Growing up in Sussex as a young musician comes with a unique mix of challenges and opportunities. Some pockets of the county benefit from rich cultural opportunities, whilst other initiatives struggle to put the lights on. This is a hangover from drastic cuts to arts funding and an overlooking of regional talent outside of the big smoke. Award-winning music non-profit AudioActive plays a crucial role in bridging this gap, offering free music-making sessions and hosting popular events across Brighton, Crawley, and Worthing for young people aged 12-25.

Brighton remains a vibrant centre of creative expression, and will play host to an extra special billing featuring two of AudioActive’s finest emerging DJs: DJ Melly, and A Vibe Called Gulu, for a unique UK garage afterparty for Bangers at the Brighton Dome Studio Theatre on 22nd March.

Bangers, a five-star smash hit, is a lyrical love letter to UK garage, weaving stories of love, storytelling, and the power of music against the backdrop of urban London. Written by Danusia Samal and originally directed by Chris Sonnex, the show features original tracks inspired by early 2000s and present-day r’n’b and garage. Following the performance, the Brighton Dome Gallery Bar will transform into a vibrant club night, with AudioActive DJs Melly and A Vibe Called Gulu bringing their unique sounds to the stage, as well as UK DJ duo Tease & Reset.

A Vibe Called Gulu is a Brighton staple with roots in AudioActive, known for dropping fresh dance remixes and seamlessly blending old and new tracks. With experience of warming up the dance floor for artists like Noname, Cruza, and Denzel Curry, DJ Melly is well-known for bringing the energy to the crowd every time, with long-time connections with AudioActive’s sessions from early in her career. Tease & Reset, the DJ and producing duo, will bring their distinctive blend of UK garage and breakbeat to the afterparty. Fresh off the success of their recent track ‘If I Wanna’ and with upcoming releases on labels like Solitude, NUKG, and Strange Times, Tease & Reset, DJ Melly, and A Vibe Called Gulu are set to deliver a lively evening of high-energy sets.

Tickets for Bangers and the after-party are available now through the Brighton Dome website.