At The Helm Records
The people behind Brighthelmstone Promotions have branched out and formed their own record label At The Helm Records. Having already released the acclaimed ‘Freight Ships’ by Small Town Jones last year, the following few months will see the debut album from Brighton favourites Flash Bang Band hit the shops as well as albums from Australian country rockers Michael Meeking & The Lost Souls and hotly tipped young singer-songwriter Stevie Ray Latham.
Late Night
If you’re the type of person who gets to the early hours of a midweek morning and thinks, “you know what, I fancy going clubbing now”, then your insomniac prayers or amphetamine delusions have been answered. The Tube’s unimaginatively titled solution is Late Night Wednesdays, ‘late’ meaning 2 – 6am, every week. There are loads of club nights that turn out around three, so if you have more stamina than Ron Jeremy in a sea of blue pills, get down and go ‘til dawn.
Bellota
Opened on the old site of La Tasca on North Street, comes a new, independent, unbranded concept bar serving authentic Spanish tapas and cava. Bellota has a varied and extensive menu, offering delicious nibbles (with plenty for the veggie and gluten free amongst us) and fizz to enjoy whilst watching the world go by. Verging on fine dining but keeping its social, informal roots, this joint is sure to bring some olé olé to the high street.
Les Enfants Terribles
The Blind Tiger’s latest night for new bands gets underway this month. Les Enfants Terribles brings together three or four bands from Brighton and beyond on the last Friday of the month, with each edition themed around a different genre. The Good Friday launch line-up was still TBC when SOURCE went to press, but it’s free entry and, if you get the urge, BOGOF on mojitos from 7-10pm. Be sure to check out Billy Mather’s murals while you’re there (see Art feature, p34).
New Skin
Some good news for all you ink-loving people out there, Skin Candy has reopened in new premises on Baker Street after receiving an ink-over of its own. Skin Candy’s body art professionals are highly regarded in the culture, and the new look studio has grabbed the attention of big names in the tattoo world, from Preston Circus all the way to Los Angeles. So whether it’s a sleeve for a man, or a tribal for your Nan, Skin Candy’s got you covered.
10 Below
Intimate basement club The Jazz Place is undergoing a refurbishment this month and reopens under its new name 10 Below on Sat 30th. Opening night is in the hands of the On The Beach Collective, launching their new night DubLoveDisco with guest Nick The Record joining residents Darren Murphy and Sam Moffett for a night of disco, house, hip hop and funk. You’ll find 10 Below down underneath Smugglers bar in the Lanes.
BrightonsFinest
Promoters BrightonsFinest are launching their new monthly music night at Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar in April. Headlining the debut show are folk pop band Apples & Eve, following up the release of their latest single ‘L’Homme (The Man’) for Amazon Records. Support comes from Sons Of Noel & Adrian member Emma Gatrill and Bournemouth folk trio Willowen. Head along on Thurs 4th April, admission £5.
Words by Claire Beveridge, Ian Chambers, Luke Gallin, Stuart Huggett, Jessica Marshall McHattie
