/ events / may 2nd
Special guests: Chris Difford and Alistair Reid
The next event takes place at the Sussex Arts Club in Ship Street, and marks our first anniversary. Since May 2006 guest speakers have been invited from a wide range of the media and arts. Previous highlights have included Gladiator screenwriter William Nicholson, music video legend Tim Pope, Radio 1's Rob da Bank, the Arts Council's Penny King and Doctor Who writer Toby Whithouse.Previous Highlights have included Gladiator screenwriter William Nicholson, music video legend Tim Pope, Radio 1's Rob da Bank, the Arts Council's Penny King and Doctor Who writer Toby Whithouse. There will be fab prizes to be won, nibbles and a slice of birthday cake for all!
The next event will take place at the Sussex Arts Club, Ship Street.
Doors open 7:00, for a 7:30 start Entrance fee £5.
Visit www.sussexartsclub.com for further information.
Chris Difford - Singer / Songwriter from Squeeze
We will be joined by one of Britain's finest songwriters. With Squeeze, he was responsible for many classic hits, such as Cool for Cats, Up the Junction and Labelled with Love. Chris has worked with Elvis Costello, John Cale and Jools Holland, and he has written for Elton John, Lisa Stansfield and Wet Wet Wet, and is an acclaimed solo artist. April 30th sees the release of a new Squeeze best-of album, Essential Squeeze, and soon the reformed band will tour later this year.
Alistair Reid - Red Design's Managing Director
The much acclaimed Brighton based Red Design made their name by producing award winning graphic designs for the music industry, and now work across a range of sectors, delivering high quality still, moving and interactive design. The company also work in the fields of music videos and commercials. Red Design's clients have included MTV, Levi, Brighton & Hove Council, Penguin Books and BBC Radio 1.
Other Guests - Robin Arak, The Enterprise Agency's Chief Executive
The Enterprise Agency provide business training, advice and networking opportunities for free, or at heavily subsidised rates, to would-be entrepreneurs, new and existing small business and social enterprises in Brighton, Hove and Lewes. Robin will mainly talk about areas related to being freelance and self-employed.
