Take a trip to the outer edges of Psychedelia...

29 Oct 2014

This October's SPECTRUM features four of Brighton’s most exciting bands to take you on a trip to the outer edges of Psychedelia and back again with Speak Galactic, Blue Spectre, SPACENOID and Abraham Moughrabi. Dip in and have a little a listen ahead of this weekend's show...SPEAK GALACTIC deliver colourful…

Cheerleading, Americana and what it means to be a winner - Action Hero bring it on in Hoke’s Bluff

28 Oct 2014

An interview with Action Hero's Gemma PaintinPaying homage to the trite story-lines, inspiring locker room speeches and cheap sentimentality of American teen sports movies, Action Hero’s new show Hoke’s Bluff challenges the audience to explore what it means to be a winner (on the inside). We caught up with one half…

Hot off the press: Brighton Dome presents its first ever issue of feat.

27 Oct 2014

Brighton Dome are proud to release - a very limited run - of our first ever music & culture magazine, featuring loads of extra content for our most dedicated, music-lovin’, bar-hugging, gig-going, arty-party audience, with a pure aim of giving you an insight into our venues and the artists we’re proud to present…

Fun activities for all the family at Brighton Dome this half term

22 Oct 2014

Looking for fun activities this half term in Brighton? We’ve plenty of events to keep the whole family entertained. Get dancing in your seat with cheeky and educational dance experience Chalk About, enjoy an alternative intro to classical music with Peter and the Wolf and be wowed by cerebral circus show Off. The fun’s…
Jon Hopkins

Video Playlist: Get to know our autumn music line-up

21 Oct 2014

This autumn at Brighton Dome we promise to excite your ears with an eclectic, awesome and stellar musical line-up. Check it out and have a listen to some of the artists we'll be bringing to you over the next few months with our latest playlist, featuring the likes of How to Dress Well, Brighton's very own Passenger and The…
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Arts Council England pledges £5.8m towards first phase in vision to revitalise Royal Pavilion Estate

21 Oct 2014

We are delighted to announce that Arts Council England has pledged £5.8m towards a major revitalisation of Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival’s heritage venues following a successful bid by the joint custodians of the Royal Pavilion Estate – Brighton & Hove City Council and Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival.The…

The Great Big Halloween Pumpkin Hunt

21 Oct 2014

Halloween is almost upon us and the ghosts and ghouls may be out and about in abundance, but we’ve got something a little less spooky for you. We’ve lined up a proper Halloween treat (and only a small amount of trickery…) in the form of our latest competition. If you and a friend want to see A SHOW A WEEK for the…
Peaches at earsthetic 2013

Songkick Shine A Spotlight On Our Music Programming - An Interview With Laura Ducceschi

20 Oct 2014

Brighton Dome are chuffed to have been chosen by music hub Songkick for a feature article as part of their Venue Spotlight series. They interviewed our Music Producer Laura Ducceschi about how we set about providing ‘one of the most expansive and bountiful event schedules in the UK’ Included in the interview…

earsthetic is back… with DJ, producer and Bloc Party guitarist Kele in tow!

17 Oct 2014

Kele heads to Brighton Dome for an intimate concert on Thursday 11 December where he’ll perform tracks from new album Trick as well as music from his previous releases The Boxer and The Hunter set to visuals by David Altweger.Following his success as lead singer and guitarist with Bloc Party, Kele embarked on a new phase…

Membership News

13 Oct 2014

Brighton Festival Chorus Christmas ConcertSun 14 Dec, 4pmConcert Hall£12.50, £15, £20, £25(25% off top ticket price for members)Join Brighton Festival Chorus, Brighton Festival Youth Choir and London Gala Orchestra for this annual highlight – a joyous celebration of the very best of Christmas music, from traditional…

Spotlight on Associate and Resident Artists - part 1

13 Oct 2014

The basis of these relationshipsYou may not know that as an organisation we work closely with a variety of artists and companies via our Resident and Associate scheme. If you were immersed in the buzz around the wonderful production Before I Sleep from Brighton-based theatre company, dreamthinkspeak, in 2010 you would…
dreamthinkspeak The Rest Is Silence at Brighton Festival 2012

Spotlight on Associate and Resident Artists - part 2

13 Oct 2014

What the audience gainsAs a performing arts organisation the audience is at the heart and we focus our attention on providing the best possible experience. Where artists appear again and again this triggers a particular relationship with an audience and the connection formed is a special one. This familiarity between artist…

13 Videos Celebrating 13 Years of funny with Brighton Comedy Festival!

10 Oct 2014

Brighton Comedy Festival heads into its mammoth and mirth-filled 13th year! Now, 13 may be unlucky for some, but not today, as here are 13 super funny stand-up videos for you to enjoy! So sit back, relax and tickle your funny bone with some highlights from this year's cream of the comedy crop!Let's begin with...Hilarious…

Andrew Comben, Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival Chief Executive appointed Happiness Champion

10 Oct 2014

Andrew Comben, Chief Executive Executive Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival, has been appointed as a Happiness Champion alongside other key figures from the city in a new initiative launched to mark World Mental Health Day.GPs and public health experts have joined forces with Sussex Police, local businesses, arts and…