EOTT: OPEN GRIME

Lighthouse is a Brighton-based arts charity, providing an accessible programme of talks, exhibitions, commissions, professional development and education initiatives. We specialise in connecting new developments in art, technology, science and society.

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An exploration into grime, rap and masculinity, where five male Brighton MCs will take the microphone for an open discussion plus a cypher

Lighthouse Project Space

Date: Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 6.30PM-10 PMTickets: FREE, but booking is required.Location: Lighthouse Project Space, Unit D North Level 1, New England House, Brighton, BN1 4GH <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lighthouse+Project+Space/@50.8324928,-0.1391846,18.55z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x487585ef928c7913:0xae01e3ea8150e643!8m2!3d50.8328079!4d-0.1390401!16s%2Fg%2F11vx5bzcg4?entry=ttu" title="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lighthouse+Project+Space/@50.8324928,-0.1391846,18.55z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x487585ef928c7913:0xae01e3ea8150e643!8m2!3d50.8328079!4d-0.1390401!16s%2Fg%2F11vx5bzcg4?entry=ttu" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">(map)</a> An evening of music + discussion around grime, rap and masculinity from Brighton based project eott - who’ve been championing mental health since 2019, utilising a range of creative and youthful mediums to talk about it, from fashion to events, to radio to videos; this time it’s the medium of the rap cypher. Joining Levvy, head of eott are these five Brighton MCs: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/airz.co.uk/" title="https://www.instagram.com/airz.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Airz</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/es.jayar/" title="https://www.instagram.com/es.jayar/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Es Jayar</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jjm.music/" title="https://www.instagram.com/jjm.music/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">JJM </a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jkarigram/" title="https://www.instagram.com/jkarigram/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">J-Kari</a> and Timo who will be using the mediums of cypher and discussion to explore masculinity Content Warning: This event has flashing lights, loud music, sensitive content Part of our <a href="https://www.lighthouse.org.uk/projects/future-creative-leaders#entry:248607@1:url" title="https://www.lighthouse.org.uk/projects/future-creative-leaders#entry:248607@1:url" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Future Creative Leaders</a> (FCL), <a href="https://brightonfestival.org/whats-on/Xji-we-the-change/" title="https://brightonfestival.org/whats-on/Xji-we-the-change/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">We, The Change</a> for the 2025 Brighton Festival.

<h2>ABOUT EOTT</h2>eott, a Brighton based project, have been championing mental health since 2019. From hoodies and t-shirts to events and radio, from interviews and skits to pop culture references and posters; eott utilise a range of creative and youthful mediums to talk about, digest, and normalise this serious issue.Since 2019 they have grown from an online community into a nationwide events promoter, running sold out events in Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham and London with the likes of Tash LC, Badger and Changing Currents, all the while their clothes sales are in the thousands and reaching every continent. Their supporters have been the likes of Public Health England, Mind, Keep Hush, Elijah, Lighthouse, Audio Active + BuildHollyWood, as well as globally popular artists such as Greentea Peng, Leo Mandella, Beabadobee and Loyle Carner.<a href="https://eott19.co.uk/" title="https://eott19.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">eott19.co.uk</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eott.uk/" title="https://www.instagram.com/eott.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@eott.uk</a> <h2>ABOUT FUTURE CREATIVE LEADERS</h2><a href="https://www.lighthouse.org.uk/projects/future-creative-leaders" title="https://www.lighthouse.org.uk/projects/future-creative-leaders" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Future Creative Leaders</a> (FCL) is a 12-month paid programme offering young creatives from underrepresented backgrounds the opportunity to work closely with Lighthouse's leadership team to explore various aspects of creative leadership. Funded and supported by <a href="https://www.artfund.org/professional/get-funding/programmes/reimagine-grants" title="https://www.artfund.org/professional/get-funding/programmes/reimagine-grants" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Art Fund’s ‘Reimagine Grants’</a> and <a href="https://www.chalkclifftrust.org/" title="https://www.chalkclifftrust.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chalk Cliff Trust</a>, over the year, participants will co-curate programmes, select participants for mini-residencies, and recruit their successors, all while exploring alternative governance structures, accountability, and power-sharing.

<h2>ACCESSIBILITY</h2>This event will be held on the ground floor, level access, of Lighthouse Project Space, Unit D North Level 1, New England House, Brighton, BN1 4GH <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lighthouse+Project+Space/@50.8324928,-0.1391846,18.55z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x487585ef928c7913:0xae01e3ea8150e643!8m2!3d50.8328079!4d-0.1390401!16s%2Fg%2F11vx5bzcg4?entry=ttu" title="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lighthouse+Project+Space/@50.8324928,-0.1391846,18.55z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x487585ef928c7913:0xae01e3ea8150e643!8m2!3d50.8328079!4d-0.1390401!16s%2Fg%2F11vx5bzcg4?entry=ttu" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">(map)</a>We have step-free access just to the left of our space. The step-free ramp is 1 metre wide, after the ramp you reach a blue door please use the 'Lighthouse' doorbell, one of the team will come to let you in and you will then go through a door that is 34 in / 86.5cm wide and after that another door in to the space that is 33.5 in / 85cm wide. There is an accessible toilet in the space on the same floor. We have one accessible parking space that must be booked in advance. For further information email info@lighthouse.org.uk or call 01273 647197. <h2>PHOTOGRAPHY &amp; VIDEO DURING EVENT</h2>Please note, that this event will be photographed/filmed. If you prefer not to be photographed please speak to a member of the Lighthouse team. The photographs and film we capture at our events are used for marketing and promotional purposes for our programme only and are stored securely.

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