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Arigatōgozaimashita to Shonen Knife for playing in Brighton

SHONEN KNIFE + GHOST CAR + RED DEER PEOPLE – PATTERNS, BRIGHTON 7.4.18 こんにちは (Kon’nichiwa) / Hello Last night, Patterns in Brighton was hosting an evening of sheer happiness from the exciting Japanese pop-punk band Shonen Knife. The all-girl trio was formed in Osaka...

Posted On 08 Apr 2018 at 4:38 pm

, By Nick Linazasoro

Royal college honours Brighton University boss

Brighton University vice-chancellor Debra Humphris has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians. Professor Humphris said that she was “delighted and humbled” to be recognised in the year that the royal college marked its 500th anniversary. The royal college...

Posted On 08 Apr 2018 at 11:31 am

, By Frank le Duc

‘Peacehaven Wild Kids’ return home for 40th anniversary

PETER & THE TEST TUBE BABIES + THE RELICS – PEACEHAVEN & TELSCOMBE FC 7.4.18 When I first heard about this gig at Peacehaven Football Club I thought “this will be a one off and I have to get my ticket – right now”, so I did. It seemed to take so long to come...

Posted On 08 Apr 2018 at 2:56 am

, By Mark Kite

An ethereal evening of musical treats

ABI WADE + EMMA GATRILL + AK PATTERSON – NIGHTINGALE ROOM, BRIGHTON 5.3.18 It’s not often you get three musical acts appearing on the same bill that share so much creative synergy, but that’s exactly what we got at the launch party of Abi Wade’s debut...

Posted On 08 Apr 2018 at 1:43 am

, By Martin J. Fuller

Profits move up a gear at Brighton and Hove Buses

Profits were up by almost a fifth at Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company, according to newly filed accounts. Turnover, or sales revenue, rose 3.9 per cent from £92.8 million to £96.4 million in the year to Saturday 1 July. And pre-tax profit, the most common measure of...

Posted On 08 Apr 2018 at 12:49 am