Following the success of this summer’s vibrant city centre dressing campaign, Brilliant Brighton (also known as Brighton’s city centre Business Improvement District (BID); a not-for-profit organisation formed of 517 city centre businesses) has announced the auction of the fun and fabulous banners designed by local gay artist Dave Pop!. These banners, which brightened up the […]
Music has been embedded in my life ever since I was in the womb, my Mum and Dad basically raised me on music, especially POP music! I grew up listening to Madonna, Mariah Carey, Kylie Minogue, Spice Girls, Britney Spears and even AQUA and I’ve always been obsessed with Eurovison! I love sharing my favourite […]
The city centre’s streets of Brighton are brightened up this summer by colourful and fun banners, created by Brighton artist Dave Pop! with the support of local businesses, to signal the start of a celebratory season of creativity. Dave Pop!’s playful illustrations, which take inspiration from traditional, decorative fairground imagery (and a sprinkle of seaside […]
Studies have shown that spending time by the sea is good for our sense of wellbeing. The vast expanse of water, with little else, is emotionally restorative. When combined with sunshine, relaxation, and friends, the enduring popularity of the seaside is obvious.
The sense of freedom associated with the coast has long been a draw for LGBTQ+ people too. Where better for those who can feel on the edge of society to be themselves, than literally on the edge of the land?
Brighton Gin has been awarded two prestigious design awards by industry experts Harpers Wine and Spirit. Brighton Gin was awarded a Gold Award for its Brighton Gin Limited Edition Pride Bottle 2022 and an additional Gold Award for its Brighton Gin Raspberry Crush in 250 ml cans.
Celebrating the diversity, sheer cheek and beauty of Brighton’s queer scene these exclusive art-bottles go on sale during Pride Month and throughout Brighton’s summer season.
Kate Forrester’s illustrative Brighton-inspired banners, exploring the city’s love of the sea, music and food, span the width of North Street and Western Road, while lamp post banners on Preston Street feature colourful artwork from Rocket Artists’ Studios
Enjoy a free guided tour of new city centre street art – including works by Dave Pop!, Josef Cabey and Gil Mualem-Doron – with the Enliven Brighton Art Trail tour on Sunday, March 20 at 12pm
Revenge announced the passing of Blair Envy, one of its staff members, earlier this year
Artist Dave Pop! has a new exhibition at the Fishing Quarter Gallery from August 18 – 24. Seaside Sauce is based on Dave’s love of the fairground art found on Brighton’s pier and seafront.
You must be logged in to post a comment.