In the captivating world of video content creation, the marriage of visuals and sound is an art form that transcends mere storytelling—it’s an immersive experience that weaves emotions, enhances narratives, and engraves lasting impressions on audiences. Music, in particular, serves as a poignant catalyst, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary, elevating the mundane to the sublime. Its influence in setting the tone, evoking emotions, and enhancing the overall impact of visual content is unparalleled. However, the symbiotic relationship between video and music often encounters a barri ..read more

Northern Funk crew learn from the past and looks to the future By Stuart Rolt “You spend so long with these people that compatibility is important.” Jonathan Scott Watson, better known as DJ and producer Smoove, is considering the fundamentals of keeping a live act functioning. “You spend hours, days and years on end crammed into a van on the road. It’s like a family. You’ve got to give each other room and respect all the time. I’m always conscious of that. Being a musician isn’t luxury by any means. You want to make them as comfortable as possible.”  Touring is tough work. The founder me ..read more

Acclaimed electronic composer and performance artist releases most personal work to date By Stuart Rolt. “I think I’m just one of those people who likes to know how we did things before all the mundane, everyday technology we live with.” Elizabeth Bernholz, the face behind pioneering multi-disciplinary electronic artist Gazelle Twin is determined to understand how society deals with common emotions and experiences. “Folk culture tells you what the mindset was at that time in those places and communities. Their collective fears for example. And how those fears become articulated in culture, mus ..read more

Rosie Paldi Edwards chats with rising 21 year old singer, songwriter and producer EVA, who got nominated for three awards at this year’s Youth Music Awards – the Music Video Award (Public Vote), Live Performance Award and the Rising Star Artist Award. Eva talks about how she got involved with Youth Music charity, NextGen Fund and how it feels to win all three of her nominations.  EVA on stage at the Youth Music Awards 2023 in association with Hal Leonard Europe at Troxy, London. “It goes back to when I started making music in a youth club called Audio Active in Brighton. They ran an all f ..read more

BN1 catches up with established singer and songwriter Bobby Ward as he releases his new single Fly Away and regales stories of past encounters with the likes of Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney “The year was 1965, and the world was swept up in the phenomenon that was The Beatles. The city of Hove would soon find itself at the centre of Beatlemania, as Ringo Starr and his newlywed wife, Maureen, chose the charming locale for their honeymoon. Little did I know, as a young fan and a school pupil of Hove, that I was about to have an encounter with Ringo Starr that would remain etched in my memory fo ..read more

Elli Ingram has silky smooth vocals which she lays over foot tapping tracks that meander somewhere between R&B and jazz. Her second album Bad Behaviour, released earlier this year, is full of bad-ass and confident lyrics. Take the opening track for example, No Plan B. It demands the listener to trust that Ingram will make it as a successful artist. The message is simple: Ingram knows her talent, so why should she do anything other than write and perform her music? And this young talent is proving her point by setting off on tour this October. This will include an appearance at Concorde 2 o ..read more

Mutations, a name that has become synonymous with creative brilliance and audacity in the world of music, is set to illuminate Brighton this November with its fifth festival edition. From 2 – 5 Nov 2023, the city will reverberate with some of the world’s most enthralling artists. Celebrating diversity in the musical universe, Mutations Festival 2023 promises an eclectic mix of established stars. Plus there will be up-and-coming sensations, all assembling from various corners of the globe. Over the course of four resounding days, nine of Brighton’s prized Grassroots Music Venues will host these ..read more

The Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra’s exciting new season is now on sale. It represents their most adventurous season  yet. Running from October 2023 to April 24, the season is led by Music Director  Joanna MacGregor. Itpans nine concerts across the city at the Brighton  Dome Concert Hall, St George’s Kemptown and the newly refurbished Brighton  Dome Corn Exchange.  A commitment to bringing something vibrant and innovative to the Brighton music scene is evident throughout the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra programming. Joanna MacGregor image by Pal Hansen A host of fr ..read more

With a fabulously varied array of some of the best touring productions currently on offer in the UK, Chichester Festival Theatre have announced their Winter Season for 2023/24. Five-star shows coming direct from the West End Julia Donaldson and The Gruffalo – Photo Credit: Steve-Ullathorne These include the Olivier and Tomy Award-winning Life of Pi on Thurs 16 Nov – Sat 2 Dec. Then, Liza Goddard, Matthew Kelly and Simon Shepherd star in Michael Frayn’s celebrated Noises Off on Tues 9 – Sat 13 Jan. And, 2:22 A Ghost Story, the supernatural thriller by Danny Robins which won Best New Play at the ..read more

The Old Market (TOM) in Hove will create an immersive gig environment this December and play host to gigs by English electronic music act Plaid (6 December), the genre-defying duo Who We Are (7 December) and atmospheric artist Marconi Union (10 December). The setup for these gigs will see the auditorium of the venue wrapped in 360 degrees of digital art, all shown by FUJI Z series projectors. This experience will allow audience members to feel fully immersed in the experience with the bands. Helen Jewell, Creative Director of The Old Market, says: “We started to experiment with how immersive v ..read more