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Steve has been a SOURCE contributor since Summer 2010. Favourite quote - "There's no such thing as a sold out gig".

They returned from the brink with an album of raw beauty and you can hear it live at this hometown show.

Mar 10, 2024

Nouvelle Vague, celebrating their 20th anniversary, returned to town with a new album and special guests from their past.

Mar 8, 2024

The 2024 Oska Bright Film Festival returns with award-winning films and features across four venues.

Mar 6, 2024

You won't want to walk on by when you discover who's been confirmed for Love Supreme this year.

Mar 5, 2024

Those bossa nova chanteuses return to Brighton with a brand new album packed with their inimitable renditions of indie classics.

Feb 7, 2024

The newly-refurbished Studio Theatre at the Dome presents a new poetry night spotlighting female voices.

Feb 4, 2024

The Unthanks brought out the old, the new, mash-ups and a carol with attitude at this special take on the Christmas concert.

Dec 20, 2023

Poly Styrene's bandmates make rare appearance to sign copies of the final X-Ray Spex album.

Dec 12, 2023

Love Supreme 2024 is going all out to top last year's 10th anniversary with yet another superb line-up.

Nov 30, 2023

The former Frankie Goes To Hollywood frontman returned to Brighton after a four-decade gap and brought a hit-filled party.

Nov 18, 2023

Rachel and Becky return to Brighton with a brand new set of winter-themed songs to warm the soul.

Nov 18, 2023

The trailblazing Detroit rocker proved she is still at the top of her game with an electric, career-spanning show at the Dome.

Nov 14, 2023

Saucily subtitled 'Christmas Karaoke vs the Mighty Organ', this party could see you performing on the stage of Brighton Dome.

Nov 7, 2023

Doc'n Roll Festival again premiered some of the best new music documentaries from around the world.

Oct 30, 2023

He's a long way from home and playing at the Brighton Dome. Expect all the Frankie hits, solo smashes and more.

Oct 16, 2023

Brighton’s independent film festival takes place in November. We pick out a few must-sees.

Oct 10, 2023

Two of the greatest class of '78 bands came to town and gave us Teenage Kicks right through the night.

Oct 3, 2023

Legendary singer-songwriter of 'Perfect Skin' and 'Lost Weekend' fame brings his new album and some old friends to town.

Sep 30, 2023

We welcome the return of the Doc'n Roll Film Festival celebrating lesser known artists alongside global superstars.

Sep 27, 2023

John Grant triumphs with his Patsy Cline passion project with help from good mate Richard Hawley.

Sep 24, 2023

Dexys returned to Brighton with a new concept album, some questionable dance moves and a bag load of absolute bangers.

Sep 24, 2023

We welcome the return of one of our favourite homegrown bands, The Miserable Rich, who are back with a new album and live shows.

Sep 12, 2023

Two legendary bands, each with their own unique sound, return on a superb double bill.

Aug 28, 2023

John Grant will be performing the music of an iconic voice from the past, the late, great Patsy Cline.

Aug 22, 2023

Love Supreme celebrated its 10th anniversary with a strong female line-up over a weekend of stellar performers including the return of Grace Jones.

Jul 7, 2023

Ahead of his return appearance at Love Supreme Festival next month, we spoke to Courtney Pine about his beautiful new album and much more.

Jun 13, 2023

It was a battle of the punk rock crooners at Brighton Dome this week with The Nightingales going up against The Damned.

Apr 19, 2023

Dexys are back with a new album and their tour dates include Brighton Dome. Expect classic blue-eyed soul and superb stagecraft from Kevin and co.

Apr 11, 2023

The Damned return to Brighton with their current line-up and a back catalogue to die for, plus there's a support band you won't want to miss.

Mar 17, 2023

Their EP 'All Cranked Up' is well named as this take-no-prisoners pair bring a punk rock vitality to their high-fuelled rocking repertoire.

Mar 15, 2023

His Lordship are coming to The Albert for two shows in April. We chatted to them about all things rock'n'roll and playing with your heroes.

Mar 10, 2023

For its 10th anniversary year, the queen of UK rap headlines on Saturday and a true superstar returns.

Feb 23, 2023

The legendary queen of kickass bass guitar-led, stomping 70s rock'n'roll is playing a rare, but very welcome, show at The Dome this Autumn.

Jan 18, 2023

Love Supreme Festival is 10! Judging by the initial announcement it's going to be a party to remember.

Dec 1, 2022

We close our coverage of this year's festival with two films about two very singular gentlemen of music.

Nov 4, 2022

We take a look at the best new music documentaries selected and premiered at this year's festival.

Nov 3, 2022

The most divisive man in music returned to Brighton with a new album and delighted his devoted fans with a career-spanning set.

Oct 17, 2022
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The Doc'n Roll festival returns with a strong, eclectic line-up of new music films plus there will be director Q&As after each screening.

Oct 6, 2022

Paul Weller's sister has curated a unique exhibition of Jam and Style Council artefacts and memorabilia alongside a season of related gigs and events.

Aug 5, 2022

Love Supreme returned, bigger and better than ever. The sun shone and the music dazzled across a perfect weekend.

Jul 6, 2022

The Texas-based soul singer brought his hits to Brighton and also introduced a future star with his opening act.

Jun 28, 2022

Morrissey is back in Brighton with a new, as yet, unreleased album and a bulging back catalogue to round off a nine-day UK tour.

Jun 27, 2022

Gregory Porter was back in town, ahead of his headline slot at Love Supreme, with an excellent, expanded band and a totally amazing opening act.

May 17, 2022

The multi Grammy-winning singer and multi-instrumentalist brings his worldwide 'Djesse' tour to Brighton Dome.

May 16, 2022

Soul legend Candi Staton is returning to Love Supreme Festival and we got to speak to her at her home in Georgia.

Mar 13, 2022

Artist Michael Pantelli unveils his new works inspired by vintage comic books and classic cartoons.

Mar 5, 2022

Paul Weller returns to The Brighton Centre with two new studio albums getting their first live airing alongside a selection of fan favourites.

Mar 2, 2022

The Love Supreme Festival just got even better with a superstar headliner making a welcome return.

Feb 24, 2022

Gregory Porter is returning to Brighton to debut songs from his forthcoming gospel-flavoured Blue Note album, 'All Rise'.

Jan 4, 2022

With COVID cases and concert cancellations increasing, a night of 80s classic synth and indie pop was the perfect way to beat the pandemic blues.

Dec 20, 2021

Love Supreme has announced more big names for its 2022 return.

Nov 24, 2021

Nu Civilisation Orchestra paid tribute to an iconic soul album at Brighton Dome.

Oct 31, 2021

Love Supreme Festival has survived the pandemic and announced its first 2022 headliner.

Oct 27, 2021

Erasure got the post-COVID party well and truly started with a set of classic electro pop in front of a neon spectacle at The Brighton Centre.

Oct 19, 2021

The Brighton Centre is hosting a double bill of classic 80s synth pop as OMD tour their 'Architecture & Morality' album supported by Scritti Politti.

Oct 16, 2021
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Nick Cave and Warren Ellis brought their lockdown album to Brighton along with songs from 'Ghosteen', arguably Cave's most personal album.

Oct 11, 2021

The Nu Civilisation Orchestra will be re-imagining Marvin Gaye's What's Going On album at the Dome.

Sep 30, 2021

Nick Cave and Warren Ellis are to perform their classic lockdown album, 'Carnage'.

Sep 10, 2021

The surviving members of Asbo Derek have lovingly compiled a wonderful collection of short stories by their late bandmate and friend, Brian Blaney.

Aug 21, 2021

Following their beautifully staged show in 2012, Dexys return to the Dome with a reworking of their classic 'Too-Rye-Ay' album.

Aug 19, 2021

A stellar line-up of classic indie big hitters play a special afternoon show at The Prince Albert.

Aug 12, 2021
Blue Orchids

Post-punk stalwarts Blue Orchids swing into town with a great new album and an excellent opening act.

Jul 8, 2021

As part of our retrospective series on local bands we look back at the hugely influential and ever-challenging anarcho-punk collective Poison Girls.

Nov 2, 2020

Brighton's leading promoters of African music will be showcasing three star performers, over six nights, in the run up to Christmas.

Oct 17, 2020

The songs of some favourite childhood TV shows were recreated on a gorgeous evening at B.O.A.T which marked a welcome return for live music fans.

Sep 8, 2020

For some people lockdown is a daily reality. Gig Buddies has created a virtual festival to support people for whom isolation is nothing new.

May 11, 2020

The Whiskey Preachin' DJs have put together a compilation of contemporary Country classics, released this week on their own label.

Mar 3, 2020

30 more names have been announced with new talent and original disco queens coming to the party.

Feb 6, 2020

No mess, no fuss. Chat was in short supply as Tindersticks let the music do the talking at their spiritual Brighton home.

Feb 4, 2020

Ezra Collective's killer keys man returns to Brighton with a new solo album. Bring your dancing shoes and an open mind.

Jan 9, 2020

Tindersticks bring their dramatically mellifluous sound back to The Dome in support of their beautiful new album.

Jan 2, 2020

Adam Ant played a perfectly-pitched set of pop and punk classics including a full performance of his debut solo album.

Dec 8, 2019

If you are looking for a quality gig to dance off your Xmas excesses The Band of Holy Joy have come to your rescue.

Nov 29, 2019

Got the winter blues? The first line-up announcements for Love Supreme 2020 will warm your cockles and soothe your ears.

Nov 27, 2019

He don’t drink, don’t smoke but what he does do is put on an amazing live show, this time wrapped around his first solo album, 'Friend Or Foe'.

Nov 6, 2019

Neil Hannon's new album 'Office Politics' takes a swipe at the horrors of the nine to five. We clocked in to take the minutes.

Oct 20, 2019
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High-camp Grand Guignol and proto-punk classics were the order of the day as ringmaster Alice Cooper rocked the Brighton Centre.

Oct 11, 2019

The king of shock rock returns to Brighton with his Ol' Black Eyes Is Back tour this Autumn and he's bringing some heavyweight support acts with him.

Sep 8, 2019

A new documentary sees the queen of 70s rock return to her home town to face the family she left behind. You can ask her about it in the Q+A afterwards.

Sep 7, 2019

Young pretenders and genre legends dominated this year’s Love Supreme, with headliners Gladys Knight and Lauryn Hill joined by some ska and reggae greats.

Jul 12, 2019

Nick Cave bared his soul in an extraordinary show that was part solo gig, part communal therapy session.

Jun 30, 2019

The all-inclusive Rock House night hosts its third festival featuring the best of Brighton's bands with a headline set from The Daniel Wakeford Experience.

Jun 27, 2019

We chatted to Maddy ahead of her Love Supreme appearance about her new album, global politics and the joys of Littlehampton.

Jun 5, 2019

Asbo Derek hosted the first in an occasional series of matinee shows featuring a rare appearance from a very special guest.

May 6, 2019

The North East's fabulous folkies The Unthanks left the band at home for an evening of a cappella songs of woe and wonder.

Apr 30, 2019

With only three original members could The Specials still deliver with an album of new songs to promote? We slipped on our loafers and went down to find out.

Apr 21, 2019

The best of British and some more global names have been added to the Love Supreme 2019 line up.

Mar 7, 2019

After playing at Brighton Festival with Carleen Anderson last year, this rising sax star of the UK jazz scene is back in town with her own band.

Feb 5, 2019

Quincy Jones’ multi-talented protégé Jacob Collier brings his many-layered, genre-busting magic to the Concorde this month.

Jan 18, 2019

Love Supreme has announced the first batch of performers for next year's festival and it looks like they mean business with yet another superstar headliner.

Nov 21, 2018

The ever-experimenting Unthanks have ditched the band and are coming to Brighton next year, this time as an unaccompanied vocal trio.

Nov 15, 2018

Showing what a proper rock star should be, Jack White was back in town with a scorching set of old and new, all bathed in blue.

Oct 21, 2018

New soul-jazz soon-to-be superstar singer songwriter Yazmin Lacey is playing the great new space upstairs at Patterns. You don't want to miss this one.

Oct 15, 2018

Is Gordon still a moron? Jilted John was the surprise hit of 1978. Forty years later he came to Brighton on the band's first UK tour.

Oct 11, 2018

We speak to the UK jazz legend about the Trojan Records 50 year celebration show and Tomorrow's Warriors.

Sep 18, 2018

Shining lights of Gilles Peterson's Brownswood Recordings label line up some Brighton shows. Your chance to see Skinny Pelembe and Joe Armon-Jones.

Aug 26, 2018

An incredible line-up, including Fujiya & Miyagi and Alice Russell, has been assembled to raise funds and awareness of a hugely important cause.

Aug 7, 2018
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Forever tanned, forever cool, the master of the classic pop melody gave a masterclass in musical perfection at The Dome.

Jul 13, 2018

Over a scorchingly hot weekend, the big names delighted while London's finest new jazz warriors took Love Supreme to a higher level.

Jul 6, 2018

With her classic 'lost' album finally released and an autobiography on the way, the soul legend spoke to SOURCE before her main stage set at Love Supreme.

Jul 6, 2018

Forty years on, Jilted John is back to give us the latest on Julie and Gordon. Plus support from another tongue-in-cheek one-hit-wonder, John Otway.

Jun 14, 2018

Following last year's successful inaugural event, Brighton Disability Pride is back for its second year to celebrate the disabled community.

Jun 14, 2018

You name it, he probably wrote it. The master of the classic pop song makes a rare appearance to perform his legendary songbook.

Jun 9, 2018

Another year, another amazing line-up of jazz, funk, soul and international music legends shows that Love Supreme is looking better than ever.

May 29, 2018

Ezra Furman's headline set on the last Saturday of the Brighton Festival was a strange affair beset with technical problems and a voice that sounded in need of a rest.

May 29, 2018

The prim and proper Brighton Dome was transformed into a New Orleans night of glamour and fabulousness headlined by RuPaul and Beyonce collaborator Big Freedia.

May 26, 2018

Jack's back! The King of the Detroit Delta makes a long-overdue return to Brighton this Autumn.

May 25, 2018

Spanish director Calixto Bieito combined two very different classical pieces with well-chosen texts performed by a stellar cast but did we leave feeling sexy or anxious?

May 24, 2018

Carleen Anderson assembled a talented group to perform a set of protest songs old and new at a show that delivered on many levels.

May 23, 2018

There was a double helping of Kronos Quartet last weekend. We went along to watch them on screen and with their latest collaborators.

May 21, 2018

Mr Jukes' God First album was a funked-up bolt from the blue last year. We chatted to him ahead of his appearance at next month's Love Supreme Festival.

May 20, 2018

Legendary Motown songwriter Lamont Dozier is going back to his roots and reinventing his classic hits with a special unplugged show at The Old Market.

May 10, 2018

Carleen Anderson took time out from her busy schedule to answer some questions about her career, Brighton and her new show in this year's festival.

May 8, 2018

The vegan takeover continues apace with a two-day festival on The Level this weekend.

May 2, 2018

They came, they rocked, they made us hungry. Shonen Knife played a storming set which saw the Yamano sisters reunited.

Apr 10, 2018

Captain Ska present their infectious dance sounds, infused with a little bit of politics, to ACCA. Bring an open mind and dancing shoes.

Mar 22, 2018

Japan's legendary pop punk trio are coming back to Brighton. Do yourself a favour and buy a ticket.

Mar 7, 2018

The multi award-winning jazz star and her amazing band came to the Komedia and played a thrilling set of jazz and reggae classics and originals.

Mar 4, 2018

His exasperated off-camera rants are a social media joy but can Jonathan Pie pull it off in a live setting? We went to Brighton Dome to find out.

Mar 4, 2018

The queen of tropical lover's rock made a welcome return to Brighton, after last month's cancellation, and warmed the cockles of a weather-beaten crowd.

Mar 3, 2018

Jazz FM vocalist of 2018 nominee Zara McFarlane took time out from her UK tour to speak to Brighton Source ahead of her gig at The Komedia.

Mar 3, 2018

Veganism has finally gone mainstream and is now a lifestyle choice of many. Brighton is about to host its biggest ever vegan festival.

Feb 24, 2018

Leading jazz vocalist, who has worked with Shabaka, Binker and Moses Boyd makes a welcome return in support of her excellent third Brownswood album.

Jan 28, 2018

The new queen of Lovers Rock brings her sweet-sounding tropical vibes back to Brighton for a rare show to blow away the winter blues.

Jan 10, 2018

The South Coast Jazz Festival kicks off 2018 in style with a strong international line-up and lots of free events.

Dec 20, 2017

A lot of people with learning disabilities have to end their night outs at 9pm. Gig Buddies is helping them to stay up late. Paul Richards told us how.

Dec 1, 2017

Still going strong at 81, the dub pioneer remains a vital and eccentric performer, putting in a blazing set at the Concorde. It's amazing what music legends can get away with on stage.

Oct 4, 2017

They're back for one night only and you could win the chance to sing with them.

Sep 28, 2017

Rhode Island's activist punks return with a new album and an incendiary stage show.

Sep 11, 2017

The Dubmaster General beams himself into Brighton for an early doors show with a full live band.

Aug 30, 2017

A new event at the racecourse brings 80s synth pioneers and 90s ravers to town.

Aug 8, 2017

From the brilliant to the bizarre, whatever your taste you're sure to find something to feast your eyes on at this year's Scalarama Film Festival.

Aug 4, 2017

Garage rocking, mischief making, Tory baiting bunch of cheeky rascals release their debut album on punk legend's label.

Jul 10, 2017

Bigger. Stronger. Funkier. Love Supreme did it again with a blend of firebrand upstarts and seasoned campaigners enthralling a sell out crowd.

Jul 8, 2017

We met with soul legend Lee Fields just after his dynamic set at Love Supreme to discuss music heroes, dearly departed friends and that man Trump.

Jul 6, 2017

The funk veterans played a rare Brighton show this week. We brought our good times and laughter to celebrate with them.

Jun 17, 2017

We talked to Moon Hooch about jazz heroes, vegan buns and dragons.

Jun 11, 2017

Love Supreme 5 prepares for lift off with another stellar line up of music legends.

May 30, 2017

Funk heavyweights celebrate good times and bring some Summer Madness to Brighton Dome.

May 14, 2017

She is jazz, she is soul, she's a superstar in the making. Kandace Springs' return to Brighton was an evening to treasure.

May 3, 2017

A great line-up performs to raise funds for an important local charity. Have fun and help make a difference.

May 1, 2017

He wanted us out of his dreams and into his car. We went along for the ride.

Apr 27, 2017

If you want real old school cool look no further than Swingin' Dick's 78 Social and Shellac Shakers.

Apr 22, 2017

Seun Kuti showed many of his late father's traits at the Concorde 2 but proved he is very much his own man. Superb support came courtesy of Lakuta.

Mar 26, 2017

Legendary underground artist and Throbbing Gristle member comes to town for a chat about her extraordinary life and work.

Mar 22, 2017

After wowing audiences last year, Nashville's jazz-soul superstar-in-the-making returns with a headline show.

Mar 2, 2017
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Fela Kuti's youngest son continues his legacy with an amazing Afrobeat double-bill.

Feb 22, 2017

One of Europe's largest events celebrating a cruelty-free lifestyle returns to town with talks, films, music and loads of tasty nosh.

Feb 11, 2017

Love Supreme is back with a dream line up comprised of soul legends, superstars and the cream of global jazz talent.

Feb 9, 2017
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Fearless stand-up Scott Capurro makes a welcome return to Brighton with his new show 'Gay Turnaround'. Brace yourselves.

Feb 5, 2017

The festival season starts early this year with the third South Coast Jazz Festival taking place in Brighton and Shoreham-by-Sea from 16th to 29th January.

Dec 16, 2016

The Damned have been together for forty years and came to town to play their debut album in full before a career-spanning greatest hits set.

Nov 27, 2016

Punk rock's 40th birthday is celebrated with a new exhibition of iconic and rare images from two legendary music press photographers.

Nov 23, 2016

Brighton bucks the trend again with the opening of another new record shop.

Nov 22, 2016

We spoke to Jim Jones about politics, piano players and people power ahead of his return to Brighton in December.

Nov 22, 2016

Paul Weller and Robert Wyatt headline the first in a series of fundraisers in support of Jeremy Corbyn.

Nov 16, 2016
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Punk rock royalty The Damned have booked The Dome to celebrate their 40th anniversary with a gig featuring their first album played in full plus a greatest hits set.

Oct 24, 2016
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The master of horror chose Brighton to make his UK concert debut. We were very brave and went along to see him in action.

Oct 24, 2016

Master of Horror John Carpenter brings his eerie soundscapes to town for his first ever UK live show.

Sep 20, 2016

Northern Soul legends came to The Concorde 2 to get the Bank Holiday weekend off to a stomping start.

Aug 29, 2016

Dave Mumbles' annual Brighton Rumble has events scattered throughout Brighton this Bank Holiday, with the best in live rock 'n' roll bands plus top DJs.

Jul 27, 2016

Relive the legendary nights of Wigan Casino with the DJ that started the allnighters and some of the stars of the scene performing live.

Jul 26, 2016

Psychobilly fans get two chances to see the Death Valley Surfers over the next couple of weeks. Shirts optional.

Jul 20, 2016

Love Supreme was a funky affair with three of Prince's female collaborators on the bill and two legends in the headline slots: Grace Jones and Burt Bacharach.

Jul 10, 2016

Blue Note's Kandace Springs has worked with both Gregory Porter and Prince this year. We caught up with her before her debut set at Love Supreme 2016.

Jul 9, 2016

Are vegans taking over the world? If you've not tried it yet there are free samples, cookery courses and awareness talks at this year's Viva! sponsored event.

Jul 6, 2016

The Stay Sick boys have put together another top-notch line-up of international rhythm and blues rockers. Get dressed up then get messed up.

May 16, 2016

The jazz singer it's okay for everyone to love was back in town for a sell out show with a new band and a ridiculously talented support act.

Apr 21, 2016
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Jack who you ask? The man that gave 'Dance Hall Days' to the world of 80s clubs brings his respected jazz combo to town.

Apr 4, 2016

We were intrigued to see the King of Kung Fu piano in action and were surprised to get a lecture in religious philosophy for no extra charge.

Mar 17, 2016

Reggae star Natty has been away for a while but we caught up with him ahead of his sold out show at The Haunt.

Mar 17, 2016

Natty returned to Brighton with a sell-out show at The Haunt. We went along in the hope of feeling some good vibes.

Mar 10, 2016

Punk rock original Andy Blade of Eater plays a rare Brighton show to showcase tracks from his forthcoming album alongside some 70s classics.

Feb 28, 2016

Ukranian piano master returns with a solo show to perform his new album of hypnotic continuous music.

Feb 15, 2016

2016 sees a bigger pop presence at Love Supreme but there are still some top-flight jazz stars in the initial line-up announcement.

Feb 11, 2016

Promoters Dictionary Pudding have assembled a great double bill of catchy female punk bands to shake off the Winter blues.

Dec 16, 2015

On only the second date of her world tour, Joanna Newsom cast a spell over the Brighton Dome with a magical, career-spanning show.

Nov 3, 2015

The CD may not have been ready but Octopuses certainly were - and enlisted some friends to help get the launch party started.

Nov 1, 2015
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Brighton's much-loved cephalopod oddballs have made an album, which they'll be performing in full at the celebratory launch party.

Sep 29, 2015

With their 19th album featuring a killer single just released to rave reviews, the South London post punks play a rare Brighton show this weekend.

Sep 24, 2015

A strange pairing reaps rewards for early arriving art-rock fans at Paul Smith's final UK show to promote his new solo album.

Sep 13, 2015
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Help yourself to a weekend of free gigs and help others by donating some food at the Brighton arm of a weekend aimed at raising awareness of food charities.

Sep 2, 2015

Maximo Park's frontman presents his new solo album ahead of the band's tenth anniversary tour.

Aug 9, 2015

Despite a delayed start, the 25th anniversary of Brighton Pride was a resounding success that both celebrated the city's diversity and made for one hell of a party.

Aug 3, 2015

David Gedge's Bank Holiday shindig returns with a strong line up including The Nightingales and an early peek at Jake Shillingford's reformed My Life Story.

Jul 29, 2015

We spent the weekend with the likes of Neneh Cherry, Dianne Reeves and Van Morrison at the third instalment of Glynde's jazz and soul festival.

Jul 9, 2015

Three years in and still going strong, it's time to get on the jazz bus and head to Glynde for great soul, funk and jazz acts and friendly vibes.

Jun 12, 2015

Pelirocco Platters have put together a groovy line-up with Northern Soul fanatics Stone Foundation headlining and local upstarts Dirt Royal in support.

May 5, 2015

There are two punk rock fundraisers happening this weekend with some great bands playing in support of some very worthy local causes.

Apr 30, 2015
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Marc Almond returned to the Dome with a great new album and a set rich with hits and back catalogue favourites.

Apr 24, 2015
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Proving that punk isn't dead the GDS hosted a weekend of DIY anarcho bands from back in the day alongside newer and local acts with a similar outlook, if not sound.

Apr 2, 2015

1960s enfant terrible playwright and public library botherer Joe Orton gets a back-to-back revival with two of his best loved plays.

Mar 31, 2015

Living proof that you can't keep a good man down, Marc Almond swerves the revival circuit to promote his dramatic new album.

Mar 31, 2015

The night tripping Louisiana legend returned to town with a dazzling set of standards, originals and Satchmo classics.

Mar 15, 2015

The New Orleans legend marches in to the Dome with a tribute to Louis Armstrong alongside his own voodoo classics.

Mar 4, 2015

Donning their Charro suits, but leaving their punk alter-egos behind, Mariachi El Bronx hit town to get drunk and raise hell.

Feb 17, 2015

Chaka Khan, Hugh Masekela and Van Morrison are among the first acts announced for this year's local jazz festival.

Feb 12, 2015

It's five years since they played The Hope. Could the folky Swedes transfer their brand of Americana to Brighton's grand concert hall?

Jan 26, 2015

They may have lost a couple of founding members since their last visit but the Two Tone legends can still deliver.

Nov 18, 2014

The best loved soul jazz singer on the planet finally makes it to Brighton after two successive years as the King of Love Supreme.

Nov 13, 2014

The legendary punk poet returns to deliver another sermon of soliloquies, side-stepping the sticky floor venues in favour of the classier Theatre Royal.

Nov 4, 2014

The original and greatest Two Tone band make a welcome return with a sold out Dome show.

Oct 30, 2014

On the road to promote their first new album in eight years, Manchester's punk originators made a welcome return to The Concorde.

Oct 19, 2014

The Grammy award winning soul jazz superstar makes his Brighton debut this Autumn.

Sep 2, 2014

The original DIY punks return to town with a new album and a fistful of orgasmic classics.

Sep 2, 2014

The soul jazz pioneer brought some good vibes to The Concorde 2 for a UK exclusive sell out show.

Aug 23, 2014

After everyone raved about last year's new jazz festival, right on Brighton's doorstep, we returned to see if Love Supreme could do it again.

Jul 10, 2014

With last year's inaugural event given a unanimous thumbs up, it's time to see if they can keep up the momentum for year 2.

Jun 4, 2014
5.6.7.8's Review @ Concorde | Brighton Source

Kill Bill's Japanese garage rockers were a perfect finale to Stay Sick's annual sleaze-up at the Concorde.

Jul 8, 2013
UK Subs

Their back catalogue of socially-aware, three chord classic songs is perfect for a moshpit of sweaty, shirtless blokes looking for middle-age kicks.

Apr 9, 2013
Asbo Derek | Brighton Source

Brighton's self-proclaimed 'kazoo-driven double garage rockers' are back.

Mar 10, 2013

Caitlin Rose swaggers into town again with a maverick attitude to rival any of her male outlaw counterparts and a selection of songs designed to break your heart.

Dec 25, 2012

She has covered a lot of ground in her time from the post-punk Marine Girls to being half of Everything But The Girl, and she'll be discussing all this and much more.

Dec 11, 2012

With the balloon-cheeked bebop trumpeter long gone, this legacy band with a fine pedigree hit town.

Dec 7, 2012

Brighton’s finest exponents of skifflebilly return with a new drummer to continue their domination of Brighton’s juke joints.

Dec 6, 2012

Prior to becoming a 70s rock god, Ginger paid his dues on the London jazz scene and tonight sees him playing with an influential set of jazz musicians, namely James Brown's sax blower Pee Wee Ellis.

Sep 13, 2012

Steve Clements got a crash course in old time Americana from the anachronistic banjo-wielding showman.

Sep 3, 2012
Woodpecker Wooliams

A specially curated night of blissful yet haunting harp, scratchy backgrounds and homemade honey mead.

Sep 3, 2012
Jeffrey Lewis

Anti-folk legend Jeffrey Lewis is a master of his craft whilst remaining a captivating, wryly funny outsider.

Sep 3, 2012
The Wedding Present

The Wedding Present are playing are best album ever, in it's entirety: 'Seamonsters'. Yes, it is the best album ever. Shut up.

Aug 13, 2012

Jimmy Pursey’s back on board so lace up your Docs and get down the front. No gobbing though, please.

Jul 11, 2012
Jason Ringenberg

He’s a funny, compelling storyteller, providing a poignant history lesson along with the cornball hokum.

Jul 11, 2012

Brighton will most definitely be Funkytown if Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings have their way. Now we're off to learn the horn.

Mar 7, 2012

Witty songs, acting in French films, and scrapping a completed double album – we're already so in love with Soko it hurts.

Jan 16, 2012

Late January sees a variety of spectacular French bands setting anchor in Brighton. Vive La France, for two days only, will be a great insight into the current French music industry as well as a celebratory cultural event.

Dec 5, 2011

The phenomenal Canadian country-rockers The Sadies shook the foundations at Coalition last month, Steve Clements heads down to see the brothers Good in action.

Jan 7, 2011
Steve Clements - Contributor at Brighton Source