Interview: Jed, AGB Live – Brighton’s grassroots hip hop scene is growing, and you need to pay attention

In venue basements and bedroom studios, Brighton’s grassroots hip hop scene is growing. Brighton is becoming a growing name in the UK hip hop scene. An inclusive, community-led DIY ethos is helping nurture a new wave of diverse talent. With no rule book, no genre restrictions, and unlimited enthusiasm, something is growing by the sea. We got into it with Jed, rapper and founder of … Continue reading Interview: Jed, AGB Live – Brighton’s grassroots hip hop scene is growing, and you need to pay attention

Brighton gig guide 7 – 13 March

Your guide to live music in Brighton this week. We are here, live and direct from spring time (officially). The nights are getting longer, the itch to beach beer is growing, and the city is beginning to bloom into life after two years of cultural winter. This week there one hell of a lot of live events happening the city. Barry from Eastenders is hosting … Continue reading Brighton gig guide 7 – 13 March

Nightlyfe: Dancing for equity in events

Nightlfye is an events collab pushing for equity, safety, and inclusion in the late night music scene. Leann Yfrah and Emma Boxley give us the lowdown on the project, and interview up and coming BN1 DJRobbie Ballentine. Imagine, you spend years perfecting your craft. You invest whatever money you may have into your equipment and pour your heart into your work. Until finally your talent … Continue reading Nightlyfe: Dancing for equity in events

Brighton gig guide 14-20 February

Your guide to live music in Brighton this week. It is A-L-L kicking off as we rattle through the worst of the winter. This week there are international indie pop bands ripping through town, a former Spice Girl smashing it up on a Sunday night, and the most packed Saturday I have seen since before the world went to absolute shite. MONDAY 14 BRUNSWICK – … Continue reading Brighton gig guide 14-20 February

Nierra Creek releases Frontline

Brighton electronic/folk duo have released a brilliant new single, Frontline. Nierra Creek are back with their most heart wrenching offering to date ‘Frontline’. An explosive electronic rock ballad that is both beautiful and breathtakingly sad. In delivering a new found love for thunderous guitars and scorching synths, Nierra Creek have transformed their intimate sound into something Herculean. Speaking about the new track, front-man Ryan Deag … Continue reading Nierra Creek releases Frontline

Brighton gig guide 13-19 December

Your guide to live music in Brighton this week This is life, but not quite as we know it. Your boss doesn’t quite know what to ask of you, shops are always busy, but no one is properly off for Christmas yet, it is unclear if you can totally shirk all responsibility, but it kinda feels that way. So what better way to sashay through … Continue reading Brighton gig guide 13-19 December

Brighton gig guide 7 – 12 December

Your guide to live music in Brighton this week The first Christmas work do weekend of the season is over, so shake the shame out of your head, drink plenty of water and get your peepers round a stockingful of gigs coming up this week. We have got more folk than you can shake a stick out, a Kate Bush tribute act at Brunswick on … Continue reading Brighton gig guide 7 – 12 December

Brighton gig guide 29 Nov – 5 Dec

You guide to live music in Brighton this week So here it is, Merry Christmas, everybody’s resenting their coworkers and wanting to slink off from shitey pre-organised “fun” activities. Yes, yes, yes, it is XMAS WORK DO SEASON, baby. Deck the halls with whatever your boss will allow you to put on the company card and get your peepers wrapped round some stonking great gigs … Continue reading Brighton gig guide 29 Nov – 5 Dec