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34 Extinction Rebellion
36 Live Comedy Guide
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40 Interview: Joking Apart
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BRIGHTON MOD
WEEKENDER 2019

THURS 22 – SAT 25 AUG
SEAFRONT AND CITY WIDE


The Mod Weekender returns over August Bank Holiday
weekend to its spiritual home, Brighton. The New
Untouchables started the annual event back in 2004,a
nd and it’s grown to run across four days. They have an
action-packed weekend planned this year.
The daytime events are free and family friendly at the DRAGUATION
Volks Tavern, the venue has two well-stocked bars and
all-day food and outside terrace with plenty of parking THURS 1 AUG // PATTERNS
for the scooters. All the ticket-only evening events take
place at Brighton’s best venue the fabulous Komedia A brand new LGBTQ+ event is being launched this
Theatre, which features live bands, DJ’s and special summer. From the founder of the first Drag Society
club nights. comes Draguation, a regular, queer, student-themed
club night. While plenty of student events are designed
The weekend starts on Thursday night with a live for meeting new people, there’s a complete lack of
performance from Brit Pop legends The Rifles. On these specifically aimed at the LGBTQ+ community.
Saturday and Sunday afternoon, there are free-
entry vintage market selling records, DJ sessions, Coinciding with Brighton Pride, Draguation brings
memorabilia, clothes and scooter accessories at Volks. Queers Out For Summer to Patterns. This very special
DJ Team includes Pid, Rob Bailey, Lee Miller & Chris launch party will platform a range of incredible queer
Dale, plus special guests Bill Kealy, Sean Chapman, performers, including YouTube sensation Kelsey
Glyn Preece, Rob Powner, Neale Dewey, Mick Taylor, Sue Ellison. Over 5m people saw her perform an interpretive
Brick, Alan Saunders, Gary Milan, Francois Nordman dance of Theresa May's resignation speech.
and Natalia RC.
The event aims to provide a safe space for LGBTQ+
Sunday also hosts the huge crowds for the iconic students, from all over the country. Here they can
Scooter competition, which is held outside the Volks celebrate their graduation before the streets of Brighton
and followed by the traditional scooter run. become overwhelmingly busy during Pride - a weekend
which can dominate the scene and occasionally
alienate some younger members of the community.
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BRINGS PUSSY RIOT TO & GIN FESTIVAL
THE ASHDOWN FOREST FRI 9 AUG / HILTON METROPOLE

23-26 AUGUST
PIPPINGFORD MANOR PARK








Credit © by MORAN FILMS The UK's biggest and original Prosecco & Fizz festival





is returning to Brighton in August. It consists of these
areas: Prosecco, Fizz & Gin; Italian Street Food and Live
Music & Entertainment. On offer will be more than 30
types of Prosecco, Spumante, Cava, Brut, Pink Fizz,
Yes, you read that right! Pussy Riot, Lowkey, The Feeling, glorious Prosecco cocktails and a handpicked selection
Extinction Rebellion, Suggs, whistleblowers Chris Wylie of gins. There’s even a bottled lager area for non-fizz
and Shahmir Sanni, political and social changemakers, fans. A delicious array of Italian street food perfectly
comedy, poetry, this is a unique weekend. It will change designed to complement the alcohol will be available
you and you can change the world. as well.
Pitch your questions to Nadya Tolokonnikova of Pussy In addition, live touring bands will be performing on the
Riot, Carole Cadwalladr, Naz Shah MP, peacemaker Dr main stage, which will get the dancefloor filled and get
Scilla Elworthy, feminists Gina Rippon and Gina Miler. everyone’s body moving.
Create your own podcast. Learn to be an investigative
journalist with Byline Times’ editors. Dance to The Wag
Club and The Blow Monkeys. Laugh with Hardeep MAGIC OF THAILAND
Birgitta Jonsdottir Train to be an activist in the XR Rebel FESTIVAL IN BRIGHTON
Singh Kohli and chant poetry with Salena Godden and
Rebel tent. Then nurture yourself with incredible food, or SAT 17 – SUN 18 AUG // PRESTON PARK
a massage in the Woodland Spa.
Thought-provoking, challenging, life-affirming, book Thailand is coming back to Brighton’s Preston Park for a
your discount tickets now at www.bylinefestival.com
weekend in August, which provides a chance to explore
the magic of 'The Land Of Smiles' and experience the
BRUNSWICK wonderful Thai culture.
The festival will start with live cooking demonstrations,
FESTIVAL authentic Thai cuisine food stalls, entertainment and
activities throughout the day including Thai carving and
FRI 17 – SAT 18 AUG Produce, Thai Boxing demonstrations, Ladyboy shows,
BRUNSWICK SQUARE, HOVE kid’s rides, ‘I'm British Get Me Out of Here!’ eating
competitions, Thai traditional costume parade, Thai
beer garden, traditional Thai music & dancing and Thai
massage.
The 38th Brunswick Festival, organised by a group of
volunteers and local residents, returns in August. This
free event brings cheerful crowds to Brunswick Square
for live music, stalls and activities.
This vibrant jamboree has grown over the years and now © Loongnop/Nanunani
encompasses a series of outdoor events, with a quality
programme of entertainment and social activities in
celebration of this diverse community.

THE ROCK HOUSE TRANS PRIDE

FESTIVAL SEASON

SAT 27 JULY // THE GREEN DOOR STORE TUE 9 – SAT 20 JULY // THE MARLBOROUGH










© Bryony Jackson







Rock House Festival, presented by Carousel is a real Brighton’s annual Trans Pride Season comes to The
statement on how learning disabled and non-learning Marlborough Theatre and The Spire this July, It aims to
disabled bands can jointly create a fabulous scene and promote equality and celebrate the diversity of trans,
this July is their third comeback. Since 1982, Carousel non-binary and intersex people.
helps learning disabled artists develop and manage their
creative lives, true to their voice and vision, challenging Performances will be featured by some of the
expectations of what great art is and who can create it. community’s most compelling artists, including
internationally recognised performance maker Emma
The bands will be performance all-day, accompanied Frankland, contemporary dance artist Es Morgan,
by a range of stalls, drinks and food to complete this performance artist turned comedian Krishna Istha and
accessible and ear-opening event. This year’s line-up Brighton-based fat positive show Fat Cabaret.
includes the only Brighton performance by The Daniel
Wakeford Experience - pure and ecstatic pop from a Emma Frankland’s new show Hearty opens the season,
charismatic frontman and his band, fresh from a national exploring attitudes to menopause alongside the
tour of 02 venues. There’s also Guy Lloyd’s glam punk liberation of her own body as a transgender woman.
band Sock and Meggie Brown, a band offering ‘terrifying Krishna Istha’s show Beast offers a comedic exploration
Hi-Fi pop songs’, whose debut single was produced by into the life of a trans person in 2019 and what it means to
Alex Kapranos of Franz Ferdinand. be trans ‘masculine’ without becoming the men we hate.
Es Morgan will be performing Mum, I’m in the Fourth
Also on the bill is metal band Zombie Crash, the world's Dimension, See! – a dance, a poem, a fit of rage, an
premiere learning disabled metal band, thrilled to be exorcism and a queer, secular hymn to the impending
celebrating 10 years in the music business. They came capitalist apocalypse. In addition, Fat Cabaret unleash
together through a love of noise and showmanship. a very special Trans Pride edition named Trans Fats,
“I started two years of music training with arts charity hosted by Chub Rub.
Carousel, composing, recording and playing in-house
gigs,” says guitarist and vocalist Ryan O’Donovan. The always popular Trans Pride Art Night will also bring
“When the course ended, five of us got together and a rich assortment of trans and non-binary artists to The
formed a band. From our wild, boisterous stage Marlborough, in what promises to be the event’s biggest
demeanor there was no denying that metal music was year yet.
right for us.”

“We knew we didn’t want to write songs about the
challenges that learning disabled people like us face,
so we made ourselves into characters a bit like the
video-game hero Duke Nukem and took inspiration
from film, gaming and historical settings.” Gigs soon
followed, and by 2012 they’d become the six-piece
Zombie Crash of today, 100% learning disabled with
no need for facilitators to fill the gaps. “The point is,”
adds O’Donovan, “we’ve made it a decade and we’re
not done yet. We remain committed to our natural calling © Helend James
in life as musicians and entertainers."

Old Steine Friday 2nd August
TUE 9 – SAT 20 JULY // THE MARLBOROUGH Brighton Saturday 3rd August
Sunday 4th August
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FRIDAY 2ND AUGUST – PRIDE WEEKEND OPENING PARTY – 4PM-2AM
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SATURDAY 3RD AUGUST – 1PM-3AM
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PADDLE ROUND THE PIER

SAT 6 - SUN 7 JULY © Nick Ford Photography
HOVE LAWNS AND SEAFRONT





Always a huge fixture in Brighton & Hove’s summer of participants take to the waves around the pier. Less
diary, Paddle Round The Pier returns this summer even orderly is Sunday’s Paddle Something Unusual, where
bigger and better. It draws together a huge cross section the great, good and foolhardy try to keep the most
of the community, from sports clubs and water sports ridiculous of creations afloat.
enthusiasts to local bands and professional athletes.
On dry land, you’ll find plenty of fun, along with fascinating
It promotes participation in a healthy lifestyle, offering stands, brilliant market stalls and an extensive food court.
safe amateur water sports activities and promoting Keeping you moving are two stages, playing host to
education about water safety. This annual beach festival some of the best up and coming bands in Sussex. This is
is the largest of its kind in Europe, providing grants to a brilliant day out for everyone, from families to hardened
great local organisations. sports stars.
Amongst the activities are competitions, mass swims, For full details and line-up of activities, go to their website:
paddle boarding, extreme sports demonstrations and
chances to learn new skills and develop new passions. www.paddleroundthepier.com
At the centre is the Big Paddle, where a huge crowd

TRAUMFRAU The event will include live The event's organisers aim to aid
performances by queer musicians,
others in their own journey of self
RIOTS MIXTAPE: and a selection of hand-picked songs love and discovery through this
that will be backed by the talented
unique way of sharing experiences
SONGS & STORIES OF PRIDE Queer song band. and feelings, whilst listening and
TUES 2 AUG, THE SPIRE singing along to the radical and fun
Each song performed will reflect on music of the queer music world.
queer experiences throughout the
‘The Songs and Stories of Pride’ decades. Among those attending This personal touch to the event is
creative party event comes to this pride celebration, will include part of their overall ethos of seeing
Brighton local role models who will share their “someone like you on stage” and
experiences and what the songs how this has a positive healing
In celebration of Brighton’s diversity they have chosen, mean to them effect on members of the LGBTQ
and queer talent, art-party makers personally. community, who often lack the
Traumfrau are working with The inclusivity and visibility in today's
Queer Songbook this summer to host However despite the brilliant media.
this live party event. performers and promise of a fun
summer night on the dance floor, it Therefore, whether you're a member
It is open to everyone and will pay is not just a live music event, but a of the LGBTQ community and want
homage to the vibrant yet painful collective moment for the community to celebrate a moment of political
LGBTQ history and experience in to come together and share their liberation and freedom to love, or
Brighton's community. intimate queer experiences. you just love to dance to cheesy
classics with a drink in your hand,
come along to this one-time event!
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ORCHARDS WEDNESDAY 10TH JULY //
THE HOPE & RUIN
MOON HOOCH THURSDAY 25TH JULY //
THE HAUNT
EPIC BEARD MEN WEDNESDAY 7TH AUGUST //
PATTERNS
PARIS MONSTER WEDNESDAY 7TH AUGUST //
GREEN DOOR STORE
POTTERY WEDNESDAY 21ST AUGUST //
THE PRINCE ALBERT
STEVE GUNN MONDAY 26TH AUGUST //
PATTERNS
BODEGA TUESDAY 27TH AUGUST //
CONCORDE 2

GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV WEDNESDAY 28TH AUGUST //
CONCORDE 2
CHARLEY CROCKETT & JAIME WYATT MONDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER //
THE PRINCE ALBERT
BABE RAINBOW SATURDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER //
THE HAUNT

LYDIA AINSWORTH SUNDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER //
THE HOPE & RUIN
WEDNESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER //
JUSTIN HAYWARD (THE VOICE OF THE MOODY BLUES) DE LA WARR PAVILION

ALEX CAMERON FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER //
THE HAUNT

PLASTIC MERMAIDS SATURDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER //
PATTERNS
CHON SUNDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER //
THE HAUNT

SLEEP THURSDAY 3RD OCTOBER //
CONCORDE 2
SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER //
APRE GREEN DOOR STORE

THE MURDER CAPITAL FRIDAY 11TH OCTOBER //
THE HAUNT

THE COMET IS COMING FRIDAY 6TH DECEMBER //
CONCORDE 2
THE BOOTLEG BEATLES THURSDAY 19TH MARCH 2020 //
DE LA WARR PAVILION, BEXHILL


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SUMMERTIME

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While the summer might be drawing to a close in
September, there’s still a chance to relive the magic of
the Mediterranean’s White Isle after the closing parties
have ended and the DJs have all flown home. Heading
to Brighton Racecourse on Sat 7 Sept, Sumertime Live
with Classic Ibiza seeks to put a new spin on some of
your favourite club anthems.

The evening gets underway with Urban Soul Orchestra
presenting an evocative chill-out set for the first half. This
is followed by a 30 minute interval, seeing DJs playing
the latest Ibiza tunes. As night falls, the lights and laser
burst into life – while the Orchestra return, bringing with
them some of dance music’s most enduring anthems.

This feel-good, family-friendly show enjoyed sell-out
success across the UK last year. Now it returns bigger The CleverGreen festival brings sustainable living to
and better, with more massive tunes to make your heart Brighton’s the Level this month. It aims to inspire a more
pound. Brighton Racecourse will be transformed to give sustainable lifestyle with guest speakers, interactive
a full-on party feel, offering live performers, amazing workshops, information and demonstration points and
street food, prosecco and gin bars, glitter & make-up ethical retailers.
stalls, funfair rides and loads more.
The main stage and acoustic tent will be filled with the
Whether you’re a Ibiza veteran, reminiscing about late best homegrown musicians Brighton has to offer. Loop
nights at Manumisson and Clockwork Orange, or clued- the Moon will bring a unique blend of hot funky soul
up clubber hoping to experience the euphoria brought and cool Latin jazz, Tenderhooks will show why they’ve
by the Second Summer of Love, this is an unmissable a huge local following, while Greenness supply some
show. indie psych-folk.
Urban Soul Orchestra is a young group of incredible Influential guest speakers will cover a plethora of
musicians, led by founder, director and conductor, environmental subjects, including climate breakdown,
Stephen Hussey. With over 20 players, along with a fast fashion and plastic pollution. The speakers include
brace of critically-acclaimed vocalists, they manage Tim Hunt, the passionate Co-editor of Ethical consumer
to mix the raw energy of a heaving nightclub, with the Magazine; Benita Matofska, the multi-award winning
virtuoso brilliance of a classical recital. founder of The People Who Share, a charity dedicated
to helping people the Sharing Economy to change the
Get ready for a night of raving beneath the stars, Classic world; and award-winning Resource Goddess - Cat
Ibiza is here to make your heart race and take you back Fletcher.
to ‘that’ place.

Josie Lawrence
Hyoie O’Grady Amara Okereke
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s
OKLAHOMA!



Music by Richard Rodgers
Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Based on the play Green Grow the Lilacs by Lynn Riggs
Original choreography by Agnes de Mille
15 July – 7 September
cft.org.uk/prologue #OklahomaMusical
Presented by arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe

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A host of sports, arts and nature activities from the team BN1 is offering one of its readers a pair of weekend
behind the award-winning Elderflower Fields offer the camping tickets for Into The Trees .all you have to do is
perfect way to spend time together. Into The Trees is a head over to: www.bn1magazine.co.uk/competitions and
new type of family festival with a focus on relaxation and answer this simple question.
new experiences in harmony with nature.
What does Into The Trees put you back in touch with?
Pippingford Park is an enchanting protected ancient
woodland in the heart of Ashdown Forest and on Fri 13 A) Nature
– Sat 15 Sept Into The Trees brings you together with B) Old school friends
experts and activities from the outdoors world to inspire C) Fast food services
guests of all ages. A chance for families to explore a host
of woodland based arts, sport and environmental activities Competition closes on Fri 16 Aug. Terms and conditions
from mountain boarding to making mud pies, kayaking to apply.
tree climbing, there is something for everyone.


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Dance, discuss, laughs and a chance to change the world,
Come to Sussex’s Pippingford Park on Thurs 23 – Mon 26
Aug, as Byline Festival returns for 2019.

It offers a range of workshops, talks and immersive
experiences, from creative forces as diverse as Pussy Riot,
Extinction Rebellion, The Feeling and The Wag Club. Gina
Miller, Lord Adebowale and Carole Cadwalladr, all in a
beautiful Ashdown Forest setting.
BN1 and Byline have teamed up to give away a pair of
tickets to this amazing event. All you need do is head to
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Where is Bylne Festival located?
A) Pippingford Park
B) Peppa Pig Park
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The competition closes on Tues 30 July 2019.
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This summer, one of Britain’s best-loved bands continue their
return to the top with a very special show at Brighton Racecourse.
Joined by fellow fiery Brit-rock legends Feeder, The Coral, and
The Twang, the Manchester-based Doves will be taking the stage
above the city on Fri 26 July.

The repeatedly Mercury Prize-nominated three-piece took a
hiatus in 2010, but you can’t keep a good band down. Last year
saw their reformation, bigger and better than ever, and now they
travel to the south coast with a selection of their biggest anthems.
We are giving one of our readers a pair of tickets for this landmark
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competitions and answer this very simple question.
Which of these bands is not playing alongside Doves at their
Brighton Racecourse show?
A) Feeder
B) The Coral
C) Miley Cyrus

Competition closes on Fri 19 July. Terms and conditions apply

BN1 CHATS WITH...
HAIKU HANDS Credit © Meredith Wohl




BY CHARLOTTE BELDHAM

Australian, three-piece Haiku Hans have made waves in What is the meaning behind the name of the band, or is it just two
recent times. With a unique alternative, indie dance sound, cool words that sound good together?
they are breaking the mold for modern girl groups. They’re Haiku is a short poem that consists of 17 syllables in three
certainly not another Little Mix. Think of The Ting Tings with a lines of five, seven and five. I think these poems have a
bit of Bjork, and even some Spice Girls. Highlighted as a new beautiful way of using only a few words to create a feeling
act to look out for by the NME and Vogue, they are certainly or message. We hope to do this in our lyrics. The poems
set for great things. traditionally refer to nature, which is a big love of everyone in
the band. We see Haiku Hands as being a collective, as we
Ahead of their Brighton show in August, we fired off a few are lucky enough to create with lots of different people. The
questions to the girls. hands represent the many hands that contribute to making
this project. We think the two words sound good together
Back in May last year you played The Great Escape festival in the too.
city. Did you enjoy the festival? Did you get to party and watch
some other bands? When is the album finally going to drop? What can we expect
We had a good time at The Great Escape festival. From from it?
our first show where we played to a packed room (this was The album release date will be a surprise, keep your eyes
the first show we ever played in the UK), until our last night peeled. You can expect to send up from your chair.
where we stayed up all night and watched the sun come up.
The highlight of the festival was playing at the pub on the How was supporting Bloc Party on their last Australian tour? What
beautiful pier with rides all over it. At this gig, we had one was the reception like?
of the bar staff come up to us when we had just jumped off It was really great to be playing in such big venues and we
stage holding a handful of blown light bulbs. She said they really enjoyed meeting the guys from Block Party, they are
had started blowing one by one during our set, this was quite all very lovely people. Our music is so different from Block
a satisfying thing to hear. This festival gave us the energy Party, I think the audience was quite shocked. It was cool
to give everything we had for the rest of our tour in Europe. to see the people in the crowd getting into our stuff. They
Sadly, we didn't get to see any other bands! looked puzzled at first but the puzzled-ness was joined by
head nodding and smiling not too far into our set.
You have a compelling future-pop sound. What musical influences
got you to this point? Your music makes everyone want to get up and dance. Is that
Sooooooo many. We all listen to quite different music to each something you wanted to encapsulate in your music? (I’m
other. I think this has been a big contributor to creating our guessing probably by the single’s title Dare you not to Dance)
sound. The meeting point for us are some of our childhood I’m so happy to hear that. Yes, we wanted to make music
favourites such as the Beastie Boys and Missy Elliot. We all you can dance to.
get down to CLiQ, Alika, Black Canviar, Major Lazer, Yaeji,
Elliphant, Die Antwoord........ Your live shows are raved about as being ‘electrifying’. Are they
a big part of your image? Do you feel people need to see you live
Being a Melbourne band, how does playing in Europe feel for the proper Haiku Hands experience?
different? I’d be happy for the music to stand alone but if people are
Every place we play in is unique. When we play in Europe, saying our shows are ‘electrifying’, then please do come to
we spend a lot more time repeating the country’s name see us!
where we are performing before going onto stage.
Haiku Hands play Brighton’s The Hope & Ruin on:
Claire and Mie being sisters, how did Beatrice complete the trio? Fri 7 Aug.
I was the last addition to the trio. Bea and Claire started
writing together before they got an offer to play at Falls
Festival and asked me to join them on stage.

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BY REBECCA WELLER



After nearly a decade away, Doves are thrilled to bring dance music explosion meant Doves first band, although
their high-octane rock and roll back to Brighton, the place still a rock band, took heavy influence from American
they call a city of music. Andy Williams, Jez Williams dance and electronic music. Andy refers to them as a
and Jimi Goodwin from the Manchester-based band are music magpie; picking the best of what they like and
gearing up to play alongside Feeder, The Twang and The trying to put it through their own filter. “We all listen to
Coral at Brighton Racecourse on Fri 6 July. such different stuff and bring different things to the table,
but that is the strength of the band.”
Drummer and vocalist Andy says: “It has been 9, maybe
10 years since we have played Brighton, and we have Doves’ new music is inspired by the musicians’ lives,
never played a racecourse, so we are really looking taking a different approach to their previous work. “It
forward to it.” Working and touring together intensely for has got a different, more organic feel. It is hard for me to
20 years has taken its toll, causing a break in 2010, but say but it is definitely different, but it is also unmistakably
this was always a hiatus and never the end for the trio, he Doves.” Nearly ten years since their last musical get-
tells me. “It’s just good to mix it up every now and then. together, they all felt no time had passed and meeting up
Creatively there was a dip, the gigs were still good and the with old friends was as natural as ever. “We all met at a
last record was still good but it was just getting harder.” Lebanese place, had a big meal and a good laugh about
old times. We started getting together, working on new
music and it just kind of sprang from there really.”
Doves’ music dips in and out of various genres, spanning
indie rock to electro, house and pop. “Growing up in
Manchester, the Factory bands were really influential, Their big comeback came through playing at the Royal
just in terms of how they were self-sufficient and very Albert Hall for the Teenage Cancer Trust last year.
independent minded.” Forming around the time of a Although there were a lot of nerves, it was a special night

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9, maybe
10 years

since we MONUMENTS

have played Wednesday 3rd July
The Haunt
Brighton" SINGLE MOTHERS
Monday 8th July
The Prince Albert
for the band and a career highlight for them to GOUGE AWAY
play such an iconic venue. Tuesday 9th July
The Prince Albert
It is clear he feels blessed fans have stuck by
Doves and there is still a desire for them to JENNY LEWIS
continue touring, calling the reaction to their Wednesday 24th July
comeback staggering and incredible. Williams Concorde 2
says working hard is crucial to succeeding in
the music industry but having fun is always the KATE NASH
aim. However, he explains this is not the case for Wednesday 31st July
aspiring bands and artists. As the industry gets Concorde 2
tougher and the route of labels developing bands
over several years diminishes, a lot of people THE WEDDING PRESENT
don’t get a second chance despite their hard Friday 9th & Saturday 10th August
Concorde 2
work. “I think it is really hard for younger bands.
We were kind of blessed when we first came out
to sell records and make a pretty decent living. SITHU AYE
Saturday 10th August
But that seems to have all gone.”
The Hope & Ruin
Without giving away too much, Andy makes it BASEMENT
clear fresh new music is bound to embed itself Wednesday 21st August
into fans’ hearts soon with an album release next The Haunt
year highly probable, teasing the possibility of
further UK gigs with hopes of playing as far afield WILLIAM TYLER
as Mexico and New Zealand. Tuesday 27th August
Komedia
According to Andy, self-doubt is something Doves THE SNUTS
have grappled with repeatedly over the years as Wednesday 18th September
it is easy to go from being ecstatic with a song The Green Door Store
to thinking it is the worst thing ever written in as
little as an hour. “I try to write something, put it THE DIVINE COMEDY
down and then analyse it later rather than halfway Wednesday 16th October
through the process, because it is a creative killer Brighton Dome
if you are overcritical of your own stuff. I think there
is a time and a place for that but not while you’re FANGCLUB
creating it.” Saturday 19th October
The Green Door Store
Taking a step back appears to have given
the band a new perspective and appreciate EASY LIFE
everything more, which has been key to their Tuesday 22nd October
recent progression. “When you are on that circuit The Old Market
where you are just touring constantly. It becomes THE SKINTS
the norm, and actually it’s a pretty good way to & BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH
make a living.” Sunday 27th October
Concorde 2
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Coral, play Brighton Racecourse on Fri 6 July.

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Musical expression comes to fruition from unpredictable including the hang drum, a melodic percussive instrument
points in an artist’s surroundings. Over centuries, nature with a beautiful sound.
has proven itself as a popular source of inspiration for
musicians, from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons to ‘What After hearing Rwandan band, Afro Celt Sound System’s
a Wonderful World’ by Louis Armstrong. Placing their song ‘When I Still Needed You’, Kyle was captivated by
time in nature at the epicentre of their musical project is the story of the vocalist’s son being stolen by a militia:
brand new electronic duo, Aondo. Comprised of multi- “Whenever I hear the song I feel and I imagine a story,
instrumentalists, Kyle and Rob, Aondo have built a as I don’t understand the lyrics it’s nothing specific, I love
musical project to reflect their time spent mountaineering how it made my brain work.” Together, Aondo formed a
and skiing. three-part narrative for their own story, with Rob writing
nine chapters.
The pair first met online in the summer of 2017 when Kyle
was searching for an apprentice sound engineer, but they In the works, they are currently developing their music
quickly discovered this was not the only passion they as the soundtrack to create the story into a physical
shared. Rob said: “We discovered we had mountaineering live performance. “The team we’re putting together
in common and that is quite a niche hobby, so we clicked is incredibly talented and it’s unbelievably exciting,”
on that right away, and got going on making music Rob says the production is built around a narrative of
together.” Both Rob and Kyle were born into families of exploration and redemption - a young man’s epic journey
avid skiers and mountaineers. The announcement of their across Asia and the Himalaya in the wake of World War
new project is a homage to exploration - the mountains II. Rob explains how they both have learning difficulties
being their primary vessel for adventure and discovery. (ADHD and dyslexia), and so they aim to combine
multiple disciplines into the performance to introduce a
As someone who has engaged in neither sport, I asked new generation to these great outdoor activities. “Our
Rob how these experiences affected them creatively: school careers were a bit of a car crash, and we both feel
“The exhilaration and the sense of freedom you get from that our various hobbies gave us a lot of direction and a
winter sports just becomes a part of your daily life and level of application we weren’t finding in the classroom.”
your style,” Rob says. “Finding new routes or straying off
piste is always a keen objective and that applies to the The driving force for Aondo’s new project is to deliver
music too.” great narratives of adventure and exploration, music,
and dance. Kyle tells me he does not think of Aondo as a
Rob explains how Eastern sounds do not featured too ‘band’, but more of an art project: “Writing and performing
largely in electronic music thus far. Their music video for music is definitely a big part of what we do, but so is
‘Cairn’, Aondo’s powerful first release launched on BN1 narrative, story-telling and a visual experience.” They
Magazine’s website, was filmed and edited Josy Tenger. both hope to reflect this ethos in the multi-disciplinary arts
It combines compelling beats and organic Eastern- performances to be announced at a later date.
influenced melodies with their insights and experiences
during their time exploring the mountains. Rob tends to Aondo’s single, ‘Cairn,’ is available to buy and stream
take guitar and piano duties while Kyle is on percussion, from Mon 1 July on all online major distribution.

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Glasgow-based Lavinia Blackwall is Thiis bunch of swaggering rockers self- Signed to the legendary Island
a former member of Trembling Bells released their sophomore album I Want Records, Andy Black is one of this
and has collaborated with Mike Heron the World earlier in the year, subsequently best breakthrough young vocalists.
on his Incredible String Band tour, selling out both album launch shows, The frontman iof Black Veil Brides, his
Kaleidoscope, Nick Garrie and Will they been tipped for huge things in the superb debut solo album, The Shadow
'Bonnie Prince Billie' Oldham. near-future, included by Spotify on their Side revealed a love for modern pop. It’s
prestigious #HotNewBands playlist. polished,
She’s currently working as a co-writer,
singer and instrumentalist in Stilton On top of this, the sassy South Yorkshire This year’s The Ghost of Ohio brought
and as a solo artist. Currently, she’s is quartet have been popping up on radio in a more electronic direction, while still
working on her eagerly anticipated first stations across the UK, from 6Music and maintaining an keen eye on his rock
album which is due to be released later BBC Introducing to Planet Rock and roots, all topped with a sumptuous and
this year - and should feature more of her Kerrang Radio. Now is the time to catch mature voice. This is the sound of an
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Started in 2002, Hillbilly Rawhide are an The owner of perhaps pop music's Now moved away from shouting: “What is
oddity in their native Brazil, mixing Country, most distinctive voices is packing in a your primary objective?!” at terrorists on
Hillbilly, Western, Boogie Woogie, Honky few intimate shows this summer. As the the award-winning and iconic TV show
Tonk, Psychobilly, Bluegrass, Rock’n’Roll composer and performer, John Newman 24, Kiefer Sutherland has been reframing
and Blues. Their unique approach has has created given us some of British himself as a bit of a country music
gone to inspire bands all over the country. music’s biggest anthems, including three legend. It’s a great fit for the seasoned
No 1 singles. actor as well. While other stars have tried
Since they’ve gone from strength to their hand at forging rock careers, it’s
strength , not only at home but worldwide, The co-writer and singer on Rudimental’s always felt a little desperate. But there’s
spreading a message of good times classic Feel The Love, he’s headlined no doubting this guy’s authenticity and
and irrepressible tunes. Now, after 17 festivals and shows across the world. Now spirit. This is a booze-driven, down and
years in the game, and shaking venues he’s out and about with a stripped-back dirty, laced with mandolin, accordion and
everywhere, they come to show Brighton band and a heady mix of new songs and slide guitar. Sutherland’s on the wrong
what it’s all about. a few of his modern classics. side of the tracks now, and he’s going to
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THE DOVES LUCINDA WILLIAMS KATE NASH
FRI 26 JULY // BRIGHTON RACECOURSE MON 29 JULY // BRIGHTON DOME WEDS 31 JULY // CONCORDE 2
One of British music’s rarest treasures The incredible country-folk songwriter Star of charts amd small-screen, Kate
come to the hills above Brighton comes to Brighton to perform her classic Nash brings a new selection of songs
this summer. Dove’s reputation as a Car Wheels On A Gravel Road album. inspired by 90s one-hit wonder Meredith
committed and consistent albums act is It’s 20 years after the release of this Brooks. One of the most honest, self-
enhanced by smash hits like There Goes Southern Gothic masterpiece, which effacing and unpretentious in British
The Fear, Pounding and Black And White traverses the sounds and mythos of the pop music, Nash is back with a fabulous
Town. American South. selection of songs to shake things up.
Over their career, The Manchester band
have won Mercury Prize-nominations It calls on Memphis soul, Delta blues and A BRIT school graduate, she started
for Lost Souls and The Last Broadcast,, puts Georgia on her mind. Her lyrics are writing pop aged 14. Those songs went
which stand as monuments of refined novelistic in detail, telling stories of bar on to inform her smash-hit Brit-Award
song writing. After a split in 2010, they brawls, broken hearts and even more gleaning debut, Made Of Bricks. Since
made a triumphant comeback last year broken men. It’s a journey like no other. then she’s constantly changed up her
– better and bolder than ever. This will be game, progressing to this year’s brilliant
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One of Britain’s most distinctive Beirut’s 12-track Gallipoli album started One third of Mountain Man, Molly Sarlé is
and powerful bands ever, Skunk life in the winter of 2016, with Zach solo and fancy free right now. Her debut
Anansie manage to simultaneously be Condon returning to his old Farfisa album, Karaoke Angel, came crammed
confrontational and tender. A politically- organ. Following recording stints in with an ethereal quality, reflecting on her
charged blend of influences, cultures New York and Berlin, Condon settled experiences of trying to make it in LA.
and personalities, they continued to in a studio complex deep in rural Italy.
KIEFER SUTHERLAND forge new ground while staying true to It was here that he rediscovered the old Bit the otherworldliness doesn’t
TUES 23 JULY // CONCORDE 2 their roots. joys of music as a visceral experience stop her from being an incisive and
which became the founding principle for observational songwriter. She possesses
Almost a quarter century since forming the album. Now released to enormous a powerful and striking voice, but it never
and they remain as vital and influential commercial and critical success, he’s overpowers the vulnerabilities. Poetic
as always. They’re celebrating 25th touring the fruits of his labours- A brass- and strikingly beautiful, this is stripped
anniversary with 25LIVE@25, a live album tinged layered collection of honest and honest folk music for an uncertain world.
bringing together a prime selection of ethereal pop songs.
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Grace Carter, Brighton’s very own soul sensation, is had the opportunity to pick who I surround myself with.
coming home to play LoveBN1 Fest. Jessie J, Grace The people I call my family have saved me from a lot and
Jones and 2017 X Factor winners Rak Su, will join Grace are a massive part of my life. I wouldn’t be where I am
for the festival as part of Brighton Pride. The London- without them!
based artist was third on BBC Music’s Sound of 2019
after releasing tracks such as Why Her Not Me? and What has been the biggest lesson or the best thing
Don’t Hurt Like It Used To. you've learnt so far in the industry?
That it’s important to be able to say no. No one knows you
Since emerging in 2017 Grace has experienced success like you know yourself.
after success and supported Rag’N’Bone Man, Haim and
Dua Lipa for her Self-Titled Tour. Through her heartfelt What's next for you?
songs 22-year-old Grace’s raw and poetic emotion flows Festivals, festivals and more
through her music. festivals! We’re going all
over the place this year,
BN1 Magazine spoke to Grace, before she hits LoveBN1 which blows my mind
Fest in August. every time I think
about it. We’ll be in
What inspired you to cover Wicked Game? Did you Asia and America
hear the track a lot growing up? throughout August
It wasn’t a song my mum had played and then I’m also
me growing up, but it’s a song I working on my
was always aware of. Someone debut album so
suggested I gave it a go and when there’s a lot to come!
I sat down with the lyrics in front
of me it made so much sense. It’s LoveBN1 Fest comes to
important to me that when I cover Brighton’s Preston Park
a song I can relate it back to my on Sun 4 Aug, as part of
life and my emotions. Music and Brighton Pride.
singing are both very therapeutic for
me, so it was important for me to be
able to connect with the words.
What made you decide on the video concept
for Don’t Hurt Like It Used To, with the cold and
hostile environment becoming beautiful?
You said it! The song is about rising from a
negative situation and I wanted the video to
capture that too.
Are you excited about playing LoveBN1 Fest?
What can fans expect from your set?
I’m so excited! I very rarely have time to come back to
Brighton which is a shame as it’s where I grew up, so
it’s a real honour to be invited along to play at pride this
year! Nothing beats a home crowd so I guess people can GRACE
expect a lot of smiles and some emotional tunes.
What does Brighton Pride mean to you?
Brighton Pride has been a part of my life for years. It’s
a day when everyone comes together to celebrate love
and positivity and I’m very happy to be a part of it! CARTER
How much new attention did the BBC Music Sound
2019 poll bring you?
Coming third in the Sound poll was a really special
moment for me, I definitely wasn’t expecting it at all but BY REBECCA WELLER
I’ve been working at this since I was 13 so to get the nod
that I'm doing something right is definitely nice. I guess a
lot of people discovered me through this year’s list so it’s
been a blessing.

How important is your family in your success?
Very important! I have a very unconventional family. I was
brought up to build my own family around me, so I’ve

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THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE AIDS PANDEMIC BY HARRIET TRICKETT


A feature documentary about the AIDS crisis in the UK The film was initially envisioned as a short documentary, but
was released last month after previewing at cinemas Steve said so many people came forward to be interviewed
across the country. Dukes @ Komedia hosted a special that in the end a decision was made to focus on the earliest
screening of After 82 followed by a Q&A with directors and interviews. When talking about the making of the film and
long-term partners Ben Lord and Steve Keeble prior to the challenges he said: “It was made on about £23,000 and
release. After 82 The Untold Story of the AIDS Pandemic most of that was spent on archives, with it costing about
features the story of Terry Higgins, who died from AIDS £100 per second. But, the most difficult thing was: where
in July 1982 and shares what his friends did afterwards. do you start? Everyone had said such poignant words and
Co-director Steve explains: “It’s not the medical, it’s the what do you take out? That was the most difficult part of
personal stories and as far as we know that’s never been making the film.”
done before, certainly not in the UK and so it stands as a
testament to the people that we lost.” Some of the stories The film shows how there was a lot of information about
had never been told before and are extremely moving. the problem (AIDS) but very little knowledge of the causes.
The social stigma was rife, alongside ignorance and
The film begins by grabbing your attention with the prejudices. But the film tells truthfully ways in which the
question, ‘What would you do if a deadly virus wiped out LGBT community came together with hope. What was
your circle of friends and lovers?’ Narrated by Dominic shared during the Q&A was really moving, Ben and Steve
West (who played Jonathon Blake in the film Pride), After explained they had received hostility and abuse which
82 commemorates and celebrates those who were lost to they believe is due to them having made the film. Steve
AIDS and gives an insight into the lives of those living with said: “We had someone outside our house saying: ‘So how
the virus. Co-director Ben said about the making of the film: long have you been spreading AIDS for, and do you think
“People shared such personal stories and that was a lot this film is really going to make a difference?’” After having
of responsibility and also a privilege.” The film also shows taken approximately seven years to complete and to have
how these personal connections led to the establishment shared people's stories so honestly, this was hard to hear.
of the Terrence Higgins Trust. Ben added: “But we thought: no, you’re not going to stop
us from allowing these people to have their stories heard.”
However, it is the private moments which hit the hardest. With that, has come one of the most important documents
Actor and activist Johnathan Blake, one of the first of the AIDS pandemic. Ben said: “We interviewed some
people diagnosed with HIV in the UK, talks about suicide. young people living with HIV and it is interesting to hear
Emotional stories from during the AIDS crisis and the use of their experiences of living with HIV in the 21st century
AZT (zidovudine drug) show how people with the disease compared to those diagnosed in the 80s. I think that would
were treated like test subjects in drug trials. The heartbreak be a really interesting contrast.”
and the fight against discrimination make for hard-hitting
viewing. The effect of HIV and AIDS on mental health is Steve said he felt especially honoured to preview the film
also highlighted; an additional silent killer of isolation with for Brighton’s strong LGBT community during Pride month.
many men feeling prohibited from speaking emotionally. “It was a real struggle to make the film,” he said. “But we
are never going to give up. A film had to be made and we
are proud of the people coming to see it.”
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BY KANE TAYLOR

In Brighton’s Pride Parade, you are sure to welcomed by those concerned about the amount of litter
encounter a mixture of mythical wonders such as left over from last year’s event and an important addition
unicorns, phoenixes and perhaps the odd dragon. to Pride’s sustainability initiatives such as The Big Pride
This year however, the angels have landed… Beach Clean. Members must also be vigilant toward public
safety “by actively reporting any hate crimes or incidents
City Angels is an official non-profit initiative set up to and be supportive of LGBTQ initiatives.”
promote a closer working partnership between Pride and
local commerce. The festival weekend is estimated to Over the last decade, LGBTQ messages, flags and slogans
bring in a coffer busting £20.5m revenue for the retail and have become more visible within commerce. Though
hospitality economy. Businesses that benefit can show this has undoubtedly helped raise awareness within the
their support by becoming City Angels members for an public sphere it has also caused concern about ‘rainbow
annual fee starting at £100. capitalism’ – the exploitation of the Pride message for
financial interest. The City Angels project acknowledges
So much for procedure, but what does it mean to be a City the problem. As an official Pride member, critics are invited
Angel? Pride Managing Director Paul Kemp cast some to seek assurance that by signing up, businesses are
light on some of the benefits of signing up. “City Angels will actively giving something back to the community. “100% of
receive official merchandise including flags, stickers and the profits from City Angels memberships is reinvested in to
digital assets to display in windows, outside and online,” the city and community,” Kemp says. “Whether it is through
he tells me. “They will also be listed on the official Pride reducing waste in event supply chains, The Big Pride Silent
website, in adverts and editorials celebrating City Angels, Disco Beach Clean, sponsoring bins or consumer-focused
the annual Pride magazine and in our City Angel social campaigns to reduce litter – there is plenty to be done.
media campaign.” Focusing our effort means we can bring greater benefit to
everyone in the city.”
2019 will mark the project’s first year in operation. Its
founding members include brands such as Brighton Concerns about commercial exploitation are legitimate but
& Hove Buses, Legends, BHAFC and Hilton Hotel. the project has a supportive aim. City Angels are obliged to
These household names can help build momentum act as guardians to the three principles at the heart of the
by encouraging other businesses to get on board. official organisation: Respect, Pride and Unity. The project
recognises that the strength of these principles relies on a
Its purpose is not solely to create low cost advertising. collective response.
In line with its founding idea – where there is shared
benefit, there should be shared responsibility – Kemp Brighton & Hove Pride is a momentous occasion where
wants a collaborative approach. “There are some who we celebrate diversity and recognise our common cause.
take advantage and don’t contribute to the weekend or The City Angels initiative could be an effective mediator
fundraising” he comments. “City Angels is a response to between the stuffy world of commerce and the free-spirited
this and also to feedback from businesses wanting to get frivolity of a party weekend. However, this is a year-round
more involved with Pride.” campaign so when you buy your next BHAFC season
ticket or hop onto the number seven to the Marina, you can
Pride attracts an estimated 450,000 people into the city be proud to buy into a business that honours the identity of
over the weekend. City Angels members are expected the city that makes it flourish.
to honour the occasion by upholding a sense of civic
responsibility. Kemp says this can be achieved by For more information please visit www.brighton-pride.org/
“keeping the front of their businesses clean.” This will be city-angels

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PRIDE



CREATES


SUSTAINABLE


FUTURE


Pier 2 pier, Beach Clean,
BHCC, Brighton and Hove
BY NADIA ABBAS

Brighton Pride has become an iconic celebration of the Another part of this plan is to replace plastic water bottles
LGBTQ community, arguably the largest Pride event in the with “Aquapax cartons” which are a greener alternative.
UK. It attracts thousands of people each year, who travel This is another good strategy, as typically Pride falls at
far and wide to witness this colourful mirage of diverse the beginning of August during a heatwave, so water
performers, exotic food stalls, and musical extravaganzas consumption is at a high, with people throwing their empty
for one scorchingly hot summer’s day. However, after the bottles anywhere during the event. However, now that they
banners and decorations have been cleared, the music plan to use a biodegradable alternative, the effects won’t
has stopped, and the people have left and gone back be as damaging. They are also planning on providing
home, Brighton is often left looking like a dumping ground more water fountains in and around Preston Park for
for glitter, plastic and rubbish. This is the reality of holding people to use, as well providing canned drinks at bars
such a large sprawling event across the city. After the fun and restaurants. This new movement of sustainability will
and excitement is over there is a large amount of waste hopefully improve Brighton’s post-festival condition, as
left, including plastic cups and food waste. There is also well as inspiring other local festivals and events to adopt
a problem with carbon emissions, due to an increase in a greener approach.
vehicles on the city streets.
However, the public can also play a part in helping
This is why Brighton Pride organisers are working with a Brighton achieve a greener future. This is because people
sustainability expert on “a three-year plan that will work and businesses create waste every day, not just on
on improving these factors, and help make a cleaner, the Pride weekend. So, if we can encourage people to
greener Pride for all of us.“ They’re encouraging people change their mindset and dispose of waste in the right
and businesses coming to Pride to dispose of waste places, recycle and use reusable cups, it will have an
sensibly, by using the bins available around the city to enormous positive impact on our environment. Hopefully
help maintain a clean and green enviroment for both this can become a new green lifestyle for all of us. People
residents and visitors. This plan will address these issues, can also get involved on a larger scale by signing up to
aiming to reduce the event’s impact. the City Angels programme to help share benefit and
responsibility with local restaurants and hotels who work
One of their proposed schemes includes a “reusable cup together to improve our surroundings.
scheme at Preston Park and Pride Pleasure Gardens sites.”
They believe “this will reduce up to 30% of the volume of Brighton & Hove Pride also works with other organisations,
waste that has historically gone to incineration.” This is an such as Pier to Pier and Oceans 8 Brighton, who host
all-day event, where people are constantly buying drinks monthly beach cleans to remove the waste from our
and food from the stalls or bars, so waste generated oceans and will be hosting a huge beach clean event on
from plastic cutlery and cups piles up at an exponential the Sunday. Locals and visitors alike are encouraged to
rate. Specifically targeting plastic consumption by giving attend and help, as well as meet other like-minded people
people a sustainable option doesn’t detract from the who care for the environment. Through these initiatives we
liveliness and celebratory spirit of the event. can guarantee a greener future for Pride, and hopefully
the city of Brighton & Hove.
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REBELLION BY MARK DAVIS R
"THIS IS NOT A PROTEST"





When your 11-year-old daughter bursts into tears that Most importantly she knows that in any debate, you are not
the grown-ups aren’t doing anything close to enough to entitled to your opinion, only what you can argue for. Not
protect the world from a mass extinction, you’ve a parental all opinions are equal. Some are backed by data showing
instinct to comfort them. You might want to say that it’s all 2018 had the highest global emissions ever recorded,
overblown fearmongering, that technology will prevail and the effects of which have put us in the midst of a mass
we will all live happily ever after. extinction event of our making.

But she knows you can’t assure her of that. She knows And so, she wins her argument. A bleak debate, over
Nasa publicly announced irrefutable evidence of man- before it began. The only comfort I can give her is to get
made climate change in 1988. She knows you did film my lazy, apathetic, overworked self, involved.
work for BP in 2001 that admitted to shareholders that their
business model had to refocus beyond petroleum, because So, I check out the snappy XR (Extinction Rebellion) with
climate change was going to wipe out their business. She their cool brutalist logo, effective design style, and stripped
knows that if a big oil company was admitting it at the turn back message: The time for denial is over. It’s time to act.
of the millennium, six years before An Inconvenient Truth Government must - sort it out!
stormed the box office with a $50M worldwide haul and an
Oscar for Best Documentary, then this wasn’t a movie of I speak to Rupert Read about the group’s emergency
the week fad - it was real. action on the Climate and Ecological crisis. He’s clear -
this is not a protest. This is not just stating objection. This is
And as she and her mates protests against Government’s action against those in authority. Against the normal ways
inaction, in solidarity with child prodigy activist Greta of behaving. The very definition of a rebellion.
Thunberg - in the face of doomed Prime Minister Theresa
May’s criticism that they are wasting their time - she knows The April campaign of Non-Violent Disruption put into
there is not much time left to waste. She knows that Phillip practice the very heart of what writer George Monbiot
Hammond’s claim that £1tn is too high to save the future of hailed in XR’s Declaration of Rebellion: “The only time that
life on Earth, is paradoxically absurd. people know it is serious, is when people are prepared to
sacrifice their liberty in defence of their beliefs”.


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REBELS



WITH



CAUSE





























The triumph of the two-week disruption came with Government Policy. As shareholders in the Rebellion,
an unprecedented amount of political and public critics attack their financial incentives along with
attention drawn by the arrests of 1,130 teenagers, the lack of stance on issues as wide as economic
students, pensioners, academics, nurses and doctors modelling to the controversial roll out 5G.
peacefully supporting the XR campaign in London. The
strategy of the Met to refer as many cases as possible Rupert explains the thousands of world wide members
to the CPS is seen as deeply flawed; strengthening the in the XR church represent a broad base, but the
message of rebellion by making Martyrs of non-violent issues XR deal with are focussed. Extinction Rebellion
protestors. is not there to provide an answer as to HOW we
stop extinction. They want an independent Citizen’s
Showing surprising respect for the police Rupert Assembly to do that. Their job is simply to call for a
explains that law enforcers are just doing their job, seismic change in focus to tackle an urgent problem
and that XR supporters are warned that their actions that, as Mathew Todd wrote in The Guardian, the
could lead to imprisonment. What politicians have media has had all “the urgency of a quiche recipe on
not considered is that protestors are prepared to go daytime TV”.
to jail because the end of the world is more urgent
than comfort. Floods, wildfires, extreme weather, As I contemplate the subversive use of a limited
biodiversity loss, crop failure, mass migration and the company to change capitalism, I wonder how to tell
breakdown of society make an assertive Met look like my daughter that currently the best option for saving
the henchmen of deluded MPs. the world is to get arrested. “For many, it’s a necessary
price to pay to protect our children from what’s
The transparency of the XR website led those coming,” XR said in a statement after the April arrests.
wishing to derail the cause to attack its founders. A Cold comfort indeed.
farmer, a doctor and a Greenpeace sales rep set up
‘Compassionate Revolution Ltd’ in June 2015 with an
aim to develop the best tools for affecting change in



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COMEDY GUIDE





JAMES ACASTER
FRI 12 JULY // BRIGHTON DOME

Award-winning comedian James
Acaster will be back in Brighton with a
BN1 CHOICE Myself 1999. He wittingly came up with
quirky new show, Cold Lasagne Hate
the name whilst reminiscing on the
best year of his life and simultaneously
eating a cold microwavable lasagna
at 4am. This is a perfect reflection of
© Edward Moore his eccentric persona and comedic
style that uses odd obsessions and
inconsequential things, to make great
stand-up comedy that has made him a
household name.














THE MAYDAYS: HAPPILY
NEVER AFTER BENT DOUBLE STAND UP & SLAM
FRI 5 JULY // KOMEDIA SUN 7 JULY // KOMEDIA WEDS 17 JULY // KOMEDIA
After selling out shows across Europe Hosted by Mock of The Week’s Stand-up comedy and poetry have
this humorously dark and twisted tale Zoe Lyons, this inclusive comedy long been entertainment rivals, but
is back. Inspired by Tim Burton and night offers an array of diverse and the time has come for them to go
Brothers Grimm, this musical comedy wonderfully talented stars in stand-up, head to head in a battle of words at
show promises a night of dark comedy including Suzi Ruffell, Joe Sutherland, the Stand up & Slam event in Brighton.
fun. The show combines award- and Alison Spittle. It combines This event combines notable names in
winning improvisers, and hauntingly elements of razor- tongued comedy comedy and poetry from all over the
dark music, which creates the perfect that is guaranteed to leave the room UK. They come together in this quirky
blend of off-beat horror and light booming with laughter, with a relaxed and intimate event to provide a night
playful comedy in a seamless and night out with friends, with good music of hilarious and competitive fun, whilst
enticing theatrical performance. and food. Making it a unique night on also showcasing real talent in the
the town, that is open to everyone. poetry and comedy world.






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LUCY PORTER AND ROSS SMITH
MON 22 JULY // KOMEDIA

A Fringe favourite, Lucy Porter returns with new
show, Be Prepared. This hilarious new look at her
life, reflects on how expectations of life change since
childhood. Navigating the complications of adult life
requires a pinch of humour in order to stay sane, and
that is exactly what her show brings. Joining her is
brilliant emerging talent Ross Smith, who tackles the
important questions of why men don’t cry, and why
they should, in an all-new show, Crying/Shame.





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MINDOUT FOR THE LAUGHS
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WEDS 31 JULY // KOMEDIA
This unique comedy night mixes the excitement and premier
dazzling world of drag, with the lively atmosphere
of stand-up comedy to bring people together in
celebration of Pride. The night promises an array of multi-arts
vocal performances including Britain’s Got Talent’s
Robert White and comedians such as Debra Jane
Appleby and Bethany Black, who will combine their
sharp- tongued wit and musical comedy to create
an unforgettable night. All proceeds will go towards venue
helping the LGBTQ community.

KEVIN FRASER LIVE: LEAVE THE
WORLD BEHIND 2019

FRI 30 AUG // KOMEDIA This summer, Youtube
phenomenon Kevin Fraser heads out on a massive See what’s on at
worldwide tour. This eagerly anticipated show is
expected to be the perfect blend of comedic genius, brightondome.org
and soulful, yet techy, music which makes him suitable
for people of all ages. From humble beginnings as a
DJ, he’s now selling out venues around the world, and Neneh Cherry at Brighton Dome,
we expect nothing less from his show in Brighton. May 2019 © Xavier Clarke

EMMA



FRANKLAND






HEARTY COMES
TO TRANS PRIDE






























BY STUART ROLT


Performer, TV actor and award-winning theatre creator Indonesia and the UK. Travelling with her six-year-
Emma Frankland has focussed her energies on old in Indonesia last January, Frankland spent several
discussing gender and identity. Her latest work, Hearty, weeks living with Bissu shamans. “Bissu come from
asks questions about how trans experiences are framed. the trans community, so it was incredible to see them
Now it comes to the Marlborough Theatre, as part of valued amongst their society.” This followed a previous
Trans Pride. As a locally-based artist, she’s delighted trip where she worked with trans women in Jakarta and
there’s an established season dedicated to the work of Yogjakarta. “I have also spent time with trans and travesti
trans performers. “That’s ground-breaking,” she tells women in Brazil at the brilliant SSEX BBOX conference
me. “The Marlborough are the UK’s only all-year-round and with 2Spirit and trans women in Canada. All of these
LGBTQ theatre venue and the support they give to trans experiences have made me realise how connected this
artists sets such a great example. It allows me as an artist experience is, despite our immense cultural differences
to push further in my work, rather than always feeling the and privileges” Conversations with all of these individuals
work needs to also explain what being trans means.” aided her in creating Hearty’s unapologetic commentary
on what it means to be a trans woman in 2019.
Hearty stands as the final work in her None of Us is
Yet a Robot project. Over the last seven years this has Visually it’s a striking show. Frankland wears a long
explored change, gender and the politics of transition, prosthetic rat tail and metal wings constructed from
creating ground-breaking performances and workshops knives, as well as a slogan T-shirt that is an appropriation
for the trans community in locations as diverse as Brazil, of one of Germaine Greer’s trans-exclusionary hate



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speeches. “It also continues my exploration of the troubled history
of HRT and it’s use in the liberation of trans bodies as well as
contributing to the eradication of the crone in our culture. It uses
ritual, fire and song to draw all these elements together!” Also
drawing on Frankland’s work and observations on a shifting social
landscape, last month saw the publication of None of Us is Yet
a Robot, Five Performances on Gender Identity and the Politics
of Transition. Spanning those seven years and five innovative
performances, alongside a collection of writings, it charts trans
experience in modern Britian.
This culmination of Frankland’s current ouvre comes at a time
when trans-narratives are increasingly assimilated and diluted
by cisgender productions, which in turn establishes unhelpful
stereotypes. “I don’t doubt that many productions feel they are
being supportive, but if you don’t have trans people playing
significant roles on your production team you shouldn’t be making
that work. And I definitely want an end to cis actors portraying trans
Credit © Maurizio Martorana media, the internet and social media has radically improved the
people, it’s unhelpful and needs to stop.” Away from mainstream
ways in which queer and trans people can access knowledge and
community. There have been many positive campaigns recently
in the face of negative events. Movements like #blacklivesmatter
#metoo #lwiththet #nomorewhiteignorance and #notadebate have
changed the way in which we discuss certain subjects. Sadly, it’s
also provided tools to attack, spread misinformation and defame
trans women. “We see again and again that the short form of
social media is a dangerous and poor medium to have such a
conversation.”








Frankland also sits at odds with dated concepts be systemically unbalanced and unfair. The prison
like ‘passing’, as it connotes an idea of being right industrial complex, legal structures, the mainstream
or wrong. “I prefer using the terminology ‘read media - all are controlled by people in positions
as’ as it puts the responsibility on the viewer. For of traditional power. “Art is a place where we can
example - if I fail to ‘pass’ as a woman in your eyes make the rules and express ourselves freely and
the inference is that I have failed. Whereas if you on our terms. There is a renaissance occurring,
fail to “read me” as a woman, then that is because especially in work made by trans artists - we don’t
of the limitations on your understanding of what a fully know what that will look like as we begin to see
woman may look like, and not because I have done larger collaborations… but we will find out soon.”
anything wrong.” She says we encounter problems
when a trans person is perceived to be pretending Emma Frankland’s Hearty comes to Brighton’s
to be something they are not. This scan still result Marlborough Theatre on Tues 9 July as part of the
in violence, so sadly ‘passing’ will be important to Trans Pride season.
certain people when the alternative may result in
grave danger. Social attitudes need to change, not None of Us is Yet a Robot, Five Performances on
how people dress. Gender Identity and the Politics of Transition is
available now vis Oberon Books.
There’s an increasing need for art made by
people with marginalised identities. Too often
people are forced into justifying themselves or
defending stances using structures designed to


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JOKING



APART




ALAN AYCKBOURN’S FAN
FAVOURITE COMES TO
BOAT




BY STUART ROLT
Written in 1978, Alan Ayckbourn’s gently acerbic Joking Counties to a semi-detached three bedroomed house,
Apart pulls apart the middle-class psyche. It’s four scenes, which her parents had never been able to do. There was
all staged at the soirees of a seemingly perfect couple, a definite sense of pleasure in this, but they did constantly
chart the growing misanthropy of their friendship circle. compare themselves to other people.”
Four decades on from its West End debut, Patric Kearns
brings this nuanced comedy of suburban manners to For Kearns, the biggest task is staging this work outside,
Brighton Open Air Theatre. “The great thing is that it’s all or at least turning BOAT’s stage into a suburban garden
set in a garden, over a period of 12 years,” he enthuses. for fictional barbecues and Bonfire Night celebrations.
“For me, it makes open-air theatre a little bit more He’s well-versed in staging performances at the venue,
believable.” As the piece progresses through the years, it this being his fourth visit. “The people of Brighton seem
reveals one theme. Whenever their genial hosts slip away, to be embracing the idea. It’s a really nice place to sir,
to prepare more drinks, guests fill time with uncomfortable have a picnic and watch some drama. The beauty of
silences or idle gossip. the challenge is to identify plays which will work in that
environment.” There’s also the problem of adequately
Ayckbourn traded almost exclusively in middle-class defining the time periods of each scene. Establishing
characters who felt bewildered by their circumstances. 1966, 1970, 1974 and 1978 each requires great attention
His work played a protagonist’s class and identity, but to details like 333music and fashions.
traditional notions of prestige were already being eroded
by the time Joking Apart was written. Post-war Britain Across those years, the same group of people meet up
saw identity become consumer driven. It was a period and reveal their unravelling personal circumstances and
of prosperity and aspiration, where the Metroland idyll growing resentment. Their hosts, Richard and Anthea,
inspired rapid expansion of suburbia. If your status was seem warm, generous, carefree and successful. So
to be elevated, you had to ‘keep up with the Jones.’ why do they keep inviting these people over? Are they
Nowadays, your standing in the world is almost completely oblivious to the resentment, or is it a treatise on the nature
governed by financial choice - what music you listen of friendship? They’re not a typically dysfunctional couple,
to, the clothes you wear and the adventures you chase. which sets them apart from the majority of Ayckbourn’s
Social media presents a perfectly curated existence to idiosyncratic characters. “I would describe them as the
peers. It might be from a different age, yet the Image golden couple who everyone aspires to be, but inevitably
crafting and envy traced throughout Joking Apart remains they’re actually not as golden as everyone thinks. I’m sure
relevant. “People are innately quite competitive. Nobody that’s true in real life. As you grow older, there’s all sorts of
likes to give the impression their lives aren’t 100% perfect. things you have to overcome, and you can think you’re the
Now social media has taken that over. I can remember my only family experiencing that crisis. But when you talk to
parents, and they’d be very competitive about what they other people you find everyone’s in the same boat.”
had in comparison to other people in their peer group.
My Mum was very proud, because she’s come from a Joking Apart comes to Brighton Open air theatre on Weds
working-class background and she’d moved to the Home 31 July – Sun 4 Aug.

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24 July - 4 Sept
See if you have what it takes to get a job working for Sir Edward
at the Medieval Mop Fair, or catch the castle steward who will be
patrolling the courtyard and setting fun missions to complete.

These are the places that make us.
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A SUMMER OF FUN AT
BODIAM CASTLE

JUL – SEP, ROBERTSBRIDGE,
EAST SUSSEX

There is plenty to keep the little ones entertained BRIGHTON’S VERY
this summer holiday. Discover more about the
people who would have lived and worked in a OWN LOVE ISLAND:
medieval castle. Learn what they would have worn
and used through eight character illustrations and THE EXPERIENCE
dressing up boxes. See if you have what it takes
to get a job working for Sir Edward at the Medieval FRI 19 – MON 29 JUL,
Mop Fair or catch the castle steward who will be MADEIRA DRIVE
patrolling the courtyard and setting fun missions to
complete. Visit their website for dates and tickets.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle
Love Island: The Experience, delivered by The Luna
GET CREATIVE AT Cinema, will take for eleven nights at Madeira Drive
in Brighton. The site will be transformed into a fully
BATEMAN’S Love Island branded event space, dressed to mirror
the villa setting in the show, and boasting the UK’s
JUL – AUG, ETCHINGHAM highest definition outdoor LED screens to show a
live episode every night. Audiences at Love Island
The Experience can look forward to the ultimate
Park Mill, beloved site of Rudyard Kipling and environment for fans to immerse themselves in the
a muse to his Puck of Pook's Hill stories, is now massively popular ITV2 show, which centres around
open again after major restoration. Bateman’s is a group of contestants - or ‘Islanders’ - looking for
encouraging you to get creative this summer with love whilst living in isolation in a villa in Mallorca.
watercolour painting in the gardens and puppet- Tickets from just £19.50.
making inspired by Kipling’s tales. Don’t miss the
poetry reading and storytelling in the gardens or
why not try the summer trail in the ground’s gardens
to discover clues and win the prize? Book now
online to get your places
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DISCOVER THE OCEAN

BY DAY & NIGHT

JUL – SEP, SEA LIFE BRIGHTON


Looking for something to do as a whole family this
Summer, or just fancy a day out with a difference? Then
head to SEA LIFE Brighton to experience their new £2.7
million ocean display Day & Night and see the UK’s
largest collection of sharks and rays under one roof.
Discover the ocean transition from Day to Night in the
UK’s first ever experience of its kind. Learn all about
how our amazing oceans change over 24 hours with a KICK BACK AND
new interactive trail. Dance on a bioluminescent beach,
wander through the underwater tunnel, greet turtles, RELAX WITH THE LUNA
sharks and rays at a floor to ceiling viewing window and
BEACH CINEMA
even take a selfie as a lionfish!
PIRATES & MERMAIDS 31 JUL – 18 AUG,
MADERIA DRIVE
INVADE SEA LIFE
BRIGHTON Locals and tourists will be able to head down to
Madeira Drive on Brighton Beach to experience
20 JUL– 8 SEPT, SEA LIFE BRIGHTON one of 40 open air screenings on an incredible giant
screen right on the pebbles. With a broad line up
of films appealing to families, groups of friends and
Looking for something to do as a whole family this
Summer, or just fancy a day out with a difference? Then those after a romantic date night, audiences will be
head to SEA LIFE Brighton to experience their new £2.7 able to choose from a huge variety of titles taking to
million ocean display Day & Night and see the UK’s the big screen, including this year’s biggest hitters
largest collection of sharks and rays under one roof. such as A Star is Born and Mary Poppins Returns,
Discover the ocean transition from Day to Night in the Disney’s highly anticipated 2019 releases Dumbo
UK’s first ever experience of its kind. Learn all about and Aladdin, to retro classics like Dirty Dancing,
how our amazing oceans change over 24 hours with a Pretty Woman and Top Gun. They will be hosting
new interactive trail. Dance on a bioluminescent beach, five special screenings for Brighton Pride weekend,
wander through the underwater tunnel, greet turtles, including Bohemian Rapsody and Moulin Rouge.
sharks and rays at a floor to ceiling viewing window and Tickets start at £12.50.
even take a selfie as a lionfish!
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THEATRE GUIDE





DON JUAN
10-11 JULY // WORTHING THEATRES
BN1 CHOICE Gene Peters, this alluring, physical
award-winning
Directed
by
Leo
comedy looks at the antics of the
infamous Juan. Labelled as the ‘king
of seduction’, he lives as a notorious
lothario, making women fall in love
with his genius wit and charming
looks. This extraordinary production
immerses the audience in his mischief,
as the titular anti-hero leaves a trail of
heartbreak. You can ‘buy Juan, get
Juan free’ on tickets as well!







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ANNIE ALI BABA AND THE FORTY
TUES 13 - SAT 17 AUG // THIEVES CHITTY CHITTY BANG
EASTBOURNE CONGRESS THEATRE SUN 18 AUG // BANG 21 - 24 AUG //
BRIGHTON OPEN AIR THEATRE THEATRE ROYAL BRIGHTON
Set during the Great Depression, Annie
a vibrant young orphan is forced to live This folk story follows Ali Baba a poor This classic tale of adventure, love and
a life of chores and skipped meals, woodcutter who stumbles across a family comes to the Theatre Royal this
at the hands of the villainous Miss thieves’ den full of gold, which at first summer for a few nights. This musical
Hannigan. Her luck looks up when promises a future of wealth for him and brings to life the struggles of a poor
she captures the attention of billionaire his family. But the greed and deception inventor, whose life takes a sudden,
Oliver Warbucks, then invited to spend of some of the characters proves but wonderful turn when he fixes up a
a lavish Christmas with him. We see too strong and leads to an untimely broken-down car and meets a wealthy
Annie’s journey to freedom, finding murder. This amazing production woman named Truly Scrumptious. His
her real family and the true essence of questions the cost of human life over once mundane life of struggling to
love and childhood determination. gold and riches. provide for his family, is transformed
into one of flying cars and fantasy.







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Top Left: by Barry Surtees
Top Right: Steve McQueen by Willem Hansum
Bottom Right: Mixers Moogs and space invaders
by Curtains

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BY LOUISA STREETING

Brighton & Hove flaunts a wealth of exceptional and Although most cities have areas dedicated to beautiful
everchanging street art. The city holds a rich legacy of Street Art, Barry cites London, Liverpool, and Bristol as
public art, with Banksy’s Kissing Coppers stencilled onto major contributors to the artistic form. However, he tells me
the side of The Prince Albert pub, which was eventually his home, Malaga, takes some beating, displaying world
sold at auction for £345,000. Brighton’s list of local street class artists. “Ben Eine, who has produced a 100m stretch
artists constantly evolves, but recognisable pieces come of his famous letters along the riverbank, Shepherd Fairy
from Mazcan, Minty, and Cassette Lord. Now, 1:ZE Art, a aka Obey Giant, D*Face, along with Spaniards, Okuda
brand new art gallery on Madeira Drive, is inviting street and Pantone.”
artists to exhibit their pieces inside.
Over time, Barry intends to represent all the different
Artist and curator of 1:ZE Art, Barry Surtees, spent many aspects encompassed by the term ‘Street Art’ in his
years creating ‘Op Art’. This consisted of three-dimensional gallery: “From Muralists whose work can be commissioned;
pieces, mostly out of wood and found objects using Paste-ups the successor of the muralist, which evolved
house paints and materials. When he moved to Malaga because of the requirement of speed; Multilayer stencils;
following an illness, he became interested in stripping street photography; collage and its digital successor.”
down advertising hoardings and the tattered paper that The gallery also exhibits his own décollage pieces. As
hung from them – themselves, giant works of art. He it stands, 1:ZE Art currently displays seven artists, such
started peeling these off and creating abstract pieces, as Charlie Holt, Hillary Boardley, Kasseus, Curtains,
sometimes 25mm thick, ripping back layers until the Glimmerman and The Postman, whose pastings of music
piece met his satisfaction. “The process is the opposite to icons are scattered across Brighton.
collage, known as décollage, as you strip back instead of
layering,” Barry tells me. Eventually, he began introducing “While we have originals for sale, the emphasis will be on
words, letters and numerals, then a particular person or very high quality Limited Edition prints, mostly in small
icon into his designs. editions. Because it is a stunning format, we will offer
these prints mounted on DiBond , an aluminium based
“I initially thought that I was doing something different as board, which holds the piece clear of the wall and has an
I had not actually seen similar pieces”, Barry explains. He integrated hanging system.” 1:ZE Art is able to arrange
soon discovered a European style from the 1950s known for mounting and framing, and pieces can be sent to any
as ‘retro d'affiches’, with forerunners such as Mimmo location in the world. The gallery is hosting an exhibition
Rotella, Jacques Villegle, and Raymond Hains providing evening on Friday 12 July between 6 and 10pm, inviting
great sources of inspiration for him. the public to view and purchase artworks on display. A
minimum of two works will be created live, along with an
Barry is attracted to the versatility of this medium when artwork donation from Barry, which will be subsequently
creating his own pieces. “I may peel a piece off and auctioned for the British Heart Foundation.
be happy with it in conjunction with another part of a
completely different poster. Essentially, I use the torn 1:ZE Art Gallery is open Wed-Sun, 11am-6pm, or by
paper as a paint brush, or destruction as creation, having appointment. Exhibition evening on Fri 12 July 6-10pm.
pillaged my materials from redundant hoardings and www.onezeeart.com
obtaining chromatic combinations in the process.”
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With Ringo Starr, Barbara Bach & John Entwistle


LESLEY ANN JONES’


TUMBLING DICE



BY LYDIA WILKINS

You may not know her, but you will know the stories. many stories. I had to be selective, otherwise I would still
Lesley Ann Jones - known as ‘LA’ or ‘LAJ’ - is used to be writing the book. Suffice it to say that there are enough
writing biographies of music icons like Freddie Mercury chapters for a sequel and perhaps even a third volume.”
and David Bowie. For the first time, she has published a
personal memoir, Tumbling Dice. Tumbling Dice also touches on the issue of so-called ‘fake
news’. “We are told that we live in a post-truth era, in
At dinner parties, she would tell her repertoire of all she’d which few seem to care about the broad dissemination of
seen while working as a journalist. The stories of a Fleet misinformation, spurious claims and downright lies. Most
Street no longer in existence were destined to remain people blame it on the Internet and social media.” Noting
‘cocktail party fodder’. Jones says: “People would say how fact-checking seems redundant, complete with a
to me, ‘Never mind rock stars, you really should write a politicised press, she suggests the future of journalism
book about your own life!’” Time, inclination, or the nerve does seem bleak. But even in the age of typewriters and
to begin writing were all lacking, until several turning point shorthand, ‘fake news’ was still rife: “I have written in the
occurred. book about stories I was set to work on as a journalist that
were completely fabricated by rogue editors. Fake news
What is important to note about Tumbling Dice is the line is no new thing. It was important to me to show that it was
on its title page: “Because journalists are human too.” In a rife, even in those days.”
climate where the ‘mainstream media’ is constantly called
into question, the book looks back at when journalism When asked about if she had any regrets, the response
viewed as a respectable profession. Reflecting on the was interesting: “Regrets? Too few to mention, as the big
fallout of the phone hacking story and the Leveson Inquiry, guy sang. ‘I wish I hadn’t done/said/married so-and-so’?
Jones laments the change in attitudes to journalists: “I’m Yeah, but you did. Regretfulness won’t change history. I
still tarred with the same brush. We are all ‘scumbag have learned the hard way not to waste time on it.
hacks’: reptilian thugs, devoid of conscience, who will sell
our own grandmother for the price of a splash headline. I “We all do what we have to do at the time to get by. The
wanted to remind people that journalists are as human as decisions we made at a particular point in our lives were
anybody else.” made according to the life we were living right there and
then, our personal circumstances, and whoever else was
More than just a kiss-and-tell book, or a glamourised involved. We can’t change what’s done, but we can learn
biography, Tumbling Dice is also Jones’ story. It details from it.”
how she ‘landed’ on Fleet Street, her family background
and what has happened since. Asked what is not included Lesley Ann Jones comes to Brighton’s Komedia on Thurs
in the book, she tells me: “Goodness, there were just so 1 Aug . Her book, Tumbling Dice, is available now.

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Come to our second Brighton meeting


Exploring Oneness





Oneness means our first loyalty is to our humanity, above any country, religion or
ideology: humanity both in the sense of all human beings and also of human decency,
kindness, compassion. Oneness means we recognise we are part of nature and that we
treat our environment with reverence and respect. Oneness works too at a personal level
as we grow into a sense of wholeness. Oneness means we recognise that we are children
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• deepen our experience of oneness
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• build a world based on oneness


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