Re: Spring 2016 | Page 54

The Great Escape Thur 19th – Sat 21st May Various venues, Brighton Europe’s premier festival for new music needs little introduction these days, but if you’re keen to get in on the action, a little forward planning on this one doesn’t hurt at all. With a line up featuring Oh Wonder and Mura Masa, pick from hundreds of gigs over the weekend and come away with an earful of new discoveries. Greatescapefestival.com The Earth Laughs in Flowers Wednesday 18 March Royal Pavilion, Brighton Get your spring on and join Pippa Dames, the gloriously talented mezzo soprano and celebrate the start of the sunnier seasons inside the iconic Pavilion’s music room. Take in pieces by Handel through to Rudyard Kipling at this exclusive evening, set to be a top notch slice of high-brow entertainment. Looking to put a spring in your step? This is it. Brightonmuseums.org.uk Brighton Marathon Sun 17th Apr Madeira Drive, Brighton This event is exactly what it says on the tin - and if you’ve yet to experience it, then make this the year! As this goes to press, entries are still being accepted for runners who wish to join in on behalf of a charity; for the rest of us, heading down to the seafront to cheer on the runners is quite enough. Brightonmarathon.co.uk 54