CATCH UP: November

Gig listings straight to your mobile! XYZ on Getjam!

Out on the town, want to know what's on of a night? Now you can find out, from your mobile! XYZ joins NUTS, NME and LOADED, teaming up with new mobile application service Getjam, to provide the very latest Brighton gig listings, the newest XYZ wristband promotions, all straight to your mobile phone, whenever you want them! Getjam has just launched its new mobile entertainment service in Brighton, offering you some great content on your mobile phone, and the chance to earn some cool rewards which you can swap for music downloads, mobile goodies or over £10 of cash with PayPal! Yeah, that's right, you can get Paypal money with Getjam! There's also a range of Brighton offers like free shots, £1 off a pints all over Brighton, reduced price event entry or 15% off next day delivery fancy dress! It's easy to get all this on your mobile, just download the free Getjam player, it's available on the majority of video playing handsets; find out more and join the pioneers at www.getjam.mobi or txt JAM to 88600 (at your network's standard rate) and get jamming today ;-) www.getjam.mobi

You Suck!

Suck it and Sea is a treasure of a sweet shop specialising in traditional British made sweets. There are over 130 varieties including perennial favourites like rhubarb and custards, pear drops, aniseed balls and blasts from the past like sweet peanuts, kopp kopps and coconut tobacco. For people with specific dietary requirements there are sugar-free options as well as sweets that are suitable for vegetarians, vegans, those on a gluten-free diet and people who want to avoid artificial colourings and flavourings. So step back into your childhood at Suck it and Sea, 100 Trafalgar Street, Brighton.

Remember Remember the 5th of November

In 1605 a group of Catholic conspirators, one of these being Guy Fawkes, plotted to blow up King James I of England and VI of Scotland and his nobles during the State opening of Parliament on November 5, but the assassination failed. The English commemorate the anniversary every year with bonfires, fireworks and by burning the effigy of Guy Fawkes. The bonfires are set alight to celebrate the safety of the King but some still wonder whether it's honouring the attempt to do away with the government. We'll let you decide. The Sussex Bonfire Societies hold a series of bonfire festivities in the county, the largest one being in Lewes. Check out www.lewesbonfirecouncil.org.uk for more information.

The Smiths Tribute Night - Komedia - 7th November

Long-running Morrissey and Smiths theme night November Spawned a Mozzer has moved to the Komedia. In addition to all the usual visuals, decorations, cakes and Morrissey shrine, there will be a performance by tribute band called The Smiths Indeed in honour of the one of the most influential and exciting bands of all time. Check out www.myspace.com/novemberspawnedamozzer for more information.

XYZ SUBSCRIPTIONS

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WeAreBlahBlahBlah

Blah Blah Blah launched the podcast mix series WeAreBlahBlahBlah to present a definitive series of the world's best up and coming DJ and production talent. So far this year the series has seen Marine Parade's STA deliver a pure indie electro banger, Kitsune's Jerry Bouthier mash it up with a bootleg masterpiece and French superstar DatA add a bit of sparkle with a supreme disco tinged electro pop party. Each month we will be uploading new mixes to our blog and podcast. You can listen to them now by checking out www.weareblahblahblah.blogspot.com and www.ppelectro.blogspot.com.

Burlesque Against Breast Cancer Ball

The Burlesque Against Breast Cancer Ball (in association with Onjoy.com) will be held at The Old Market,Hove on November 6th. It will feature the UK's leading burlesque and cabaret performers, cocktails, a casino, magic, music and a charity auction with prizes including caviar tasting, exclusive artwork and more. It will be compered by TV's Mat Fraser (who's infamous for his shows at New York's exclusive Slipper Room and has introduced burlesque legends including Immodesty Blaize, Dirty Martini and Julie Atlas Muz). Go to www.burlesqueabc.com for ticket information.

WEEKEND EXCESS? FIND A SAFE SPACE

Safe Space is a project operating on the seafront and West Street on Friday and Saturday nights (11pm-2.30am) that provides a refuge and medical treatment for vulnerable, lost or injured people (including those who have consumed too much alcohol or substances). It is staffed by Red Cross volunteers and Hove YMCA staff and plans to be open to at least January 2009. For further information, please contact reception@hoveymca.org.uk.