What’s in the Air?
SARAH MILNE talks to Jude Montague about her graphic novel-in-progress Matt Armstrong Jude Montague’s talents are spread right across the local art and music scene. From musical performances with her partner, Matt Armstrong, to exhibitions of art prints, made in…
Treading the Boards at The Stables
STUART BAILLIE In the coming months I’m going to be writing about The Stables - Hastings’ vibrant and exciting theatre and art gallery down in The Bourne. Courtesy of The Stables Theatre This won’t just be another ‘…and next week…
4 Rooms – Plus
SARAH MILNE on Markus Thonett’s new exhibition at St Andrews Mews Tessa ThonettMarkus Thonett with Infinity Rail Track The secret rooms of St Andrew’s Mews, mysterious decaying grandeur found upstairs during renovations, have become a popular and inspirational place for…
Virtual Storytelling
Over the summer of 2023, MSL led people in Hastings and Medway on a detective hunt, delving into the towns’ archives and interviewing residents to find out about the past and the lives of working people to create two digital…
Concerto Competition
VICTORIA KINGHAM at the inception of the 2024 Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition Alice DennyCompetition judges Vanessa Latarche (Artistic Director) and Pascal Escande (centre) With a splendid reception at the White Rock Hotel last Wednesday week, it was the start…
Jerry Bergonzi Quartet Return to Jazz Hastings
Jerry Bergonzi is becoming a regular fixture at Jazz Hastings. After two triumphant appearances in the last two years, this legendary American tenorist is back by popular demand. Bergonzi gained worldwide recognition while playing with the Dave Brubeck Quartet. His…
None of the Above
New Group Show at Electro Studios Six contemporary artists. Six contrasting styles. Commitment to challenging work, from deeply personal to fiercely political. There is no overarching narrative. These artworks transgress boundaries, continuously surprise. We Belong Among Flowers by Mark Waltercourtesy…
The mystery of agency in a world full of forces
CALLUM THOMSON Yumino Seki as a ‘world spirit’ As the performance begins, a long curtain drops from the ceiling to the floor. It does not take up the full width of the stage. Afrit Nebula, a three piece band, are…
Poetry to be Enjoyed not Endured
SERENA FERRARI looks forward to when Henry Normal and Brian Bilston perform at the De La Warr, kicking off a nearly sold out tour. Richard DavisHenry Normal and Brian Bilston The first time I read Henry Normal’s poetry was in…
Love, Mania, Transfiguration
VICTORIA KINGHAM on the St Leonards Concerts Weekender Once more, it has to be said that down here in a small area of St Leonards and Hastings we are privileged to hear the most gifted of musicians. They are certainly…