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Wednesday

Going Out for Comic Relief

At this time of year there are many indications that the long cold winter is on the turn, from the occasional smell of spring in the air, to golden syrup and lemons going on special offer in Morrisons and events appearing in aid of comic relief.


To make sure you don’t miss out on the best opportunities available to go out, have a good time and share the wealth, I’ve listed some upcoming events to book your tickets for.


Soul Casserole Comic Relief Fundraiser

Soul Casserole
Sunday 13th March
7:00pm - 11:00pm

Soul Casserole are on a mission for people to see Africa differently and with all the proceeds of this event going straight to Comic Relief, the team will be presenting a night of energising live music combined with their own inimitable funk on the decks.  There are 5 pairs of tickets up for grabs in collaboration with Juice FM 107.2 and there is already a lot of buzz around this event as Soul Casserole’s following builds momentum all the time. On the night in the main room music will be brought to you by the Kalakuti Millionaires, the Brighton-based collective fusing 70’s Nigeria and Cuban Carnival using an Afro-psych organ, Latin percussion and a Fela Kuti-esque mix.  Also playing will be This is Elvis and The Burning love band, formed by the artist Jim Devereaux, who has been performing as Elvis Presley since he was 18 years old and can claim to have performed in front of the big man’s family as well as alongside members of his original show band. Having formed The Burning Love Band in 2007 for the 30th anniversary of Elvis’ death they will be providing the rock and roll element of the evening.  While in the bar the Soul Casserole DJs Dee, Alkie Tuner and Evil broke Elvis will be spinning Motown and Upfront funky beats to keep everyone’s groove on and will be updating everyone throughout the night as to how much money has been raised.



01273 673311 , The Concorde 2
Tickets available from Rounder records (South lanes) Resident records / Ticketweb, See Tickets, Gigantic and Dome box office.

ENTRY £5


St Patrick's Day Ceilidh


Thursday 17th March
7:00pm - 10:00pm

As Irish music is known for its toe-tapping, hand clapping, a-hooting and a-hollering appeal, or that could just be me and other Irish-inclined folks, this is sure to be loads of fun and very welcoming.  The Irish dancing school Hopping Mad Scoil Rince na hÉireann (Ireland’s school of dance) has organised a ceilidh, pronounced Caley, with some dancing that everyone can take part in, which they say will be ‘nice and easy’ and be putting on a bit of a display of both soft and hard shoe dancing as well.  Keen to make this right good craic (pronounced crack and you don’t smoke it), this is a bring-your-own-bottle affair, with buffet and soft drinks available for purchase.

St John the Baptist parish hall, Bristol Road, Kemptown

ENTRY £2 all proceeds go to Comic Relief



Krater Comedy Club

Thursday 17th March
7:00 pm doors open

Well established as the comedy night to go to in Brighton, Krater Comedy Club at Komedia have joined forces with the BBC to help raise funds for Comic Relief.  As part of the ‘Do Something Funny For Money’ campaign, Neil Pringle one of the BBC South East radio presenters is being mentored by Komedia's Jill Edwards, which will culminate in a 3 minute slot at the Krater Comedy Club.  Neil will be learning the ropes, writing a routine, then performing it on stage - not for the faint hearted to the say the least.  However, with their resident Compère Stephen Grant having just received for the second time the Best Compère at the Chortle Comedy Awards for 2011 and Komedia picking up the Best Venue in the South award there is a good chance you'll laugh your socks off even if Neil crashes and burns.  And while you are there you can even enjoy a tasty munch and some booze too.


01273647100, Komedia, 44 - 47 Gardner Street Brighton BN1 1UN

ENTRY £6 / Concession £3.50 / Meal Deal £13
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