Vive La France!

Melting Vinyl, in association with Bureau Export, welcomes an impressive collection of French artists and labels to Brighton for the fourth annual Vive La France! Festival. Four venues will provide outlets for an eclectic mix of explosive Electro-Pop, enchanting Chanson, ever popular performances from local French artists under the ‘French Connection’ banner as well as a hearty dose of French-infused World Music, Hip Hop, and film; all guaranteed to impress both connoisseurs and newcomers to the scene.
Among the highlights of this year’s programme will be performances from breakthrough artists such as Francois and The Atlas Mountains, College, Tuzi and Polarsets, and a very special screening of ‘Amelie’ with a performance from Mélaine Pain from Nouvelle Vague, but with a number of gastronomic delights – courtesy of Mange Tout and Plateau – industry discussions and after show DJs also in store, there’ll be something for every Francophile at this year’s festival.
Various venues • www.meltingvinyl.co.uk

Vive La France! 2012

Melting Vinyl, in association with Bureau Export, welcomes an impressive collection of French artists and labels to Brighton for the fourth annual Vive La France! Festival. Four venues will provide outlets for an eclectic mix of explosive Electro-Pop, enchanting Chanson, ever popular performances from local French artists under the ‘French Connection’ banner as well as a hearty dose of French-infused World Music, Hip Hop, and film; all guaranteed to impress both connoisseurs and newcomers to the scene.
Among the highlights of this year’s programme will be performances from breakthrough artists such as Francois and The Atlas Mountains, College, Tuzi and Polarsets, and a very special screening of ‘Amelie’ with a performance from Mélaine Pain from Nouvelle Vague, but with a number of gastronomic delights – courtesy of Mange Tout and Plateau – industry discussions and after show DJs also in store, there’ll be something for every Francophile at this year’s festival.
Various venues •

www.meltingvinyl.co.uk

Hidden House: Behind the Scenes at Preston Manor

PRESTON MANOR

£10.50, members £8.50, book in advance

Go behind the door marked ‘private’ and see parts of the house off the public route, including the 1905 extension. Plus, discover information from archived documents. Tea and biscuits included.

High Skies exhibition at the Oriental Hotel

Featuring original and limited edition prints, ceramics, jewellery, both from new and established artists including Claire Witz, Elizabeth Anne Norris, Keith A Pettit, Marc Greco, Nicky Cooney and Sam Harris.

www.orientalbrighton.co.uk

Robert Goff: An Etcher in the Wake of Whistler – Brighton Museum

See this new small display of etchings by local artist Robert Charles Goff (1837-1922). The display is a rare opportunity to see about 50 works by the Hove-based etcher Goff who was one of the first etchers in Britain to be influenced by J.A.M. Whistler and the Etching Revival. On display are local views of Brighton, Hove and Sussex, as well as striking pictures from his travels in other parts of Britain, Italy, Egypt and Japan.

www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk