Well crafted, energetic garage rock.
Sadness and redemption; death and rebirth – such are the themes on The Duke Spirit’s long awaited second album Neptune. Looking for a band versed in rock’n’roll mythology and boasting ... (click to read more)
The dazzling pianist, who has worked with the Brand New Heavies and Zero 7, weaves hypnotic ostinatos and jack-hammer chords into rousing climaxes that pledge allegiance to the dancefloor.
His brilliant new album ... (click to read more)
Australian Rory Ellis plays urban folk blues combined with his deep, rich and instantly commanding voice, drawing influences from the country and blues fields while maintaining a distinctly Australian ‘big-city' feel.
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From Ultravox, Visage, Thin Lizzy, The Rich Kids and Slik to co-organising Band Aid, Midge Ure’s latest live incarnation – Uncovered – combines his classic hits with a selection of songs that have influenced him along the way, ... (click to read more)
Bringing you the best in performance poetry and spoken word, plus guests from the cream of the UK and international scene and, of course, the open slam. Sign up early!
4 Dec
Grand Slam Final: Brighton's bards fight ... (click to read more)
Tag Comedy is back! Featuring 4 top UK comedians, all headliners from the Krater Comedy Club - with NO running order, NO set lists, and NO idea as to what they will be doing or talking about.
Stand-up comedy with no comfort zone! A ... (click to read more)
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3 top stand-up comedians are hosted by quick-fire MC Stephen Grant plus cold beer and tasty food available.
Friday open 6.30pm £12.50/£10 conc
Saturday open 6pm £16.50, open 10pm ...
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A dynamic, powerful tribute band with all of the energies, passion and angst of The Who at their peak.
After the success of their Live at Leeds show they return to recreate classic hits from Quadrophenia, ... (click to read more)
Brighton Jazz Club operates every Friday throughout the year in our intimate Studio Bar, featuring an unparalleled collection of powerhouse performers and a wide selection of the jazz world’s most extravagant talents.
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A proper comedy club and a top-quality show for kids and anyone who likes their comedy without the naughty bits!
Suitable for ages 6+
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A fractured world where television meets real life; featuring bizarre live micro-cabaret spots, spooky short films, spaced out DJ sets, experimental scientific demonstrations and of course, the kinematic first episode of The ... (click to read more)
An irreverent night of fun and frolics hosted by if.comedy Best Newcomer 2007 award nominee, and as seen on BBC 2's Mock The Week, Zoe Lyons.
A consuming brew of comedic delight, this gay friendly night promises a ... (click to read more)
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OTTO THE CLOWN IS DEAD! LONG LIVE OTTO THE CLOWN!
After 20 years in exile, Otto Ronaldi Jr returns to Stubberfield's Circus in the company of his long-suffering wife and manager, Adele. They've come to pay final respects to Otto Sr, one of ...
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Featuring original line-up of John Beck on keyboards, drummer Bob Dalton, and bass player Dick Nolan, with the addition of John Mitchell (Arena, Kino).
Australian singer songwriter Gabriella Cilmi has been taking the UK music scene by storm since performing her debut single Sweet About Me on Later with Jools Holland.
Plus support from Cosmo ...
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Juana Molina has been making quiet folktronica jewels for a while now. Not renouncing her Argentinean moods, Molina explores the wilder shores of folk, somewhat reminiscent of Animal Collective, or Devendra ... (click to read more)
Worthing based singer songwriter Chris Simmons has established himself as one of the finest acoustic acts on the scene right now, with his songwriting being picked up by artists including Travis and ... (click to read more)
A new material night hosted by if.comedy winner Phil Nichol and Tiffany Stevenson.
The best circuit comics try out new jokes in the shadow of a noose - will they have to resort to tried and tested material to win over the audience? Expect ... (click to read more)
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Part musician, part performance poet, Derek Meins brings a much needed sense of eccentricity to the music scene. Former vocalist with Berwick-Upon-Tweed's Eastern Lane, Derek wrote and sang all the songs across two critically ... (click to read more)
Two Spot Gobi, now three years old, and with debut single Sunshine Lady behind them, return to Komedia before departing on their first US tour.
Brighton formed, the band appear fresh from the Summer gig and festival ... (click to read more)
Topical, satirical, musical sketch comedy at its best!
The Treason Show team trawl far and wide to find the most up-to-the-minute gags and savage political comment. Anyone that knows their newspaper from their chip-paper owes it to ... (click to read more)
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Each month local DIY label Woodland Recordings presents challenging acoustic or experimental music from near and far.
Saturday 15 November: Curated by the Vitamin B12 - long ... (click to read more)
60s girl pop, soul and funk club night DDRR celebrate their 10th(!) Birthday with an extremely rare DJ appearance by Edwyn Collins, solo star and former lead singer with Orange Juice and Seb Lewsley (Producer / ... (click to read more)
Brighton's resident Balkan club night finally welcomes one of the originators of Balkan fusion and shining lights of this years Glastonbury Festival... Balkan Beat Box mix modern hip-hop beats and wild live performance with Mediterranean, ... (click to read more)
With gentle intelligence Chris Wood weaves tradition with his own contemporary parables; his writing has been said to share the same timeless quality as Richard Thompson at his best.
"the renaissance man of English folk" ...
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Felix Dennis is back with his ever popular ‘Did I Mention the Free Wine?’ tour to launch his new book of verse Homeless in my Heart.
Includes free wine and nibbles!
“An unforgettable evening... to hear him perform ... (click to read more)
What an absolute mouth watering prospect of ear bashing beauty it is two catch two of the US's finest purveyors of noise ridden pop, No Age and Times New Viking, placed alongside the ever so slightly twee indie ... (click to read more)
Alongside tell-tale nods to his influences of Bob Dylan and traditional British folk, Derrin blends in his own rootsier, bluesier and altogether gutsier sound.
"Derrin is finally breaking through, an excellent album!" Bob Harris BBC Radio ... (click to read more)
Robb Johnson (generally referred to as the finest English songwriter since Richard Thompson) & The Irregulars celebrate the release of their new album "Love & Death & Politiccs" (Irregular Records IRR068)
8pm, doors 7.30pm
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In a very special collaboration, arguably the world’s greatest living drummer Billy Cobham, who has played with Miles Davis, George Benson and John McLaughlin amongst many others, combines ... (click to read more)
The beehive queen of retro pop is back this autumn and ready to make copy cats Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen pale into insignificance as audiences hear the real thing.
Set to play live, Mari Wilson will take listeners back to the eighties ... (click to read more)
Formed in 1993 after Shane MacGowan was sacked from the Pogues, The Popes developed their own upbeat blend of Irish folk and punk. The line up has changed over the years but lead vocalist and principal songwriter Paul ... (click to read more)
U2 are undoubtably one of the best live acts in the world today, so a tribute to this amazing band is no easy thing. ZU2 need not worry, as they have the charisma, musical ability,stage craft and sheer guts to pull it off.
An absolutley ... (click to read more)
A wild and sexy night of delinquent rhythms. Red hot rockabilly, 50s rock'n'roll, 6Ts garage and girl groups, surf, sleaze, bop and exotica for discerning hep cats and kittens.
"Brighton's best night" Guardian Guide
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Asking the tough questions that the Labour Party wants us to ignore. Turn your phones off and leave your sensibilities outside. Shock comedy at its best.
"The most fearless and technically perfect stand up on the circuit" ...
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Bespoke suits, champagne flutes and a vibe you can't describe! Nicky Mitchell and The Hepkat Huzzahs live swing jazz Big Band take the stand. Krooners serenade our parade of cabaret stars. Turn out, tune up, drop in. Dresscode: Suavemode!
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Final Cut continue their autumn season with intriguing programmes of the best short films from Brighton, Britain and the World!
Sun 16 Nov:
Watch out for our two new slots show-casing major award-winning films and ... (click to read more)
Brazilian samba, funk and jazz stars since the 1970s and prolific remixers today, after 25 albums Azymuth continue to be fresh, strong and innovative, with a sound distinctly Brazilian, but uniquely their own, that fans of jazz, ... (click to read more)
One of the guiding lights of contemporary melodic, progressive, Celtic rock music, Karnataka have been winning plaudits from Bob Harris and Rick Wakeman amonst others, and have recently supported Porcupine Tree, All About Eve, Status Quo and ... (click to read more)
Mumford & Sons are a folk/bluegrass group formed in London in September of 2007. Having received critical acclaim from the NME and the Guardian on their "Band of the Day" online forum, and resounding praise ... (click to read more)
Two brilliant singer-songwriters share top billing. Sam Forrest from Nine Black Alps performs his acoustic solo material, while Hayley Hutchinson's rootsy acoustic pop has merited Guardian ... (click to read more)
Since bursting on to the UK chart scene in the 70s, Linda Lewis' fusion of folk, soul, pop, rock and reggae into a unique signature sound has laid the foundations for more recent black female artists such as Des'ree and ... (click to read more)
Playing tracks from their new album, Mercury Prize nominees Polar Bear's music veers flamboyantly from post-jazz to post-rock to minimalist electronics courtesy of Leafcutter John. Featuring drummer Seb ... (click to read more)
Introspective singer-songwriter Lucy Kaplansky brings her sultry vocals and compelling lyrics to Brighton for the first time.
Emerging from the Greenwich Village folk scene, she now sings and records with such artists as Shawn ... (click to read more)
Brighton’s only night devoted to short fiction. A platform for local and national writing talent, Short Fuse is a relaxed affair – presented cabaret style with music and bar between readings.
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Chris King and Simon of Da Doo DJ fame plus Jim Smith (Born Bad) spin a magpie mix of dancefloor-flaying femme pop from the '70s to now! Expect Blondie, Chic, ... (click to read more)
White Night Brighton and Hove - Do something different in the middle of the night.
Mesdames et Mess'rs, Vive La Fip is going for it! As part of a new city-wide arts festival to mark the end of British Summer Time (6pm to ... (click to read more)
News just in...a totally topical improvised comedy show with music, based on your cuttings from the local news on the day of the show.
Choose an article and watch as award-winning improvisors The Maydays and their live pianist create ... (click to read more)
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Leading lights of the Scottish new folk scene
A talented singer and instrumentalist from Scotland, Julie Fowlis is the BBC Radio2 Folk Singer of the Year 2008. One of the ... (click to read more)
Authentic and highly respected reggae hit-makers performing dub and reggae versions of Radiohead’s OK Computer, Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of The Moon and sharp originals.
”...thorough reinterpretations and ... (click to read more)
The songwriter, solo artist and former front man of influential band Squeeze returns to Komedia with three-piece band The Fluffers.
Having perfected a signature style marked by melodic invention, humour ... (click to read more)
Tango Siempre, the acclaimed UK-based Nuevo Tango ensemble, will be appearing with special guest bandoneonist Paolo Russo.
Their music is passionate, intense, soulful and unique, breathing new life into nuevo tango with ... (click to read more)
Fragile, emotional, classical indie would maybe be the best term to describe 20 year old Ólafur Arnalds' music. Combining classical instrumentation with an indierock aesthetic there are obvious comparisons to Sigur Rós, but Arnalds ... (click to read more)
You Me At Six have been compared with the likes of Panic! at the Disco and Brand New by NME. Kerrang! magazine described their music as "Catchy melodies, snappy lyrics and ... (click to read more)
Few singer songwriters have the hammer blow "once seen, never forgotten" effect of this colossally talented and charismatic Welshman. One of acoustic music’s brightest stars.
It might be just another evening when you go in to a ... (click to read more)
Brighton's avant garde experimental music night. From searing noise, to restrained improv, to gabba beats.
October... Presenting Shitmat (including ...sshhhhh....a secret 2nd performance), DJ Scotchegg, & cicuit bending loons The ... (click to read more)
Komedia's monthly night of exciting new comedy without the gamble!
Brighton's own Jo Enright comperes a fast-paced quality show featuring a top headlining act plus rising stars from the comedy circuit. ... (click to read more)
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An explosive evening of Love and Baby Lemonade music from the LA neo-psychedelic power-pop outfit, who, together with Arther Lee, formed Love.
Baby Lemonade continue the tradition of Love’s music ... (click to read more)
Brighton’s favourite entertainer and unofficial mayor celebrates 25 years in show-biz.
Star of Brighton the Musical, The Last Bus to Whitehawk, The Crocodile Comedy Club and ... (click to read more)
Think Rocky Horror, Beetlejuice, Hammer Horror B movie classics, Freddy, The Addams Family, Marilyn Manson, but most of all ... (click to read more)
A high-energy halloween double bill!
Trick or Treat with the foot-stompin', brass-blarin', rip snortin' ska, punk, funk, dub and original beats from Los Albertos plus the swinging stomp and song of the Zen Hussies.
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