Type and hit ENTER
Brighton Festival
Brighton Fringe
Brighton Pride
British Sea Power
Cinecity
Lewes Psychedelic Festival
Locally Sourced
Lost & Found
Love Supreme Festival
Mutations Festival
Nick Cave
Poets Vs MCs
Politics
Rag'n'Bone Man
Record Store Day
Save Our Venues
Six Of The Best
Source Virgins
Streets Of Brighton
Street Source
Tattoos
The Great Escape
Tru Thoughts
Unsung Heroes
Ashley Laurence
I'm a music, events and portrait photographer (Time for Heroes Photography), balancing freelance work with my day job as a content writer.
I'm a lover of the open-minded, treating people and our planet with respect, punk spirit and take a rather footloose and fancy-free new approach to embrace new experiences. Not a fan of heights.
I adore Brighton's unique character, and have been proudly repping Brighton Source since 2013.
I'm a lover of the open-minded, treating people and our planet with respect, punk spirit and take a rather footloose and fancy-free new approach to embrace new experiences. Not a fan of heights.
I adore Brighton's unique character, and have been proudly repping Brighton Source since 2013.
Sea views and an epic lineup, what's not to like? We headed to Bexhill to explore Austerity Record's new festival.
Jul 17, 2023
Posted by Nick McAllister
The queue for Grian Chatten’s instore show at Resident Records left no doubts about the appetite to catch his debut solo album, ‘Chaos For The Fly’, live.
Jul 6, 2023
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Warmduscher came to Brighton to play two shows in one day with the band sounding like a furious beast even after weeks of touring.
Apr 11, 2022
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Lovingly curated by Brighton's One Inch Badge, Mutations Festival offered some welcome late winter sunshine.
Nov 10, 2021
Posted by Ashley Laurence
This is not a review. It's a love-letter to Brighton's music scene and 10 years of Green Door Store
Sep 22, 2021
Posted by Ashley Laurence
The return of live music continued at pace with Fontaines DC impressing at their Resident Records outstore show.
Aug 4, 2021
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Brighton’s skyline was flooded with lasers last week - we spoke to the artist involved to get the inside track.
Oct 8, 2020
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Thousands of people took to the streets of Brighton in a show of unity and support for Black Lives Matter.
Jun 14, 2020
Posted by Ashley Laurence
With no gigs to shoot, four Brighton music photographers turned their cameras on the strange and unusual sights of a city in lockdown.
May 30, 2020
Posted by SOURCE Writers
We spoke to Sally Oakenfold, Creative Director for The Hope & Ruin, for an update on the ongoing crowdfunding campaign to #saveourvenues.
May 17, 2020
Posted by Ashley Laurence
The Orielles came to Chalk days after the release of their second album and played to impress, wooing us with a fresh and upbeat take on indie rock.
Mar 4, 2020
Posted by Ashley Laurence
A cosmic, Neapolitan ice cream of psych bands rewarded those who braved Storm Dennis, as Japanese Television delighted a sold-out Hope & Ruin.
Feb 17, 2020
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Brighton's Yakul injected some groove into a wet and dreary Monday night with a set of original and captivating neo-soul songs at Komedia.
Dec 1, 2019
Posted by Ashley Laurence
The enigmatic Deerhunter returned to Brighton at Concorde 2, offering far more than your standard gig experience. Boring it was not...
Nov 10, 2019
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Brighton folk-powerhouse trio Liemba announce EP launch for ‘Ever Evolving’ at a revitalised BLEACH on Thursday 28th November.
Oct 28, 2019
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Dublin's post-punks The Murder Capital brought an infectious energy to Concorde 2 with a setlist drawn from their cracking debut 'When I Have Fears'.
Oct 18, 2019
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Acid Box Productions bring the sunshine with The Mauskovic Dance Band and Los Bitchos at Patterns.
Oct 3, 2019
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Different from anything else we're listening to - the glam rock of Bowie, Elton-esque keys and madcap Father John Misty vocals will get under your skin.
Jul 7, 2019
Posted by Ashley Laurence
We reviewed another 20 bands on the final day of TGE with Arxx and Penelope Isles heading up the local talent alongside Black Midi and Fat White Family.
May 16, 2019
Posted by Ashley Laurence
The runaway train that is Fat White Family is back in town. Would said train remain fixed to its tracks? Review and pictures from their Concorde2 show.
May 6, 2019
Posted by Ashley Laurence
The Coathangers commence their long-awaited UK tour in Brighton, promoting their latest album, ‘The Devil You Know’, with a knockout live performance.
Apr 27, 2019
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Fontaines D.C. star is burning brightly, and the Dublin band's post-punk won over a sold-out Haunt. Our review sets out why should see them ASAP...
Apr 22, 2019
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Fun! Fun! Fun! Sports Team deliver a huge performance that more than justifies the hype. Energy, theatre and fun by the bucketload.
Mar 23, 2019
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Sports Team. They’re coming to Brighton. They have a song about Ashton Kutcher. And you should go and see them at Patterns.
Feb 21, 2019
Posted by Ashley Laurence
The Kardashians on a wild acid trip... The Blinders hit The Haunt in Brighton with support from Brighton faves White Room.
Nov 13, 2018
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Anton Newcombe and co came to Brighton to tour their spectacular new album ‘Something Else’.
Nov 1, 2018
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Brooklyn rockers Sunflower Bean have skipped the second album syndrome and came to Concorde 2 with a performance that left us excited for the next phase of the band.
Apr 14, 2018
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Avalanche Party review - a feral, wild garage sound that sounds like post-punk got into a fight with psych.
Mar 16, 2018
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Photographer Ashley Laurence set out to discover the 'bright' in Brighton, reflecting February's bold winter sunshine in this month's Street Source.
Mar 1, 2018
Posted by Ashley Laurence
The Blinders - a violent gasp of hope is coated in revolutionary rock'n'roll swagger at Sticky Mike's
Feb 11, 2018
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Avalanche Party roll into town hotly tipped as one of 2018's most exciting acts. Get to The Hope to see for yourself.
Feb 11, 2018
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Brighton-based Guernsey band Of Empires are back with new tunes, with support from Arcades and Dead Natives.
Feb 4, 2018
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Green Door Store hosted ‘Gruesome Twosomes’, a showcase of some of the finest two-piece acts around. Earplugs required.
Jan 27, 2018
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Big, heavy, and a sound all of their own. Tigercub reach new heights after six years of touring, packing out Concorde 2 in their biggest hometown show yet.
Jan 24, 2018
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Wading in with their vitriolic take on the political landscape, we expect blood, sweat and tears when The Blinders hit Sticky Mike's.
Jan 9, 2018
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Find out the story behind the Angel of Brighton, the latest in a long line of spectacular street art.
Jan 9, 2018
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Liam Gallagher - Britain's biggest rock 'n' roll star - lit up The Brighton Centre. As you were, Brighton.
Dec 31, 2017
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Algiers popped over from Atlanta to mesmerise Brighton's Haunt with industrial noise, soulful vocals and a political message of power to the people.
Dec 8, 2017
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Pip Blom - incredibly catchy hooks, grunge meets lo-fi fuzz pop, fresh from Amsterdam. What's not to like? SOURCE reviews from Sticky Mikes' Frog Bar.
Dec 7, 2017
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Psych-pop rockers White Room played to an enthused Hope & Ruin crowd on the first night of their debut headline tour.
Dec 4, 2017
Posted by Ashley Laurence
The Horrors came to the Sussex campus on the Halloween weekend to captivate the crowd with their ever-evolving brew of electronica and post-punk.
Nov 3, 2017
Posted by Ashley Laurence
This Feeling's Alive tour saw an array of talent come to Patterns as The Shimmer Band, Bang Bang Romeo, BlackWaters and Sons hit town.
Oct 18, 2017
Posted by Ashley Laurence
With a host of talented Brighton bands at Reading festival, SOURCE hit the road with Of Empires to see if rumours of a 'This Feeling' revolution were true...
Sep 2, 2017
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Mantras bring their dance-fuelled rock to the Green Door Store on the 30th Sept, with support from The Rapports and The Psychotic Monks
Aug 30, 2017
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Dressed in drag, inciting a riot and dragging fans around stage, The Moonlandingz made their presence felt.
Jul 15, 2017
Posted by Ashley Laurence
The rise of the Aussie psych band continues as Pond hit Concorde 2
Jun 21, 2017
Posted by Ashley Laurence
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard took rock and roll to a new level by crowdsurfing into the sea from the Concorde 2.
Jun 14, 2017
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Street Source showcases photos taken around Brighton over the course of a month. April saw Ashley Laurence snap Brighton's creative types.
May 2, 2017
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Cameron Avery, bassist from Tame Impala, bought an intimate set laced with Australian charm to Bleach.
Apr 18, 2017
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Californian dream-pop wonders Warpaint painted Brighton Dome with early summer vibes. Source were there to review and photograph.
Apr 2, 2017
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Akala celebrated 10 years of being in the UK hip hop game by packing out Concorde 2 in Brighton. SOURCE was there to review and photograph the show.
Nov 1, 2016
Posted by Ashley Laurence
We met Mantras and Of Empires ahead of Party at the Races to discover the best local bands, if NME's lost it, and how to get a pub partying using glowsticks.
Sep 25, 2016
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Photographer Ashley Laurence roamed a sunny Brighton in the mood to party - with parades through town, a bit of footy and some rock’n’roll.
Sep 3, 2016
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Can Goodmoney vouchers inject £1m into the local economy by 2020? SOURCE went to the launch to find out how it works.
Oct 2, 2015
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Dolly Rocket hosted a raucous night of music and entertainment, including a manic set from Arthur Brown, that raised over £2000 for the Nepal appeal.
Jul 15, 2015
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Hundreds of people gathered for flames and fireworks by the West Pier as Brighton Festival drew to a magical close.
May 25, 2015
Posted by Ashley Laurence
The New Zealand post rockers returned to the UK after an absence of 11 years, ably supported at Bleach by Brighton's Wild Cat Strike and Written In Waters.
Apr 30, 2015
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Mantras' first Brighton show saw them playing alongside Robbie Ransom and Jo Deer at The Joker.
Apr 22, 2015
Posted by Ashley Laurence
Copyright © Brighton Source 2009-2023
Ashley Laurence - Contributor at Brighton Source