About us
Sound Affects is a night in Brighton of talks about music and subcultures, how sound affects us and how music changes the world. Hearing from writers, artists, superfans, photographers, filmmakers and everyday music lovers, we dive into personal music stories, esoteric bands, fan communities, punk, pop, social change, fashion and much more.
Video Affects is a night of talks and conversations about all things film. Organised by documentary filmmakers Jak Hutchcraft (Right Here, Right Now) and Jason Bick (20,000 Days on Earth), you can expect fun informal talks and Q&As by superfans, filmmakers, actors and crew. Dive into cult classics, weird theories, DIY filmmaking, unknown gems, tales from the movie set, Hollywood guilty pleasures, and much more.
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Sound Affects #39: Tory Turk, Jamie Ross-Hulme, Richard Vahrman
East Street Tap, 74 East Street, Brighton, GBSound Affects is a night of talks about music and subcultures, ideas around how sound affects us and how music changes the world. Hearing from writers, musicians, artists, superfans, photographers, filmmakers and everyday music lovers, we dive into personal stories, esoteric bands, fan communities, punk, pop, social change and much more. It's organised and hosted by journalist and documentary filmmaker Jak Hutchcraft.
Guest speakers:
Richard Vahrman: Brighton-based jazz accordionist, writer, and creator of experimental projects that blur the lines between music, robotics, and performance. From his Robot Choir of singing heads to immersive journeys like Gatwick on the Orient Express, Richard explores how stories, sound, and design can spark wonder and reflection. You'll find him composing for unconventional instruments and exploring the human side of technology.Tory Turk: Exhibition curator, specialising in subcultures and pop culture. In 2025 she founded HiCULTURE, a culture curation platform. Her new exhibition, Holy Pop!, opens at Somerset House on 21st May and is an exhibition celebrating the world of modern shrines, the objects and collections through which we honour heroes, celebrities, and cult icons.
Jamie Ross Hulme: Producer/director who has worked across the board in music, youth culture, marketing, advertising and entertainment for over 20 years. Jamie has made short films with the reggae and dance music vocalist Navigator, and his debut feature documentary Hyper is about the legendary jungle and drum & bass MC Stevie Hyper D.
No one turned away for lack of funds.
Doors at 7.30pm, it begins at 8 and is over by 10.30pm.
East Street Tap in Brighton.
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