Brighton

The alternative death centre helping you go out in style
Activism

The alternative death centre helping you go out in style

Knocking them dead — From leopard print coffins to environmentally friendly ceremonies, Arka is the women-led funeral home changing the way we deal with the death process.

Written by: Niloufar Haidari

The police have banned Huck's News Editor from doing his job
Activism

The police have banned Huck's News Editor from doing his job

An affront to press freedom — Huck’s News Editor Michael Segalov has been refused security clearance to attend Labour Party Conference by the police despite having no criminal record, and they’re refusing to tell us why.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Rag N’ Bone Man: The MC building a refuge for his past loves
Music

Rag N’ Bone Man: The MC building a refuge for his past loves

Talking inspiration, former flames and a debut album — Raised on a diet of Steptoe and Sons and blues music in a small Sussex village, Rag N’ Bone Man doesn’t exactly fit the normal picture of an MC. But digging deeper reveals Rory Graham is a true hip hop renaissance man.

Written by: Robbie Wojciechowski

How barbering kickstarted a new creative life for AONO founder Paul Hewitt
Culture

How barbering kickstarted a new creative life for AONO founder Paul Hewitt

Another Track — When Paul Hewitt walked into a barbershop for the first time, he picked up his life and threw himself in a new direction. And he hasn’t looked back since.

Written by: Alex King

Celebrating girls skate at Seaside Sessions Brighton
Skate

Celebrating girls skate at Seaside Sessions Brighton

Weekend skate fest on the South Coast — Seaside Sessions kicks off a two-day thrash-athon in Brighton. We spoke to Boardettes founder Teresa Geer to find out what’s in store and why the girls skate scene is blowing up.

Written by: Alex King

Some of the UK's most exciting new artists share secrets from the road
Music

Some of the UK's most exciting new artists share secrets from the road

The Great Escape Festival 2015: Lessons Learned Pt. 2 — Rival Consoles, Creepoid and Aurora are the latest contemporary talent to drop some pearls of wisdom in our 'Things I Learned Along The Way' series.

Written by: Tom Fenwick

Brighton’s gnarliest bikers go head-to-head at Battle Royale
Bike

Brighton’s gnarliest bikers go head-to-head at Battle Royale

Battle of the crazies — The Morvélo Battle Royale sees a derelict market in Brighton become a Mad Max-style battleground of indoor oval track bike racing.

Written by: Steve Turner

Inspiring zines to brighten up your blue Mondays
Print

Inspiring zines to brighten up your blue Mondays

Indie media from Blue Monday Press — Independent arts distributor Blue Monday Press curates some visual treats from their archives ahead of their creative takeover in Brighton this week.

Written by: Shelley Jones/Ben Gore

The inside story on Brighton’s Alternative Escape
Top Picks

The inside story on Brighton’s Alternative Escape

A festival within a festival — While you’re in Brighton for The Great Escape, don’t miss out on its free and rowdier little brother: The Alternative Escape. We spoke to festival manager Kevin Moore to find out more.

Written by: Tom Fenwick

The best emerging bands at Great Escape Festival
Top Picks

The best emerging bands at Great Escape Festival

Huck stage lineup announced — Europe's biggest new music showcase kicks off once again in Brighton. We've got our top picks from the tenth anniversary edition and exciting news about Huck's stage at The Komedia on Saturday May 16.

Written by: Tom Fenwick

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