Coming up in April...
The Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival 2014, Spring Harvest, 16-27 April 2014.
Featuring a ‘free to enter’ Sussex and World Market with 100+ stalls, the Children’s Food Festival and the Live Food Show on Hove seafront and local producers, growers, restaurants, bars and food retailers firmly at it’s heart, the Spring Harvest is a showcase of the fantastic food, drink and hospitality to be found in the city and surrounding Sussex. More information here:
Photography: Julia ClaxtonFriday 4th April
Boyce Avenue: American trio the Manzano brothers perform their acoustic arrangements of popular contemporary songs with their signature soulful vocals. 8pm, £25, All Saints Church – Eaton Road, BN3 3QA
The Maydays with Special Guests Easy Action: Award-winning Brighton comedy improvisers are joined by Brent Skagford and Mark Rowland, known together as Easy Action, for a night of improvised comedy antics. 8pm, £10,Komedia – 44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
Tom Hingley: Former frontman of the Inspiral Carpets performs tracks from his recent albums Paper and Sand. With support from Fitsroy and Standard Lamps. 7pm, £10, Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar - 9-12 Middle Street, BN1 1AL
Saturday 5th April
Made 4 U Craft Fair: Set up to support local crafts, Made 4 U will be selling a variety of locally handmade products including candles, cards, jewellery and many other gifts. 10am-4pm, £FREE, Central United Reformed Church – Blatchington Road, BN3 3YF
Spitshake Sisters: Three-piece garage outfit with a high energy and an even higher volume to their music, fusing heavy fuzz with 60s trash and rock’n’roll. 7pm, £3, The Cowley Club – 12 London Road, BN1 4JA
The Selecter: Pioneers of the 2-tone era, along with fellow Ska revivalists Madness and The Specials, the night is sure to be full of madness and will indeed be something special! Support from Talisman. 7pm, £16.50, Concorde II – Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN
>Sunday 6th April
Brighton Marathon: Come down to the seafront and cheer along the thousands of runners for the last few miles of the marathon, this year led by Paula Radcliffe. Bring all your cheer and enjoy the atmosphere. ALL DAY, Various locations across Brighton & Hove, finishing on Madeira Drive.
Singalonga-ABBA: Lorraine Bowen will guide you through an ABBA day of singing together. Learn tips and tricks for great vocals before taking part in a performance in the Café-bar.
11am-4pm, £25, Brighton Dome – Church Street, BN1 1UE
11am-4pm, £25, Brighton Dome – Church Street, BN1 1UE
Youth Club: A selection of great local bands including Youth Club, Jipsy Magic, Atlantic and Fragile Creatures. A great way to enjoy the last hours of freedom this weekend. 8pm, £FREE, The Hope – 11 Queens Road, BN1 3WA
All Things Must Pass: Celebrating the Music of George Harrison: A 10-piece band performs a selection of songs all written by the former Beatle, including classics such as Here Comes the Sun as well as later solo material. 8pm, £12,Komedia – 44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
The Anniversary: A celebration of ABBA’s Eurovision win. A re-enactment by Christopher Green.
8pm, £12, Brighton Dome – Church Street, BN1 1UE
8pm, £12, Brighton Dome – Church Street, BN1 1UE
Monday 7th April
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers: A breath-taking new production which is sure to put a spring in your step and a tune in your head for weeks after! Directed and choreographed by award-winning Patti Colombo. Mon-Sat 7:45pm, Thur & Sat 2:30pm, £10 – £29.50, Theatre Royal – New Road, BN1 1SD
Peggy Sue: Brighton-based Pop/Indie folkies Peggy Sue perform tracks from their latest record, Choir of Echoes. For fans of Mumford & Sons, The Maccabees and First Aid Kit. 7:30pm, £8, Green Door Store – Unit 2,3&4 Trafalgar Arches, BN1 4FQ
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Tuesday 8th April
Jazz Jam Night: A weekly Jazz Jam with a house band and special guest musicians to ease you into the new week. 8pm, £FREE, The Brunswick – 1 Holland Road, BN13 1JF
Charity Chuckle: A regular comedy fundraising night, this month supporting The Martlets Hospice. Headlined by Nick Helm and with a host of other great acts to keep your funny bone tickled throughout the night, all in the name of a good cause. 8pm, £10/5 conc, Komedia – 44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
Wednesday 9th April
Manic Street Preachers: Still going strong after almost 30 years, the Welsh alt-rockers released their 11th studio album Rewind the Film in 2013. With a new record already well on the way, catch them live before they are hidden away in the studio putting the finishing touches on Futurology. 7pm, £29.50, Brighton Centre – Kings Road, BN1 2GR
Simone Felice: Americanpoet and songwriter Simone Felice will be performing tracks from his brand new record Strangers. For fans of Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan. Support from local talent Laish. 8pm, £13, Komedia – 44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
Thursday 10th April
Caitlin Stubbs + Supports: A regular on the Brighton music scene, Caitlin’s shows are a combination of gentle finger-picking guitar numbers and piano ballads to sooth your ears from the noisy humdrum of city life. With 4 great local supports. 8pm, £FREE, The Hope – 11 Queens Road, BN1 3WA
Departure from Normal: 4-pieceBrighton-based Brit-Pop band DFN lace their songs with clean tones and catchy melodies, with a raw energy and passion to finish off their sound. Support from Jealous Michael, Grasshopper and Optical. 7pm, £7,Concorde II – Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN
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