Sound Affects #39: Jamie Ross-Hulme, David Bramwell and Richard Vahrman
East Street Tap, Brighton, BN1 1HQ
Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Sound 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.
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.
David Bramwell: Author, musician and broadcaster who's worked for The Guardian and BBC4. His books include Long Man & Friends: Sacred Sussex and The Haunted Moustache (now a motion picture!). His brilliant podcast Adventures In Nutopia explores new stories, radical movements, systems, myths and ideas that have the potential to guide us to a brighter future. David has delivered fascinating talks at Sound Affects in past on topics like Ivor Cutler, folk music and the Wicker Man, and the World's Worst Orchestra. He's back this time with a brand new talk.
*Tory Turk had to pull out, but we hope to get her back soon.
£8 entry.
£10 if you're feeling generous.
£5 Low income.
NOTAFLOF
Doors at 7.30pm, it begins at 8 and is over by 10.30pm.
East Street Tap in Brighton.
Follow @SoundAffectsNight on Instagram.
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.
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.
David Bramwell: Author, musician and broadcaster who's worked for The Guardian and BBC4. His books include Long Man & Friends: Sacred Sussex and The Haunted Moustache (now a motion picture!). His brilliant podcast Adventures In Nutopia explores new stories, radical movements, systems, myths and ideas that have the potential to guide us to a brighter future. David has delivered fascinating talks at Sound Affects in past on topics like Ivor Cutler, folk music and the Wicker Man, and the World's Worst Orchestra. He's back this time with a brand new talk.
*Tory Turk had to pull out, but we hope to get her back soon.
£8 entry.
£10 if you're feeling generous.
£5 Low income.
NOTAFLOF
Doors at 7.30pm, it begins at 8 and is over by 10.30pm.
East Street Tap in Brighton.
Follow @SoundAffectsNight on Instagram.
