IDLES to return to Brighton on 29th March 2019

After a wrapping up sell-out UK and US tours, IDLES have confirmed a 2019 world tour, headlining their biggest venues yet. Included in this tour will be a date at the Brighton Dome on 29th March 2019. The run will also include two London headliners at The Electric Ballroom and...
Posted On 05 Nov 2018 at 4:31 pm

a-ha to play ‘Hunting High And Low’ album live in Brighton

a-ha have always set themselves challenges. In 2018, their the ‘MTV Unplugged’ tour proved that their songs could be given new settings and remain as alive and as impactful as ever. Now, pushing even further, they are announcing that their November 2019 tour, including a date at...
Posted On 05 Nov 2018 at 1:23 pm

Winter SPECTRUM event at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

SPECTRUM is a Brighton Dome music project dedicated to nurturing and cultivating Brighton’s vibrant music scene. Brighton is brimming with musical talent which SPECTRUM love to showcase, by offering bands the perfect platform to be seen and heard and giving audiences the chance...
Posted On 04 Nov 2018 at 5:24 pm

Get festive on 11th December with the Lewis family for Christmas

On 20th December 2017, the Brighton & Hove News music team, got all Christmassy as we were invited to an intimate evening with a difference hosted by the Lewis Family. We experienced a wonderful evening of seasonal Christmas songs and entertainment featuring former BBC...
Posted On 04 Nov 2018 at 3:38 pm
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Ruts DC heading back to Brighton with a Sex Pistol in tow

The Ruts DC have announced a 17-date UK tour in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the release of their classic album ‘The Crack’. Thankfully the band are returning back to the Concorde 2 in Brighton on Tuesday 12th February 2019. The support act will be none other than The...
Posted On 04 Nov 2018 at 2:16 pm

Brighton’s Carnival Collective set to liven up The Haunt

Brighton’s very own 21st century big band, the Carnival Collective, are set to bring their tidal wave of energetic uplifting music to The Haunt in Pool Valley, Brighton on Friday 30th November. The 25-piece colossus will perform their unique blend of live drum and bass,...
Posted On 04 Nov 2018 at 12:24 pm
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‘Ouh là là’ Juniore are coming to Brighton

Today, I ventured into Brighton for a spot of music retail therapy. It was successful as I made a couple of purchases, however, I found an album in Resident Music that looked intriguing and the artist name rang a bell. It was Juniore and I recalled that my colleague had flagged...
Posted On 04 Nov 2018 at 1:41 am

Patterns, Brighton to host fab night of punk

Saturday 9th February 2019 is looking like a great date in the 2019 gig calendar already. Up the road, there’s day two of the Lewes Psychedelic Festival and here in Brighton at Patterns from 7pm there promises to be an exciting evening of good old fashioned live punk rock music....
Posted On 03 Nov 2018 at 10:19 pm

Britain’s premier Rhythm and Blues band Dr. Feelgood to return to Brighton

Nearly a year on from their two sold out Brighton concerts, last February, arguably Britain’s finest R’n’B act Dr. Feelgood will be heading back into the city on Friday 18th January 2019 and appearing at Patterns. Those of a certain age may not know Patterns, but basically it was...
Posted On 03 Nov 2018 at 12:26 am

‘A Message To You…’ from The Specials

The legendary 2 Tone band, The Specials, are back on the case and they have announced a 31-date 40th anniversary tour, which includes a gig at The Dome in Brighton on Wednesday 17th April 2019. Before you read on, you had better grab your tickets HERE as they have nearly sold out...
Posted On 02 Nov 2018 at 9:37 pm