Newsflash: Dinosaurs are back from extinction and here in Brighton!

9 Apr 2014

It was a surprising sight for unsuspecting visitors to Pavilion Gardens when this large Australovenator ran amok. He was accompanied by his Zoo keepers from Erth's Dinosaur Zoo Live and friends -  the baby Dryosaur and Leaellynasaura. A great time was had causing chaos and meeting people whilst exploring some of Brighton's…

Brighton Festival Story part 1

7 Apr 2014

Brighton Festival’s beginningsThe post-war period was marked by a lively effort to provide the public with access to the arts, most memorably with the 1951 Festival of Britain, and festivals soon began to crop up in cathedral and spa towns. Demand for a different, more contemporary festival to take place in Brighton…

Brighton Festival story part 2

6 Apr 2014

Brighton Festival in the communityIf you thought the only way to experience the Festival was to buy tickets, then think again. There have been numerous events and schemes throughout its history designed to encourage participation. The Creative Learning unit, who work to increase awareness in the arts, run a seemingly endless…

Barry's Angels

4 Apr 2014

Barry and Gay Fearn, patrons and long standing supporters of Brighton Dome and Festival, recently made a gift to refurbish the beautiful bells and trumpets that surround the angels on the organ screen in the Brighton Dome Concert Hall. Gay made this gift as a surprise to Barry to mark his 80th birthday. She wanted to do…
Members rehearsal for Knee Deep 2013

Members discounts

3 Apr 2014

Thanks to the generous support from our corporate partners, which is vital to our work as an organisation, members are able to benefit from a number of exclusive offers throughout the year. 10% off at Terre a TerreMembers can receive a discount on the à la Carte food menu at this award-winning restaurant - just show your…

Our role in the community

3 Apr 2014

We organised a brunch session recently, led by board member Simon Fanshawe and CEO Andrew Comben in order to explore the role of Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival and in turn the general role the arts should play in the community.We were joined by a group of individuals, who have been involved with us in various capacities…

Win tickets to The Anniversary

1 Apr 2014

Get your hands on a pair of tickets to:Christopher Green's re-enactmentThe AnniversaryA celebration of ABBA’s Eurovision winHow to enter: Brighton-ise an ABBA song, lyrics and/or titles will be grand. Share it with us on Facebook or Tweet us using the hashtag #BrightonABBA before 5pm on Thursday 3…