Festival fever creates May-hem in brighton

Britain’s favourite city-by-the-sea has staked its claim as the UK’s number one festival destination. This coming May brighton & Hove is gearing up for the greatest event line-up it has seen.

With a cornucopia of culture, comedy and creativity, brighton & Hove plays host to 100 yachts, 300 concerts, 1,000 caped crusaders, 1,000 artists, 1,200 live performances and 2,500 Minis.

“This year marks yet another landmark for our burgeoning festival scene.” David Smith, Councillor for Culture, Recreation & Tourism at brighton & Hove City Council. “The sheer volume and range of events on offer is set to eclipse all that has gone before, making brighton & Hove the only place to be in May.”

May in a snapshot:

brighton Festival, 1 – 23 May 2010
Legendary musician and producer Brian Eno Guest curates this year’s festival. Featuring a three week, action packed schedule including 175 live events, ranging from art installations to premieres, exclusive performances and free outdoor activities.
For more information visit www.brightonfestival.org or log on to www.visitbrighton.com.

brighton Festival Fringe 1 – 23 May 2010
With this year’s outdoor events running on solar power, England’s largest open access arts festival returns with over 700 events, showcasing the UK’s finest established and undiscovered acts. This year’s festival kicks off with a range of free outdoor performances over the May Day bank holiday weekend.
For more information visit www.brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk or log on to www.visitbrighton.com.

Artists Open Houses, every weekend in May 2010
The first weekend of May welcomes the arrival of Artists Open Houses. More than 1,000 local artists will throw open their doors to the general public, exhibiting work from the comfort of their own home.
For information visit www.aoh.org.uk or log on to www.visitbrighton.com.

The Great Escape Festival, 13-15 May 2010
Experience three days of pure musical heaven, as the UK’s most eclectic mix of live music gets underway. With 350 new, local and international artists playing at 30 of the city’s most exclusive venues.
For information visit www.escapegreat.com or log on to www.visitbrighton.com.

Superheroes Run, 16 May 2010
With a world record at stake, for the most superheroes in one place at the same time, the 1,000 caped crusaders pit their wits against each other with a race along the famous seafront.
For information visit www.heroesrun.org.uk or log on to www.visitbrighton.com.

London to brighton Mini Run, 16 May 2010
The 25th anniversary of the London to brighton Mini Run will see 2,500 Minis make the 55 mile pilgrimage from London’s Crystal Palace Park to Madeira Drive on brighton’s seafront.
For information visit www.london-to-brighton.co.uk or log on to www.visitbrighton.com.

Royal Escape Race, 28 May 2010
As the largest offshore race on the South Coast, outside of the Solent, 100 monohull yachts head out on the high sea for the 67 mile race from brighton’s Palace Pier to Fécamp on France’s Normandy coast.
For information visit www.royalescaperace.co.uk or log on to www.visitbrighton.com.

For information on events in brighton throughout May, contact Carl Steer at Rooster PR or log on to www.visitbrighton.com.

1st – 23rd May 2010
The brighton Festival celebrates its 44th year in 2010 with over 150 events taking place throughout May, including theatre and performance, book readings, dance and music.

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brighton and Hove officially gained city status in the year 2000, to mark the start of the new millennium.

The city is now one of the most vibrant and hip seaside destinations in the UK with an enviable mixture of Regency heritage, award winning restaurants and beachfront cool.

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