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before it collapsed it was better because there would always be enormous flocks of gulls swarming around the decrepid pier and it was a good excuse to stage Hitchcock-themed parties on the beach (okay that never happened but Brighton is still cool)

― stevem (blueski), Wednesday, 17 September 2003 21:04 (twenty years ago) link

Madeline and I already have our Dizzee and Sean Paul tickets, and I took the night off work especialy for it, so it had better be as good as I hope it will be.

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Wednesday, 17 September 2003 21:15 (twenty years ago) link

two years pass...

Argh, I thought there was a thread about Brighton and hotels there and stuff but I can't find it, so I'll just revive this one instead.

I'm going to Brighton tomorrow for a gig. Since it turns out we're not recording (and I had such a good time in Kent last weekend) I think I might stay for the weekend.

Since it's off season, I assume I might not need a reservation for a hotel? Also, erm... FAP anyone?

― Paranoid Spice (kate), Thursday, 20 October 2005 10:19 (eighteen years ago) link

I am totally clueless about hotels, but the Lion and Lobster does b&b and is also the second-best pub in Brighton.
http://www.lionandlobster.com/

I will definitely FAP with you there! Or somewhere else.

― Archel (Archel), Thursday, 20 October 2005 12:32 (eighteen years ago) link

I still have your phone number, so I will text you when I get up on Saturday. Damn, why can't I book online with that place? Bah. I hate ringing strangers.

― Paranoid Spice (kate), Thursday, 20 October 2005 12:33 (eighteen years ago) link

Oh me too. I would conduct all transactions elctronically if I could. They are good though, so it might be worth it...

See you Sat maybe!

― Archel (Archel), Thursday, 20 October 2005 12:36 (eighteen years ago) link

I'll be up for a drink if I'm allowed to come along (by the "missus", and you lot). Not too fond of the Lobster, but I'll put up with it.

Lion & Lobster is definitely cheap for rooms though.

Has anyone spoken with Nick B, Dave B or any other Brighton ilxors?

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Thursday, 20 October 2005 12:45 (eighteen years ago) link

B-b-but Dark Star! (Yes I know the Lobster is no Evening Star but it's closer to my house so...)

― Archel (Archel), Thursday, 20 October 2005 12:54 (eighteen years ago) link

I will allow you to pick the pub, as I know nothing of Brighton.

― Paranoid Spice (kate), Thursday, 20 October 2005 12:54 (eighteen years ago) link

I will be at an AFC Wimblydon game...

― Dave B (daveb), Thursday, 20 October 2005 12:57 (eighteen years ago) link

I'm going to be going to the Hanbury Ballroom on Friday night:

http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=532668&Y=103694&A=Y&Z=1

How close is this to the B&B? I need to look it up. (Also, come and see Kevin Bletchdum if you fancy.)

― Paranoid Spice (kate), Thursday, 20 October 2005 13:33 (eighteen years ago) link

Ah. Quite far from the Lobster (which is on Bedford Place). There *are* loads of B&Bs just off the seafront nearer the Hanbury end of town though - New Steine seems particularly full of them.

― Archel (Archel), Thursday, 20 October 2005 14:12 (eighteen years ago) link

They do Dark Star now? That's good... Hav e they got it since The Regency Tavern became 'The Evil Sheperd Neame Tavern' and stopped selling independent brews?

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Thursday, 20 October 2005 14:17 (eighteen years ago) link

Could be. I don't remember exatly when it was... the Regency was always a bit of a weird pub anyway.

― Archel (Archel), Thursday, 20 October 2005 14:45 (eighteen years ago) link

Can we use this thread as a generic Brighton ilxers meeting up thread too? I want to do pub quizzes and stuff!

― Archel (Archel), Thursday, 20 October 2005 15:30 (eighteen years ago) link

I'll warn you I'm awful at Pub Quizzes.

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Friday, 21 October 2005 08:15 (eighteen years ago) link

Actually eould it be better to start a whole new thread for FAPs for local people. This thread has become a little convoluted.

Also, what time shall this FAP be occurin'? I've got a few things to do during the day, but If it starts early can I give you a ring to find out where you are?

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Friday, 21 October 2005 09:01 (eighteen years ago) link

I would like to FAP early evening, depending on whether I'm staying over Saturday night as well or not. (Depends on how expensive the hotel is.) If you email me (real address up there) your phone number, I'll text you when I know what's what.

― Paranoid Spice (kate), Friday, 21 October 2005 09:05 (eighteen years ago) link

We stayed at the travlodge in Brighton last w/e which was £55 per night. It's a nice walk to the beach, although it might be a bit further out that you'd hoped.

― Panther Pink (Pinkpanther), Friday, 21 October 2005 09:15 (eighteen years ago) link

Got yer email and replied, Chew!

― Paranoid Spice (kate), Friday, 21 October 2005 09:26 (eighteen years ago) link

I'd be up for an early evening pint I think. Maybe it would be appropriate to go to the Battle of Trafalgar and all drink like sailors (arrggghh!)?

― NickB (NickB), Friday, 21 October 2005 09:41 (eighteen years ago) link

Isn't that now an "evil" Zel pub?

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Friday, 21 October 2005 09:46 (eighteen years ago) link

brighton is for people too wussy to go to southend.

― g-kit (g-kit), Friday, 21 October 2005 09:49 (eighteen years ago) link

Saaathend isn't for people.

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Friday, 21 October 2005 09:53 (eighteen years ago) link

I think you'll find it's Saaaaaaaafend!

― Panther Pink (Pinkpanther), Friday, 21 October 2005 10:08 (eighteen years ago) link

― g-kit (g-kit), Friday, 21 October 2005 10:20 (eighteen years ago) link

Don't be sad G! *there,there*

― Panther Pink (Pinkpanther), Friday, 21 October 2005 10:21 (eighteen years ago) link

Two nights booked! FAP on Saturday can go as late as it wants! In fact, we can take the party back to my hotel.

Also - anyone up for visiting the Brighton Pavillion on Saturday morning?

― Paranoid Spice (kate), Friday, 21 October 2005 10:27 (eighteen years ago) link

sorry g-kit :-)

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Friday, 21 October 2005 10:36 (eighteen years ago) link

If you can get hold of a spare council tax bill from someone you can get in to The Pavillion at a much reduced price.

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Friday, 21 October 2005 10:36 (eighteen years ago) link

Can you lend me one? ;-)

― Paranoid Spice (kate), Friday, 21 October 2005 10:39 (eighteen years ago) link

Unfortunately, as my girlfriend is a student I'm the only bloke on our Council Tax bill.

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Friday, 21 October 2005 10:43 (eighteen years ago) link

I mean, I'm a bloke and I'm the only name on the council tax bill.

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Friday, 21 October 2005 12:22 (eighteen years ago) link

Sigh, and you have quite a male name, it's too bad you're not a Chris or a Pat or something.

― Paranoid Spice (kate), Friday, 21 October 2005 12:23 (eighteen years ago) link

I'll come on Saturday - Chewshabadoo, I'll see you tonight I hope.

― angle of d... (tingo), Friday, 21 October 2005 16:45 (eighteen years ago) link

Thank you for your hospitality, Brighton ILX0rs!

How wonderful to see you again, Archel, Matt and Angle - and equally lovely to meet Chew, the lovely Missus Chew and Nick B!

Plus, well... MORRIS DANCE-OFF ON THE SEA-FRONT!!!

― Paranoid Spice (kate), Monday, 24 October 2005 07:22 (eighteen years ago) link

It was great to see you too, Kate! Come again soon!

Plus... well... er... topless woman rubbing a big lump of offal all over her breasts...

― angle of d... (tingo), Monday, 24 October 2005 11:35 (eighteen years ago) link

Oh no, I forgot to report back! Lovely to see everyone of course. Think I've had more than my quota of dodgy Irish music for the year though.

Meanwhile, Prescott has finally spoken...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/southern_counties/4319026.stm

― NickB (NickB), Friday, 28 October 2005 08:39 (eighteen years ago) link

But could we ever have enough of that banter?

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Friday, 28 October 2005 09:49 (eighteen years ago) link

Ah, the banter. They were probably just about the only people who could hear themselves talking.

― NickB (NickB), Friday, 28 October 2005 14:15 (eighteen years ago) link

one year passes...

So, off to London-on-sea tomorrow for a day of shopping and pubs and the pier and wotnot for the first time in ages. Tell me where to go, Brightoners!

All museums, galleries, record shops, second-hand clothing emporia etc much appreciated.

― CharlieNo4, Friday, 23 March 2007 13:36 (seventeen years ago) link

Whenever I visit my friends in Brighton the main theme of the weekend ends up being truckloads of drugs. Seriously, the whole city's blooty on a quack candle.

― chap, Friday, 23 March 2007 13:39 (seventeen years ago) link

Crumbs! Not exactly what I had in mind, but hey, when in Rome...

― CharlieNo4, Friday, 23 March 2007 13:47 (seventeen years ago) link

who actually lives in brighton? archel, right? anyone else? feel free to chip in :-)

― CharlieNo4, Friday, 23 March 2007 14:06 (seventeen years ago) link

there are relatively few of us...

what sort of thing you looking for charlie?

― secondhandnews, Friday, 23 March 2007 15:06 (seventeen years ago) link

kelv - not a very helpful answer. ;-)

I am Brighton. The answer to your inquiry is The Lanes. wander. There are more second hand clothes emporia per square mile than fucking anywhere. "To be worn again" is recommended though for its bigness and has PennyLane upstairs for guitars and the like.

Backbeat records is good for old stuff. Resident records (kensington gardenns) is not as poncey as it seems from the outside and the staff are as wanky as you need them to be. Rounder Records (brighton square) is not as good as it thinks it is. The dance/urban more vinyl-based record shops are all over the palce and all pretty much as good as each other, which is to say, quite good. although not that i would really know.

Pubs... phew. i've become quite fond of the Prince Albert recently. have been going there on and off for years but only recently have i been a regular frequenter since a pal's been putting on gigs. it's on trafalgar street just under the station entrance. big mural of john peel on the wall.

anything else you'd like to know?

― Uptoeleven, Friday, 23 March 2007 18:55 (seventeen years ago) link

oh yeah. if you're clubbing - although i have no idea what you're into - I went to ModForIt on Saturdaya few weeks ago at Pavilion Tavern and that wa sa reet laff. The arc is alright for indie if you can handle it. dance nights are better but a bit spotty and there's nothing regualr so check local listings guides for details.

― Uptoeleven, Friday, 23 March 2007 19:01 (seventeen years ago) link

ah, thankyou! perfect answers.

― CharlieNo4, Saturday, 24 March 2007 11:19 (seventeen years ago) link

i will be visitin brighton this summer, to play burgess hill in a game of what you chap call base-ball

― Tracer Hand, Saturday, 24 March 2007 12:39 (seventeen years ago) link

one month passes...

I'm putting on a cluuub night for charidee innit.

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― Uptoeleven, Wednesday, 9 May 2007 19:26 (sixteen years ago) link

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If anyone is in town for Pride tomorrow, I’m DJing italo disco and Hi-NRG kinds of things with friends from 7-10pm at The Hope and Ruin:

https://www.facebook.com/events/238502202376345

― Chewshabadoo, Friday, 4 August 2023 09:11 (eight months ago) link

six months pass...

Not sure if anyone except the usual suspects will see this, but I’ll be dressing in black to DJ at Kollaps this Friday:

https://www.facebook.com/events/902017108317265

― Chewshabadoo, Monday, 26 February 2024 14:17 (one month ago) link

If you don’t wanna click on FB:

KOLL∆PS 10th Anniversary Party.
Serving post-industrial realness since 2013.
EBM // D∆RKWAVE // NEW BE∆T // SYNTH // INDUSTRI∆L // LE∆THER ∆NTHEMS
+ HOMOEROTIC SEX M∆GICK VISUALS
And performing live from 8:30pm, our special guests:
˜”*°•.˜”*°• MASSIVE LUXURY OVERDOSE •°*”˜.•°*”˜
Over the past year, this Brighton-Based Darkwave duo's tracks have been a dance floor staple at your more discerning Goth-adjacent clubs across the globe: from New York to LA; Berlin to Saint Tropez. And we are proud to present the launch of their upcoming EP. Details TBA...
https://massiveluxuryoverdose.bandcamp.com
+ Kollaps DJs on rotation
- DJ Ms Vanderbilt
- Van Horne
- DJ Barelife
- + PLUS XTRA SPECIAL GUEST STARS:
- FOUNDING MEMBER OF KOLL∆PS--CELIA, AND HER FLEX DISKO CO-HOST MATTHEW BALAAM WILL BE JOINING US ON THE DECKS!
In the basement Of The Brunswick
8pm to 2am
£6 on the door
Let your body learn...
PS: KOLL∆PS is a queer-centric kind of night. So homo/queer/trans/anything else-phobia will not be tolerated.
The venue is in a basement, so unfortunately we cannot promise a fully accessible venue for wheelchair users or people with mobility issues.

― Chewshabadoo, Monday, 26 February 2024 14:17 (one month ago) link

Lol good reminder, i was just booking my van in at the garage for 8.30 on Saturday morning - yeah that ain't happening

― Bernard Quidbins (NickB), Monday, 26 February 2024 14:33 (one month ago) link

Famous last words but it cant be a late late one this time around… me and Jo have got a midday lunch meeting the next day…

― Chewshabadoo, Monday, 26 February 2024 16:30 (one month ago) link

would love to come to this but I'm in London that night

― Colonel Poo, Monday, 26 February 2024 17:30 (one month ago) link

ach, london schmundon mate

― Bernard Quidbins (NickB), Monday, 26 February 2024 17:49 (one month ago) link

tbf I will be back around midnight and it is just round the corner...

― Colonel Poo, Monday, 26 February 2024 19:04 (one month ago) link

see that's more like it! :))

― Bernard Quidbins (NickB), Monday, 26 February 2024 19:15 (one month ago) link

I am in fact not going to London after all

― Colonel Poo, Monday, 26 February 2024 21:57 (one month ago) link

heyyyy!

― Bernard Quidbins (NickB), Monday, 26 February 2024 23:19 (one month ago) link

What a rollercoaster!

― Chewshabadoo, Tuesday, 27 February 2024 15:14 (one month ago) link

Take some photos for me, plz? So sad not to be making it.

― emil.y, Tuesday, 27 February 2024 16:34 (one month ago) link

two weeks pass...

Have a couple of pics somewhere I think, will try and find them. I also recorded our set so I should try and get that up at some point.

Next bit of shameless spam for Flex next Friday.

“This time we have very special guest Joy Egg playing Cantopop, Vietallo, Thai Synth Pop and live electronics alonside Flex residents playing the hammers you love accompanied with deep cuts, junk-shop bangers and new discoveries.”

https://www.facebook.com/events/784696516388040/

― Chewshabadoo, Saturday, 16 March 2024 10:28 (one month ago) link

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