D’Arcy Trinkwon plays the fifth organ recital in his Travel the World in Seven Concerts series at St Mary’s Church in Kemptown on February 27.
FOR one month only, due to repairs at The Meeting House, the usual venue for these concerts, the February recital is taking place at St Mary’s Church.
D’Arcy said:“Due to building repairs The Meeting House will be out of operation for 4-6 weeks, therefore February’s concert the fifth in the series, cannot take place there. However, I am very grateful to Fr Andrew Woodward and Katherine Prior for allowing us to hold the concert in St Mary’s Church, Kemp Town Brighton instead.
“St Mary’s is a wonderful, lofty building with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The organ is of particular interest and well-known to local organists.”
Due to a lunchtime church service (at 12.30-1pm), on this occasion only, the concert will start at 1.30pm.
The recital will feature compositions by Latin composers including de Arauxo, Guridi, Seixas, da Conceição, Camilleri, Zipoli and Ginastera from countries including Spain, Portugal, Malta, Italy and Argentina.
The vibrant Latin and Hispanic temperament has produced its musical equivalent…. in the Baroque Spanish and Portughese organs, with their unique sound, and their music were very particular to each other: ‘Translating’ this to English organs (whose sounds is so utterly different – like the languages) can be a real challenge for organists.
(The programme may have to be altered somewhat as the Bevington organ at St Mary’s Church – lovely as it may be – is not ideally suited to this proposed Hispanic repertoire!)
Event: Travel the World in Seven Concerts: Concert V – D’Arcy Trinkwon
Where: St Mary’s Church, 61 St James’s St, Brighton BN2 1PR
Barnardo’s calls for LGBT+ relationships to be included in lessons in all schools to mark LGBT History Month.
THE UK’s largest national children’s charity is urging the Government to listen to feedback from its relationship and sex education consultation as the charity marks LGBT History Month.
Barnardo’s says there must be education about same-sex relationships in both secondary and primary school lessons.
The Department for Education is presently reviewing the responses submitted to the consultation to update the guidance on how relationships and sex education should be taught.
The topics covered in relationships education include subjects that Barnardo’s believe should be taught, including healthy relationships, consent and online safety. While there is reference in the guidance to different types of relationships, there is a lack of explicit reference to same-sex relationships in primary school.
Barnardo’s knows from speaking with LGBT+ young people who there is a need for same-sex relationship education. This should start in primary school when children are starting to notice the different types of relationships they see around them, or indeed feelings they may be starting to develop themselves.
For younger children, lessons about heterosexual and same-sex relationships does not need to refer to sex, but would help children understand different relationships, and normalise talking about LGBT+ issues.
Javed Khan
Barnardo’s Chief Executive Javed Khan said: “We’re calling on the Government to make sure all children learn about LGBTQ relationships as part of the Relationship and Sex Education curriculum, including at primary school.
“Young LGBTQ people and those with parents and carers in same-sex relationships may feel marginalised if lessons don’t reflect their experience.
“Lessons should encourage young people to understand their rights and responsibilities, and the role they can play in promoting equality and respect for all.”
Ginger Baker, Pete York & Herman Rarebell – On stage together for the first time – for one night only!
A RARE opportunity for drum lovers and music fans to watch, listen and learn from their drum heroes. For once, the phrase ‘not to be missed’ is completely valid. This will be one unique and special night!
On April 12, 2019 these three rock giants will take centre stage at the Brighton Dome bringing their unique, genre-crossing, playing styles to show just what it takes to be top of the game and stay there.
The power (houses) behind the throne, these are the men who keep the beat, move the pace, weld together the instruments and provide the musical foundation and the centrifugal force on any stage they grace.
There have been many renowned drummers over the years but few more evocative, charismatic and diverse in style than these three absolute legends – Ginger Baker, Pete York and Herman Rarebell.
Tub thumpers extraordinaire, each doing different (and seemingly impossible) things with every limb, these are the men who have forged rhythms with the best of them. Together they provide an unsurpassed rock heritage spanning Cream, The Spencer Davis Group and The Scorpions.
They will delve into their stellar careers to showcase their massive hits including White Room, Gimme Some Lovin’, Rock You Like A Hurricane, Passion Rules The Game and Sunshine Of Your Love.
Backed by a coterie of top musicians including Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake etc), Abbas Dodoo and Alec Dankworth – all three main men will play together at the end of the night to demonstrate just how much fun can be had on a drum kit.
This will be be one unique and special night!
♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Gscene has a pair of tickets to give away to a lucky reader. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
email your answer to info@gscene.com to the following question by Friday, March 22.
Q. Herman Rarebell was a member of which band a) The Scorpions b) The Ants c) The Wasps
Event: Drum Legends
Where: Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE
FEATURING 130 events with artists and performers from more than 20 countries and using 25 venues in Brighton, Hove and Sussex, the theme of this year’s festivities is story telling.
Starting with the children’s procession, the festival promises a feast of art, music, dance and theatre that reflects the diversity of not only the world’s cultures but also Brighton itself.
Guest director, the West African singer and musician Rokia Traore, said;“Each of us has a story to tell, a story to protect, a story to cherish”
Rokia Traore
“As Guest Director, I set out to bring new voices to the city to tell their stories. Understanding other cultures is so important to the world that we live in and it brings me great joy to shed light on some unexpected voices through this opportunity. I hope that through the Festival, visitors listen to stories from far away and from right next door. Stories with characters and ideas you never could have dreamed of, stories that touch you, thrill you, bring you happiness and perhaps move you to experience life in a different way.”
“I am honoured to share my own stories and I’m filled with joyous anticipation to be Guest Director for this wonderful gathering of music, art, words, dance and performance. My hope is that the Festival gives everyone a new story to hand down for generations to come.”
The Mali-born performer will bring three shows to Brighton throughout May – opening with her blues rock band. A theatrical/music project Dream Mande:Djata is structured around the West African tradition or oral history storytelling. Her third offering Dream Mande: Bamanan Djourou has a choir and orchestra staging traditional Malian melodies plus their take on contemporary performers like Bob Marley.
Taking the festival out to people will feature in a series of events called Our Place in the communities of Hangleton and Whitehawk.
Kneehigh Theatre Company will present Dead Dog in a Suitcase – a hilarious take on the Beggar’s Opera and Brighton-based Spymonkey will celebrate their 20th anniversary with Cooped in partnership with Worthing Theatres.
The British Paraorchestra will stage the Nature of Why merging dance and live music and Chineke! will celebrate BME talent with music from the 1920’s including Gershwin, Copland and Weill.
Other highlights include an appearance by author Ben Okri, Grammy award winner Neneh Cherry and comedian Ruby Wax.
Andrew Comben
Andrew Comben, Chief Executive of Brighton Festival and Brighton Domesaid: “It has been such a privilege working with Rokia, her team and the artists she’s bringing from Mali. We look forward to learning from her unique perspective and hope visitors to Brighton and loyal Festival-goers will enjoy three weeks of engaging and inspiring cultural events. This year we’re pleased to extend our programme across Sussex in a new partnership with Worthing Theatres and continue to reach out further across Brighton & Hove. In these uncertain times it’s important to appreciate the value of stories from near or far, and to come together as a community.”
Festival tickets are now on sale to members and go on sale to the public on February 22. Over 100 performances cost less than £10 and many are free.
The B RIGHT ON LGBT+ Community Festival returns to the Phil Starr Pavilion on Victoria Gardens during March and April.
BUILDING on the success of the previous two years, this unique LGBT+ Community Festival will take place this year on Victoria Gardens from March 28 – April 14, on the same site occupied by the Ladyboys of Bangkok Sabai Pavilion during the Brighton Festival. The festival is delivered by the volunteers of the Brighton & Hove LGBT Community Safety Forum (B&H LGBT CSF).
Free Community events and training planned for 2019 include: Mental health workshops, suicide prevention training, Hate Crime reporting service, self-defence training, HIV history day, LGBTQ Dementia awareness training, Domestic Abuse awareness training, Big Community Lunch, survivors day, Dementia Café, First aid training and the launch of Safe Social; for those LGBT+ people affected by loneliness and experiencing isolation, domestic abuse or the impacts of Hate Crime to meet up, prepare and share a nutritious meal or take part in a social activity. There will also be a dental drop in; a free confidential check up and advice service for those who have experienced dental issues relating to medication, violence, homelessness or abuse.
Entertainment includes: The Sing a long a Rocky Horror Show, The English Disco Lovers DANCE OFF, a Queer Art Exhibition and Brighton Fringe Award Winner Andrew Farr as Edith Piaf Live at Nimegue.
For the first time this year, B RIGHT ON welcomes The Alternative Panto Brighton and their new production, Big Dick Whittington and his Pussy, to the The Phil Starr Pavilion as it transitions from its previous home at the Sallis Benney Theatre and brings all our local entertainers and drag queens to the heart of the festival site.
Other events include: A Community Café, Trans Lives exhibition, Family Day, LGBT+ History quiz night with Mrs Moore, the official launch of Disability Pride Brighton and the display and community preservation of the Brighton & Hove Hankie Quilt.
An LGBT BAME drop-in advocacy service for people affected by Hate Crime, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Honour Based Violence (HBV) will also be held during the event.
A discreet food parcel service for those in need will run throughout the Festival before moving to the home of the B&H LGBT CSF in the basement of the Rainbow Hub in St James Street.
Organisers also hope to have a self-service HIV self-testing vending machine available on site too.
Additional workshops and events will be delivered by the B&H LGBT CSF in partnership with The Crown Prosecution Service, MindOUT, The Survivors Movement, Lunch Positive, Switchboard, Older and Out, Dental Health Spa, The Rainbow Hub, The Martin Fisher Foundation, SCOPE Local People Programme, the Brighton & Hove City Council LGBT Workers Forum, Disability Pride Brighton, Pavilions Drug and Alcohol Services, The Greater Brighton Metropolitan College, Mobiloo, Pagoda Security and Brighton & Hove Police.
Billie Lewis
Billie Lewis, Volunteer Chair of the B&H LGBT CSF and Volunteers Coordinator of the B RIGHT ON LGBT Community Festival said;“We are so happy with how the Festival has developed over the past two years with so many amazing community organisations now taking part. The entertainment is fun and the free workshops are current and relevant to the issues we and the other LGBT+ and HIV organisations work on every day. The event really holds the LGBT+ Communities of Brighton & Hove in its priorities and heart. It is a privilege to be able to be involved.”
Daniel Cheesman
Daniel Cheesman, CEO of Switchboard added:“We are really pleased to be working with The B Right On LGBT+ Community Festival again this year. Switchboard is particularly proud to be raising awareness of LGBT+ Dementia during this years event.”
The B RIGHT ON LGBT+ Community Festival celebrating LGBT+ History, communities, lives and culture is organised by the volunteers of the B&H LGBT CSF and takes place at the Phil Starr Pavilion – a multi functional, fully accessible, heated performance, conference and community space with a licensed bar located on Victoria Gardens, Brighton, BN1 1WN.
There will be a box office open on site at Victoria Gardens from noon on Tuesday, March 26 where you can purchase tickets or sign up to free training events during the festival.
Tickets for selected shows are also available from the Rainbow Hub, 93 St James Street, Brighton, BN2 1TP.
Tickets for ALL events will be available online from Monday March 4 2019.
To book tickets online for the B RIGHT ON LGBT+ Community Festival, click here:
To book tickets for the Alternative Pantomime click here:
To volunteer or take part in the festival email Colin: admin@lgbt-help.com or pop into the Rainbow Hub at 93 St James’s Street, Brighton, BN2 1TP
Brian Butler previews the 2019 Brighton Festival.
The B RIGHT ON LGBT+ Community Festival returns to the Phil Starr Pavilion on Victoria Gardens during March and April.
Entertainment includes: The Sing a long a Rocky Horror Show, The English Disco Lovers DANCE OFF, a Queer Art Exhibition and Brighton Fringe Award Winner Andrew Farr as Edith Piaf Live at Nimegue.
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