ideal for beginners and for those who want a refresher. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG Tuesdays 15 September–13
- [Screenprinting on Paper](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screenprinting-on-paper-2/) - East Side Print Screenprinting on Paper An introduction to the screenprinting process. Learn how to make and use paper stencils and photo-stencils, how to build up an image in layers and experiment with the medium. Ideal for beginners and for those who want a refresher. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG Tuesdays 15 September–13
- [Screenprinting on Paper](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/screenprinting-on-paper/) - East Side Print Screenprinting on Paper An introduction to the screenprinting process. Learn how to make and use paper stencils and photo-stencils, how to build up an image in layers and experiment with the medium. Ideal for beginners and for those who want a refresher. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG Tuesdays 15 September–13
- [Preston Manor – Twisted Tales: Ghost Story Writing for Young People ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/preston-manor-twisted-tales-ghost-story-writing-for-young-people/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Preston Manor – Twisted Tales: Ghost Story Writing for Young People Step inside one of Brighton’s most haunted houses for a masterclass in ghost-story writing in this fun and interactive workshop. Inspired by Preston Manor’s own tales of ghostly sightings and supernatural experiences. Preston Manor, Preston Drove, Brighton BN1 6SD Friday
- [Photo Exhibition at 35 North Art Gallery](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/photo-exhibition-at-35-north-art-gallery/) - Brighton & Hove Camera Club Photo Exhibition at 35 North Art Gallery Monday 5–Saturday 17 October 35 North Contemporary Fine Art, 35 North Road, Brighton BN1 1YB Free Information: info@BHCC-online.org
- [Photography Speaker – Dawn Eagleton](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/photography-speaker-dawn-eagleton/) - Brighton & Hove Camera Club Photography Speaker – Dawn Eagleton Hove Methodist Church, Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5DR Visitors £5 on the door, members free Information: info@BHCC-online.org
- [Photography Speaker – Tuna Angel](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/photography-speaker-tuna-angel/) - Brighton & Hove Camera Club Photography Speaker – Tuna Angel Hove Methodist Church, Portland Road, Hove BN3 5DR Visitors £5 on the door, members free Information: info@BHCC-online.org
- [Photography Speaker – Richard Young](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/photography-speaker-richard-young/) - Brighton & Hove Camera Club Photography Speaker – Richard Young Hove Methodist Church, Portland Road, Hove BN3 5DR Visitors £5 on the door, members free Information: info@BHCC-online.org
- [Photo Exhibition at Cafe Iydea](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/photo-exhibition-at-cafe-iydea/) - Brighton & Hove Camera Club Photo Exhibition at Cafe Iydea Hung inside this lovely cafe, an ongoing exhibition that we regularly update. Iydea Vegetarian Kitchen, 17 Kensington Gardens, Brighton BN1 4AL Tuesday 1 September–ongoing Free Information: info@BHCC-online.org
- [Photography Speaker – Tobias Brighton](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/photography-speaker-tobias-brighton/) - Brighton & Hove Camera Club Photography Speaker – Tobias Brighton Hove Methodist Church, Portland Road, Hove BN3 5DR Visitors £5 on the door, members free Information: info@BHCC-online.org
- [Brighton & Hove Camera Club](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/brighton-hove-camera-club-2/) - Brighton & Hove Camera Club Photography Speaker – TBA – see website https://bhcc-online.org/main-programme/ Hove Methodist Church, Portland Road, Hove BN3 5DR Visitors £5 on the door, members free Information: info@BHCC-online.org
- [Photography Speaker – Sarah Ketelaars
](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/photography-speaker-sarah-ketelaars/) - Brighton & Hove Camera Club Photography Speaker – Sarah Ketelaars Hove Methodist Church, Portland Road, Hove BN3 5DR Visitors £5 on the door, members free Information: info@BHCC-online.org
- [Brighton & Hove Camera Club](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/brighton-hove-camera-club/) - Brighton & Hove Camera Club Photography Speaker – TBA - see website https://bhcc-online.org/main-programme/ Hove Methodist Church, Portland Road, Hove BN3 5DR Visitors £5 on the door, members free Information: info@BHCC-online.org
- [A Cappella Christmas Concert](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/a-cappella-christmas-concert/) - The Sussex Harmonisers A Cappella Christmas Concert Seasonal and other songs from our two choruses, guests and audience. St John the Evangelist Church, Civic Way, Burgess Hill RH15 9AA Free. Refreshments available; retiring charity collection Information from www.sussexharmonisers.org.uk or contact@sussexharmonisers.org.uk
- [Sing With Us rehearsal – men & women](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/sing-with-us-rehearsal-men-women-5/) - The Sussex Harmonisers Sing With Us rehearsal – men & women – come and sing with us! Woodlands Meed College, Birchwood Grove Rd, Burgess Hill RH15 0DP Tuesdays 3 November–1 December 7.30pm Join our established choruses to prepare for the concert on Tuesday 8 December. Free Information from www.sussexharmonisers.org.uk or visitors@sussexharmonisers.org.uk
- [Sing With Us rehearsal – men & women](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/sing-with-us-rehearsal-men-women-4/) - The Sussex Harmonisers Sing With Us rehearsal – men & women – come and sing with us! Woodlands Meed College, Birchwood Grove Rd, Burgess Hill RH15 0DP Tuesdays 3 November–1 December 7.30pm Join our established choruses to prepare for the concert on Tuesday 8 December. Free Information from www.sussexharmonisers.org.uk or visitors@sussexharmonisers.org.uk
- [Sing With Us rehearsal – men & women](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/sing-with-us-rehearsal-men-women-3/) - The Sussex Harmonisers Sing With Us rehearsal – men & women – come and sing with us! Woodlands Meed College, Birchwood Grove Rd, Burgess Hill RH15 0DP Tuesdays 3 November–1 December 7.30pm Join our established choruses to prepare for the concert on Tuesday 8 December. Free Information from www.sussexharmonisers.org.uk or visitors@sussexharmonisers.org.uk
- [Sing With Us rehearsal – men & women](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/sing-with-us-rehearsal-men-women-2/) - The Sussex Harmonisers Sing With Us rehearsal – men & women – come and sing with us! Woodlands Meed College, Birchwood Grove Rd, Burgess Hill RH15 0DP Tuesdays 3 November–1 December 7.30pm Join our established choruses to prepare for the concert on Tuesday 8 December. Free Information from www.sussexharmonisers.org.uk or visitors@sussexharmonisers.org.uk
- [Sing With Us rehearsal – men & women](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/sing-with-us-rehearsal-men-women/) - The Sussex Harmonisers Sing With Us rehearsal – men & women – come and sing with us! Woodlands Meed College, Birchwood Grove Rd, Burgess Hill RH15 0DP Tuesdays 3 November–1 December 7.30pm Join our established choruses to prepare for the concert on Tuesday 8 December. Free Information from www.sussexharmonisers.org.uk or visitors@sussexharmonisers.org.uk
- [A Cappella Concert with Spellbound chorus from Cyprus](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/a-cappella-concert-with-spellbound-chorus-from-cyprus/) - The Sussex Harmonisers A Cappella Concert with Spellbound chorus from Cyprus King's Centre, 33-35 Victoria Rd, Burgess Hill RH15 9LR Tickets £12 from Ticketsource or on the door Information from www.sussexharmonisers.org.uk or contact@sussexharmonisers.org.uk
- [Taster Open Rehearsal for Men](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/taster-open-rehearsal-for-men/) - The Sussex Harmonisers / Sussex Kings of Harmony Taster Open Rehearsal for Men Woodlands Meed College, Birchwood Grove Rd, Burgess Hill RH15 0DP Free Information from www.sussexharmonisers.org.uk or visitors@sussexharmonisers.org.uk
- [Taster Open Rehearsal for Women](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/taster-open-rehearsal-for-women/) - The Sussex Harmonisers / Sussex A Cappella Taster Open Rehearsal for Women King's Centre, 33-35 Victoria Rd, Burgess Hill RH15 9LR Free Information from www.sussexharmonisers.org.uk or visitors@sussexharmonisers.org.uk
- [Concert of classical music](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/concert-of-classical-music-3/) - Sussex Musicians' Club Concert of classical music Chapel Royal, 164 North Street, Brighton BN1 1EA Admission free to members and under-18s, £7 for non-members on the door Information: sussexmusiciansclub.co.uk or www.facebook.com/sussexmusiciansclub or 01273 302276
- [Concert of classical music](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/concert-of-classical-music-2/) - Sussex Musicians' Club Concert of classical music Chapel Royal, 164 North Street, Brighton BN1 1EA Admission free to members and under-18s, £7 for non-members on the door Information: sussexmusiciansclub.co.uk or www.facebook.com/sussexmusiciansclub or 01273 302276
- [Concert of classical music](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/concert-of-classical-music/) - Sussex Musicians' Club Concert of classical music Chapel Royal, 164 North Street, Brighton BN1 1EA Admission free to members and under-18s, £7 for non-members on the door Information: sussexmusiciansclub.co.uk or www.facebook.com/sussexmusiciansclub or 01273 302276
- [Music for Remembrance](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/music-for-remembrance/) - Brighton Voices Music for Remembrance including John Rutter’s Requiem, with the Vaughan Williams Sinfonia. All Saints Hove, The Drive, Hove BN3 3QE Tickets £15 from https://www.ticketsource.com/brighton-voices Telephone: 0333 666 3366 or on the door www.brightonvoices.org
- [Sing with us this Christmas!](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/sing-with-us-this-christmas/) - Coastline Harmony Sing with us this Christmas! Coastline Harmony invites all female singers to sing along with familiar songs and carols throughout the festive season. Enjoy the season of goodwill in the company of our fun-filled chorus. Free to all female singers Thursdays 1 October–17 December 7.30pm Southwick Christian Community Church, Roman Crescent, Southwick BN42
- [Give it a go!](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/give-it-a-go/) - Coastline Harmony Give it a go! Kids leaving for Uni? What’s new for you? Ladies if you've ever wondered what it's like singing in a female voice choir come along and give it a go! A one-off evening to sing with Coastline Harmony – up to four-part harmony a cappella singing with this award-winning chorus
- [Eastbourne College Contemporary Craft Show ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/eastbourne-college-contemporary-craft-show/) - The Sussex Guild Eastbourne College Contemporary Craft Show Eastbourne College, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne BN21 4XJ Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 10.00am-5.00pm Admission £4 at the door Information: 01273 479565 / info@thesussexguild.co.uk / https://thesussexguild.co.uk/sussex-guild-events/eastbourne-college-contemporary-craft-show/
- [Artwave Show 'Treasured'](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/artwave-show-treasured/) - The Sussex Guild Artwave Show 'Treasured' The Guild Shop's annual exhibition for the Artwave Festival The Sussex Guild Shop & Gallery, The North Wing, Southover Grange, Southover Road, Lewes BN7 1TP Saturday 5–Sunday 20 September 10.00am-5.00pm Information: 01273 479565 / info@thesussexguild.co.uk / https://thesussexguild.co.uk/the-sussex-guild-shop
- [Winter Concert – Light music from stage and screen!](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/winter-concert-light-music-from-stage-and-screen/) - Brighton & Hove Concert Orchestra Winter Concert – Light music from stage and screen! Ralli Hall, 81 Denmark Villas, Hove BN3 3TH Tickets £12 at bandhco.co.uk, on our Facebook page or on the door on the night Information at bandhco.co.uk
- [Cavalleria Rusticana & The King’s New Clothes](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/cavalleria-rusticana-the-kings-new-clothes-2/) - Heber Opera Cavalleria Rusticana & The King’s New Clothes Heber Opera are performing 2 contrasting operas, the famous moving and dramatic, Cavalleria Rusticana by Mascagni, and the world premiere of the allegorical opera, The King’s New Clothes, by Ian Gledhill. Both sung in English, and performed in the round with a chamber orchestra. King Edward Hall, 24 High St,
- [Cavalleria Rusticana & The King’s New Clothes](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/cavalleria-rusticana-the-kings-new-clothes-3/) - Heber Opera Cavalleria Rusticana & The King’s New Clothes Heber Opera are performing 2 contrasting operas, the famous moving and dramatic, Cavalleria Rusticana by Mascagni, and the world premiere of the allegorical opera, The King’s New Clothes, by Ian Gledhill. Both sung in English, and performed in the round with a chamber orchestra. Church of the Good Shepherd,
- [Cavalleria Rusticana & The King’s New Clothes](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/cavalleria-rusticana-the-kings-new-clothes-4/) - Heber Opera Cavalleria Rusticana & The King’s New Clothes Heber Opera are performing 2 contrasting operas, the famous moving and dramatic, Cavalleria Rusticana by Mascagni, and the world premiere of the allegorical opera, The King’s New Clothes, by Ian Gledhill. Both sung in English, and performed in the round with a chamber orchestra. Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6
- [‘Come to the Woods’](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/come-to-the-woods/) - New Sussex Singers ‘Come to the Woods’ An afternoon of music inspired by the wonders of the natural world. Music by Finzi, Stanford, Dove and Emmy & Grammy nominated American composer, Jake Runestad. Directed by Sebastian Charlesworth All Saints Church, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 2HS Tickets £16, students £5 From newsussexsingers.co.uk or on the door Information newsussexsingers@gmail.com
- [Music and Motion](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/music-and-motion-3/) - Music for Connection: Music and Motion Lively, supportive, and fun dementia-friendly singing and music-making monthly at Jubilee Library. Come and sing your favourite songs with us! No experience necessary. Free Jubilee Library, Jubilee Square, Brighton, BN1 free – booking essential hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
- [Music and Motion](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/music-and-motion-2/) - Music for Connection: Music and Motion Lively, supportive, and fun dementia-friendly singing and music-making monthly at Jubilee Library. Come and sing your favourite songs with us! No experience necessary. Free Jubilee Library, Jubilee Square, Brighton, BN1 free – booking essential hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
- [Music and Motion](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/music-and-motion/) - Music for Connection: Music and Motion Lively, supportive, and fun dementia-friendly singing and music-making monthly at Jubilee Library. Come and sing your favourite songs with us! No experience necessary. Free Jubilee Library, Jubilee Square, Brighton, BN1 free – booking essential hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
- [Sing and Play](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/sing-and-play-9/) - Music for Connection: Sing and Play Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme (Albion Street), Playful music session for older adults, including those with memory challenges Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme, Albion Street, Brighton, BN1 Fridays Weekly 11:30am-12:30pm free – booking essential hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
- [Sing and Play](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/sing-and-play-8/) - Music for Connection: Sing and Play Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme (Albion Street), Playful music session for older adults, including those with memory challenges Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme, Albion Street, Brighton, BN1 Fridays Weekly 11:30am-12:30pm free – booking essential hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
- [Sing and Play](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/sing-and-play-7/) - Music for Connection: Sing and Play Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme (Albion Street), Playful music session for older adults, including those with memory challenges Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme, Albion Street, Brighton, BN1 Fridays Weekly 11:30am-12:30pm free – booking essential hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
- [Sing and Play](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/sing-and-play-6/) - Music for Connection: Sing and Play Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme (Albion Street), Playful music session for older adults, including those with memory challenges Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme, Albion Street, Brighton, BN1 Fridays Weekly 11:30am-12:30pm free – booking essential hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
- [Sing and Play](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/sing-and-play-5/) - Music for Connection: Sing and Play Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme (Albion Street), Playful music session for older adults, including those with memory challenges Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme, Albion Street, Brighton, BN1 Fridays Weekly 11:30am-12:30pm free – booking essential hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
- [Sing and Play](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/sing-and-play-4/) - Music for Connection: Sing and Play Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme (Albion Street), Playful music session for older adults, including those with memory challenges Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme, Albion Street, Brighton, BN1 Fridays Weekly 11:30am-12:30pm free – booking essential hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
- [Sing and Play](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/sing-and-play-3/) - Music for Connection: Sing and Play Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme (Albion Street), Playful music session for older adults, including those with memory challenges Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme, Albion Street, Brighton, BN1 Fridays Weekly 11:30am-12:30pm free – booking essential hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
- [Sing and Play](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/sing-and-play-2/) - Music for Connection: Sing and Play Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme (Albion Street), Playful music session for older adults, including those with memory challenges Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme, Albion Street, Brighton, BN1 Fridays Weekly 11:30am-12:30pm free – booking essential hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
- [Sing and Play](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/sing-and-play/) - Music for Connection: Sing and Play Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme (Albion Street), Playful music session for older adults, including those with memory challenges Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme, Albion Street, Brighton, BN1 Fridays Weekly 11:30am-12:30pm free – booking essential hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
- [Brooke Mead music club](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/brooke-mead-music-club-4/) - Brooke Mead music club September Fridays Weekly 11:30am-12:30pm Music for Connection: Sing and Play Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme (Albion Street), 11:30am- 12:30pm: playful music session for older adults, including those with memory challenges Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme, Albion Street, Brighton, BN1 free – booking essential hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
- [Brooke Mead music club](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/brooke-mead-music-club-3/) - Brooke Mead music club September Fridays Weekly 11:30am-12:30pm Music for Connection: Sing and Play Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme (Albion Street), 11:30am- 12:30pm: playful music session for older adults, including those with memory challenges Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme, Albion Street, Brighton, BN1 free – booking essential hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
- [Brooke Mead music club](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/brooke-mead-music-club-2/) - Brooke Mead music club September Fridays Weekly 11:30am-12:30pm Music for Connection: Sing and Play Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme (Albion Street), 11:30am- 12:30pm: playful music session for older adults, including those with memory challenges Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme, Albion Street, Brighton, BN1 free – booking essential hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
- [Brooke Mead music club](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/brooke-mead-music-club/) - Brooke Mead music club September Fridays Weekly 11:30am-12:30pm Music for Connection: Sing and Play Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme (Albion Street), 11:30am- 12:30pm: playful music session for older adults, including those with memory challenges Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme, Albion Street, Brighton, BN1 free – booking essential hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
- [Silver Strings OPEN SESSION - monthly](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/silver-strings-open-session-monthly-2/) - Silver Strings OPEN SESSION - monthly Brighton’s very own later-starter community string band. It’s never too late to learn! Always wanted to play a stringed instrument? Then Silver Strings is for you! We are Brighton’s very own later-starter community string band: we meet weekly to play cellos, violas and violins together. Most of our players
- [Lewes Festival of Song Weekend](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/lewes-festival-of-song-weekend/) - Saturday 31 October–Sunday 1 November Lewes Festival of Song Lewes Festival of Song Weekend Saturday 31 October 2.30pm – The Ashburnham English Song Award winners’ recital ‘A Skein of Folk’. Soprano Eve Pearson Maxwell with pianist Francesca Lauri. St. Anne’s Church, Lewes BN7 1RJ, Tickets £20 7.00pm – ‘Letters from Scandinavia’. Songs and texts from
- [London Assurance' by Dion Boucicault](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/london-assurance-by-dion-boucicault/) - Rottingdean Drama Society 'London Assurance' by Dion Boucicault The plot follows the vain, ageing dandy Sir Harcourt Courtly, who travels to Gloucestershire to marry the young heiress Grace Harkaway. His plans unravel when his son Charles arrives in disguise and falls in love with Grace himself. Their rivalry is further complicated by the exuberant Lady
- [A Gentleman Botanist Afoot in Sussex: A Walk on the Wild Side](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/a-gentleman-botanist-afoot-in-sussex-a-walk-on-the-wild-side/) - ;A Gentleman Botanist Afoot in Sussex: A Walk on the Wild Side'. An illustrated talk in the church by Nick Sturt, Chair of the Sussex Botanical Recording Society on Sussex plants. Nick will celebrate the richness and variety of the county;s flora through a wander around some of the habitats. Sussex is home to a
- [Silver Strings OPEN SESSION - monthly](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/silver-strings-open-session-monthly/) - Silver Strings OPEN SESSION - monthly Brighton’s very own later-starter community string band. It’s never too late to learn! Always wanted to play a stringed instrument? Then Silver Strings is for you! We are Brighton’s very own later-starter community string band: we meet weekly to play cellos, violas and violins together. Most of our players were
- [Silver Strings OPEN SESSION](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/silver-strings-open-session/) - Tuesday 8th September 9:30am - 11:30am Silver Strings OPEN SESSION - monthly Brighton’s very own later-starter community string band. It’s never too late to learn! Always wanted to play a stringed instrument? Then Silver Strings is for you! We are Brighton’s very own later-starter community string band: we meet weekly to play cellos, violas and
- [The changing seaside holiday and its impact on our Victorian and Edwardian city](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-changing-seaside-holiday-and-its-impact-on-our-victorian-and-edwardian-city/) - Regency Society The changing seaside holiday and its impact on our Victorian and Edwardian city A study day to consider aspects of how Brighton and Hove developed the tourist economy: the seaside holiday, the attractions on offer, the impact of the railway, the workers in developing industries, women breaking new ground in medicine, and the
- [Conservation Areas: Saving Brighton from itself](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/conservation-areas-saving-brighton-from-itself/) - Regency Society Conservation Areas: Saving Brighton from itself Conservation Areas in England were first designated in England in 1967 with the first in Brighton & Hove — Brunswick Town and Cliftonville — designated in 1969. In 1977, the then Borough Council took the bold step of applying this conservation procedure to a run down, ‘tatty’
- [A New  Kind of Suburbia](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/a-new-kind-of-suburbia/) - Regency Society A New Kind of Suburbia Metropolitan Workshop's Neil Deely delivers a lecture on increasing suburban housing density through sensitive additions to neighbourhoods. Metropolitan Workshop has offices in London and Dublin and focuses on housing design and urban planning, supported by a strong research ethos. One recent preoccupation has been the densification of suburbs with
- [Royal Pavilion Christmas Banquet  ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/royal-pavilion-christmas-banquet/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Royal Pavilion Christmas Banquet For the ultimate in festive glamour, dine in style at the Royal Pavilion for a Christmas Banquet. Guests are greeted with Roebuck Estates' premium English sparkling wine in the beautiful Great Kitchen, before enjoying a traditional carol concert in the grand Music Room. Royal Pavilion, Brighton
- [Sixty Festival Years](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/sixty-festival-years/) - Regency Society Sixty Festival Years The idea of an arts festival in Brighton developed from 1964, through the creation of the Brighton Festival Society in 1965 to the first Brighton Festival, which opened on 14 April 1967. It ran for two weeks and featured Lawrence Olivier, Yehudi Menuhin, The Pink Floyd [sic] and The Who.
- [Regency Cream Teas  ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/regency-cream-teas-2/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Regency Cream Teas Why not indulge after exploring A Fairytale of Frost and Fire at the Royal Pavilion’s enchanting winter exhibition, with the delight of a Regency Christmas Cream Tea in the beautiful King William IV Room, a space rarely open to the public. William IV Room, Royal Pavilion Garden,
- [Regency Cream Teas  ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/regency-cream-teas/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Regency Cream Teas Why not indulge after exploring A Fairytale of Frost and Fire at the Royal Pavilion’s enchanting winter exhibition, with the delight of a Regency Christmas Cream Tea in the beautiful King William IV Room, a space rarely open to the public. William IV Room, Royal Pavilion Garden,
- [Preston Manor Victorian Cookery Club: Christmas Special! ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/preston-manor-victorian-cookery-club-christmas-special/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Preston Manor Victorian Cookery Club: Christmas Special! What did the Victorians eat at Christmas? The session starts with a tour of our beautiful Victorian dining room and kitchen, followed by a hands-on cookery workshop creating genuine festive Victorian recipes. We welcome people with Alzheimer’s. Please note: the basement and ground floor
- [How to look at a Dragon Robe ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/how-to-look-at-a-dragon-robe/) - Brighton & Hove Museums How to look at a Dragon Robe The 2026 John Dinkel Memorial Lecture is presented by Rachel Silberstein. Rachel explores the history of the dragon robe, the most important regulated garment of the Qing Chinese government, and considers several examples worn by those outside that government, including women, actors, deities and
- [Autumn Concert ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/autumn-concert-2/) - Shoreham Chamber Choir Autumn Concert The choir performs a concert of exclusively a cappella pieces from its vast repertoire. MD James Elias conducts a programme that spans the centuries to include sacred works, madrigals, folk and art songs right up to modern arrangements of some Jazz and popular evergreens. Remembrance and advent compositions will also
- [Alice in FUNderland ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/alice-in-funderland/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Preston Manor: Alice in FUNderland Play classic Victorian parlour games with a Lewis Carroll twist as well as wordplay and puzzles inspired by the world of Alice in Wonderland. Meet creatures from the Booth Museum collection and a few unexpected characters. In partnership with Brighton Science Festival. Preston Manor, Preston Drove,
- [Story time at Brighton Museum: Black History Month](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/story-time-at-brighton-museum-black-history-month/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Story time at Brighton Museum: Black History Month Join expert storytellers for stories from around the world in the Archaeology Gallery. Brighton Museum, Royal Pavilion Garden, Brighton BN11 FN Tuesday 27 October 10.30–10.50am, 12noon–12.20pm & 3.00–3.20pm Free with Brighton Museum admission, drop-in. All ages (children under 13 must be accompanied by
- [Story time at Hove Museum: Black History Month](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/story-time-at-hove-museum-black-history-month/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Story time at Hove Museum: Black History Month Join expert storytellers for stories from around the world in the Upstairs of Hove Museum. Hove Museum, 19 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4AB Monday 26 October 10.30–10.50am, 12–12.20pm & 3–3.20pm Free, all ages (children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult)
- [Playing With Your Eyes: A Day for Families](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/playing-with-your-eyes-a-day-for-families/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Playing With Your Eyes: A Day for Families Join photographer Alma Haser and the Photoworks team for a day of hands-on photography trickery inspired by Alma’s work, on display in the museum for Photoworks Festival. Part of Photoworks Festival 2026. Hove Museum, 19 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4AB - Saturday
- [Repatriation and Shared Heritage: Making Connections between Brighton and Botswana](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/repatriation-and-shared-heritage-making-connections-between-brighton-and-botswana/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Repatriation and Shared Heritage: Making Connections between Brighton and Botswana Discover the journey and learn the history of the 45 repatriated objects from the Khama III Memorial Museum in Botswana that were returned in May 2026. This event includes a special talk and premiere of a new short film. Museum Lab,
- [Preston Manor Ghostly Gatherings ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/preston-manor-ghostly-gatherings-5/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Preston Manor Ghostly Gatherings Get in the spirit this Halloween and explore Preston Manor after dark, supposedly one of the most haunted houses in Brighton, for a ghost tour and exploration. Preston Manor, Preston Drove, Brighton BN1 6SD Fridays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 October 8.00–11.00pm £36 per person, members’
- [Preston Manor Ghostly Gatherings ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/preston-manor-ghostly-gatherings-4/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Preston Manor Ghostly Gatherings Get in the spirit this Halloween and explore Preston Manor after dark, supposedly one of the most haunted houses in Brighton, for a ghost tour and exploration. Preston Manor, Preston Drove, Brighton BN1 6SD Fridays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 October 8.00–11.00pm £36 per person, members’
- [Preston Manor Ghostly Gatherings ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/preston-manor-ghostly-gatherings-3/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Preston Manor Ghostly Gatherings Get in the spirit this Halloween and explore Preston Manor after dark, supposedly one of the most haunted houses in Brighton, for a ghost tour and exploration. Preston Manor, Preston Drove, Brighton BN1 6SD Fridays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 October 8.00–11.00pm £36 per person, members’
- [Preston Manor Ghostly Gatherings ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/preston-manor-ghostly-gatherings-2/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Preston Manor Ghostly Gatherings Get in the spirit this Halloween and explore Preston Manor after dark, supposedly one of the most haunted houses in Brighton, for a ghost tour and exploration. Preston Manor, Preston Drove, Brighton BN1 6SD Fridays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 October 8.00–11.00pm £36 per person, members’
- [Preston Manor Ghostly Gatherings ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/preston-manor-ghostly-gatherings/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Preston Manor Ghostly Gatherings Get in the spirit this Halloween and explore Preston Manor after dark, supposedly one of the most haunted houses in Brighton, for a ghost tour and exploration. Preston Manor, Preston Drove, Brighton BN1 6SD Fridays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 October 8.00–11.00pm £36 per person, members’
- [Mini Photographers: A Day for Families](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/mini-photographers-a-day-for-families/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Mini Photographers: A Day for Families A day of hands-on creativity celebrating the launch of Mini Photographers published by Thames & Hudson, led by Joséphine Seblon (author), Robert Sae-Heng (illustrator) and exhibiting photographer Alma Haser. Be inspired by the book, try your hand at photocollage and experiment with photo-weaving and photo-sculptures.
- [Night at the Museum ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/night-at-the-museum/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Night at the Museum Step inside Brighton Museum after hours and see the museum come alive! Explore the galleries, encounter intriguing characters, uncover secret missions, and complete immersive challenges alongside your team. Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, Royal Pavilion Garden, Brighton BN11FN £55 per person, book online via Pier Pressure Night
- [Secrets of the Royal Pavilion – Upper Chambers ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/secrets-of-the-royal-pavilion-upper-chambers-2/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Secrets of the Royal Pavilion – Upper Chambers This tour will take you behind the scenes of the first floor in the Royal Pavilion, including secret stairs that lead straight to George's bedside and other hidden rooms and spaces normally closed to the public. Please note: this tour will use steep
- [Secrets of the Royal Pavilion – Ground Floor ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/secrets-of-the-royal-pavilion-ground-floor-2/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Secrets of the Royal Pavilion – Ground Floor Have you ever wondered what lies behind all those closed doors in the Royal Pavilion? Join a guide to explore and discover servants’ corridors, mysterious hidden staircases, kitchens, cupboards, the King’s Band-Room and other secret spaces. Please note: this tour will use steep
- [Booth Diorama and Stores Tours ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/booth-diorama-and-stores-tours/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Booth Diorama and Stores Tours This tour will take you behind the scenes of the first floor in the Royal Pavilion, including secret stairs that lead straight to George's bedside and other hidden rooms and spaces normally closed to the public. Please note: this tour will use steep staircases and enter
- [Secrets of the Royal Pavilion – Upper Chambers ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/secrets-of-the-royal-pavilion-upper-chambers/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Secrets of the Royal Pavilion – Upper Chambers This tour will take you behind the scenes of the first floor in the Royal Pavilion, including secret stairs that lead straight to George's bedside and other hidden rooms and spaces normally closed to the public. Please note: this tour will use steep
- [Secrets of the Royal Pavilion – Ground Floor ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/secrets-of-the-royal-pavilion-ground-floor/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Secrets of the Royal Pavilion – Ground Floor Have you ever wondered what lies behind all those closed doors in the Royal Pavilion? Join a guide to explore and discover servants’ corridors, mysterious hidden staircases, kitchens, cupboards, the King’s Band-Room and other secret spaces. Please note: this tour will use steep
- [Curator at Work: Secrets & Stories from the Collections ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/curator-at-work-secrets-stories-from-the-collections-4/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Curator at Work: Secrets & Stories from the Collections A series of informal drop-in sessions across the Brighton and Hove Museum sites, where you can meet the curators who will be working in the galleries and talking to the public about their current projects. Central Gallery, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery,
- [Curator at Work: Secrets & Stories from the Collections ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/curator-at-work-secrets-stories-from-the-collections-3/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Curator at Work: Secrets & Stories from the Collections A series of informal drop-in sessions across the Brighton and Hove Museum sites, where you can meet the curators who will be working in the galleries and talking to the public about their current projects. Central Gallery, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery,
- [Curator at Work: Secrets & Stories from the Collections ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/curator-at-work-secrets-stories-from-the-collections-2/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Curator at Work: Secrets & Stories from the Collections A series of informal drop-in sessions across the Brighton and Hove Museum sites, where you can meet the curators who will be working in the galleries and talking to the public about their current projects. Central Gallery, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery,
- [Curator at Work: Secrets & Stories from the Collections ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/curator-at-work-secrets-stories-from-the-collections/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Curator at Work: Secrets & Stories from the Collections A series of informal drop-in sessions across the Brighton and Hove Museum sites, where you can meet the curators who will be working in the galleries and talking to the public about their current projects. Prints & Drawings Gallery, Brighton Museum and Art
- [A Fairytale of Frost and Fire ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/a-fairytale-of-frost-and-fire/) - Brighton & Hove Museums A Fairytale of Frost and Fire Explore an enchantingly festive world of fire, frost and fantasy at the magnificent Royal Pavilion. This winter, curious explorers of all ages are invited to adventure through a sparkling, frozen land, discovering mysterious beasts amongst royal treasures. Royal Pavilion, Brighton BN1 1FN October–March 10.00am–5.15pm (last
- [Magic Place ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/magic-place/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Magic Place Step into the immersive world of Magic Place, an interactive and reactive installation that responds to you in real time. This family-friendly exhibition encourages play, mixing the nostalgia of 1980s colours and graphics by artists Genetic Moo with familiar objects from our collection. Brighton Museum, Royal Pavilion Garden, Brighton BN11FN Tuesday–Sunday 10.00am–5.00pm Closed Mondays apart from Bank Holidays 10.00am–5.00pm
- [Young Carers. Big Voices. A Fairer Future](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/young-carers-big-voices-a-fairer-future/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Young Carers. Big Voices. A Fairer Future A powerful selection of photographs celebrating young carers (ages 5–24) supported by The Carers Centre for Brighton & Hove. This collection of photographs by Jim Pike offers a rare and heartfelt insight into young carers’ hopes, dreams and daily realities. South Balcony, Brighton Museum
- [Where are all the Lesbians? ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/where-are-all-the-lesbians/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Where are all the Lesbians? Discover hidden stories of lesbian lives through selected objects from Brighton & Hove Museums' collections, along with artistic responses. Created by Lisa Hinkins, Collaborative PhD Researcher, and her community volunteers. North Balcony, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, Royal Pavilion Garden, Brighton BN1 1FN Tuesday–Sunday 10.00am–5.00pm Closed
- [The Biba Look: Photography and Fashion](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-biba-look-photography-and-fashion/) - Brighton & Hove Museums The Biba Look: Photography and Fashion Step into a vivid vision of the creativity, style and influence of Biba’s golden years and rediscover the style that defined an era. Explore Barbara Hulanicki’s 1960s revolutionised fashion retail through iconic garments and original photographs, many of which have never been seen before. Brighton
- [Playing With Your Eyes by Alma Haser](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/playing-with-your-eyes-by-alma-haser/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Playing With Your Eyes by Alma Haser Presented by Photoworks Festival – Un/Stable: Lands, Anxieties, Dreams. Get inspired by this playful exhibition that explores the question: What is real? Alma Hasser uses paper-folding, collage and mixed media to create photographs that blur the lines between two-dimensional and three-dimensional imagery. Hove Museum,
- [And So I Watch You From Afar and The Most Beautiful Anthropocene by Aindreas Scholz](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/and-so-i-watch-you-from-afar-and-the-most-beautiful-anthropocene-by-aindreas-scholz/) - Brighton & Hove Museums And So I Watch You From Afar and The Most Beautiful Anthropocene by Aindreas Scholz Presented by Photo works Festival – Un/Stable: Lands, Anxieties, Dreams. Bringing together two bodies of work this exhibition explores ecologically sustainable cameraless photography as a fragile record of environmental change. Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, Royal
- [Pantomime - When the Fairy's over Fifty! – Presented by Tyler Butterworth](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/pantomime-when-the-fairys-over-fifty-presented-by-tyler-butterworth/) - The Arts Society Hove Evening (formerly Arts Society East Sussex) Pantomime - When the Fairy's over Fifty! – Presented by Tyler Butterworth This amusing lecture will talk about the seemingly happy world of professional, family pantomime and what it is really like, looking at the bouquets and the brickbats, the famous names, the greatest Dames
- [The Art of Illusion: Can you believe your own eyes? Presented by John Ericson](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-art-of-illusion-can-you-believe-your-own-eyes-presented-by-john-ericson/) - The Arts Society Hove Evening (formerly Arts Society East Sussex) Monthly illustrated lecture: The Art of Illusion: Can you believe your own eyes? Presented by John Ericson This thought-provoking presentation is well illustrated with carefully chosen examples taken from both popular culture and the fine arts. The first half of the lecture explores what illusions
- [The Spectacle of Fashion at Barkers Department Store 1928-1930 presented by Susan Bishop](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-spectacle-of-fashion-at-barkers-department-store-1928-1930-presented-by-susan-bishop/) - The Arts Society Hove Evening (formerly Arts Society East Sussex) Monthly illustrated lecture: The Spectacle of Fashion at Barkers Department Store 1928-1930 presented by Susan Bishop Susan will provide an intimate look at the fashions of the 1920s at Barkers Department store, Kensington, London. Drawing on an historic album of photographs and promotional material, Susan
- [Fire, Fate and Renewal](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/fire-fate-and-renewal/) - Sussex Symphony Orchestra Fire, Fate and Renewal Berlioz - Carnaval Romain Overture Wagner - Siegfried's Funeral Music Adams - Short ride in a fast machine Dvorak - Symphony 8 Conductor - Mark Andrew James All Saints Church, Hove BN3 3QE Tickets and info from: www.sussexsymphony.org
- [Autumn Concert](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/autumn-concert/) - Sussex Symphony Orchestra Autumn Concert Mozart - Overture, Marriage of Figaro Ravel - Pavane pour une enfante défunte Grieg - Peer Gynt Suite Haydn - Symphony No 94, ‘The Surprise’ Conductor : Sophia Bartlette Holy Trinity Church, Cuckfield RH17 5JZ Tickets from: www.holytrinitycuckfield.org
- [CoMA Sussex concert](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/coma-sussex-concert/) - New Music Brighton CoMA Sussex concert CoMA Sussex, directed by Yajie Ye, will play new works by New Music Brighton composers Brighton Friends Meeting House, Ship St, Brighton BN1 1AF Tickets available online and on the door https://www.newmusicbrighton.co.uk/ https://www.coma.org/get-involved/ensembles/sussex/
- [Ian Copley Centenary Memorial Concert](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/ian-copley-centenary-memorial-concert/) - Musicians of All Saints Ian Copley Centenary Memorial Concert Conductor: Andrew Sherwood Mozart: Adagio and Fugue in C minor, k.546 Robin Milford: Suite in D minor Solo oboe: Clare Worth Ian Copley: Divertimento Charles Wood: Variations on an Irish Folk-Tune Peter Warlock: Capriol All Saints Centre, Friars Walk, Lewes BN7 2LE Saturday 7 November 7.30pm
- [Classical Concert](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/classical-concert/) - Musicians of All Saints Classical Concert Conductor: Rachel Fryer Bach: Violin Concerto in A minor BWV1041 Soloist: Vieda Mercer Elgar: Serenade Peter Copley: Lament to a Ground Soloist: Ben Hess John Ireland: Concertino Pastorale St. Michael's Church, High St, Lewes BN7 1XU Saturday 26 September 7.30pm (pre-concert talk 7.10pm) Tickets: £18, students £5, under 18s
- [Brighton and Hove French Circle](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/brighton-and-hove-french-circle/) - Brighton and Hove French Circle Errances avec une Tigresse: le Front de Ouest. Phil Drabble takes to his Triumph Tiger motorbike to travel the former Western Front – illustrated talk in French Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton BN1 1YD Members free entry to talks; visitors/visitors+carer £7.00; students £3.00 www.brightonandhovefrenchcircle.org.uk Email: hinton@clara.net
- [Gertrude’s Arts & Crafts](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/gertrudes-arts-crafts/) - The Grange Gallery (Rottingdean Heritage) Gertrude’s Arts & Crafts After another stunning summer the Gertrude's Girls are back for a final week but this time upstairs at The Grange. Seven artists displaying a variety of styles including painting, textiles, aromatics, jewellery, mosaics and glasswork along with lots of gifts which are sure to delight. The
- [From the Earth ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/37731/) - The Grange Gallery (Rottingdean Heritage) From the Earth ‘From the Earth’ brings together the work of three distinctive Sussex artists, each with a unique take on their chosen discipline. Drawing from 28 years in landscape design, Alan translates architectural precision into ceramic art. Inspired by Japanese aesthetics and Antoni Gaudí, his work now centres on
- [Fiveways Artists at Rottingdean](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/fiveways-artists-at-rottingdean/) - The Grange Gallery (Rottingdean Heritage) Fiveways Artists at Rottingdean The Fiveways Artists are a collective of artists and artisans living in and around the Fiveways area in Brighton. The group came into being in the early 1980s when the artist Ned Hoskins opened his front door to the public so they may view his own work
- [An Exhibition of Watercolour Paintings by Helen Hilliard](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/an-exhibition-of-watercolour-paintings-by-helen-hilliard/) - The Grange Gallery (Rottingdean Heritage) An Exhibition of Watercolour Paintings by Helen Hilliard The Grange in Rottingdean, Sussex, will be holding an exhibition of botanical watercolour paintings by Sussex artist Helen Hilliard (1921–2004), sponsored by the Rhododendron, Camellia and Magnolia Group (RCMG) of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). The exhibition will present watercolours of
- [The Jazz Repertory Company and Claire Martin OBE ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-jazz-repertory-company-and-claire-martin-obe/) - Rottingdean Arts The Jazz Repertory Company and Claire Martin OBE Claire Martin has established herself as a tour de force on the UK jazz scene gaining many awards, including winning the British Jazz Awards as best vocalist eight times during her career. Backed by this ever-popular Jazz Band from Ronnie Scott’s. St Margaret’s Church, The
- [A Soprano and a Squeeze](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/a-soprano-and-a-squeeze/) - Rottingdean Arts A Soprano and a Squeeze An afternoon of fun and music brought to us by Thomasina Tereze, a Glyndebourne soloist, and Steve the Squeeze on his French accordion. Popular opera and musical numbers played in lively style. Hillside Barn, The Green, Rottingdean BN2 7HA Tickets £12.00 from Ticketsource
- ['The Importance of Being Earnest' by Oscar Wilde](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-importance-of-being-earnest-by-oscar-wilde-2/) - New Venture Theatre 'The Importance of Being Earnest' by Oscar Wilde – directed by Ayshen Irfan New Venture Theatre, Bedford Place, Brighton BN1 2PT Friday 6–Saturday 14 November 7.30pm, Sunday 8 November matinee only 2.30pm (no perf on Monday) Tickets £14 (£12 members) – Available here www.newventure.co.uk Additional information: boxoffice@newventure.org.uk
- ['The Importance of Being Earnest' by Oscar Wilde](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-importance-of-being-earnest-by-oscar-wilde/) - New Venture Theatre 'The Importance of Being Earnest' by Oscar Wilde – directed by Ayshen Irfan New Venture Theatre, Bedford Place, Brighton BN1 2PT Friday 6–Saturday 14 November 7.30pm, Sunday 8 November matinee only 2.30pm (no perf on Monday) Tickets £14 (£12 members) – Available here www.newventure.co.uk Additional information: boxoffice@newventure.org.uk
- [NVT Short Plays 2026](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/nvt-short-plays-2026-2/) - New Venture Theatre NVT Short Plays 2026 New Venture Theatre, Bedford Place, Brighton BN1 2PT Friday 2–Saturday 10 October 7.30pm, Sunday 4 October matinee only 2.30pm (no perf on Monday) Tickets £14 (£12 members) – available here www.newventure.co.uk Additional information: boxoffice@newventure.org.uk
- [NVT Short Plays 2026](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/nvt-short-plays-2026/) - New Venture Theatre NVT Short Plays 2026 New Venture Theatre, Bedford Place, Brighton BN1 2PT Friday 2–Saturday 10 October 7.30pm, Sunday 4 October matinee only 2.30pm (no perf on Monday) Tickets £14 (£12 members) – available here www.newventure.co.uk Additional information: boxoffice@newventure.org.uk
- [SongPath Walk – led by Joanna Harries and Jessica Dandy](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/songpath-walk-led-by-joanna-harries-and-jessica-dandy/) - BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival SongPath Walk – led by Joanna Harries and Jessica Dandy An end of Festival SongPath walk for the whole community, linking nature and song in the beautiful surroundings of Stanmer Park. Stanmer Park, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9QA Tickets: £10 / under 30s £5 / under 12s free from www.bremf.org.uk
- [Coffee Morning Discussion](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/coffee-morning-discussion/) - BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival Coffee Morning Discussion – Philipp Blom Informal coffee morning conversation with philosopher Philipp Blom exploring home, identity, utopia and hope. Fabrica, Duke Street, Brighton BN1 1AG Tickets: £8 to include coffee and cake / under 12s free from www.bremf.org.uk Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / 01273 833746
- [In Terra Aliena](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/in-terra-aliena/) - BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival In Terra Aliena – Utopia Ensemble with Philipp Blom, narrator Music and words create a powerful meditation on belonging, hope and the dream of a better world. St Martin’s Church, Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3HQ Tickets: £25, £18 / under 30s £12.50, £9 / under 12s free from www.bremf.org.uk
- [Whispers in the Night](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/whispers-in-the-night/) - BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival Whispers in the Night – Nocturnalia A programme inspired by the story of Tartini’s extraordinary ‘Devil’s Trill’ Sonata. St Paul’s Church, West Street, Brighton BN1 2RE from www.bremf.org.uk Tickets: £16 / under 30s £8 / under 12s free from www.bremf.org.uk Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / 01273 833746
- [Family Singing Workshop](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/family-singing-workshop/) - [CHILD FRIENDLY] BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival Family Singing Workshop – led by Hannah Ely A workshop for all the family exploring songs about home, sleep and dreamworlds Fabrica, Duke Street, Brighton BN1 1AG Tickets: £5 per family from www.bremf.org.uk Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / 01273 833746
- [Brother Sun](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/brother-sun/) - BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival Brother Sun – BREMF Community Choir with Patrizia Bovi and Leah Stuttard Medieval and Renaissance sacred song to mark the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi. St Paul’s Church, West Street, Brighton BN1 2RE from www.bremf.org.uk Tickets: £20 / under 30s £10 / under 12s
- [Stars of the Night – Ymnus](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/stars-of-the-night-ymnus/) - BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival Stars of the Night – Ymnus A programme for three recorders and other medieval instruments including music by Guillaume Dufay. St Nicholas Church, Church Street, Brighton BN1 3LJ Tickets: £20 / under 30s £10 / under 12s free from www.bremf.org.uk Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / 01273 833746
- [A=415 Instrumental Workshop – led by Olwen Foulkes](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/a415-instrumental-workshop-led-by-olwen-foulkes/) - BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival A=415 Instrumental Workshop – led by Olwen Foulkes A chance to explore some baroque chamber music repertoire together with like-minded enthusiasts The Rose Hill, Rose Hill Terrace, Brighton BN1 4JL Tickets: £10 / under 30s £5 from www.bremf.org.uk Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / 01273 833746
- [Amidst the Shades](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/amidst-the-shades/) - BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival Amidst the Shades – Ruby Hughes, soprano and Jonas Nordberg, lute Dowland Day 3: An intimate and expressive late-night lute song concert. Fabrica, Duke Street, Brighton BN1 1AG Tickets: £20 / under 30s £10 / under 12s free from www.bremf.org.uk Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / 01273 833746
- [Nightly Cares: A Pilgrim’s Solace](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/nightly-cares-a-pilgrims-solace/) - BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival Nightly Cares: A Pilgrim’s Solace – Dowland’s Foundry Dowland Day 2: A navigation through anxiety, insomnia and faith through music. St Nicholas Church, Church Street, Brighton BN1 3LJ Tickets: £20 / under 30s £10 / under 12s free from www.bremf.org.uk Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / 01273 833746
- [Draw on, Sweet Night](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/draw-on-sweet-night/) - BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival Draw on, Sweet Night – Kieran White, tenor, and Republic of Viols Dowland Day Concert 1: an exploration of music of sleep, melancholy and dream-like vision. St Nicholas Church, Church Street, Brighton BN1 3LJ Tickets: £16 / under 30s £8 / under 12s free from www.bremf.org.uk Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / 01273 833746
- [Send it by the Water](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/send-it-by-the-water/) - BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival Send it by the Water – The Fine Hand An exploration of the connections between medieval European song and the ballad traditions of Appalachia. St George’s Church, St George’s Road, Brighton BN2 1ED Tickets: £25, £18 / under 30s £12.50, £9 / under 12s free from www.bremf.org.uk Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / 01273
- [Transform your Dreams Workshop](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/transform-your-dreams-workshop/) - [CHILD FRIENDLY] BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival Transform your Dreams Workshop – The Fine Hand A hands-on workshop for all ages which invites you to transform your own dreamscape into symbols and images. Fabrica, Duke Street, Brighton BN1 1AG Tickets: £5 / under 18s free from www.bremf.org.uk Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / 01273 833746
- [Polia’s Power](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/polias-power/) - BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival Polia’s Power – Artemis Consort A new female perspective on a 15th-century novel, illustrated with video projections. St Paul’s Church, West Street, Brighton BN1 2RE from www.bremf.org.uk Tickets: £25, £16 / under 30s £12.50, £8 / under 12s free from www.bremf.org.uk Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / 01273 833746
- [BREMF Clubnight](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/bremf-clubnight/) - BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival BREMF Clubnight – Bruegel Consort, Les Acolytes, Themelion, Thow Cornwall Duo A relaxed evening of early music performance in a welcoming pub atmosphere. The Rose Hill, Rose Hill Terrace, Brighton BN1 4JL Tickets: £8 from www.bremf.org.uk Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / 01273 833746
- [BREMF Emerging Artists Showcase](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/bremf-emerging-artists-showcase/) - BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival BREMF Emerging Artists Showcase – Bruegel Consort, Les Acolytes, Themelion, Thow Cornwall Duo 20-minute sets from four up-and-coming early music ensembles. St Paul’s Church, West Street, Brighton BN1 2RE Tickets: £20 / under 30s £10 / under 12s free from www.bremf.org.uk Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / 01273 833746
- [The Fairy Queen](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-fairy-queen/) - BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival The Fairy Queen – London Handel Players, BREMF Emerging Artists vocal soloists, Mary Collins director and choreographer Purcell’s much-loved setting of the spellbinding midsummer night’s dream evoked in Shakespeare’s play. St George’s Church, St George’s Road, Brighton BN2 1ED Tickets: £32, £25, £18 / under 30s £16, £12.50,
- [Dream Lab – Various artists](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/dream-lab-various-artists/) - BRIGHTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL Dream Lab – Various artists Three new experimental early music performances interspersed with audience feedback sessions. St Augustine’s Arts & Events Centre, Stanford Avenue Brighton BN1 6EA Tickets: £20 / under 30s £10 / under 12s free from www.bremf.org.uk Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / 01273 833746
- [The Planets – Spiritato](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-planets-spiritato/) - BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival The Planets – Spiritato A celestial orchestral journey through the planets in a pre-imagining of Holst’s famous masterpiece. St Martin’s Church, Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3HQ Tickets: £25, £18 / under 30s £12.50, £9 / under 12s free from www.bremf.org.uk Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / 01273 833746
- [OAE Tots – Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/oae-tots-orchestra-of-the-age-of-enlightenment/) - [CHILD FRIENDLY] Saturday 3 October 10.30am & 12noon (2 perfs) BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival OAE Tots – Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment A musical adventure for pre-schoolers featuring the adventures of Don Quichotte. Brighton Unitarian Church, New Road, Brighton BN1 1UF Tickets: £8 / under 12s free Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / 01273 833746
- [City of Dreams](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/city-of-dreams/) - BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival City of Dreams – Monteverdi String Band, The Royal Sackbut Collective, BREMF Consort of Voices, Pupils from Brighton Primary Schools An exploration of the cultural and musical development of Renaissance Florence, narrated by Maria de' Medici. St George’s Church, St George’s Road, Brighton BN2 1ED Tickets: £25, £18
- [Early Music Open Mic – led by Emily Baines](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/early-music-open-mic-led-by-emily-baines/) - BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival Early Music Open Mic – led by Emily Baines A relaxed early music open mic and jam session with Emily Baines. Come to listen or sign up to take part. The Rose Hill, Rose Hill Terrace, Brighton BN1 4JL Tickets: entry by donation but please pre-book at www.bremf.org.uk Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk /
- [Instrumental Workshop – led by William Lyons](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/instrumental-workshop-led-by-william-lyons/) - BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival Instrumental Workshop – led by William Lyons A workshop for players of Renaissance woodwind, brass and strings at A=440. St John’s Church, Knoyle Road, Brighton BN1 6RB Tickets: £20 / under 30s £10 from www.bremf.org.uk Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / 01273 833746
- [Laboratory of Lullabies – Noodle Music](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/laboratory-of-lullabies-noodle-music/) - [CHILD FRIENDLY] BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival Laboratory of Lullabies – Noodle Music An immersive event that invites families to connect through the timeless tradition of lullabies. Komedia Studio, Gardner Street, Brighton BN1 1UN Tickets: £8 / under 12s free Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / 01273 833746
- [Choral Workshop – led by Donald Greig](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/choral-workshop-led-by-donald-greig/) - BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival Choral Workshop – led by Donald Greig A workshop for singers exploring Florentine Renaissance polyphony. Exeter Street Hall, Brighton BN1 5PG Tickets: £20 / under 30s £10 from www.bremf.org.uk Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / 01273 833746
- [Polyphony Crawl – BREMF Consort of Voices](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/polyphony-crawl-bremf-consort-of-voices/) - BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival Polyphony Crawl – BREMF Consort of Voices A free 20-minute performance of Renaissance polyphony. Tickets: no ticket needed – just turn up Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / 01273 833746 Saturday 19 September 11am St Paul’s Church, West Street, Brighton BN1 2RE 12.30pm St Luke’s Church, Queen’s Park Road, Brighton BN2 9ZB 2.15pm Holy
- [‘Puzzling out Picasso’](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/puzzling-out-picasso/) - The Arts Society Brighton and Hove ‘Puzzling out Picasso’ – Illustrated lecture by Alan Read Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton BN1 1YD Members free, visitors £10 on the door (cash or card) Information: theartssociety.org/brighton-hove email: artssocietybh@gmail.com
- [‘Georgia O’Keeffe – Much More than Flowers’ ](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/georgia-okeeffe-much-more-than-flowers/) - The Arts Society Brighton and Hove ‘Georgia O’Keeffe – Much More than Flowers’ – Illustrated lecture by Arantxa Sardina Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton BN1 1YD Members free, visitors £10 on the door (cash or card) Information: theartssociety.org/brighton-hove email: artssocietybh@gmail.com
- [‘Ravilious and the Lure of the Everyday’](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/ravilious-and-the-lure-of-the-everyday/) - The Arts Society Brighton and Hove ‘Ravilious and the Lure of the Everyday’ – Illustrated lecture by Jo Walton Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton BN1 1YD Members free, visitors £10 on the door (cash or card) Information: theartssociety.org/brighton-hove email: artssocietybh@gmail.com
- ['A Christmas Carol'](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/a-christmas-carol/) - Lewes Little Theatre 'A Christmas Carol' By Charles Dickens - Directed by Susie O'Hare Lewes Little Theatre, Lancaster Street, Lewes BN7 2PX Saturday 5–Saturday 12 December 7.30pm Matinee Saturday 5 and 12 December 2.30pm £18, Members £12 Information: www.lewestheatre.org.uk
- ['Saving Grace'](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/saving-grace/) - Lewes Little Theatre 'Saving Grace' Written and Directed by Philip Ayckbourn Lewes Little Theatre, Lancaster Street, Lewes BN7 2PX Saturday 10–Saturday 17 October 7.30pm Matinee Saturday 17 October 2.30pm £18, Members £12 Information: www.lewestheatre.org.uk
- [Baroque Dance Workshop](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/baroque-dance-workshop/) - BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival Baroque Dance Workshop – led by Mary Collins A workshop to explore the elegance and poise of baroque dance. No dance experience needed. The Dance Space, Circus Street, Brighton BN2 9AS Sunday 27 September 10.30am–1.30pm & 2.30pm–5.30pm (2 workshops) Tickets: £10 / under 30s £10 from www.bremf.org.uk Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / 01273 833746
- [Instrumental Workshop](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/instrumental-workshop/) - Saturday 26 September 11.00am–4.30pm BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival Instrumental Workshop – led by William Lyons A workshop for players of Renaissance woodwind, brass and strings at A=440. St John’s Church, Knoyle Road, Brighton BN1 6RB Tickets: £20 / under 30s £10 from www.bremf.org.uk Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / 01273 833746
- [‘The Real Thing’](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-real-thing/) - Wick Theatre Company ‘The Real Thing’ by Tom Stoppard The Barn Theatre, 24 Southwick Street, Southwick BN42 4TE Wednesday 16–Saturday 19 September 7.30pm Tickets £12 Information: www.wicktheatre.co.uk / 03336 663366 /wicktheatrecompany@gmail.com
- ['The Distance' by Deborah Bruce](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-distance-by-deborah-bruce/) - Burgess Hill Theatre Club 'The Distance' by Deborah Bruce Set in Brighton, a painfully funny and moving play about motherhood, fatherhood, friendship, control and letting go. Entered into the Brighton and Hove Arts Council Awards 2026. Burgess Hill Theatre, Church Walk, Burgess Hill RH15 3AS Wednesday 21–Saturday 24 October 7.30pm Matinee Saturday 24 October 2.00pm
- [‘One Man Two Guvnors’  by Richard Bean](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/one-man-two-guvnors-by-richard-bean/) - Hurst Players ‘One Man Two Guvnors’ by Richard Bean A fast-paced, riotous comedy set in criminal world of 1960s Brighton. Entered in BHAC Drama competition and part of the 2026 Hurst Festival. Players Theatre, 147 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9PU Tuesday15–Saturday 19 September 7.30pm Tickets £15 from www.hurstplayers.org.uk Information enquiries@hurstplayers.org.uk
- [Annual Art Show of members' pictures](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/annual-art-show-of-members-pictures/) - Dupont Art Club Annual Art Show of members' pictures Plus our popular Children's Show. Pictures, cards and handicrafts for sale. Refreshments available. Ventnor Hall, Blatchington Road, Hove BN3 3YF Thursday 22 October–Saturday 24 October 10.00am–5.00pm Free admission www.dupontartclub.org.uk Instagram@dupontartclub
- [Some Shakespeare by Janet Pressley](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/some-shakespeare-by-janet-pressley/) - Poetry for Pleasure Cornerstone Community Centre Palmeira Square, Church Rd Hove BN3 2FL Mondays at 12.0 November 30 Some Shakespeare by Janet Pressley Admission: suggested donation of £2 Contact: Marek Urbanowicz 07799136558 marekrurbanowicz@gmail.com
- [The Poetry of Philip Larkin by Jim Grozier](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-poetry-of-philip-larkin-by-jim-grozier/) - Poetry for Pleasure Cornerstone Community Centre Palmeira Square, Church Rd Hove BN3 2FL Mondays at 12.0 November 23 The Poetry of Philip Larkin by Jim Grozier 30 Some Shakespeare by Janet Pressley Admission: suggested donation of £2 Contact: Marek Urbanowicz 07799136558 marekrurbanowicz@gmail.com
- [“Everyday Miracles and the Living Past” by Paddy O’Keeffe](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/everyday-miracles-and-the-living-past-by-paddy-okeeffe/) - Poetry for Pleasure Cornerstone Community Centre Palmeira Square, Church Rd Hove BN3 2FL Mondays at 12.0 November 16 Seamus Heaney: “Everyday Miracles and the Living Past” by Paddy O’Keeffe 23 The Poetry of Philip Larkin by Jim Grozier 30 Some Shakespeare by Janet Pressley Admission: suggested donation of £2 Contact: Marek Urbanowicz 07799136558 marekrurbanowicz@gmail.com
- [The Poetry of World Wars I and II by Richard Ormrod](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-poetry-of-world-wars-i-and-ii-by-richard-ormrod/) - Poetry for Pleasure Cornerstone Community Centre Palmeira Square, Church Rd Hove BN3 2FL Mondays at 12.0 November 9 The Poetry of World Wars I and II by Richard Ormrod 16 Seamus Heaney: “Everyday Miracles and the Living Past” by Paddy O’Keeffe 23 The Poetry of Philip Larkin by Jim Grozier 30 Some Shakespeare by Janet
- [Poetry in pairs – Answering Back Again by Dexter Tiranti](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/poetry-in-pairs-answering-back-again-by-dexter-tiranti/) - Poetry for Pleasure Cornerstone Community Centre Palmeira Square, Church Rd Hove BN3 2FL Mondays at 12.0 November 2 Poetry in pairs – Answering Back Again by Dexter Tiranti 9 The Poetry of World Wars I and II by Richard Ormrod 16 Seamus Heaney: “Everyday Miracles and the Living Past” by Paddy O’Keeffe 23 The Poetry
- [In Memory of Kevin Odell by Barbara Odell](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/in-memory-of-kevin-odell-by-barbara-odell/) - Poetry for Pleasure Cornerstone Community Centre Palmeira Square, Church Rd Hove BN3 2FL Mondays at 12.0 October 26 In Memory of Kevin Odell by Barbara Odell November 2 Poetry in pairs – Answering Back Again by Dexter Tiranti 9 The Poetry of World Wars I and II by Richard Ormrod 16 Seamus Heaney: “Everyday Miracles
- [Poetry of The Shipping Forecast by Carole Middleton](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/poetry-of-the-shipping-forecast-by-carole-middleton/) - Poetry for Pleasure Cornerstone Community Centre Palmeira Square, Church Rd Hove BN3 2FL Mondays at 12.0 October 19 Poetry of The Shipping Forecast by Carole Middleton 26 In Memory of Kevin Odell by Barbara Odell November 2 Poetry in pairs – Answering Back Again by Dexter Tiranti 9 The Poetry of World Wars I and
- [more cummings and goings by Marek Urbanowicz](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/more-cummings-and-goings-by-marek-urbanowicz/) - Poetry for Pleasure Cornerstone Community Centre Palmeira Square, Church Rd Hove BN3 2FL Mondays at 12.0 October 12 more cummings and goings by Marek Urbanowicz 19 Poetry of The Shipping Forecast by Carole Middleton 26 In Memory of Kevin Odell by Barbara Odell Admission: suggested donation of £2 Contact: Marek Urbanowicz 07799136558 marekrurbanowicz@gmail.com
- [The Marlowe Papers by Jamie Martin](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-marlowe-papers-by-jamie-martin/) - Poetry for Pleasure Cornerstone Community Centre Palmeira Square, Church Rd Hove BN3 2FL Mondays at 12.0 October 5 The Marlowe Papers by Jamie Martin 12 more cummings and goings by Marek Urbanowicz 19 Poetry of The Shipping Forecast by Carole Middleton 26 In Memory of Kevin Odell by Barbara Odell Admission: suggested donation of £2
- [Mountains and Butterflies by Gillian Eddison](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/mountains-and-butterflies-by-gillian-eddison/) - Poetry for Pleasure Cornerstone Community Centre Palmeira Square, Church Rd Hove BN3 2FL Mondays at 12.0 September 28 Mountains and Butterflies by Gillian Eddison October 5 The Marlowe Papers by Jamie Martin 12 more cummings and goings by Marek Urbanowicz 19 Poetry of The Shipping Forecast by Carole Middleton 26 In Memory of Kevin Odell
- [Lunchtime in New York by Erin Martin](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/lunchtime-in-new-york-by-erin-martin/) - Poetry for Pleasure Cornerstone Community Centre Palmeira Square, Church Rd Hove BN3 2FL Mondays at 12.0 September 21 Frank O’Hara: Lunchtime in New York by Erin Martin 28 Mountains and Butterflies by Gillian Eddison Admission: suggested donation of £2 Contact: Marek Urbanowicz 07799136558 marekrurbanowicz@gmail.com
- [The Poetry of Sylvia Plath](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-poetry-of-sylvia-plath/) - Poetry for Pleasure Cornerstone Community Centre Palmeira Square, Church Rd Hove BN3 2FL Mondays at 12.0 September 14 The Poetry of Sylvia Plath by Kate Dyson 21 Frank O’Hara: Lunchtime in New York by Erin Martin 28 Mountains and Butterflies by Gillian Eddison Admission: suggested donation of £2 Contact: Marek Urbanowicz 07799136558 marekrurbanowicz@gmail.com
- [“Rise like Lions”](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/rise-like-lions/) - Poetry for Pleasure Cornerstone Community Centre Palmeira Square, Church Rd Hove BN3 2FL Mondays at 12.0 September 7 “Rise like Lions”: poems chosen by Ben Okri by Angela Abbo 14 The Poetry of Sylvia Plath by Kate Dyson 21 Frank O’Hara: Lunchtime in New York by Erin Martin 28 Mountains and Butterflies by Gillian Eddison
- [Poets' Corner Offline Arts Lab](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/poets-corner-offline-arts-lab/) - 100 Words of Astounding Beauty Poets' Corner Offline Arts Lab The Poets' Corner Offline Arts Lab presents 'To Be A Rabbit', a free exhibition of banners by our members that will hang in the window gallery of Jubilee Library for three weeks. This is our first exhibition as a group and we welcome anyone who
- [‘Unfurling' – the Elmore Quartet](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/unfurling-the-elmore-quartet/) - Seaford Music Society ‘Unfurling' – the Elmore Quartet Quartets by Leo Geyer, Hayden, Frank Bridge, Ravel. Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road, Seaford BN25 2EE Non-members £ 21 / members free with membership card / under 26 free. tickets@seafordmusicsociety.com / 01323 885365
- [Jacqueline du Pré: a Celebration.](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/jacqueline-du-pre-a-celebration/) - Seaford Music Society Jacqueline du Pré: a Celebration. Raphael Wallfisch, Alexander Baillie, Sebastian Comberti. Works for multiple cellos. Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road, Seaford BN25 2EE Non-members £21 / members free with membership card / under 26 free. tickets@seafordmusicsociety.com / 01323 885365
- [An Early Evening Joint Concert](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/an-early-evening-joint-concert/) - Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra and Brighton Guitar Group An Early Evening Joint Concert Brighton’s own mandolin orchestra, now celebrating thirty years of making music, will be joined for the first time by the Brighton Guitar Group. You will hear an eclectic range of music through the centuries, including some fresh interpretations of contemporary pieces. You
- [David and Jonathan](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/david-and-jonathan-3/) - New Sussex Opera David and Jonathan, an opera by Marc Antoine Charpentier Devonshire Park Theatre, 8-10 Compton St, Eastbourne BN21 4BW £35-£28(children/students half price) from www.ticketsource.co.uk/nso 0333 666 3366 Information: www.newsussexopera.org - mail@newsussexopera.org - 01273 471851
- [David and Jonathan](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/david-and-jonathan-2/) - New Sussex Opera David and Jonathan, an opera by Marc Antoine Charpentier Holy Trinity, Church St, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath RH17 5JZ £35-£28(children/students half price) from www.ticketsource.co.uk/nso 0333 666 3366 Information: www.newsussexopera.org - mail@newsussexopera.org - 01273 471851
- [David and Jonathan](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/david-and-jonathan/) - New Sussex Opera David and Jonathan, an opera by Marc Antoine Charpentier Windmill Theatre, Nevill Ave, Hove BN3 7BW £35-£28(children/students half price) from www.ticketsource.co.uk/nso 0333 666 3366 Information: www.newsussexopera.org - mail@newsussexopera.org - 01273 471851
- [Django Chutney (gypsy-Jazz group)](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/django-chutney-gypsy-jazz-group/) - Music & Wine at St. Luke’s Django Chutney (gypsy-Jazz group) Cheeky gypsy-jazz group featuring vocals, guitars and bass Django Chutney present an evening of jazz, blues and a few unlikely choices. Singing in three-part harmony and moving from absurd humour to surprisingly sensitive (often in the space of just a few bars) they will keep
- [The Moon in Art & Science](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-moon-in-art-science/) - Rottingdean Whiteway Centre Our Christmas Celebration: The Moon in Art & Science with Dr Alexandra Loske Humans have been fascinated with our nearest heavenly body, the Earth’s Moon, since prehistoric times. It has now been more than 50 years since we set foot on the Moon during the Apollo space missions, and we are now
- [The role of predator control in the conservation of red-listed birds on UK Farmland](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-role-of-predator-control-in-the-conservation-of-red-listed-birds-on-uk-farmland/) - Rottingdean Whiteway Centre The role of predator control in the conservation of red-listed birds on UK Farmland with Professor Nick Sotherton Many species of once common and widespread breeding bird species in the UK have reduced in numbers and range in recent decades, such that they are now red-listed in the UK Government’s conservation appraisal
- [Newhaven Fort – Transformation to a Heritage Visitor Attraction](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/newhaven-fort-transformation-to-a-heritage-visitor-attraction/) - Rottingdean Whiteway Centre Newhaven Fort – Transformation to a Heritage Visitor Attraction with Ian Everest Newhaven Fort is a remarkable example of 19th-century military engineering and is one of the best preserved Victorian Forts in the country. From its cliff-top position overlooking the River Ouse and the English Channel, this fort played an important role
- [Ooooh! I remember that!](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/ooooh-i-remember-that/) - Rottingdean Whiteway Centre Ooooh! I remember that! The Evening Argus Photographic Archive 1930-1993 with Andy Garth With his guardianship of the Argus photographic archive, Andy will take us on a journey of the trivial to not so trivial events that have been a part of our local news, going as far back as the 1930s.
- [Mozart's Requiem, Regina Coeli K108, Piano Concerto no.21 with full orchestra](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/mozarts-requiem-regina-coeli-k108-piano-concerto-no-21-with-full-orchestra/) - Brighton Orpheus Choir Mozart's Requiem, Regina Coeli K108, Piano Concerto no.21 with full orchestra St Johns Church, Knoyle Road, Brighton BN1 6RB Full price £2,4 concessions £10 under 18 free info@brightonorpheus.org www.brightonorpheus.org
- [The Martinů Quartet play string quartets by Ravel, Martinů and Smetana](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-martinu-quartet-play-string-quartets-by-ravel-martinu-and-smetana/) - Nicholas Yonge Society The Martinů Quartet play string quartets by Ravel, Martinů and Smetana Cliffe Building, East Sussex College, Lewes BN7 2XH Tickets £20.00 (ages 8–25 free) www.ticketsource.co.uk/nyslewes or on the door More information: www.nyslewes.org.uk
- [Opus13 play string quartets by Haydn, Bartók and Schubert](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/opus13-play-string-quartets-by-haydn-bartok-and-schubert/) - Nicholas Yonge Society Opus13 play string quartets by Haydn, Bartók and Schubert Cliffe Building, East Sussex College, Lewes BN7 2XH Tickets £20.00 (ages 8–25 free) www.ticketsource.co.uk/nyslewes or on the door More information: www.nyslewes.org.uk
- [Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/rogers-and-hammersteins-cinderella/) - SO Musical Theatre Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella The Barn Theatre, 24 Southwick Street, Southwick BN42 4TE Wednesday 4–Saturday 7 November 7.30pm Matinee Saturday 7 November 2.30pm £18 to 30 September and then £21, www.ticketsource.co.uk/barn-theatre-southwick southwickopera@outlook.com
- [Errances avec une Tigresse: le Front de Ouest](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/errances-avec-une-tigresse-le-front-de-ouest/) - Brighton and Hove French Circle Errances avec une Tigresse: le Front de Ouest. Phil Drabble takes to his Triumph Tiger motorbike to travel the former Western Front – illustrated talk in French Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton BN1 1YD 6.00–8.00pm Members free entry to talks; visitors/visitors+carer £7.00; students £3.00 www.brightonandhovefrenchcircle.org.uk Email: hinton@clara.net
- [Notre-Dame de Paris](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/notre-dame-de-paris/) - Brighton and Hove French Circle Notre-Dame de Paris. The history of one of the most visited monuments in the world by Noëlle Bouvier – illustrated talk in French Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton BN1 1YD 6.00–8.00pm Members free entry to talks; visitors/visitors+carer £7.00; students £3.00 www.brightonandhovefrenchcircle.org.uk Email: hinton@clara.net
- [Un Tour de France à Travers ses Fromages](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/un-tour-de-france-a-travers-ses-fromages/) - Brighton and Hove French Circle Un Tour de France à Travers ses Fromages. Hundreds of varieties of cheese are produced by French farmers. We take a trip around the country with Catherine Doidge to find some of them – illustrated talk in French Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton BN1 1YD 6.00–8.00pm Members free entry to
- [Anne Boleyn – une ‘Presque Princesse’ française](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/anne-boleyn-une-presque-princesse-francaise/) - Brighton and Hove French Circle Anne Boleyn – une ‘Presque Princesse’ française. Before becoming Queen of England, Anne Boleyn spent several years at the French court. Dr Estelle Paranque explores her early life – illustrated talk in French Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton BN1 1YD 6.00–8.00pm Members free entry to talks; visitors/visitors+carer £7.00; students £3.00
- [Soirée Amicale: Bavarder en français + divertissement.](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/soiree-amicale-bavarder-en-francais-divertissement/) - Brighton and Hove French Circle Soirée Amicale: Bavarder en français + divertissement. A friendly get-together to launch our new season of illustrated talks in French Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton BN1 1YD 6.00–8.00pm Members free entry to talks; visitors/visitors+carer £7.00; students £3.00 www.brightonandhovefrenchcircle.org.uk Email: hinton@clara.net
- [Members’ Recital](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/members-recital/) - Brighton and District Organists’ Association Members’ Recital Meeting House, University of Sussex, Falmer BN1 9RH Saturday 31 October Time 2pm Contact: alanireland@me.com
- [Visit to St John’s, Burgess Hill to play the recently restored Binns organ.](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/visit-to-st-johns-burgess-hill-to-play-the-recently-restored-binns-organ/) - Brighton and District Organists’ Association Visit to St John’s, Burgess Hill to play the recently restored Binns organ. Lower Church Rd, Burgess Hill RH15 9AA Contact: alanireland@me.com
- [The Birth of English Pantomime](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-birth-of-english-pantomime/) - Brighton & Hove National Trust Association Talk: The Birth of English Pantomime – Ian Gledhill Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AF Thursday 19 November, doors open 2.00pm Non-members of the Association are very welcome to attend our meetings and the small entry charge includes tea/coffee, biscuits and good company!
- [The Life and times of Oscar Wilde](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-life-and-times-of-oscar-wilde/) - Brighton & Hove National Trust Association Talk: The Life and times of Oscar Wilde – James Gardner Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AF Thursday 5 November, doors open 2.00pm Non-members of the Association are very welcome to attend our meetings and the small entry charge includes tea/coffee, biscuits and good company!
- [Gothic Ghosts](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/gothic-ghosts/) - Brighton & Hove National Trust Association Talk: Gothic Ghosts – Prof Marissa Linton Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AF Thursday 22 October, doors open 2.00pm Non-members of the Association are very welcome to attend our meetings and the small entry charge includes tea/coffee, biscuits and good company!
- [The Story of Shippams, Chichester](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-story-of-shippams-chichester/) - Brighton & Hove National Trust Association Talk: The Story of Shippams, Chichester – WSCC Nichola Court Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AF Friday 2 October, doors open 2.00pm Non-members of the Association are very welcome to attend our meetings and the small entry charge includes tea/coffee, biscuits and good company!
- [There’s a Gale Blowin’ in…](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/theres-a-gale-blowin-in/) - Brighton & Hove National Trust Association Talk: There’s a Gale Blowin’ in… Images of Brighton Seafront in Stormy Seas – Brian Oglivie Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AF Thursday 24 September, doors open 2.00pm Non-members of the Association are very welcome to attend our meetings and the small entry charge includes tea/coffee, biscuits
- [The Vyne Hampshire – Prof. Maurice Howard](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-vyne-hampshire-prof-maurice-howard/) - Brighton & Hove National Trust Association Talk: The Vyne Hampshire – Prof. Maurice Howard Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AF Thursday 3 September, doors open 2.00pm Non-members of the Association are very welcome to attend our meetings and the small entry charge includes tea/coffee, biscuits and good company!
- [Brighton Painting Group](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/brighton-painting-group-3/) - Brighton Painting Group Monthly meet-up to paint 'plein air' in and around Brighton. This will be an evening session to paint the sunset! Bring your own materials. Location to be announced the week before the event date on our website and instagram @brightonpaintinggroup Free, public event https://brightonpainting.group/
- [Brighton Painting Group](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/brighton-painting-group-2/) - Brighton Painting Group Monthly meet-up to paint 'plein air' in and around Brighton. Bring your own materials. Location to be announced the week before the event date on our website and instagram @brightonpaintinggroup Free, public event https://brightonpainting.group/
- [Brighton Painting Group](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/brighton-painting-group/) - Brighton Painting Group Monthly meet-up to paint 'plein air' in and around Brighton. Bring your own materials. Location to be announced the week before the event date on our website and instagram. @brightonpaintinggroup Free, public event https://brightonpainting.group/
- [Simon Savage’s Brighton Bop](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/simon-savages-brighton-bop/) - Jazz at St Andrews Simon Savage’s Brighton Bop A welcome return from this quintet, led by saxophonist Simon Savage and featuring the music of pianist Roy Hilton, with tunes from well-known early be-bop composers such as Horace Silver, Dexter Gordon and Lee Morgan. With Chris Coull – trumpet, Simon Thorpe – bass and Joe Edwards
- [Terry Seabrook – Celebrating Wayne Shorter](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/terry-seabrook-celebrating-wayne-shorter/) - Jazz at St Andrews Terry Seabrook – Celebrating Wayne Shorter Local pianist and arranger Terry Seabrook performs A Shorter Suite plus a selection of tunes from Wayne Shorter himself, who rose to prominence in 1959 with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and later with Miles Davis. Andy Panayi – sax, Chris Coull – trumpet, Terry Seabrook
- [Oli Howe](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/oli-howe/) - Jazz at St Andrews Oli Howe After releasing his debut album Moving Forward, pianist Oli Howe has established himself as a leading force amongst the dynamic UK jazz scene. Four songs from the album were added to State of Jazz, one of Spotify’s biggest jazz playlists, making the sought-after cover for several weeks. Chris Coull
- [Vasilis Xenopoulos](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/vasilis-xenopoulos/) - Jazz at St Andrews Vasilis Xenopoulos Tenor saxophonist par excellence, Vasilis Xenopoulos is joined by long-time collaborator Paul Edis on piano for an evening of outstanding tunes taken from the Dexter Gordon canon. With a superb local rhythm section, this promises to be one of the highlights of the season, featuring Chris Coull – trumpet,
- [Andy Panayi Quintet – The Music of Kenny Dorham](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/andy-panayi-quintet-the-music-of-kenny-dorham/) - Jazz at St Andrews Andy Panayi Quintet – The Music of Kenny Dorham Andy Panayi is one of the UK's most well-respected sax players, with a biography that reads like a who’s who of jazz. In this project he looks to the music and compositions of one of hard-bop’s most melodic, yet often overlooked trumpet
- [Alice Milburn](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/alice-milburn/) - Jazz at St Andrews Alice Milburn Taking the UK jazz scene by storm, this young, engaging vocalist and composer is celebrated for her soulful voice and fearless improvisation. Alice brings a selection from The Great American Songbook plus her debut album, First Expressions, which has been received with critical acclaim. With Chris Coull – trumpet,
- [Tommaso Starace](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/tommaso-starace/) - Jazz at St Andrews Tommaso Starace A versatile and distinctive saxophonist, Tommaso combines a deep grounding in the jazz tradition with a wide-ranging musical curiosity, moving effortlessly between swing, bebop and Latin influences. He is recognised as one of Europe’s most expressive and imaginative jazz voices. St Andrew’s Church, Church Road, Hove BN3 2AD 6.00pm
- [Mark Edwards – Like A Rainbow](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/mark-edwards-like-a-rainbow/) - Jazz at St Andrews Mark Edwards – Like A Rainbow Long-time patron and talented jazz photographer David Forman commissioned Mark to arrange some of his compositions for the 2025 album Like A Rainbow. The project comes to Hove with a star-studded line-up including Mark Edwards – piano, Mark Nightingale – trombone, Andy Panayi – sax,
- [Brighton Jazz Mafia featuring Sam Carelse](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/brighton-jazz-mafia-featuring-sam-carelse/) - Jazz at St Andrews Brighton Jazz Mafia featuring Sam Carelse This popular local 16-piece big band returns once again with a repertoire full of swing classics and modern exponents of contemporary jazz orchestration. Vocalist Sam Carelse joins the band as a featured guest. St Andrew’s Church, Church Road, Hove BN3 2AD 6.00pm (door at 5.30pm)
- [Joe Magnarelli](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/joe-magnarelli/) - Jazz at St Andrews Joe Magnarelli From time to time we get to have a true international jazz superstar visiting. Joe is one of the top trumpet players in New York, backed by a rhythm section including Sean Fyfe – piano, Jeremy Brown – bass and Mark Taylor – drums. (Expect fiery trumpet battles when
- [The Dominic Howles Septet](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-dominic-howles-septet/) - Jazz at St Andrews The Dominic Howles Septet Bassist Dominic Howles brings his London-based group to play the music of Blue Note records with a special emphasis on composer and pianist Duke Pearson. Chris Coull – trumpet, Andy Panayi – alto sax, Dave O’Higgins – tenor sax, Mick Foster – bari sax, Mark Edwards –
- [Water From An Ancient Well](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/water-from-an-ancient-well/) - Jazz at St Andrews Water From An Ancient Well – The Music of Abdullah Ibrahim Immerse yourself in the soulful sounds of South African-inspired jazz music, filled with upbeat rhythms, joyous melodies and rejuvenation. With Alex Bondonno – sax, Jack Kendon – trumpet, Joss Peach – piano, Oz Dechaine – bass and Angus Bishop – drums.
- [Artwave Art Festival](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/artwave-art-festival-3/) - The Society of Sussex Painters, Sculptors, Printmakers & Illustrators We are excited to be exhibiting with some new group members and as part of Artwave Art Festival starting on Saturday 5 September. Come meet us. We are next to Mamoosh Bakery on the keyside. Sponsored by Sugg & Davidson @miniature_theatres_brighton Newhaven BN9 Marine Workshops, The
- [Artwave Art Festival](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/artwave-art-festival-2/) - The Society of Sussex Painters, Sculptors, Printmakers & Illustrators We are excited to be exhibiting with some new group members and as part of Artwave Art Festival starting on Saturday 5 September. Come meet us. We are next to Mamoosh Bakery on the keyside. Sponsored by Sugg & Davidson @miniature_theatres_brighton Newhaven BN9 Marine Workshops, The
- [Myths & Mortals (tenor & piano)](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/myths-mortals-tenor-piano/) - Music & Wine at St. Luke’s Myths & Mortals (tenor & piano) Tenor Itamar Hildesheim joins acclaimed pianist Jocelyn Freeman for a recital inspired by Clara Schumann’s tours of the UK. Includes works for voice and piano as well as solo piano by Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Liza Lehmann, Chopin, Rebecca Clarke, Pauline
- [Brighton Guitar Quartet](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/brighton-guitar-quartet/) - Music & Wine at St. Luke’s Brighton Guitar Quartet A wide variety of classical guitar quartet arrangements, from Baroque to Latin jazz, from Classical and Romantic to film soundtracks, as well as contemporary music written specifically for the format. St. Luke’s Church, Queen’s Park Road, BN2 9ZB £10 / £5 concessions / free to under
- [Portraits in Miniature](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/portraits-in-miniature/) - Music & Wine at St. Luke’s Lewis Kingsley Peart (piano): Portraits in Miniature Portraits in Miniature explores the piano miniature, where composers create entire worlds within a short piece. Features Schubert, Chopin, Satie, Debussy, Sibelius and Grieg St. Luke’s Church, Queen’s Park Road, BN2 9ZB £10 / £5 concessions / free to under 16s (accompanied
- [William Carter and friends](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/william-carter-and-friends/) - Mozart – Divertimento in E flat Major K.563 Dall’Abaco – Capriccio Nos. 1, 6 and 8 Kurtág – Signs, Games and Messages: a selection Carl Friedrich Abel – Arpeggio in D Minor JP von Westhoff – Imitatione delle Campane Zbinden – La fête au village: Fanfare Bocherrini – String Trio in A Major Op.14 Penderecki
- [Gildas Quartet](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/gildas-quartet/) - Gildas Quartet Frank Bridge – Three Idylls William Alwyn – String Quartet No.1 Benjamin Britten – String Quartet No.3 Colin Matthews – String Quartet No.6 Brighton Dome Corn Exchange, New Road, Brighton BN1 1UG Ticket prices £27/concessions £25/free aged 8-25. Funded by Strings Attached Brighton Dome Box Office: 01273 709709 brightondome.org
- ['The Country Wife' or 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun'](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-country-wife-or-girls-just-wanna-have-fun/) - Southwick Players 'The Country Wife' or 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' Written by William Wycherley, adapted and directed by Steve Titchmarsh. Sex, lies and scandal rule the town. Enter Harry Horner: a charismatic playboy who spreads a daring rumour that he’s impotent, granting him unprecedented access to society’s most 'respectable' wives. While husbands drop their
- [Brighton & Hove Albion: Stand or Fall](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/brighton-hove-albion-stand-or-fall/) - Opening Saturday 15 August, ongoing Tuesday–Sunday 10.00am–5.00pm Closed Mondays apart from Bank Holidays 10.00am–5.00pm Dive into the incredible story of Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club in a brand‑new gallery. As the club marks 125 years, celebrate the dramatic moments that have shaped its journey, the twists, the turns, the highs, the lows. Brighton Museum,
- [Wildlife Photographer of the Year](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year/) - Saturday 9 May–Sunday 6 September Tuesday–Sunday 10.00am–5.00pm Closed Mondays apart from Bank Holidays 10.00am–5.00pm On tour from the Natural History Museum, Wildlife Photographer of the Year arrives at Brighton Museum with a stunning showcase of award-winning images capturing nature in all its beauty, drama, and fragility. Brighton Museum, Royal Pavilion Garden, Brighton BN1 1FN Free
- [Into the Blue](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/into-the-blue/) - Saturday 2 May–Sunday 20 September Tuesday–Sunday 10.00am–5.00pm Closed Mondays apart from Bank Holidays 10.00am–5.00pm For this new display, curator and colour historian Alexandra Loske has chosen blue drawings, prints and paintings from Brighton & Hove Museums’ collections. Brighton Museum, Royal Pavilion Garden, Brighton BN1 1FN Free with Brighton Museum admission (on the door or online),
- [Hop! Skip! Jump! Family-friendly art exhibition](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/hop-skip-jump-child-friendly-art-exhibition/) - Saturday 2 May–Sunday 6 September Open Monday, Thursday–Sunday 10.00am–5.00pm This family-friendly exhibition explores the wonderful world of animals from Brighton & Hove Museums’ fine art collection. Hove Museum, 19 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4AB Free (children must be accompanied by an adult) Info: 03000 290900 / info@rpmt.org.uk / brightonmuseums.org.uk
- [Art Exhibition as part of Artwave](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/art-exhibition-as-part-of-artwave/) - The Society of Sussex Painters, Sculptors, Printmakers & Illustrators Art Exhibition as part of Artwave BN9 Studio, Marine Workshops, Newhaven BN9 0ER Thursday 27 August–Sunday 13 September 11.00am–4.00pm Free instagram @society_of_sussex_painters
- [Dragons at the Royal Pavilion](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/dragons-at-the-royal-pavilion/) - Brighton & Hove Museums Dragons at the Royal Pavilion Welcome to the Palace of Dragons and step into a world of flight, fantasy and magic. Dragons at the Royal Pavilion explores the power, beauty and mystery of the world’s most iconic mythical creatures. Royal Pavilion, Brighton BN1 1FN Free with Royal Pavilion admission (on the

## Members

- [Brighton Italian Festival](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/brighton-italian-festival/) - Brighton Italian Festival brings authentic Italian food, music, arts, cinema, and street celebrations directly to the heart of Brighton.
- [Red Curtain Repertory Theatre](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/red-curtain-repertory-theatre/) - Red Curtain Repertory Theatre, founded by Tracy Glover in 2025, is a close‑knit ensemble of hand‑picked performers dedicated to bold, imaginative storytelling in West Sussex. After captivating audiences with our debut production of Blackadder II, we return this November with three new episodes — continuing our playful twist on a classic while developing fresh, ambitious repertory
- [The Arts Society Hove Evening](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/the-arts-society-east-sussex/) - Formerly known as The National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS), The Arts Society Hove Evening works to advance decorative and fine arts education and appreciation, alongside promoting the preservation of artistic heritage. From Chichester in the west to Hastings in the east there are twenty four individual Societies in the NADFAS Sussex
- [Society of Sussex Painters, Sculptors, Printmakers & Illustrators](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/society-of-sussex-painters/) - This is a society of painters, sculptors and engravers, founded in 1924. Membership is open to all professional artists living or working in Sussex. The Society holds an exhibition each year. President Barry Hinchliff Secretary Helen Armstrong
- [Shoreham Chamber Choir](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/shoreham-chamber-choir/) - Shoreham Chamber Choir has been well established on the local music scene since its foundation in 1984, specialising in a cappella singing.
- [Jazz at St Andrews](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/jazz-at-st-andrews/) - Jazz At St Andrews is a live music event that takes place on Friday evenings from 6pm until 8pm. (Doors at 5.30pm) Showcasing the best of Brighton's jazz talent as well as top players from around the country, each week features a different theme or tribute. Relax in the wonderful surroundings of St Andrews Church,
- [Brighton & District Organists' Association](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/brighton-district-organists-association/) - The Brighton and District Organists’ Association covers the southern area of Sussex from Eastbourne to Worthing. It welcomes all those with an interest in the organ, its music and construction, whether or not they play the instrument themselves. Meetings cover a wide range of activities, including master classes, recitals, talks, social events and visits to
- [Brighton Embroidery and Textiles](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/embroiderers-guild-brighton-branch/) - Textiles For Everyone. Our group has been established since 1982 and is open to all who are interested in embroidery and textiles, living in the Brighton and Hove, Sussex region in the United Kingdom. Our friendly group enjoys a varied programme of talks, workshops, exhibitions and visits throughout the year. We meet on the first
- [Heber Opera](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/heber-opera/) - Heber Opera specialises in opera in the round sung in English. It was founded in 1989 by Roger Clow, primarily with the aim of performing English operas that have, for one reason or another, been neglected. As it has grown, Heber Opera has taken on more ambitious and better known works, but in specially prepared
- [The Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/the-fretful-federation-mandolin-orchestra/) - Gone are the days when every town had one but Brighton still has its very own mandolin and guitar orchestra currently with around 25 players from the City and surrounding areas. The group was founded in 1995 by Ian Harris with the goal of reviving the tradition of mandolin orchestras, which were hugely popular in the UK up until the
- [Regency Society of Brighton & Hove](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/regency-society-of-brighton-hove/) - The Regency Society seeks to protect and improve the built environment of our city and to inform the public about it. Our lecture programme runs from October to April, with talks on subjects such as architecture, design, town planning and local history. We also run study tours to learn from conservation and development activities elsewhere.
- [Brighton & Hove Arts Orchestra](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/brighton-hove-arts-orchestra/) - Brighton & Hove Arts Orchestra is a community orchestra created in 2008 with the aim of providing an opportunity for musicians of all abilities to come together to play classical music. Members of the orchestra are mostly amateurs with a few professional musicians, all of whom enjoy playing in a friendly orchestra in their local
- [Attic Art Club](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/attic-art-club/) - A group of around thirty professional and semi-professional artists established more than 70 years ago, as its name suggest, in an attic in Ditchling. Founded by a talented artist, Margaret Milnes, and continued by her daughters, Jennifer Milnes Mathur and Ann Raby (current member), it was a fundamental part of the village artistic heritage. Membership
- [Arts Society Brighton & Hove](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/the-arts-society-brighton-hove/) - Our Society brings people together through a shared curiosity for the arts. Our monthly lectures provide welcoming places to hear expert lecturers share their specialist knowledge about the arts. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday each month at 10.45am, from October through to June. Study days are also held to explore topics in greater depth.
- [All Saints Church Hove](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/all-saints-church-hove/) - A unique venue on The Drive, in the heart of Hove. We hold Lunchtime concerts every Thursday, usually June to October; free admission with a retiring collection. Contact Sarah Rogers
- [100 Words of Astounding Beauty](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/100-words-of-astounding-beauty-2/) - 100 Words of Astounding Beauty is a collective of writers, poets and artists that make a creative writing podcast. On that podcast, a rotating panel listens to a mysterious audio prompt and then is challenged to write a very short story in a very short space of time. We then take these stories and work
- [Mid Street Lab & The Vault](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/mid-street-lab-the-vault/) - Mid Street Lab & The Vault
- [Brighton Early Music Festival](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/brighton-early-music-festival/) - Brighton Early Music Festival is a world leader in dynamic events which make music from the last 1000 years relevant and exciting to modern audiences. Throughout the year BREMF contributes to the vibrant arts scene in Brighton and Hove through its programme of choral concerts, workshops and school projects. The annual Festival takes place in
- [Brighton & Hove Camera Club](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/brighton-hove-camera-club/) - Brighton & Hove Camera Club are a large friendly camera club with a diverse membership. They currently have nearly 100 members from in and around Brighton, Hove and Sussex with varying levels of expertise and experience. They welcome all levels of photography and camera enthusiast, from total beginners to experienced professionals. The Club holds weekly
- [St Nicholas Church Lunchtime Recitals](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/st-nicholas-church-lunchtime-recitals/) - St Nicholas Church is the Mother Church of Brighton at the heart of the city centre. The Church extends its activities to include concerts and exhibitions. Lunchtime recitals are from 2pm to 2.45pm (doors 1.30pm). Entry free (suggested donation £5). Tea and coffee are available. Contact: Parish Administrator Parish Office opening times: Wednesdays 12.30am-5.00pm, Thursdays
- [Brighton Guitar Group](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/brighton-guitar-group/) - Brighton Guitar Group is a group of guitarists who meet regularly to play and perform music. The group is led by professional guitarist and teacher Jon Rattenbury and is a great way to develop one's playing as well as the pleasure of making music with like minded people. We are a friendly and welcoming group and always seeking new
- [National Trust: Brighton and Hove Association](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/national-trust-brighton-and-hove-association/) - The Brighton and Hove Association was founded in 1972 to promote the National Trust locally. It raises funds to support the Trust and arranges an enjoyable programme of social events and activities for members. Some of the National Trust places supported include: Devil’s Dyke Saddlescombe Farm Nymans Garden (pictured) In the last three years the
- [Sussex Symphony Orchestra](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/sussex-symphony-orchestra/) - Since its first concert in January 1993, The Sussex Symphony Orchestra is now recognised as one of the finest regional orchestras in the country. The orchestra combines the highest levels of musical excellence with the spirit of social responsibility through a shared love of music. The orchestra offers unrivalled opportunities for both professionals, gifted amateurs
- [Sussex Guild](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/sussex-guild/) - The Guild was founded in 1970 and is a registered Charity (292234). It aims to raise standards in the field of applied art and increase public awareness of fine craftsmanship and promote members' work. Craftspeople who live and work in Sussex and surrounding counties, whose work has been approved by a selection panel, are offered
- [New Sussex Singers](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/new-sussex-singers/) - Directed by Sebastian Charlesworth, we are a small versatile chamber choir of around 30 members, with a passion for high-quality music making. We give regular concerts of our wide ranging repertoire throughout Sussex.
- [Lewes Theatre Club](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/lewes-theatre-club/) - Founded in 1939 they are based at Lewes Little Theatre, a comfortable 154-seater theatre with foyer and bar facilities for members and their guests. The Club presents six to eight main stage productions every year, between October and July, and additional foyer events give a broad range of theatrical experiences. Evening performances from Monday to
- [LOS Musical Theatre  (formerly Lewes Operatic Society)](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/lewes-operatic-society/) - LOS has been bringing high quality musical theatre to Lewes since 1911. Staging our productions involves a lot of hard work for a cast and crew of about 80. In fact, LOS is made up of about 200 members of all ages and from all walks of life. We stage two productions each year, usually
- [Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/brighton-hove-philharmonic-society/) - The Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra is a professional orchestra based in Brighton & Hove led by Music Director Joanna MacGregor CBE. Their annual season of concerts is presented at Brighton Dome Concert Hall and they also hold events in other venues in the city. The Orchestra is managed and promoted by the Brighton & Hove Philharmonic
- [Brighton & Hove Museums](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/brighton-museum-art-gallery/) - The Royal Pavilion and Museums includes the famous regency palace of George IV, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, Hove Museum & Art Gallery, the Booth Museum of Natural History and Preston Manor. Our collections include natural history, world art, fine art, local history and archaeology, fashion and toys, film and media, with over a million
- [Sussex A Cappella](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/sussex-a-cappella/) - Please see Sussex Harmonisers for further information
- [Sussex Kings of Harmony](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/sussex-kings-of-harmony/) - Please see Sussex Harmonisers for further information.
- [Rottingdean Rainbow Poetry Group](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/rottingdean-rainbow-poetry-group/) - We meet on the second Monday of each month to discuss published poems by well known poets, on a chosen theme. There is also scope for Members to recite their own poems. Contact the Secretary on the number below.
- [Brighton & Hove French Circle](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/brighton-hove-french-circle/) - Cercle Français de Brighton et Hove Founded in 1915 A group for lovers of all things French : Illustrated, fortnightly talks in French and social activities with a French theme. There is plenty of time to chat in French - if yours is a little rusty, no matter, not all our members are confident speakers,
- [Rottingdean Heritage](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/rottingdean-preservation-society/) - Formed in 1933 and originally registered as a charity in 1960 we are responsible for the upkeep and management of many of the historical features in Rottingdean, including the Grange Gallery, Museum and the Windmill. Contact: Membership Secretary https://www.rottingdeanheritage.org.uk/
- [Create Music](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/create-music/) - Create Music provides high quality and inclusive music and arts education and performance opportunities for all children and young people across the county including music lessons, ensembles, projects, workshops, orchestras, and summer schools. Create Music is part of Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival and we are the lead partner of the Music Education Hub for Brighton &
- [Brighton Singers](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/brighton-singers/) - The Brighton Singers are a long-standing group of music enthusiasts and professionals united by their passion for singing new and exciting repertoire. General inquiries: Anne Bonwit
- [Brighton Consort](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/brighton-consort/) - Brighton Consort presents up to six concerts a year in Brighton and the surrounding area. In addition we help to further knowledge of renaissance and early baroque music by running occasional workshops, which are led by well known experts on the repertoire. Our Musical Director is Greg Skidmore.
- [Lunchtime Concerts at the Chapel Royal](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/lunchtime-concerts-at-the-chapel-royal/) - Lunchtime concerts at the Chapel Royal (LCCR) have been running for 25 years. The series is well known amongst classical music lovers, who attend in good numbers every Tuesday lunchtime, 1.10pm - 1.55pm. The variety and quality of the performances is enhanced by the fine acoustics and warm atmosphere of the 1795 Chapel Royal in
- [Music and Wine at St Luke's](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/st-lukes-concert-series/) - Music & Wine at St. Luke’s is a concert series taking place at St. Luke’s Church by the Pepperpot on Queen’s Park Road, Brighton. Concerts take place fortnightly on Friday evenings at 7.30pm and have wide-ranging programmes: from early to contemporary music, including jazz and other genres, well-known and lesser-known works, all performed by professional musicians and
- [Brighton & Hove Music for Connection](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/brighton-hove-music-for-connection/) - (formerly known as Open Strings) We are a Brighton & Hove -based social enterprise which has been running community music projects in the city and beyond since 2013. We offer participatory music as a tool for connection in a variety of community-based settings. With listening and soundmaking at the core of what we provide, we
- [Brighton Theatre Group](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/brighton-theatre-group/) - We are a Brighton-based youth theatre group working in professional theatres across the city. Contact Keith Shepherd
- [Musicians of All Saints](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/musicians-of-all-saints/) - The Musicians of All Saints is a professional chamber orchestra based in Lewes dedicated to the presentation of neglected works and new commissions together with a repertoire of better-known works. Formed in 1987 by Andrew Sherwood, the Musicians have shown that successful concerts do not depend solely on offering a ‘safe’ repertoire.
- [Magichour Theatre](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/magichour-theatre/) - Magichour, founded by Duncan Hopper, are a film and theatre company based in Brighton. Their productions, including Whatever Happened To Lyn Roe, Marilyn - The Musical, and Helen's Shadow, have been commercially successful at the Edinburgh and Brighton Festivals, as well as some London showcases. Their latest production, Lady Montagu And The Maestro, is showing
- [Rottingdean Drama Society](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/rottingdean-drama-society/) - Rottingdean Drama Society has been going strong for over half a century, performing plays to entertain not only the people of Rottingdean but ever-widening audiences in Brighton and surrounding areas. The Society's aim is to present a balanced program each year, including great classics, costume dramas, contemporary plays, comedies and pantomimes. The Society was founded
- [Brighton Painting Group](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/brighton-painting-group/) - Brighton Painting Group - BPG Brighton’s Community of Plein Air Artists Brighton Painting Group invites artists of all experience levels to meet monthly, painting in beautiful Brighton locations and connecting with others who share a love for capturing the magic of the outdoors. 3rd Saturday of the month, we meet-up to paint from 10:00 to
- [Brighton Chamber Choir](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/brighton-chamber-choir/) - Formed in 1990 the Brighton Chamber Choir, which has Sir Simon Rattle as it's President, is a lively, friendly and welcoming choir singing anything from Gregorian Plainsong to music from the Broadway Musicals. Contact Sarah Shergill
- [Resound Voices](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/resound-male-voices/) - We are Resound Voices. We love singing music you have never heard before. We love singing music by brilliant, living LGBTQ+ composers. We love our city, and music by people living in or inspired by Brighton and Hove. We love singing with other choirs. We love singing for you. We love singing for ourselves. Proudly
- [Burgess Hill Theatre Club](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/burgess-hill-theatre-club/) - Burgess Hill Theatre Club is a long established part of the local community. We've been bringing entertainment through theatre to the people of Mid Sussex since 1935. Most of our productions are staged at the Club 'Theatre' (Church Walk, Burgess Hill), whilst the annual Pantomime, our largest production, is performed at the Martlets Hall (Burgess
- [Kemptown Arts Association](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/kemptown-arts-association/) - Kemptown Arts Association brings together approximately 50 local artists with a broad range of skills and interests. Monthly meetings are held where members share their work and expertise, and plan for 'Artists’ Open Houses’, the summer exhibition, and our mentoring and workshop programme. Contact: kemptownarts@yahoo.com
- [Brighton Voices Community Choir](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/brighton-voices-community-choir/) - Brighton Voices Community Choir is run in association with All Saints, Hove, under the musical directorship of David Stevens. Athough independent of the church, they provide us with practice space and the musical director. The choir is non-audition and friendly. Our aim is to sing music we enjoy, usually in 4-part harmony, and to challenge
- [Patcham Arts](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/patcham-arts/) - Patcham Arts is a group of artists in the Patcham area of Brighton reflecting the artistic talent in the community
- [Cuckfield Dramatic Society](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/cuckfield-dramatic-society/) - Cuckfield Dramatic Society (CDS) is an active and thriving community theatre group which currently puts on two major play performances a year (in the May and October half-term holidays), an annual Christmas Cabaret in December and further ad-hoc productions. CDS started in its current form over 25 years ago and is keen to attract newer
- [Ditchling Players](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/ditchling-players/) - Ditchling Players began in 1945 and continues to perform at Ditchling Village Hall. It is an active and lively group that puts on two productions each year in Spring and Autumn. As well as performances, we also have regular play readings open to members of the group. We welcome new members.
- [The Secret Garden, Kemptown](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/the-secret-garden-kemptown/) - The Secret Garden is unique in Brighton & Hove: the only place where major outdoor sculptures can be shown in a secure setting. The garden's beautiful planting scheme is the perfect backdrop for artworks and is an oasis of calm in which to enjoy them. The garden is open every Sunday from 11am - 5pm,
- [Rottingdean Whiteway Centre](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/rottingdean-whiteway-centre/) - Rottingdean Whiteway Centre opened in 1974. It was built on donated land using grants and fundraising. The Centre is totally self-supporting and offers a programme of adult educational courses as a means both of serving the local community and of generating income to maintain the Centre. The Centre stands at the heart of the village
- [Rottingdean Art Club](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/rottingdean-art-club/) - The Club was started by local artist Barry Hinchcliffe in 1990. Members meet on Wednesdays at The Whiteway Centre, Rottingdean at 2 pm. Artists follow a programme so as to be able to try different techniques and subjects using a variety of media. Members use watercolours, acrylics, oils, pastels and collage and paint many different
- [East Side Print](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/east-side-print/) - East Side Print CIC is a screen printing studio in Kemptown, offering a programme of courses and workshops suitable for all abilities in screen printing on paper, printed textiles and experimental photography techniques. We run a membership scheme offering open access sessions for people who want to work independently in our studio, as well as
- [St Michael & All Angels](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/music-at-st-michaels/) - St Michael & All Angels church, Brighton remains one of the foremost classical music venues during Brighton Fringe. St Michael's has been hosting Fringe concerts every year since the 1980's. Blessed with a warm & resonant acoustic & a fine Yamaha C7 grand, the church is attractive to both listener and performer. Nocturne is a
- [Strings Attached](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/strings-attached/) - Strings Attached aims to promote, develop and help publicise high quality chamber music in the Brighton & Hove area, and we encourage and support both professional and amateur chamber music making. We are a voluntary group, working in cooperation with Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival to promote an annual series of Sunday morning world-class coffee
- [Brighton Orpheus Choir](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/brighton-orpheus-choir/) - The Brighton Orpheus Choir was founded in 1942. It has built an enviable reputation based on performances of the classical choral repertoire, whilst also exploring the work of contemporary composers. The choir performs 3 concerts a year in the city with professional soloists and orchestra. We rehearse from 7.30 – 9.30pm on Wednesday evenings in
- [New Music Brighton](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/new-music-brighton/) - New Music Brighton is an association of composers who live or work in the Sussex area. Founded in 1993, NMB curate concerts of members' works throughout the year. With a growing back catalogue of releases, our membership is diverse, including professional and amateur composers of all ages and styles.
- [South Downs Summer Music](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/south-downs-summer-music/) - South Down Summer Music International Festival is a celebration of music and community. Each July, this well established and popular classical music festival draws some of the finest international artists to perform in the very special village of Alfriston in the heart of the South Downs National Park.
- [Hurst Players](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/hurst-players/) - Theatre Group in Hurstpierpoint
- [Nicholas Yonge Society](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/nicholas-yonge-society/) - The Nicholas Yonge Society aims to present five chamber music concerts annually of a high quality involving both internationally known artists and young musicians. The society favours trios, quartets and small ensembles with an occasional piano soloist or singer. The programme includes a wide range of composers and instruments. The concerts are held at the
- [Shoreham Oratorio Choir](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/shoreham-oratorio-choir/) - Shoreham Oratorio Choir is a well–established community choir and has been part of Shoreham’s rich musical heritage since 1961. We perform a wide-ranging repertoire from traditional choral works to contemporary under our dynamic Musical Director Marc Yarrow. New members are warmly welcomed, and there are no auditions. We rehearse on Thursday evenings from 7:30 -
- [Shoreham Wordfest](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/shoreham-wordfest/) - Shoreham Wordfest is a community arts organisation, featuring an annual autumn literary festival and a range of activities throughout the year including school and community projects, creative writing workshops, competitions and slams, drama productions. Our aim is to develop local creativity as well as featuring inspirational authors and performers.
- [Adur Arts Forum](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/adur-art-collective/) - Becoming a member of Adur Arts Forum costs just £5 a year with benefits including cheaper tickets for Adur Arts Live Steyning Music Society New Music Brigthon Contact Chris Gander
- [Brighton Festival Chorus](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/brighton-festival-chorus/) - Since its formation in 1968 Brighton Festival Chorus has developed a well-earned reputation as one of the most versatile choirs in the UK, competing with London-based choirs in its busy schedule of concerts. The Chorus has gained the respect of many leading conductors and orchestras for its consistently high standards and for the breadth of
- [Brighton College Arts](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/brighton-college-arts/) - The pursuit of the Arts at Brighton College is considered as an activity worthy of great dedication in its own right, but also as a vitally important vehicle to nurture the creativity, passion and individuality of each child at the school. Artistic endeavour encourages our pupil body to be curious, courageous and original and in
- [Coastline Harmony Chorus](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/coastline-harmony-chorus/) - A women's a-cappella four-part harmony chorus. Based in Southwick, they currently have around 40 members of all ages who just love to sing. They rehearse every Thursday evening at Southwick Church in Roman Crescent. Singing popular and show songs spanning many decades, they have performed in venues throughout Sussex and further afield, including European tours.
- [Dupont Art Club at Hove](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/dupont-art-club-at-hove/) - Dupont meets at Ventnor Hall in Hove and welcomes everyone from absolute beginners to professional artists. We are essentially a club where you can have as much or as little help as you would like. We have a tutor at each session, not always the same person, which provides variety and different approaches to your
- [English-Speaking Union](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/english-speaking-union/) - The Brighton and Hove branch of the ESU meet nearly every month at the Hove Club, in central Hove, where they have a programme of talks by experienced speakers on a wide range of topics. Contact Arthur J Collins, OBE
- [New Venture Theatre](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/new-venture-theatre/) - Our studio theatre provides a flexible performance area, with flexible seating for up to 80. The South Hall operates as a licensed bar for members and audiences during productions, social events etc. In addition, the Theatre Upstairs is a traditional theatre format with 75 seats. After a number of years being refurbished it re-opened during
- [Poetry for Pleasure](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/poetry-for-pleasure/) - Poetry readings at the Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove. Mondays at 12.00 noon Contact Marek Urbanowicz
- [Society of Catholic Artists (SCAR) Sussex](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/society-of-catholic-artists-sussex/) - The National Society of Catholic Artists was started in 1929 but the Regional Group (SCAR) was started in Brighton in 1976 by John Armstrong and Barrie Huntbach. The Aim of the Society has always been to promote and share the Gospel I.e Christian values of Faith , Hope and Love - through the engagement of
- [Southwick Opera](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/southwick-opera/) - Southwick Opera was founded in 1965 and performs two shows a year, usually in May and November, from grand opera to musicals. Membership is by audition only. If you enjoy singing and acting, or like sewing, building scenery or working backstage, contact Hon Sec Lydia Dove for further details. New members always welcome. Rehearsals are
- [Southwick Players](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/southwick-players/) - Southwick Players won the Brighton & Hove Arts Council's Challenge Cup for best overall production in 2003, 2004, 2006 and 2015. For over 70 years we have produced plays and musicals, and now produce five shows a year ranging from serious drama to musicals and pantomimes at the wonderful Barn Theatre in Southwick.
- [Sussex Chorus](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/sussex-chorus/) - Sussex Chorus (formerly Ditchling Choral Society), is one of the South East's leading choirs, performing four times a year in Brighton and Mid Sussex. Singers from all walks of life share a passion for choral music and, led by their Director of Music, Alan Vincent, enjoy rehearsing and performing a varied and exciting repertoire. The
- [Sussex Harmonisers](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/sussex-harmonisers/) - The Sussex Harmonisers club comprises two choruses: an all-female group Sussex A Cappella and an all-male group Sussex Kings of Harmony. Our repertoires cover all forms of unaccompanied singing both traditional and modern to suit all tastes. Sussex A Cappella rehearse on Monday evenings from 7.30pm to 10pm at The Kings Centre, Victoria Road, Burgess
- [Sussex Musicians Club](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/sussex-musicians-club/) - We are a community of classical music lovers, both performers and listeners. Our series of informal musical evenings features artists drawn from our membership, and runs from October to June. The repertoire ranges from early music right up to the present day, combining the familiar with items less often performed. Our concerts are at Brighton
- [Wick Theatre Company](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/wick-theatre-company/) - Wick is a multi award winning theatre company. It is community theatre with professional standards, presenting high quality theatre productions: from comedies to tragedies; from thrillers to dramas. Founded in 1948, Wick has performed at The Barn Theatre in Southwick since it opened in 1951. As well as our four or five stage productions every
- [Sussex County Arts Club](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/sussex-county-arts-club/) - Sussex County Arts Club is a life drawing club based in Brighton which is open to both professional and amateur artists for life drawing/painting, costume, portrait, still life and sculpture. We hold various drop-in drawing sessions with life models throughout the week in our central Brighton studio. Contact William Donohoe
- [Adur Art Collective](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/adur-art-collective-2/) - adurArtcollective was formed in July 2010 by a group of artists in Shoreham-by-Sea and surrounding areas in West Sussex, who were keen to ensure the continuation of the annual Adur Art Trail as part of Adur Festival in June. The membership consists of approximately 100 artists working in a variety of mediums including painting, printmaking, ceramics,
- [Portslade Recorded Music Society](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/portslade-recorded-music-society/) - This lively Society meets at 7:30 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of every month from September to June of the following year.
- [Burgess Hill Symphony Orchestra](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/burgess-hill-symphony-orchestra/) - We have been entertaining Mid Sussex with high-quality classical music since 1979. We perform in May and November each year at St. Andrew's Church, Burgess Hill and in June in St. John's Park. Do you play an orchestral instrument to a good standard? We rehearse every Wednesday from 8.15pm to 10.15pm at the United Reformed Church,
- [Seaford Music Society](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/seaford-music-society/) - Seaford Music Society, having been presenting the best in chamber music in Seaford for over 70 years, continues its long tradition with a 2017-2018 season of seven Concerts, consisting of five Chamber Concerts and two Family Concerts.
- [Brighton Unitarian Church](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/brighton-unitarian-church/) - Lunchtime Concerts Fridays, 12.30 – 1.15 p.m. Raising money for the Church Building Appeal Fund Tickets £3.50
- [South East Dance](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/south-east-dance/) - South East Dance wants to ensure the best dance is made by the most talented artists and that people from all walks of life can enjoy the exhilaration and health benefits of dance. We help artists discover new and surprising ways of exploring their creativity and developing their choreographic practice.
- [St Peter's Church, West Blatchington](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/st-peters-church-west-blatchington/) - Occasional Free lunch time concerts. St Peter’s, West Blatchington (Hangleton Road, by the windmill). At St Peter’s we are delighted to have a wide variety of free lunch time concerts, usually once a month. They are usually on a Friday and begin at 1.10pm and last for approximately 40 minutes. Refreshments are provided after the
- [Hove Civic Society](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/hove-civic-society/) - The object of Hove Civic Society is to stimulate community interest in the beauty, history and character of Hove and its surroundings. We arrange a programme of talks on a variety of subjects which are free for all to attend. The focus of our work is to improve the public realm and promote Space for
- [Brighton & Hove Concert Orchestra](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/brighton-hove-concert-orchestra/) - Brighton & Hove Concert Orchestra (formed over fifty years ago) is a full size, friendly, enthusiastic, amateur concert orchestra specialising in promoting and performing music in the "light music" genre. We present three or four concerts per annum often supporting local charities. New members welcome - no audition required - but you'll need grade 5
- [New Sussex Opera](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/new-sussex-opera/) - New Sussex Opera’s aims are: to stage brilliant performances of hidden gems to bring the delight and excitement of opera to new audiences to create opportunities for performers and back-stage specialists to hone their talents and advance their careers to nurture new creative talent of any age. Our in-house chorus-led productions each Spring tour Sussex, while
- [Henfield Theatre Company](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/henfield-theatre-company/) - Henfield Theatre Company was formed in 1999 by the amalgamation of two drama groups with much earlier origins. It stages four productions each year and five in alternate years, including two plays, a pantomime or family show, and a musical, all staged in The Henfield Hall. The extra production is usually an outdoor Shakespeare set
- [St Mary's Church, Kemptown](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/st-marys-church-kemptown/) - St Mary’s is a serenely beautiful Victorian church, friendly and inclusive, which doubles up as an atmospheric venue with a superb acoustic for music performance and recording. We seek to make quality music available to all for free or at affordable prices. At various points during the year we run a series of Fine Music
- [Lewes Festival of Song](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/lewes-festival-of-song/) - Lewes Festival of Song runs an annual weekend festival in Lewes every July, as well as other concerts during the year. We feature performers with international reputations as well as outstanding young musicians at the start of their careers in richly varied programmes of classical song and choral music.
- [Rottingdean Arts](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/rottingdean-arts/) - ROTTINGDEAN ARTS is a thriving organisation which promotes an annual series of free Summer Concerts on the seafront Terraces Stage and a wide-ranging Music Festival in various village venues. It was founded by local resident and conductor, Roy Wales and is run by himself and a team of volunteers. Rottingdean Arts operates a Sponsors, Patrons
- [Sussex Voiceworks](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/sussex-voiceworks/) - Sussex Voiceworks is an established amateur choir of enthusiastic singers from Brighton & Sussex. Members enjoy concerts, tours and workshops under its dynamic young musical director, Sarah Forbes. The choir meets on Monday evenings, 7.15 pm in St Peter’s RC Church Hall, West Street, Shoreham, BN43 5WG. All voices are welcome, no audition. ​It holds
- [Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/brighton-dome-brighton-festival/) - Situated at the heart of the city in the Royal Pavilion Estate, Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival is an arts charity made up of an historic venue, an annual festival and a music education service. Together we bring the arts and culture to a wide and diverse audience with over 600 events a year.
- [Fabrica](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/fabrica/) - Fabrica is a contemporary art gallery in the heart of Brighton’s historic Lanes. Based in the former Holy Trinity Church, Fabrica responds to the building and its history through a programme of site-specific exhibitions and a diverse engagement programme, using creative and social activity to provoke investigation into how audiences look at the world. Fabrica
- [Newhaven Art Club](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/members_all/newhaven-art-club/) - Newhaven Art Club has a long and prestigious history in the very artistic town of Newhaven. Started in the 1960’s the club has met continuously ever since. Even lockdown couldn’t stop us with weekly online meetings and a very successful virtual exhibition. We embrace all ages and skill levels of artists and crafters in a

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