Buses: Get On Board

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This week: Get Bus(y) campaign

Get on. Go somewhere. Get Bus(y) celebrates the role of the bus in the city’s creative and cultural life. It was inspired by Brighton’s independent North Laine and designed by a team of three creatives based in the city.
The piece started life as an ordinary double-decker bus, and has been completely transformed – not only the exterior but also the inside, floors, ceilings, lighting and seats.
It is covered with original work by Brighton’s iownthisart, one of Brighton’s most exciting artists, who says he takes his inspiration from living and playing in such a creative city. Creative director Chris Harrison and commercial interior designer Chloe Bullock worked with artist iownthisart (aka Jason McQuillen) to produce a unique design with strong visual impact that does justice to the city’s quirky individualism. Jason’s very stylised and accessible work is becoming well known in Brighton, and features in some of the city’s arty hotels, pubs and cafes such as the Marwood coffee house and Hotel Pelirocco.

The bus was entered as an art installation at this year’s Brighton Fringe with on-bus free live performances. Fringe Director Julian Caddy said: “We were delighted with this unique addition to the Fringe programme. I love the way the artwork represents the city’s independent creative spirit, and it provided a fun new performance venue.”
Get on. Go somewhere. Check out events at:
Sallis Benney Theatre – a unique space that plays host to an exciting annual programme of artistic events and exhibitions.
The Old Market – with a diverse programme including live music, great theatre and innovative comedy shows.
Komedia – for comedy, cabaret, music, spoken word and theatre.

Ropetackle Arts Centre in Shoreham – an award-winning, community run arts venue on the banks of the river Adur.
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