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Design Brighton: Simon Cowell named patron
Festival, East Sussex Property Development – Urban Environment in southern England, UK
2 Oct 2019
Design Brighton: Simon Cowell named patron
Design Brighton is a new festival planned for 1-4 April 2020
Simon Cowell named patron of Design Brighton
Simon Cowell has been appointed as Founding Patron of Design Brighton, a festival aiming to celebrate urban design and play a positive part in the rejuvenation of the region.
It may sound rather different to life on the BGT or X Factor set but, in fact, property is close to the Cowell family?s heart, and they hail from the Sussex village of Ovingdean, part of the city of Brighton & Hove. Simon Cowell:

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Simon?s brother John is co-founder of Design Brighton alongside Sophie Law-Smith, while his father Eric was involved in the original development of Brighton Marina, which celebrates its 40th anniversary next year.
Simon said: ?Brighton holds a very important place within our family because of my Mum and Dad and the time they lived in Brighton. It has always been a special place for me and my family as they absolutely loved living here! So, I?m obviously thrilled to be involved with Design Brighton.?
Design Brighton will take place from 1-4 April 2020 and is billed as more than just a festival.

It will bring together experts, enthusiasts, educationalists, professional...