Kids Area, performance stage & Foyer

An excellent line up on the Performance Stage outside the Kids Area see the likes of Rubber Richtie and David Straitjacket thrill the audience - meanhwile in the Kids Room behind the stage check out the Creative Kids, Robbie and Sally McMagic, and the Food Magicians!!

David Straitjacket

World famous escapologist David Straitjacket performs two live shows at the Brighton Vegan Fayre, including an appearance in the Campaigns Room as well as on the Performance Stage by the Kids area. Vegan, and with stunning set of tricks that will thrill all ages, David is a not be missed part of the show, never ceasing to amaze and entertain. www.davidescapes.com

Kev and Mikes' Groovy Thing

Live jazz band on at 4pm until 5.30 pm on the Performance stage

The unstoppably foot tapping world of Kev and Mike's Groovy Thing is a sure hit for everyone at the Brighton Vegan Fayre.The late 60s saw a flourishing scene of jazz that was upbeat, blues informed and accessible, played by the likes of Ramsey Lewis and Cannonball Adderly and this project (led by Mike Willox - keyboards and Kevin Figes - saxophones) aims to recall that fiery combination of tight grooves and flamboyant instrumentation.

Kev and Mike's Groovy Thing does what it says on the box, the whole thing is a fine recipe for a great time.

The Food Magicians

The Food Magicians will be holding regular smoothie-making workshops for kids throughout the day, and will also have loads of copies of their magic book available too.

Ankle – biters magically all turn into magicians as if by magic whilst preparing ingredients by using spells, which also contain values and messages about food and culture. With simple recipes that can all be made within 30 minutes, The Food Magicians Spell Book offers a wonderful way to help nippers get excited and interested in fantastic, healthy, vegan food.

If you are looking for presents it comes with its own fairtrade sparkly spell bag, so you don’t even need to wrap it, and every book sold also helps feed a hungry child in Zululand with vegan food for one month through the Banana Appeal Charity! To read about more products, testimonials and the vision of The Food Magicians please visit www.foodmagician.com

Creative Kids 

Creative Kids proved a huge hit at the Bristol Vegan Fayre 2008 and it would have been rude not to have invited them to Brighton - and we are thrilled to announce they will be present in full effect in the Kids Area on March 21st 09 at the Brighton Show, along with one of their UV dens as well as a display and workshops involving their Zambia Project, where they have been all winter bringing smiles and lots more to kids across Zambia.

Creative kids run workshops to encourage children and families to use their imaginations and engage with the environment that surrounds them. Activities are for 5-12yrs with an Ultra Violet Underwater den.

The dens offer children a unique experience inside a magical underwater world with fish, shipwrecks and sharks. There are pads, to jump on, which trigger sounds and different textured objects to be explored.

All Activities use UV reactive materials, which glow up inside the den. Including; puppets, mask making, face painting, hats, costumes and painting.

LET YOUR IMAGINATION COME ALIVE,
EXPERIENCE YOUR SENSES AND PLAY!

Read about the Creative Kids Zambia project here!

Robb Johnson

Robb is a singer songwriter with a deep interest in the vegan lifestyle and has kindly agreed to play at the first ever Brighton Vegan Fayre March 21st, with 3 short sets in the Campaigns Room, Kids Area & The Main Stage. Rob is Brighton based (well, Hove actually) and is guaranteed to draw a large crowd! In his own words....

"I've played the London Vegan Festival (this year they kindly said i was the - ahem - headliner) & released an album with Ethical Wares called "MaximumRespect" (Irr047) entirely focussed on animal rights / vegan issues...I've been vegan for 19 years...and I have a new album out too....."

www.robbjohnson.co.uk
www.myspace.com/irregularrobbjohnson

Rubber Ritchie
World famous Contortionist Rubber Ritchie confirms two live shows at the Brighton Vegan Fayre, including an appearance in the Kids Area as well as on the Main Stage. Vegan, and completely amazing, we are equally thrilled to welcome this awesome dude to our first ever Brighton Bash! www.flexinthecity.com

Sally and Robbie McMagic

Firm festival faves fresh from appearances at several Bristol Vegan Fayres, these two absolute darlings are just the most brilliant entertainment for nippers form all ages, be prepared to be spellbound by Robbie's magic shows, whilst Sally does balloon workshops, face painting and mask making amongst other activities