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4 - 6 Feb 2026, 20:00 - £32.5
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Rob Beckett: Giraffe

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Clinton Baptiste - Spectral Intercourse
11 Mar 2026, 19:30 - £32
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Clinton Baptiste: Spectral Intercourse

Hot on the heels of his fourth sell-out UK tour, the nation’s favourite clairvoyant medium, from Peter Kay’s ‘Phoenix Nights’, Clinton Baptiste is back with a new live show for 2026 and beyond!In a rudderless world, mankind needs an envoy to gather solutions from the all-knowing,…

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5 Oct 2025, 19:00 - £33
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Magnetic Fields: 69 Love Songs 25th Anniversary Tour

Night 1: 1st half of album

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6 Oct 2025, 19:00 - £33
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Magnetic Fields: 69 Love Songs 25th Anniversary Tour

Night 2: 2nd half of album

1 Nov 2025, 19:30 - £8
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Shlomo's Beatbox Adventure for Kids

Join world record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo (they/them) who makes amazing music with just a mouth and a mic.Anybody can become one of this sonic superhero’s sidekicks in a world of funny sounds, brilliant noises, and cool music, whether they’re aged 1 or 101.Please note,…

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24 Oct 2025, 20:00 - £32.5
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Joanne McNally: Pinotphile

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9 Oct 2025, 19:30 - £25.5
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John Grant

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21 Nov 2025, 19:00 - £31.5
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Baxter Dury

Baxter Dury is pleased to announce his ninth studio album, Allbarone, which will be released on Heavenly Recordings 12 Sept 2025. This marks a major return for producer Paul Epworth (Adele, Florence + The Machine), who joins forces with Baxter on his first full album in…

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Interview: Rob Luis, co-owner of iconic Brighton label Tru Thoughts

Iconic Brighton record label Tru Thoughts turned eighteen in 2017 and we are celebrating with a big birthday party, featuring two stages of funk, soul, tropical and electronic music. Co-owner and founder Rob Luis tells us more about the label, past, present and future.What…

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The UK’s most visionary record labels, electronic music, folk and jazz take over Brighton Dome venues this spring

This season’s contemporary music programme includes our brand-new Record Label Nights, a one-off, immersive experience featuring three groundbreaking electronic musicians, a multi-artist celebration of David Crosby’s cult-classic album, our new event series celebrating…

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Global hits and ground-breaking new dance, theatre, circus and music come to Brighton Dome for spring 2025

Kick off the new year with our diverse spring programme bursting with vibrant performance, circus, community events and more from local and international artists...

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SPECTRUM: Interview with Porridge Radio

Porridge Radio were not only selected by The Guardian as favourites to watch in 2018, but were named 'the greatest band in the world' by Everett True on the strength of half a song. Band leader and singer/songwriter Dana Margolin tells us more about this unique 5-piece. When…

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Lara Rix-Martin curator of our SPECTRUM Brighton Digital Festival special on launching her own record label Objects Ltd

Our Brighton Digital Festival special edition of SPECTRUM is curated by Lara Rix-Martin the founder of Objects Limited, a record label in its second year, that only releases music by those who identify as female or non-binary. Here she tells us more about the…

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Brighton Nights launches on Juice 107.2

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival has teamed up with Juice 107.2 and Mayo Wynne Baxter to launch Brighton Nights - a show dedicated to Brighton’s live performance, arts and culture scene presented by rising comedy star Romesh Ranganathan.

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Casablanca, Drop-in Salsa, Cocktails and Ceilidhs: Alternative nights out in the run-up to Valentine’s

Here it is- our antidote to awkward Valentine’s chat over overpriced noodles whilst squeezed in next to other couples. Try something different this year - take a walk on the wild side...Love LateThu 6 FebExplore love, lust and heartbreak at our hearty party in collaboration…

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From club nights to childhood classics - it’s beginning to look a lot like the 2023 Festive Programme...

Alongside the darker evenings, woolly jumpers and fairy lights, the magic of winter is gusting through Brighton and a flurry of festive celebrations make up our events programme this December.

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Interview: Russell Howard

Russell Howard tells Mark Wareham what it means to become the first UK comic to play China, to break Frank Sinatra’s and Manilow's record for consecutive nights at the Albert Hall. In his most political show yet, he explains how one comic intends to pull us all back…

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Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival announces New Chair & Trustees

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival (BDBF) has appointed a new Chair and five Trustees from the fields of business, social enterprise, the law, education, arts and heritage to its Board. The journalist and broadcaster Polly Toynbee will retire in December after 13 years…

Corinne Bailey Rae at Brighton Dome
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feat. Interview: Corinne Bailey Rae

The Grammy Award-winning soul singer- songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae shot to fame in 2006 with her self-titled debut. Her follow-up album The Sea was released in 2010, two years after she lost her husband to an accidental overdose. After several years out of the limelight…

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SPECTRUM: Interview with Chloé Bodur

In anticipation of SPECTRUM's upcoming day festival, we sat down with Chloe Bodur, a 19-year-old singer/songwriter who fuses elements of neo-soul, jazz and pop to create an utterly distinctive style. When did you start writing music?My Mum claims that I was already…

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SPECTRUM: Interview with Murmur

We caught up with George, lead singer of Murmur, one of the unique acts featuring in the upcoming SPECTRUM day festival. The four piece's massive sound is all about rumbling, fuzzy bass lines, guitar filled choruses and socially conscious lyrics.When did you start…

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SPECTRUM: Interview with Breathe Panel

Breathe Panel have crafted a unique sound based around the intuitive songwriting partnership of Josh Tyler and Nick Green.Recalling thoughtful days spent outdoors, Nick's vocals wash across bright, shimmering guitars and intricate drum patterns to create something beautifully…

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Meet the Rising Jazz Artists Performing at Jazz Re:Fest this July

This July, we welcome the return of Jazz Re:Fest, the one-day festival showcasing the incredibly diverse world of jazz by music and arts organisation, Jazz re:freshed. Jazz Re:Fest has always prided itself on giving a platform to some of the freshest live…

Isle of CC at Brighton Dome
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Interview: Isle Of CC from SPECTRUM

In anticipation of this months upcoming edition of SPECTRUM, Brighton Dome sits down with Isle of CC, one of the unique acts featuring in the February Showcase:When did you start writing music?I did a little when I was in secondary school, but never showed anyone because…

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Highlights of the Brighton Dome autumn programme

A performance from dance icon Carlos Acosta's new company Acosta Danza; Glen Neath and David Rosenberg’s Séance, an intense sonic experience in a shipping container; and comedian Katherine Ryan’s hotly anticipated new show Glitter Room, are just a few of…

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Stephin Merritt of The Magnetic Fields...in his own words

In 50 Song Memoir The Magnetic Fields’ Stephin Merritt has written a song for each one of his first 50 years on earth, a gargantuan task in itself, but the live show takes it to the next level; the album is performed in its entirety over two nights by a cast of…

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SPECTRUM: Interview with DITZ

Careening out of Brighton at a ferocious pace, DITZ combine feedback oddness with hardcore inspired riffs.  When did you start writing music?Cal, Caleb and Jack started writing music in their teenage years, although we starting writing collectively as a band in…

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SPECTRUM: Interview with One Eyed Jacks

Find out more about One Eyed Jacks, seven musicians creating soulful melodies with punchy rhythms and funky harmonies.In our newest SPECTRUM interview series, we talk to the one of the hottest live bands in Brighton today. When did you start writing music?We started…

The Fiction Aisle
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5 minutes with... The Fiction Aisle

Ahead of their SPECTRUM: Record Store Day performance on Saturday 18 April, Thomas White of The Fiction Aisle chats about the band, its genesis and its influences... Where are you from?Seven Dials, BrightonHow did you meet/when did you start writing songs?The…

The Safety Map at Brighton Dome
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The Safety Map invites the LGBTQ community to share their experiences of Brighton & Hove

The Safety Map, an installation created by Pink Fringe and artist Kate Shields, will invite the LGBTQ community to share their experiences of Brighton and Hove, by adding their stories to a quilted map of Brighton. Abby Butcher from Pink Fringe tells us about the project.Where…

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SPECTRUM: Interview with Babii

Babii (ex Us Baby Bear Bones) is one girl, using every limb available to make ethereal yet tough electronic music. Despite the serious tone of the lyrics, Babii still has an essence of playfulness when it comes to the sounds and textures that decorate her songs.When…

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SPECTRUM: Interview with Normanton Street

Normanton Street have quickly amassed a loyal following of fans around the world. In anticipation of SPECTRUM's upcoming day festival, we had a chat with the group about their unique fusion of soul, hip-hop and spoken word.When did you start writing music?It was around…

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SPECTRUM: Interview with Strange Cages

Brighton's Strange Cages are one of the country's most vivid live acts, a band that have made strides in their short existence gaining support from the likes of Clash, Fred Perry and Q Magazine. When did you start writing music?Hello! We were taught to write music…

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Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s Classic Recording with a Nu Orchestral Interpretation

It’s hard to believe Marvin Gaye’s seminal album, What’s Going On was released 50 years ago this year and to commemorate the anniversary, we’re pleased to welcome Nu Civilisation Orchestra (NCO) to perform their own homage at Brighton Dome on Saturday 30 October.A…

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Normanton Street Create a Song Inspired by East Sussex

Brighton band Normanton Street have been commissioned by Brighton Dome and Sound UK to produce a Song for East Sussex, as part of nationwide project A Song For Us, which commemorates the response of local community to the pandemic and celebrates…

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A Song for East Sussex Online Premiere

Brighton Dome has partnered with Sound UK on a nationwide project, A Song for Us, which commissions leading musicians to write new songs inspired by the people of their county. The project seeks to capture the spirit of communities coming together that was…

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

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…

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Brighton Dome’s Access Open Day: Creative Roots Spotlights Disabled and Neurodivergent Artists and Careers

27 Jun 2023

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Take 5 with Dome Studio Live

Ned Archibong is the Co-Founder of record label QM Records. With over ten years of experience performing and running events within Brighton’s music circuit, Ned hosts the electrifying sell-out live music series, Dome Studio Live, in the Brighton Dome Studio Theatre.We caught…

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Brighton Dome Summer Round-Up

Check out what's coming up this summer at Brighton Dome! We've got some big names on the roster throughout June, so book now or you might miss outAhmed and the Feather GirlTue 31 May, 4.30pm, Studio TheatreWindmill Young Actors bring you an original stage adaptation of…

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SPECTRUM continues with four live shows this autumn

We have some fantastic SPECTRUM live events coming up this autumn, showcasing emerging talent from across Brighton & Hove, at The Basement, Brighton Youth Centre and Brighton Museum. In September we host a Brighton Digital Festival special (30 Sep, The Basement), curated…

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Interview: HUSH from SPECTRUM

In anticipation of this month's upcoming edition of SPECTRUM, Brighton Dome sits down with HUSH, one of the unique acts featuring in the February Showcase:When did you start writing music?Thomas (Guitarist and Songwriter): I started writing for this project in 2015…

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Live Is Alive!
Artists announced

Find out who's playing at each Live Is Alive! event - four consecutive Saturday evenings of live music at Brighton Dome, from 17 October to 7 November 2020. Each event features local emerging artists and bands, programmed and presented in collaboration with grassroots…

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Musician, DJ and broadcaster Nabihah Iqbal is Brighton Festival’s Guest Director for 2023

We are delighted to announce that Brighton Festival's Guest Director for 2023 is the critically acclaimed musician, producer, DJ and broadcaster Nabihah Iqbal.

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Finding the Christmas Spirit with Ballet Theatre UK

A Christmas CarolEnjoy a sneak peek behind-the-scenes of this classic story retold through the magic of balletBallet Theatre UK’s interpretation of the classic tale brings a host of colourful characters vividly to life, from Ebenezer Scrooge, the miser impervious to Christmas…

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Brighton Festival 2016: Major new commission for 2016 inspired by untold story of First World War announced

Brighton Festival - alongside commissioning partners 14-18 NOW and Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove - has today announced a major new commission inspired by the untold story of the hundreds of thousands of men who travelled from India to fight for the Allies…

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Autumn at Brighton Dome: New Season Highlights

A new double-bill by all-male ballet company BalletBoyz, cabaret show from Alan Cumming, and stand-up comedy from Sue Perkins are just a few of the delights in store in the Brighton Dome autumn programme.In September, Brighton Digital Festival takes place and Brighton Dome…

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Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra’s new season at Brighton Dome

There is an autumnal chill in the air in the mornings and the nights are closing in, but whilst for some this heralds the onset of the winter months, the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra and its regular audience are looking forward to their new season of Sunday afternoon…

Josh Widdicombe at Brighton Dome
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5 minutes with... Josh Widdicombe

In this guest interview James Rampton delves into Josh's success, The Last Leg and upcoming tour What Do I Do Now...Josh Widdicombe has a flourishing TV career. He co-presents the award-winning C4 programme, The Last Leg, one of the most popular comedy shows on television.…

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Brighton Dome joins fellow local venues in supporting the nationwide Good Night Out campaign

Brighton Dome has joined fellow Brighton music venues The Haunt and The Hope & Ruin in supporting the national anti-harassment campaign Good Night Out.The independent campaign was started in 2014 with the aim of eliminating harassment on nights out. Participating spaces…

The Magnetic Fields at Brighton Dome
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Video: Stephin Meritt of The Magnetic Fields on cataloguing a life in verse

Stephin Merritt of The Magnetic Fields has catalogued a life in verse with 50 songs, each dedicated to one of his years on earth. Over two nights this September at Brighton Dome, The Magnetic Fields will perform 50 Song Memoir in its entirety.Here Stephin…

Miss Represented Can you see me Now? Brighton Dome
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Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival project Miss Represented takes new show on tour for the first time this autumn

Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival’s flagship project Miss Represented is going on tour for the first time, taking new show Can You See Me Now? to Brighton and beyond this autumn, including two nights at The Basement (Fri 24 & Sat 25 Nov).Miss Represented works…

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Testing, testing: Brighton Dome's scratch night, The Works

Assistant Producer Rob Jones gives us insight into The Works, which allows artists to trial new and in-development work with an audience. See here for more information and to apply.What can applicants to The Works expect?They can expect an opportunity to test…

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Zog and Peppa take centre stage at Brighton Dome family shows

Families looking for things to keep little people entertained over the spring school holidays can find a whole range of events at Brighton Dome. During February half term, everyone’s favourite dragon, Zog takes to the stage in a new adaption by Freckle Productions.…

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Memories of Brighton in the Second World War

This week, to commemorate Remembrance Day, our Heritage Volunteers have been exploring what life was like for ordinary people in Brighton during the First and Second World Wars and the part that Brighton Dome played in their stories.During the Second World War, Brighton…

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Christmas Comedy Live at Brighton Dome

Brighton Dome brings some much-needed festive fun to the city, with three live nights of comedy in the lead up to Christmas. Live at Brighton Dome is the venue’s flagship showcase of top comedy talent with each night offering a mixed bill of the UK’s finest entertainers.…

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2020 – An Extraordinary Year at Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival

"2020 has been a year like no other we have known in recent times. This review looks back over Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival’s year and captures some of the happy (and less happy) moments we experienced and were able to share with our audiences. We are eternally…

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Podcast: Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

Ahead of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (or 'The Trocks' to their friends!) arriving in Brighton for two nights of stunning - and often hilarious - ballet, dancer Raffaele Morra explains what audiences can expect and how he came to join the critically-acclaimed…

Josh Widdicombe at Brighton Dome
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5 minutes with...Josh Widdicombe

Josh Widdicombe has a flourishing TV career. He co-presents the award-winning C4 programme, The Last Leg and has appeared on Mock the Week, QI, Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You and The Jonathan Ross Show. In addition, he has written and starred his own sitcom,…

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Brighton Dome to host contemporary dance premieres, hip-hop theatre and multi-platinum pop acts this Spring

6 Dec 2022

Breakin Convention 2020
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Hip-Hop Dance Festival Breakin’ Convention Returns to Brighton Dome

25 May 2023

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Snowball Fights, seasonal singalongs and comedy legends lead Brighton Dome’s Festive Programme

7 Nov 2023

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I, Malvolio
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“I’ll be revenged on the whole pack of you” - Malvolio speaks

Having toured to five continents, the hugely loved and celebrated solo play I, Malvolio returns to Brighton Dome Studio Theatre – the place where it all started in 2010 – this month… and it comes with a warning: Malvolio has a bone to pick with his audience. Told from the…

Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra conductor and cellist Thomas Carroll and great great great great uncle, Frederick Delius
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Preview: Delius's relative, cellist Thomas Carroll conducts Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra

Peter Back previews the next BPO concert: The Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra brings the light, colour and vibrancy of the Mediterranean to the Dome on Sunday afternoon with a performance of Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony. Written in a sunny room on the Piazza di Spagna…

Kate Tempest Guest Director
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Interview: “When you find a piece of artwork on your own terms… that’s when the real magic happens”

We caught up with the acclaimed recording artist, poet, playwright and novelist Kate Tempest, recently named as Brighton Festival 2017 Guest Director - mid album tour - to find out more about her plans for the roleWhen you were first approached to be Guest Director for…

Sir Ranulph Fiennes
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Living Dangerously: An Interview with Sir Ranulph Fiennes

'The world’s greatest living explorer’ Sir Ranulph Fiennes brings his live show Living Dangerously to Brighton Dome this July. In this interview Sir Ranulph talks about the show, climate change and what's next...You’re heading out on tour, what will you be talking…

Efterklang at Brighton Dome Concert Hall
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Danish orchestral post-rock band Efterklang speak exclusively to Brighton Dome

Guitarist Rasmus Stolberg discusses the band’s trip to deserted mining town Pyramiden, unconventional recording methods and their collaboration with Northern Sinfonia on this month’s podcast.The story behind Efterklang’s new album Piramida is as fascinating as the record…

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Brighton Dome announces earsthetic 2015 programme

earsthetic (27 Nov – 1 Dec) - Brighton Dome’s annual mini-season of interdisciplinary performance - returns to the venue in its new November slot with an array of visual and sonic artists committed to pushing the boundaries of their chosen discipline. The line-up includes…

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Guest blog: Behind the scenes with Spirit of Gravity at earsthetic

We were really pleased to be asked to play as part of earsthetic at Brighton Dome, the opportunity to appear on such a great bill wasn't to be passed up. It also meant we could work with Bartosz Dylewski to get some cracking visuals in place. Unfortunately, for…

John Grant at Brighton Dome
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John Grant - Press Release

John GrantFriday 13 November 2015Brighton Dome Concert Hall8pm, £25.50 / £24Download the PDF at the bottom of the page.With new album Grey Tickles, Black Pressure out this autumn, lauded singer-songwriter John Grant brings his powerful live show to Brighton Dome in November.It’s…

Into the hood at Brighton Dome
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Spring programme unveiled at Brighton Dome

An award-winning hip hop fairy-tale, a stunning white bear brought to life via jaw-dropping puppetry and an exploration into the secret roots of human hair extensions ensure Brighton Dome’s spring programme of work is as unique as ever. In March, the venue will mark International…

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Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival producer wins national award

Music producer Laura Ducceschi announced as winner of the £10,000 Arts Foundation fellowship for the Producer of Live Music category supported by PRS for Music Foundation.Last night at London’s 20th Century Theatre, special guest Sebastian Faulks announced Laura Ducceschi…

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Three former SPECTRUM artists receive Government funding to boost their international profile

Tigercub, Luke Sital-Singh and Phoria, artists who have all headlined Brighton Dome SPECTRUM events, have been awarded Government funding to support their development internationally.The Music Exports Growth Scheme (MEGS), run by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI)…

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Interview: We hear from the Archaeologists carrying out excavations at the newly-found Quaker burial site

Following the exciting discovery of a 200-year-old Quaker Burial site during the Corn Exchange redevelopment, we spoke to some of the team from Archaeology South East who are carrying out the excavations, Darryl Palmer (Assistant Director, Head of Fieldwork &…

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Brighton Dome’s suffragette history officially recognised in nation’s heritage list

100 years on from the first women in the country being granted the right to vote, Brighton Dome has been officially recognised as one of 41 buildings across England that were at the centre of suffragette action. The sites, which include Westminster Abbey, Epsom Racecourse,…

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The Roddick Foundation pledges £250k match fund grant towards ‘Build Brighton Dome’ Community Appeal

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival has today announced a match fund grant of up to £250,000 from The Roddick Foundation in support of its £21.2 million project to redevelop the nationally-important Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre.The pledge offers…

Miss Represented at the Basement presented by Brighton Dome
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Miss Represented's documentary to premiere at The Basement

In 2017, Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival’s flagship project Miss Represented took their show Can You See Me Now? out on tour. Filmmaker Lauren Joy Kennett worked closely with the group to record the young women’s experiences of life on tour, resulting in a…

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Intoxicating African Performers at Brighton Dome this Autumn

From South African villages to the suburbs of Lagos, world-class contemporary dancers and singers are bringing African inspired performances to Brighton this October and November. The iconic ballet Giselle has been fearlessly reimagined by South African artist Dada Masilo.…

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East Sussex Music to join Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival’s music education service

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival (BDBF) has announced it will manage East Sussex Music (ESM) service and will be lead partner for the East Sussex Music Education Hub. ESM provides music lessons and activities for over 7000 children and young people in East…

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Council select Westridge Construction as interim contractor on Brighton Dome re-development

Brighton & Hove City Council has selected Westridge Construction Ltd as the preferred interim contractor to continue essential re-development work on Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre. The contractor was identified following a procurement process…

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From Tea Dances to Rock n Roll, Bring Your Stories to Life for Our Heritage Project

Were you mesmerised by Pink Floyd’s first performance of Dark Side of the Moon? Did you sneak into David Bowie’s infamous 1973 Ziggy Stardust gig as a teenager? Have you got a special memory of taking part in Brighton Festival Children’s Parade? Or did you ever perform…

Brighton Dome Concert Hall after its 1867 transformation by architect Philip Lockwood
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Heritage Talk: Women in Entertainment with Louise Peskett

Louise Peskett joins us on Fri 7 Feb for a lunchtime talk delving into the history of women entertainers who have appeared in some of Brighton’s much-loved venues, including our very own Concert Hall. We speak to Louise to find out more about the notorious women…

Pee Wee Ellis
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Get to know: Saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis

Pee Wee Ellis is heading on tour this spring with a new show that tells the story of funk. FUNK: A Music Revolution kicks off at Brighton Dome on Sat 29 Feb. Pee Wee leads the show, with co-curator China Moses and a line-up including world-renowned musicians,…

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International Women’s Day 2020: Women and the Climate Emergency

On Sat 7 Mar, Brighton Women’s Centre (BWC) will host the city’s largest annual International Women’s Day celebrations in partnership with Brighton Dome and Royal Pavilion & Museums.With gender equality firmly on the agenda, this free and inclusive event celebrates…

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Livestream Events from Brighton Dome and Fane

Brighton Dome has partnered with Fane Online for a curated series of livestreamed events featuring celebrated authors, actors and podcasters direct to audiences in the comfort of their own home.Fifteen livestream events will take place from August to November 2020, with tickets…

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Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival Joins Kickstart Employment Scheme

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival (BDBF), working together with Future Creators, a collective of local businesses, youth groups, arts and heritage organisations, has become the lead Kickstart scheme gateway organisation for the creative and cultural sector across…

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Culture Recovery Fund Opens the Door to Arts this Spring

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival has received vital support from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund.Brighton Festival will benefit from £296,500 to ensure it can bring events back to audiences online, outdoors and safely back on stage with…

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A Building Like No Other

Architect Tim Healy, from Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBS), has been responsible for overseeing the on-site delivery of the refurbishment of the Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre venues since the project began. We had a catch-up with him to find out why this…

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Brighton Dome plays host to Dance World Cup 2013

A record-breaking 3,000 competitors from over 24 countries head to the cityThe best young movers and shakers head to Brighton & Hove for The Dance World Cup 2013 from Monday 1 to Saturday 6 July. It is the first time a mainland UK destination has been chosen to host…

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This week at Brighton Dome: earsthetic

This Wednesday our boundary breaking feast for the ears and eyes earsthetic begins. The line-up includes a new musical-performance project from CocoRosie’s Bianca Casady, a visually stunning show from cult performers The Tiger Lillies, a multisensory double bill…

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5 minutes with... Sandi Toksvig

Sandi Toksvig - comedian, novelist, actor, broadcaster, university chancellor, and (inter)national treasure joins us for our International Women's Day celebrations. Read on to find out more about her new show Sandi Toksvig Live! Politically Incorrect.  Tell…

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5 minutes with... Ben Folds

Multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter Ben Folds will play Brighton Dome this June as part of a UK tour with the classical sextet yMusic. We caught up with him ahead of his performance to find out more about how to fuse classical and pop music, his favourite artists to…

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5 minutes with...Captain Sensible of The Damned

The Damned have paved the way for punk rock in the UK since the '70s. We talk to founding member, true punk hero and adopted Brightonian Captain Sensible, ahead of the band's 40th anniversary performance at Brighton Dome.I knew I wanted to be a performer when… I saw T Rex…

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Create Music’s Summer School Returns with Brand New Courses

21 Jun 2023

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Brighton Dome Comedy Festival returns this October for longer and with even more laughs!

Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, Brighton Dome Comedy Festival returns for an extended run from 17-26 Oct – a whole 5 days more laughter across Brighton Dome’s three venues for comedy fans of all ages.With the same inclusive mix of big name solo standup…

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Post-rock juggernauts Godspeed You! Black Emperor head to Brighton Dome

Live, Godspeed You! Black Emperor are peerless, with a reputation for mesmerising shows, marked by orchestral dynamics, epic rock power and clunky, beautiful film loops - experience this here this October.Hear their latest album Asunder, Sweet And Other DistressGodspeed…

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This is... John Grant. Discover more ahead of his Brighton show

With new album Grey Tickles, Black Pressure out this autumn, lauded singer-songwriter John Grant brings his powerful live show to Brighton Dome in November.It’s been the most spectacular of journeys for John Grant; from the point where he thought he’d never make music again,…

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