Creative Draping Academy

24/08/2026

21/08/2026

My do-your-own-wedding masterclass is available on the 8th of September. Get in touch to book!

20/08/2026

It’s not all glamorous. I’m working in the kitchen while having new flooring done.!

31/07/2026

Excited to share my wide range of September masterclasses with you all. Get in touch with me for more information!

29/07/2026

Fatboy Slim is among the investors bringing Brighton music venue The Pipeline under community ownership.

Originally launched in East London in 2009, The Pipeline later moved to Brighton, where it has operated as an independent rock venue since 2017. The venue will now be preserved following its acquisition by Music Venue Properties (MVP) and the Charitable Community Benefit Society.

Described as "The National Trust for Music Venues", the MVP operates under the Music Venue Trust's Own Our Venues scheme, which purchases buildings that house grassroots music venues to provide them with security and safeguarding to ensure that they can continue to serve their cultural communities.

Among the investors in MVP's purchase of The Pipeline is Brighton local Fatboy Slim, AKA Norman Cook, who is now urging other musicians and public figures to follow suit.

"Our thriving music business needs grassroots venues," Cook said in a statement. "Community ownership means they pay fair rent and have security, knowing their venue will not suddenly be turned into a block of flats. MVP is an ethical investment that protects venues but also has a sound business model."

The Pipeline's operator, Thomas Evrenos, adds: "I'm very proud that Music Venue Properties chose The Pipeline to become part of its portfolio. Everyone here is really happy about this, not just the team at The Pipeline but the wider Brighton music community, our staff, regulars and the musicians who have made this place what it is."

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

We need to talk about AI.