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July 2009

Saturday, July 4th, 2009

Daytime:
Engine Dream in association with Euroscript presents The Principles That Lie Beneath All Good Stories. A guide for writers to story creation, optimisation, problem resolution and marketing. With insights on story success from Hollywood scripwriter legend Bob Gale (Back To The Future) + best selling novelist Lee Child (15 million Jack Reacher novels sold in 43 countries and 29 languages), actor and comedian Mark Williams (Harry Potter, Shakespeare in Love, The Borrowers, The Fast Show…) & publishing executive Stewart Ferris (managing director of leading independent UK publishing house - Summersdale). Written and presented by author and scriptwrtier, David Baboulene. The seven essential areas covered in a single day: What is a story? Why Do Stories Exist? Plot is charater and character is plot - understand this & see your stories explode into 3D. Conflict and antagonism - the lifeblood of story. And much more! 10am til 5pm. £85 (£75 concessions).
Evening:
Downstairs:
Retro Electric Presents.  Junkyard Scientists are a soul, funk, rock & hip-hop inspired outfit like nothing else around. Formed in Reading and London in 2007 by a collective of musicians, producers and event organisers, the Junkyard sound is influenced by Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jackson and Jamiroquai.

The group started out by running their own independent live music residency and have gone on to support acts like Portico Quartet, Fly and James Taylor Quartet as well as play respected venues like The Camden Jazz Cafe, The Troubadour and Concorde 2.

Airplay by Eddie Piller (Acid Jazz Records) on Q Radio and BBC Radio 6’s Tom Robinson along with live performances on BBC Radio Berkshire and a feature in the ‘What’s Hot’ section of the iTunes store has seen the popularity of the ‘Junkyard Scientists EP’ grow and the band are recording new material this year.Show starts 9pm. £5/£4 in advance.

www.myspace.com/junkyardscientists

Private Party
To book your private party contact Kate or Angi on 01273 687171 or email at bookings@thelatest.co.uk

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

Daytime:
Roast n Jazz with delicious roast dinners & tunes from the jazz, soul, blues greats. Roasts served from 12.30pm until 3.30pm. £6.50.

Astrid Williamson Astrid’s ability to combine gentle soundscapes with rugged insight is a reflection of her early upbringing in the rural environs of Scotland’s Shetland Islands, as well as her grass-roots rise as a hard-working touring act. Born to musically inclined parents, Williamson became musically active during childhood, becoming proficient on piano, guitar, flute and fiddle. Also appearing on this great double bill are Terri de Castro + David Gedge (DJ set) The bass player of british indie band, The Wedding Present, and an ex-member of London-based trio Goya Dress, Terry de Castro’s first solo album, ‘A Casa Verde’, is released this summer. Translating to ‘Home Green’, the album consists of cover versions; a collection of songs from friends and aquaintances. An interesting blend of indie and Americana, De Castros soulful voice lifts every track, like “Elliot Smith meets The Monkees”. Her friend and lead singer of The Wedding Present, David Gedge, will be on the wheels of steel. 8pm. Show starts 9pm. £5/4. Buy advance tickets from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/52864
www.astridwilliamson.net
www.myspace.com/theweddingpresent
www.myspace.com/terrydecastro

Monday, July 6th, 2009

Breakthrough with Rough Trade; the best breaking acts around plus DJs. 7.30pm til 12.00pm. £5/£4 nus.

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

The Space: meet two leading figures from the music industry. The Space is Brighton’s monthly unique arts and media event, which brings together the creative community with special guest interviews. Tonight sees Lisa Holloway welcoming Heather Jones and Nick Gatfield.
In her current role, Heather Jones has overall responsibility for content and creativity across the music and comedy channel portfolio at MTV Networks UK & Ireland. Heather oversees and manages all areas from strategy through to production across nine branded music channels, as well as maintaining overall direction of three Paramount Comedy channels. Prior to her role at MTV, she was Managing Director at Paramount Comedy, having joined as Director of Programming in 2002. In that time, Heather successfully reinvigorated the brand, firstly re-structuring the company and then launching a total re-brand to reflect the channel’s personality and unique position as the only UK channel dedicated to comedy, as well as overseeing the launch of a third channel, Paramount Comedy 1+.
Nick Gatfield EMI Music’s president of A&R, North America and UK was formerly president of Universal Island Records Group. He has overseen the careers of artists such as Amy Winehouse, Keane, Mika, McFly, Busted, Sugababes, The Feeling and Robyn. Nick began his business career at EMI Records in 1985, working with major artists such as Duran Duran and Pet Shop Boys. He was promoted to the position of director of A&R in 1987 (making him the youngest director in EMI’s history) with overall A&R responsibility for all of EMI’s labels including Parlophone and EMI. Signings during his tenure as director of A&R included Radiohead, Blur, EMF and Jesus Jones. He played keyboards and sax for Dexy’s Midnight Runners from 1982 to 1985, the period that included their UK and US hit Come on Eileen. Plus a live performance from Daz Bose.
Amazing raffle prizes include: Coldplay Gold Disc; A special framed gold disc of Coldplay’s bestselling album, Viva La Vida, which will be specially inscribed to the winner, a pair of tickets to the highly anticipated Brighton based four day event, Beachdown Festival, featuring Grace Jones, The Zutons, Super Furry Animals, Grandmaster Flash, The Fall and many more great acts. www.beachdownfestival.com & a music video experience & thanks to Partizan Productions, a lucky winner will gain a unique insight into the making of a music video by attending a music video shoot with a leading director and a top recording artist (specific details will be known to the winner approximately a week before the shoot). Partizan is one of the world’s most acclaimed music video production companies – their credits include videos for Madonna, U2, Kings of Leon, Kylie Minoque and Kanye West.
www.beachdownfestival.com
www.partizan.com
www.thespace.me.uk
www.dazbose.com
7.30pm. Show starts 8pm. £6/4.
Buy advance tickets here http://www.wegottickets.com/event/52646

 

 

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Chairman Wow! Garage punk covers + solo acts in support. 8pm. £tbc.

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Downstairs: Catalyst Club A monthly event which blends the old traditions of a French Salon with debating societies. Got a passion? Share it with the Catalyst Club. Three guest speakers each take to the lectern for 15 minutes to enthuse, debate and entertain on subjects that range from Voodoo to tinned meat! 8pm. £5.
www.catalystclub.co.uk

Friday, July 10th, 2009

Downstairs:
Charity Chuckle presents This Is Stand-Up Comedy. a fundraiser for The National Autistic Society . Featuring headliners & the best up and coming comedy talent. Doors 7pm-9.30pm £6/5.
Downstairs:
We Got Soul & Blues presents Itchy Fingers Now a regular at Latest Music Bar, bring you an eclectic mix of rock ‘n’ roll, pop, rock and country music. With their own blend of original material and classic covers, this band will have you up and dancing all evening. Now with their new backing singers, this 7-piece provides everything you need for a great night out and a perfect way to kick start your weekend + support. 10pm. £6/£5 or combined ticket price of £7.50 for both shows; Hearty Laughs + Itchy Fingers + late night dancing. What a bargain!
Buy advance tickets here: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/51507
www.itchy-fingers.com
www.myspace.com/theitchyfingersexperience
Upstairs:
Catfish Kings. A six-piece band of rock ‘n’ roll, boogie woogie, swinging rhythm and blues. They promise a night of pounding piano, grinding guitar and voodoo beats straight out of “Noo Awlins”. From Shake Rattle and Roll, Shame Shame Shame to Whole Lotta Shaking; this is a funky swing night not to be missed! 8pm. Show starts 9pm. £6/5.
Buy advance tickets here: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/51508
www.thecatfishkings.com

Saturday, July 11th, 2009

Daytime:
RocksKool showcase of 20 + bands. RocksKool is where cool kids from Brighton and the surrounding area get the chance to create their own band and play regular gigs. If you’ve always wanted to perform as a musician by singing or playing guitar, bass, drums, keyboards or other instruments this is the place to start. You don’t need to be a certain age to join RockSkool. Their youngest peformers start aged about six and our seniors go all the way up to fifty-something. You don’t need experience to join RockSkool. Many of their best performers had never played an instrument or sung in public before they joined. You don’t need to be able to read music to join RocksKool. You’ll start by playing and learning about all the important stuff like keys, pitches, chords and tablature as you go. This is the place to be! Midday til 5pm. £3.
www.rockskool.co.uk

Sweet Hove Chicago
Please welcome Hoves leading blues band! A Seven piece who all love blues and, luckily, there’s no songs about your woman running off with your best friend which means you have to find another wife and another dog. This is foot tapping, hip shaking, get-up-and-dance music, and ensures you’ll be up dancing like your crazy uncle at a wedding. 8pm. Show starts 9pm. £5.
Buy advance tickets here: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/51509
www.ifguk.com/shc/shc.htm
Upstairs:
The Ben Poole Band. Dynamic, Hendrix-flavoured blues rock from one of the finest young guitarists in the country & his band. Regularly touring Europe with various blues shows, this award winning guitarist brings his own exciting trio to the venue. Catch him while you can. 8pm. Show starts 9pm. £5/3. Buy advance tickets from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/52865
www.myspace.com/benpoole

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

Daytime:
Roast n Jazz with delicious roast dinners & tunes from the jazz, soul, blues greats. Roasts served from 12.30pm until 3.30pm. £6.50.
Evening:
The Impellers + support from Yokoko. Starting life as Ed Meme & The Forms, a name change to something far easier to pronounce came about when offered a deal by prolific UK label Freestyle Records in 2008. The Impellers are bringing a heavy, heavy authentic funk sound both live and in the studio. Here’s just some of the reaction to recent recordings:
“Really great … really enjoyed that” - Mark Lamarr, BBC Radio 2
“Another cracking piece of modern funk” - Craig Charles, BBC 6Music
“Superb - easily the best new funk tracks I’ve heard since Baby Charles - these guys have the potential to be even better!” - Ian Wright (Deep Funk DJ, collector, album compiler & legend).
Yokoko - pop. powerpop, new wave.
7pm. Show starts 8pm. £5/4. Buy advance tickets from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/52861

Monday, July 13th, 2009

Breakthrough with Rough Trade; the best breaking acts around plus DJs. 7.30pm til 12.00pm. £5/£4 nus.
Upstairs:
‘Have I Got Games News For You II’ Quiz Night. Annual games developer conference with The Guardian. 8pm - 10.30pm. £free.

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

Downstairs:
Turisats Del Flamenco plus Soderone and DJ Ivan Selecta. Flamenco, latin, spanish pop fusion band; traditional flamenco with a modern twist. Flamenco hiphop night with a DJ and MC after the concert. 8pm til late. £4.
www.myspace.com/turistasdelflamenco

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Daytime:
St Johns College Showcase. A long established charity providing care and education for a wide range of pupils and students with learning difficulties in the 16 to 23 age group. Young people at St. John’s College are encouraged to face new challenges. They will be supported when the going gets tough and will be proud to celebrate their achievements. The curriculum - covering music, English, Maths, art & many more - is seen as a critical element in increasing knowledge, skills and competence, creating a climate for positive behaviour and improving self esteem. Young people who leave St. John’s will demonstrate increased personal responsibility, social competence and intellectual curiosity. This is a musical showcase event; showcasing bands & artists at the college. This is an end of year gig with a wide range of music - rock n roll, grunge, country, pop/rock & MCs & is a culmination of a years curriculum in the college’s music department. 1.30pm til 3pm. Voluntary donations please.
www.st-johns.co.uk

Evening:
Social Wine Tasting!
Plus One Presents an evening of snob-free wine-tasting a great place to meet new people!
What’s it all about…PlusOne is a brand new way of dating and extending your social network. The concept is refreshingly simple yet highly effective for extending your circle of friends or helping finding that “special someone”.Bring with you a single friend of the opposite sex. One ticket allows entry for two people, one male one female (hence the ‘+1′). As well as ensuring a 50 / 50 split of men and women it means you will have your trusted “wing-man” or “wing-woman” with you to potentially put some groundwork in on your behalf, or offer a second opinion on someone that takes your fancy. Provided, of course, that they haven’t become too distracted themselves!
The tasting is being hosted by Andrew Johnson, an experienced and entertaining wine tasting expert. Andrew is a knowledgeable wine merchant based in London supplying and recommending wines to top restaurants, many of them ‘Michelin Star’ establishments including owners Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal (Fat Duck Restaurant). Andrew will take us on a journey of the grape varieties around the world in his own informative yet relaxed style in what is set to be a highly enjoyable evening.
Dual Ticket price for you and a friend is £39.00.
Single tickets are available to those that are ‘new to town’ at £25.00 each (we will be keeping a close eye on numbers to make sure we maintain the even male / female ratio).
People that have tried Plus One events feel that they offer a much more relaxed and natural way of meeting people than some other alternatives such as speed dating or noisy nightclubs. Plus One Events also offer a great way of extending your social network, whether you are new to the area or a born-and-bred Brightonian.
7.30pm £25
www.plusonesocial.com

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Radio Reverb & Access to Music presents Los Albertos Foot-stompin’, brass-blarin’, and rip snortin’ high energy blend of ska, punk, funk, dub and original beats + Astro Physics + Ruderalis + DJs. 8pm. £5/4.
www.myspace.com/losalbertos

Friday, July 17th, 2009

Jacquemo
Take a member of los albertos, throw in a fantastic string section, an organ and a lifetime of influences and what you get is voodoo bluegrass techno ska mixed with film score henry mancini style. Imagine Transylvanian ska with tango vibes and lyrics of everyday ordinariness. The ‘Funkiest Ska Band’ that Brighton has to offer, direct from a Sell-Out Brighton Festival Show + Bela Emerson. Innovative celoist, using loops & effects. . 8pm. Show starts 9.00pm. £7/6.
www.myspace.com/jacquemosound

Upstairs:
Tremian. Tremain are the sound of nu-soul groove. Their line-up is a blend of contemporary soul with progressive beats, brightly polished by rich harmonized vocals. Tremain’s dynamic music has already taken them to many prestigious stages, venues such as The 02, London Astoria 2, The Clapham Grand, Soho Revue Bar, The Troubadour, The Luminaire, to name a few, have all seen them grace their stages in recent times. Centered around three songwriters; Leonie Tremain (22), Amba Tremain (26) and Andy Dixon (27), Tremain has successfully gigged to an ever growing fan base throughout the UK for the past five years. Tremain are influenced by all music, but particularly work of the soul and funk greats, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, The Funk Brothers, Prince, Eva Cassidy and, as well as continuously writing their own material, Tremain have also been fortunate enough to work on some of their idle’s records (most notably recording backing parts for Eva Cassidy’s take on Aretha Franklin’s ‘Chain of Fools’ which is set to be a 2009 single release from Eva Cassidy’s latest album, ‘Somewhere’). Tremain continue to write exciting new music which and perform regularly at venues across the UK so please check their MySpace (www.myspace.com/tremainband) for info on releases and to see where and when they will be appearing next!
“There is little you could say to do justice to this truly dynamic, soulful group and, quite frankly, they’re likely to leave you speechless in any case” (Tim, Reel Sound Music). 8pm. £6/5.
www.myspace.com/tremainband

Saturday, July 18th, 2009

Downstairs:
Poleoke (pronounced pole-okey) is a bit like karaoke for dancing (no singing here!). Ever found yourself at a club dancing as cheesily or as sexily as you can? Of course you have. Now you can do it in front of an audience, with a dance pole! You don’t need any pole dancing experience at all. It’s for everyone - all shapes, sizes, ages and genders! Poleoke! is the brainchild of Chris Cresswell, the auteur of long running cult variety show Voodoo Vaudeville. He is our host and DJ ably aided by comedienne Katy Schutte our pole queen and hostess. She’ll teach you to dance, help you to pick the perfect song & finish the evening with one of her stunning routines. She has been pole dancing for 4 years and performing comedy for much longer, working with Chris in Voodoo Vaudeville shows as well as Miss Pole Dance UK and strutting her stuff with Seven Veils Productions and teaching burlesque & pole dancing with Polestars & Pole Passion. Pole Jam is an opportunity to have a go on the pole before the audience arrives. Our hostess pole dance tutors will guide you through a move or two to make your boogie that little bit more special! Pole Jam tickets are £10 for the Jam and include entry to the club. Pole Jam is from 7-8pm. £10. Poleoke! is from 8-10pm. £5.
www.poleoke.co.uk

The infamous Soul Reality Collective showcase their exciting new venture ‘the Psychedelic Circus‘which gives a contemporary twist to the best of the 60’s ’summer of love’ groove rock/soul scene, originally characterised by acts like Isaac Hayes, Buddy Miles, Janis Joplin and Sly and the Family Stone. Fronted this time out by very special guest singer, the wonderfully charasmatic Alison David with an amazing band. This line up will take you on a funky, soulful sound ride with attitude, visuals and a kick-ass band designed to move and groove. Damn fine. 10pm. Show starts 10.30pm. £8/£6.
Buy advance tickets here: www.wegottickets.com/event/51511
www.myspace.com/srpsychedeliccircus
Buy advance tickets here: www.wegottickets.com/event/50241

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

Daytime:
Roast n Jazz with delicious roast dinners & tunes from the jazz, soul, blues greats. Roasts served from 12.30pm until 3.30pm. £6.50.

Monday, July 20th, 2009

Hjaltalin “Strangely beautiful orchestral pop.” – Time Out. “The Icelandic collective’s UK debut is cheeky and breezy - like fresh air in London, like the sound of the morning thaw” – Plan b. 8pm. £5/4.

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

The Fatigue has now been cancelled. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Upstairs:
The Musicians Union presents Getting More Publicity; a guide to press, PR and marketing. Building a buzz about you or your band is essential to success. You’ve got the songs, you’ve got the talent, so how are you gonna tell everyone? This is a seminar designed to give you a unique insight into the worlds of press, PR and marketing. Whether you’re looking to find out more about writing a cracking press release, creating a media campaign for your world beating debut album (and getting the timing right) or just want to know what a plugger does, you need to get yourself along to this event. Our hand picked panellists have a wealth of experience in bringing music to the masses in print, online or on the radio, so this is your chance to find out how it all works, as well as getting some top tips and expert advice along the way.
Meet the professionals:
Wendy Roby - Freelance Journalist. Wendy has written for The Guardian, The Observer, Dazed & Confused, Mixmag and Grazia. She was recently responsible for developing and editing pop website The Lipster and currently reviews singles for music website Drowned in Sound.
Carl Steer - Rooster PR. Carl has worked extensively in entertainment PR, working alongside musicians, music websites and an array of entertainment brands and products. He has also written for a range of publications extensively covering music, entertainment and travel.
Phil Jackson – BBC Sussex. Phil has been a mainstay of broadcasting in the East Sussex area for a number of years and is known for his endless enthusiasm for local new music. He presents South:Live from the BBC Sussex studio every Sunday, and is a regular guest on Radio 3’s Jazz Line Up. He has also produced and presented shows from festivals such as Bestival, Glastonbury and Guilfest.
Jake Shillingford – My Life Story/Exilophone Records. As founder and songwriter for cult orchestral alternative band My Life Story, Jake became a key player during the Britpop years. One of the original so called DIY practitioners, Shillingford released the first ever internet only single in 1998, and his current imprint Exilophone Records works on an entirely unique investment business model which works outside of the mainstream industry.
Keith Ames – Musicians’ Union Communications Official. Keith is the Editor of Musician magazine – the journal of the Musicians’ Union. He is also responsible for the for MU website and the respected MU Members’ Handbook. He was appointed to this role in 2003 following five years as a London officer for the MU with responsibility for the West and SW London Branches. Previously a professional singer, songwriter and guitarist, Keith also brings the considerable experience he gained in the 1990s whilst working in sales and marketing in the financial services sector.
Limited spaces available – booking essential. To register and confirm your place or to make a payment, please contact
eastsoutheast@musiciansunion.org.uk or call 020 7840 5537. 6pm ti 8pm. Free admission to Musicians Union members. £10 to non-members.

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009


Brain Pop featuring The Beautiful Word The Beautiful Word are a quintet set for the top in the world of mystery pop. And why not claim the throne of a genre they invented? Born in Jan 2007 front girls Emily and Megan began singing harmonies for each other’s tunes - and the tinkly pretty tiny songs hushed even the rowdiest of open mic’s. They have since grown into a big whack of beautiful sound with added punch from the noise boys - Nelson (guitar) Scotty (bass) and Gruff (drums). Best known for their live shows, the gigs include colouring in competitions, sweet/cake throwing, and ma-hoo-sive costumes. The Beautiful Word- Brighton’s finest mystery-pop quintet- will spin you a sparkly web of wonder and melodic delight. A fantastical blend of the childish and sophisticated. Think Swizzels-Matlow making teapots for grown-ups. Expect songs about love, heartbreak and animals + Yokoko + Robyn Platt. 8pm. £tbc.

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009


CarbonzeroMuzik & C2 presents Footprints - Pop Muzik Goes Green with Robin Scott & guests; Redman Red + Ettin + introducing Roman Scott. Footprints will future new material from Robin Scott including the new single ‘Wake up Call’ which is the song associated with this carbon neutral initiative from the music industry. 2009 see the 30th anniversary of Robin Scott’s hit single ‘Pop Muzik’ and to celebrate new versions of the track are currently being worked on by Goldie Lookin Chain & DEVO amongst others. Footprints is an eco-friendly dream to a greener world of arts; it is a community based project for raising awareness on ways of reducing carbon emissions. Get your tickets for the Footprints evening and vote with your feet to help support the CarbonZero Muzik initiative. It’s a party with a positive message. This is your wake up call, go carbon neutral! Join the party, leave no trace! 7.30pm. Show starts 8.30pm. £7.50.
Buy advance tickets here: www.wegottickets.com/event/51512
www.myspace.com/popmuzik2009

Friday, July 24th, 2009


The International Band of Mystery will take you on a shagadelic tour of the world of Austin Powers. Austin, Dr. Evil, Foxxy Cleopatra and many more make this groovy, mojo-packed, tribute experience, the hippest thing you’ve ever bugged out to! We’ll take you on a swinging tour of Austin Powers’ world. With choreographed routines and the rocking sound of a live band. Enter into the spirit and come dressed in your finest 60s/70s gear. Yeah, baby! Positively shagadelic. 8pm. Show starts 9pm. £6/5.
Buy advance tickets here: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/51513

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

Downstairs:
Come on down – to Soul and Motown! Big Wheels Revue Brothers presents The Rubber Band who combines powerhouse, female lead vocals by Sonia Maz and tastful sax with a generous splash an a crash of zany humour all propelled by a steaming diesel of a rhythm section, with a special guest slot by Julieette Golding.

The band is comprised of various luminaries from the Brighton music scene and the sum of the whole is greater than its individual parts. All-in-all an unforgettable evening of non-stop entertainment for everyone. 8pm til late. £7.50/£7 advance.
Buy advance tickets here: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/51514
www.myspace.com/bigwheelsrevue

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

Downstairs:
‘The Golden Girls of Pride’ - Lee Tracey meets Maisie Trollette. The Pure Corn Company is proud to present…… Lee Tracey ‘The Queen of Adult Comedy’ and The Legendary Masie Trollete in The Golden Girls of Pride. What better way to start the Pride Week than with an evening of outrageous adult comedy! Down the years these two ‘Grande Dames’ of the Adult Cabaret Scene have graced the stage together in Brighton’s Alternative Pantomimes, but they rarely come together on the Brighton Cabaret Scene – so this is an event not to be missed! Pride is only once a year, so why not treat yourself and your friends and get your Pride Week started in style with The Golden Girls of Pride. 7pm. Show starts 7.30pm. £7.50/£6. This is an adult event; strictly over 18’s only.
Buy advance tickets here: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/51515

Nick Howard Rooted in the New York City Music scene for several years now, British singer/songwriter Nick Howard has received and experienced tremendous accolades and opportunities that a boy from Brighton could have at one time only dreamed about as an aspiring singer/songwriter. Having been featured this past year by Vogue Magazine, Bloomingdale’s, MTV, Fox, Comcast, ABC, the BBC and Lifetime as well as having several of his songs featured in shows such as The Hills, Army Wives and Scrubs, and in movies such as My Sassy Girl and Knuckle Draggers, the music of Nick Howard has succeeded in entertaining audiences all over the world.  Having opened for Jack Johnson, amongst others, Nick’s energetic performances are passionate and soulful. 7pm.  Show starts 8pm.  £tbc.
www.nickhowardmusic.com

Monday, July 27th, 2009

Breakthrough with Rough Trade; the best breaking acts around plus DJs. 7.30pm til 12.00pm. £5/£4 nus.

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Downstairs:
Betty’s Music Hall. Due to overwhelming public demand, Once in a Lifetime productions are pleased to announce the return engagement of Betty’s Music Hall. Treading the boards in a special Pride Spectacular will be the legendary, unsinkable music hall star and sole remaining Titanic survivor, Miss Betty Love, with a full-supporting cast to include Dame Margot, Spice, Betty Swollocks and further big-name acts to be announced. Miss Betty Love will perform a rousing one-hour set that will include the world premier of two exclusively commissioned songs titled “From Cricklewood to Broadway” and “Dolly” (set to be her future Xmas single/CD release). She will also perform a dedication to her recently departed friend, mentor and fellow music hall star, Danny La Rue. The launch of Betty’s Music Hall DVD titled ‘From Betty with Love’ starring Betty Love live in concert will take place prior to the evening’s entertainment. 8m. Show starts 9pm. £7/5.
Upstairs:
Latest Music Showcase Showcasing the best talents in live music from across Brighton and further afield. Hosted by Alex Thom and his band, the night will begin with an open mic slot for anyone who feels the urge to jump up and entertain. Following this, a hand picked selection of acts currently storming Brighton’s music scene will ensure a night of top quality and fine entertainment.  8pm.  £2.
Contact alex_christhom@yahoo.co.uk if you’d like to play or you can just turn up for the open mic.

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Trudi Styles is a DIVA. di.va\’de.ve\Meaning: A successful and glamorous female performer or personality. Those who have heard of the fabulous and vivacious Ms Trudi Styles will be aware of her DIVA tendencies. After the scandalous reviews Trudi Styles returns to the Latest with her DIVA esq show with (in her own words) “Because I can attitude”. You will be spoilt with a range of repetoire that will bring out the diva in you. Trudi will be celebrating all that is DIVA with a full band and with songs from the worlds best diva’s such as Beyonce, Kylie and Carole King to name a few. 9pm. £6.

Thursday, July 30th, 2009


Bright’n'Queer LGBT stand-up comedy with Steve Bustin. Line up includes Jaq Bayles, Suzi Ruffell, Stephen Richards, Nicky Mitchell and resident compere Steve Bustin, plus other acts tbc. This is the sixth Bright’n’Queer show and promises to be even bigger and better than the previous events. Over the course of the last 3 years, Bright’n’Queer has raised almost £2500 for Brighton Pride and in 2008 was the seventh largest fundraiser for the charity. This summer’s show is headlined by Brighton favourite Nicky Mitchell, with local comics Jaq Bayles and Stephen Richards (better known as his alter-ego, Lola Lasagna) and London girl Suzi Ruffell adding to the chuckles. Compère Steve Bustin says that doing two shows in one night means they can raise even more money for Brighton Pride: “It’s fantastic that the comics are willing to perform twice to raise even more funds, especially as they all waive their fees for the night, meaning we can put the vast majority of the ticket money towards Pride. It’s also the only way we can meet demand for tickets, as there’s never been an unsold ticket for Bright’n’Queer! This show is going to be a stormer and it’s a great way to kick off your Pride weekend with a fantastic night of some of the best LGBT comics around!” 7.30pm AND 10pm. £6 all profits to Brighton Pride.
www.brightnqueer.co.uk

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Grrrl Friday 3. In celebration of LGBT Pride in Brighton & Hove and as a fundraiser for Brighton Women’s Centre. A spectacular night of awesome girl rock. Featuring Al Start and band, Andrea Kenny & the Cavalry Andrea Kenny earned her stripes during the six years of being vocalist and guitarist in popular Bristol punk band Two Day Rule, here she is, older, non the wiser with her very own cavalry. A brilliant live band + Greymatter “For those who like a little more edge to their acoustic-driven tales of love and life” say Musician + support & DJs. Your compere: the inimitable Nicky Mitchell “Warm, funny and immensely talented” The Guardian With special midnight caberet in the downstairs Twighlight Lounge. 7.30pm. Show starts 8.30pm. £8/6 or £9 on the door.
www.alstart.co.uk
www.greymatter-music.co.uk
www.myspace.com/andreakennymusic
www.nickymitchell.com