Good morning, Brighton…. so much happening the last few weeks in Brighton we’ve been catching up. Parks are looking particularly brown too for this early in July.

In today’s Brighton Scoop:

• Dolphins Spotted Around Brighton & Newhaven

• “Underneath the Arches”

What’s the Scoop

Dolphins Spotted Around Brighton & Newhaven

🐬 In the last week, multiple dolphin sightings were reported off the Sussex coast, notably a group of over 15 bottlenose dolphins spotted by John Simcock near Seaford and Newhaven on June 25. Simcock captured impressive footage of the pod, including a calf.

Additionally, around 20 dolphins were observed near Brighton Palace Pier by Kurt Lander. The Sussex Dolphin Project urges the public to submit sightings via their website to help identify and study dolphin behavior, movement, prey, and breeding sites. The project aims to create a sightings network across Sussex to enhance understanding of these marine mammals.

Artists Push for Transformation of Railway Arch

🎨 Brighton artists, led by Mid Street Lab, are transforming disused railway arches by the i360 into The Arches Vault, a new arts space for exhibitions, ethical sales, and cultural production. Founded by Jean Wachter, Mid Street Lab supports diverse artists and aims to create a space reflecting Brighton's culture. The Vault will showcase art, host events, and ensure accessibility. Creative Director Pacheanne Handerson focuses on fostering experimentation and dialogue. With partnerships from Brighton Dome and Sussex University, they aim to raise £6,000 in ten days to secure the lease. Support the initiative at www.midstreetlab.com.

Weather

Wednesday 2/7

🌤️ | 📈 23 | 📉 15 |☔️ 40% | 🌬️ SW 13mph | 🌊 <1ft

Thursday 3/7

☀️ | 📈 22 | 📉 14 |☔️ <5% | 🌬️ SW 11mph | 🌊 <1ft

Beautiful Brighton

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Summer Festivals ‘25

The Brighton Festival and Fringe may be over but we have plenty of other festivals on the way over the coming months in and around Brighton & Hove. We’ll keep this little section in for the next few months and update it every week. Be sure to check back people.

• 🍸 Sussex Gin Festival | Roedean | 5th July | Book

• 🎭 Brighton Comedy Garden | Preston Park | 3 - 6th July | Book

• 🎸 On The Beach | The Beach | 18th - 20th, 23rd,25th - 27th July | Book

• ☕️ Brighton Coffee Festival | All Saints Church | 9th & 10th August | Book

What’s On

Wednesday 2/7

• Brightono Telltales | Yellow Book Bar | 7pm

Thursday 3/7

• Funny Women Awards - Heats | Komedia | 8pm

• Joe Blacks Kleines Kabarett | Komedia | 8pm

• Bee’s Mouth Comedy Club | Bee’s Mouth | 8pm

Live Music

Wednesday 2/7

• Open Mic | Bee’s Mouth | 9.30pm

Thursday 3/7

• Sarah Blasko | Alphabet | 7pm

• Mashed Charity Gig | Daltons | 6pm

• Mind Frog | Green Door Store | 7pm

• Music & Original video-art experience by VJ P.A | Brunswick | 7.45pm

• Molly Walsh | Folklore Rooms | 7.30pm

• H&R ONES TO WATCH: bedbugz + Elandra + Real Life Goblin + Lynnie Snow | Hope & Ruin | 7.30pm

• China Bears + Paris Blue + NAGASAKI DOG | Prince Albert | TBC

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