After the massive success of the 2006 Awards we are back with the 2008 Award’s ceremony.

This again promises to be an exciting, star-studded evening with special guests, prizes and entertainment.

For more information and to register for the award, please contact Kim Jackson on
01273 292254 or
kim.jackson@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Space is limted so arrive early to avoid disappointment

In the book 'America Unchained
- A Freewheeling Roadtrip In Search of Non-Corporate USA' the plan is simple - go to America, buy a second hand car, drive coast-to-coast without giving any money to 'The Man'. What could possibly go wrong?

In 2003 Dave toured Britain telling stories of extreme adventures and presenting the evidence to the audience in order to prove to them that, unlike in most other stage presentations, they are true stories. The show and resultant book was called 'Dave Gorman's Googlewhack Adventure'.

Experience the best the West End has to offer.

A fresh production featuring outstanding professional vocalists, Kate Winney, Tom O’Connell and Brighton’s very own Shannon Carter and Becky Hunt, with original staging produced by West End professionals.

The show will include a variety of songs from the favourites: Miss Saigon, Hairspray, Jekyll & Hyde, Les Misérables, Little Shop of Horrors, and West Side Story as well as: Wicked, Avenue Q, Songs For A New World, We Will Rock You, plus many more of your favourites…


Presented by OCO Productions
in association with Nick Beck

Heat winners of Holiday Stars, the international talent search for First Choice Holidays, compete to win the title for 2007.

(Please Note: Doors will open at 7pm)

Jodi Picoult is the best selling female author in Britain. She shot to fame with 'My Sister's Keeper' in 2004, which is being filmed -starring Cameron Diaz.

In her new book 'Change of Heart' Shay Bourne - New Hampshire’s first death row prisoner in 69 years – has only one last request: to donate his heart post-execution to the sister of his victim, who is looking for a transplant.

Come and hear her reads from and presents her new book.


Presented by City Books at The Old Market

Will Self's new book 'The Butt' is set in a country that is part Australia, part Iraq and part Greenland. Tom's momentary inattention to detail is his undoing.

Will Self is known for his satirical, grotesque and fantastic novels and short stories set in seemingly parallel universes. He is also a journalist and has made a record breaking nine appearances on 'Have I got News for You?'.

Come and hear him read from and presents his new book.


Presented by City Books at The Old Market

Simon Callow reads from and discusses his 2007 work 'Orson Welles: Hello Americans'.

Presented by City Books at The Old Market


Please Note: Due to unforseen circumstances this event has unfortunately been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.