70s US AM radio, a dash of English music hall, the effortless catchiness of a Broadway musical, a sprinkling of sequinned power pop, luscious Disney strings and glorious golden harmonies. This is an 18+ event .

The legendary master killers themselves. Back in London after 8 years for a dose of crossover hardcore pain. Appropriately murderous support coming soon. Real Life Presents 14+ under 16's to be accompanied by an adult

An iconic Saharan rock band, Tamikrest was formed in 2006 by Ousmane Ag Mossa, Cheikh Ag Tiglia, and Aghaly Ag Mohamedine in Tinzawaten, on the border between Algeria and Mali. Inspired by the musical heritage of Tinariwen, and driven by the desire to amplify the oppressed voice of the Kel Tamasheq (Tuareg) people, the group quickly made their mark.

Keywest are widely known for their explosive live performances. The 4 piece Dublin based rock band comprises of Dublin & London born lads. Dublin members include singer Kav (Andy Kavanagh) and Glover (Andrew Glover) who plays Keys and rhythm guitar. English members are Jimi Lock on lead guitar and Harry Sullivan on drums. In the last few years Keywest have taken their high energy, acoustically driven sound from the streets onto the radio, sell out shows and to over 200k monthly listeners.

18+ Presented by JOY.. This is an 18+ event

Hornet Disaster, Weatherday’s follow-up to their 2019 debut Come in, and spiritual successor to 2022’s collab release Weatherglow, is their most expansive work to date. In Weatherday’s initial bout of inspired writing and recording, they produced over 70 songs for the record, but not before they had a complete, overarching narrative that was coherently tied back to Sputnik’s previous work. Like its predecessor Come in, Weatherday’s Hornet Disaster lurches instantly into a caustic title track. The overture is signature Weatherday - urgent, noisy, erratic, and playful - but also hints at shifts in songwriting and production. Lead single “Angel,” backed with “Heartbeats,” demonstrates this evolution in a snappy, springy emo anthem, while its counterpart calls on longtime influence The Knife in a slinky, downtempo curio that pushes the Weatherday sonic universe in an unexpected direction. The movement, color, and form of hornets are meticulously threaded throughout the album’s nineteen song tracklist, with hectic melody and unpredictable turns giving way to various forays: a tribute to Swedish winter in Weatherday’s first official song in Swedish (“Pulka”); the use of renaissance flute (“Green Tea Seaweed Sea”); and the folktronica experimentalism of third single “Ripped Apart By Hands.”

PleasureInc. is the genre-fluid musical brainchild of brothers Jesse and Louis Baker. Jaded with playing in indie bands, the Norwich based duo began formulating a new type of project in early 2021, creating music and visual content that reflected their love for hip hop, indie, pop, fashion, film and the 90s. Through aliases Kenny Pleasures and Jonny Silver, the brothers project a playful perspective in their music, pulling sounds and attitudes from the likes of Blur, Beastie Boys, easy life and Tyler, The Creator. PleasureInc. permeate personality like good cheese permeates stink. You simply cant help but take notice. It didn't take long for fans across the UK to do just that. Harnessing the mystery of their brand, the brothers built a fast online and live following, selling out venues across the country, including a packed House of Vans performance alongside Joey Valence & Brae in November 2022. The duo have continued to build on this in 2023 with a UK tour and a slew of single releases garnering 100,000+ Spotify streams. With their debut EP For the Fun of It set for release in summer, a focus on modern production techniques brings the duo closer to the hip-hop realm than previous releases: the title track channels the punky wit of Beastie Boys, whilst tracks like Joanie Loves Chachiand What's My Namepoint towards Blood Orange and Frank Ocean as the duo embrace a softer, introspective side.

The boys are back bringing you a musical celebration of the British Mod culture. Join us for a lively set to get you on the dancefloor

Bloody Knees Presented by Outbreak Fest. This is an 18+ event

Sugar-free presents: currls Https://www.Currlsband.Com/ https://linktr.ee/CurrlsBand Forming in Brighton, Currls are a DIY Garage Rock trio that burst onto the scene in 2017 and have since become a formidable presence in the underground music scene. Seamlessly blending raw Garage rock, fast-paced Punk, and sludgy Pop, Currls is a sonic powerhouse that will leave you feeling ready to take on the world. \+ masca Https://wearemasca.Com/ Https://linktr.Ee/wearemasca Masca sound like the awkward third-wheel at a Marina and the Diamonds and No Doubt date. The vocals are classy, the guitar is janky, the bass is saucy and the drums are everything you need them to be. Masca write songs like little pickled onions that persuade you to peel back their layers, their latest single Sweet Tooth explores the idea of whether humans will fall out of love with each other as we get used to the more and more perfect alternatives to real human relationships that AI presents us. \+ aly Https://linktr.Ee/alymusic_ Https://www.Instagram.Com/alymusic_/ Hailing from Drama, a small town in Greece, ALY is currently based in Brighton. She brings her blend of grungy instrumentation and ethereal vocals to open this stacked line-up! Presented by Sugar-Free Records. This is an 18+ event

SPY (USA, Closed Casket Activities) \+ Dry Socket \+ more TBA Presented by Burning Water. This is an 18+ event

TV Smith & The Bored Teenagers is the electric live version of punk legend TV Smith's work, featuring his classic Adverts as well as solo material with a tight band. Renowned for their high-energy shows, dynamic stage presence and socio-political comment, they tour widely across Europe and the US. We're lucky to have them in Brighton for this night! Spiky, melodic punk support comes from Brighton's own Fractured who take every aspect that was good about punk, transporting it to the here and now with vocal wit, sharp riffs and plenty of raw energy.

Dope Purple are a Kosmic komanche freak out Psych band from Taiwan, for fans of Acid Mothers Temple.

The Queen of Psychedelic Prog and her superb band are back out on the road! Picking up where they left off when they were rudely interrupted by a certain pandemic, they'll be touring the UK in September and October playing songs from her 2019 self-titled album, some choice Purson cuts and a selection of material from the upcoming second solo album.

Makthaverskan are a Swedish post-punk band from Gothenburg, formed in 2008. Led by vocalist Maja Milner, the band combines post-punk with elements of dream pop, jangle pop, gothic rock and shoegaze.

The Zac Schulze Gang is a dynamic rock band that fuses elements of blues, rock, and soul into a distinctive sound, led by the energetic and soulful frontman Zac Schulze.

Reading, England experimental rockers who deliver spectral sonic soundscapes via a decisive triple-guitar attack.

Chinese American Bear is a lighthearted and quirky mando pop duo from Seattle, WA creating fun & eclectic bilingual English/Chinese ear candy. Composed of Anne Tong and Bryce Barsten, the couple creates groovy, and “not too serious, food loving” tunes in their home studio together. They’ve been described as the child of Melody’s Echo Chamber, The Flaming Lips, Dusty Springfield, The B-52’s, and Care Bear, and their live show is like “a punk show for toddlers.”. The duo’s racked up a few million plays, and have been featured in VOGUE+, Paste Magazine, Under The Radar, DORK Magazine, praised by BBC Radio, KEXP (#1 album), #30 in Top 200 NACC, featured on the cover of Spotify Editorial Playlist Fresh Finds (#1), along with Front Page Indie, New in Indie, Chill Vibes, Bedroom Pop, Stay in Bed, Chinese Indie Picks and more. Chinese American Bear’s sophomore album, Wah!!! (released October 18 via Moshi Moshi & Modern Sky in China) exposes new listeners to Chinese flavors in their indie pop delicacy. They toured the US, Canada, UK, and China at the end of 2024, and are set to be touring throughout 2025. Presented by Psychedelia. This is an 16+ event

chest. is a post-punk/noise rock band from Paris, France. This group of five friends offers their vision of the music scene they love the most, influenced by all the artists they encounter in their daily lives. United by their love for noisy effects and loud decibels - without sacrificing catchy choruses and melodies - their shows are cathartic parties where everyone is invited to dance, mosh, and sing along. Having opened for prestigious international acts such as DITZ, KNIVES, or Heavy Lungs, and played on stages ranging from Rock en Seine to La Maroquinerie or Dublin, these five are set on making their music resonate with the widest possible audience. Presented by JOY.. This is an 18+ event

GIMMY (pronounced "gimmie") is fast becoming renowned for her authentic spin on modern indie-rock with her effortless blend of garage rock, new wave, punk rock and folk. As the pseudonym of Byron Region female artist, Gemma Owens, GIMMY creates music with no boundaries. Eccentric and emotional, GIMMY is a singer-songwriter that wears her heart on her sleeve. She is unafraid and unapologetic in her lyrics and sound - yelling down the microphone in your face one moment, making your skin tingle with her stunning vibrato the next. Alongside her band consisting of Samson Radici (guitar), Kyle Aubrey (bass) and Barclay Israel (drums), GIMMY’s live shows are energising, raw, beautiful and sweaty. Much like her recorded songs, the live experience implores us to “feel” everything and to be connected as humans. Presented by JOY. 14+ (Under 18s to be accompanied)

Pinkshift - Punk rock from Baltimore, Maryland. & Heart Attack Man - Punk and alternative rock band from Cleveland, Ohio.

A day of noise rock, heavy psych, doom, post metal + post rock. MICHEAL: Lysergic thrill rock from east Londons enthusiastic riffonators. Slime around to their new sounds, delve in to the pantry and help yourself to a lick of their pomegranate pomade. THE GREY: Instrumental postmetal Signed to Majestic Mountain Records "a pummelling heavy beast " "marrying the pummelling feel of a band like Neurosis or Karma To Burn to big themes with striking nuance and colour. It's truly awesome. IAN: "a band that appreciates the peaks and troughs of post-rock as much as the crunch of the riff," IAN's striking debut promises five dirges that merge earth swallowing riffs with the atmospheres and dynamics of their post-rock heroes, such as Godspeed You! Black Emperor, with the bite and visceral heft of Cult of Luna and Amenra.

Formed in the early 1990's Lime are probably the biggest band from that era you have never heard of. With support tours and shows with bands like Reef, Kula Shaker, Katrina And The Waves, The Frames, Toploader and many more.

British singer-songwriter Tom Mcrae, along with his regular touring musicians ‘The Standing Band’, has been quietly moving up the ranks of the most respected songwriters in the world today after releasing 7 critically acclaimed studio albums over the last 15 years and writing for a variety of artists and singers. Mcrae’s eponymous debut album in 2000 was nominated for a The Mercury Prize, a Q Magazine Award, and a Brit, and the subsequent two years of touring cemented his reputation as one the most entertaining and powerful artists touring today. Mcrae’s second album, Just Like Blood, released to wide acclaim, with every track being licensed for TV and film use, his style of music fitting perfectly the darker output of LA’s film studios. Since then, Essex-born Mcrae has released five more albums, relocated internationally three times and set up his own label Buzztree Studios in Cornwall- and there’s no sign that he’s going to be slowing down anytime soon. Mcrae and his tour mates, The Standing Band, a collection of incredible musicians and loyal friends, released their latest record ‘Did I Sleep and Miss The Boarder’ this Autumn. The album and its accompanying tour have further added to the cult that is rapidly springing up around this talented and dedicated artist and his ragtag band. For an artist working in a genre often considered by the music press to be ‘sensitive and self-indulgent’, Mcrae possesses the talent to blow the roof off a venue with his passionate performances, as well as the innate ability forge a strong humorous bond with his audience.

An eclectic music festival in the heart of Brighton.

FORM Presents Sword II \+ Special Guests Presented by FORM. This is an 18+ event

Hidden Herd Presents is Brighton’s new music discovery night, spotlighting the most exciting emerging artists, ones-to-watch and hidden gems. This time, come to The Hope & Ruin for Spanish Horses, The Roebucks, The Motor Show and Arcadia Residential. Presented by Hidden Herd. This is an 18+ event.

Hidden Herd Presents is Brighton’s new music discovery night, spotlighting the most exciting emerging artists, ones-to-watch and hidden gems. This time, come to The Hope & Ruin for Vona Vella, Joe Little, Mookie and Tia Ice. Presented by Hidden Herd. This is an 18+ event.

ORB are a heavy-psych power-trio from Geelong, Australia, blending doom-laden riffs, fuzzed-out proto-metal and cosmic groove. Featuring members Zak Olsen, Daff Gravolin and John Zacharias, the band grew from informal jams into one of Australia’s most distinctive underground psychedelic rock acts. They debuted with the Womb cassette (2015) before breaking through with Birth (2016) and Naturality (2017), records that showcased their signature mix of Sabbath-weight, psychedelic sprawl and off-kilter melody. After a quiet spell, ORB returned with Tailem Bend (2024), expanding their palette into sun-baked psych-pop and funk-leaning rhythms. 2025 saw the band self-release their first single with new drummer John Zacharius. "Mind Over Matter /End Times" is a catchy number which finds the band leaning into their early 60s rhythm & blues influences. With the single debuting on Seattle's KEXP radio, the band was then invited on to play a live set to kick off their 2025 US tour. Live, ORB operate as a raw, improvisational power-trio - loud, hypnotic and heavy without pretension. With one foot in classic hard-rock and another in the outer reaches of psych experimentation, ORB continue to evolve while staying unmistakably themselves. Presented by Acid Box. This is an 18+ event

Hidden Herd Presents is Brighton’s new music discovery night, spotlighting the most exciting emerging artists, ones-to-watch and hidden gems. This time, come to The Hope & Ruin for Jeanie and The White Boys, Le Lamb, Telecom and Blousey. Presented by Hidden Herd. This is an 18+ event.

DHP Presents Downward With Special Guests Since 2018 one of the most affecting bands from Oklahoma have been Downward. Currently comprised of Drew Richardson, Tollie Pugh, Hunter Senft, and Severin Olsen, the band have previously released one album and a string of singles and EPs. Over the years, they have characterised their music by pulling from influential shoe-gaze / emo / alternative rock bands while steadfastly developing their own voice. Seven years after the release of their debut self-titled album, the band surprised everyone with their newly released sophomore album Downward (LP2). Recorded and produced by Kendal Osborne with additional mixing and mastering by Corey Coffman, the album flows with deliberate precision, the clear-cut rhythmic textures are swathed by melodic yet striking guitar work. It is at once a gently comforting and meditative listen with revelatory moments that catch you off guard. DHP Presents 14+ (Under 16s with Adult)

Southern rock for the thinking man. Hailing from Austin, Texas, Uncle Lucius are a band whose rootsy blend of classic rock, blues, soul, and country flavours has won them a loyal fan following. From there first beginning the band was soon playing for packed houses at Austin venues like the Saxon Pub, Threadgill's, and Antone's. In 2006, Uncle Lucius unveiled their first album, a self-released effort titled 'Something They Ain't', and the group supported the release with steady regional touring. The second album, 2009's 'Pick Your Head Up' marked the start of a three-year run of tour dates that took Uncle Lucius across the continent. A self released album hailed for bringing rock and roll back to its heyday sound. Their third studio album, 2012's And You Are Me, now signed to a major label found them stretching their musicianship and reeling in eleven songs that punch with a fullness reminiscent of The Doors to early Black Crowes to the current new blues sound of The Black Keys. The Light, released June, 2015 on Boo Clap/Thirty Tigers celebrates the bands independence from a major label with a highly-anticipated fourth album,. Most bands celebrate a long-awaited record deal. Uncle Lucius saved the champagne for when they got out of theirs. 'The Light' places the band in unfamiliar sonic territory, and much credit belongs to producer George Reiff (Ray Wylie Hubbard, the Band of Heathens) for testing their limits. Certainly there's risk involved when a band decides to go its own way. Freedom carries with it the weight of responsibility after all, however the fact Uncle Lucius seems destined for a broader audience should come as no surprise, for music that comes from the heart and speaks to the soul.

Get ready for an unforgettable night as Abi Flynn takes the stage.

Crocodiles - a noise pop/indie pop band from San Diego, California, US. The group was formed in 2008 by core members Brandon Welchez and Charles Rowell after the break-up of their former punk bands Some Girls and The Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower.

There’s an alternate reality where everyone makes a living wage and the cleanest buses you’ve ever seen arrive every other minute. Where the most intense songs are about confessing your love to a crush at the apple orchard, and where gentle feelings and chaotic energy are inseparable best friends. This is the timeline where cootie catcher is right at home. This Toronto based four-piece exudes both vulnerability and unbridled excitement, creating a sound that hypercharges the open-hearted tenderness of twee pop with spiraling synths and giddy electronics. Their new album Something We All Got is the clearest and most vibrant reading of cootie catcher’s vision yet, with songs of sweetness, nervousness, and expectancy that beam out unguarded. After releasing music made primarily in basements, Something We All Got is the band’s first flirtation with studio recording. The edges are still sharp, however, with some parts assembled from time-honored lo-fi methods and fun, personally-sourced samples seeping into the production. The sound is explosive and upbeat, with euphoric guitars, bubbly synth lines, speedy live and programmed drums, and all other manner of sound constantly colliding. cootie catcher has three songwriters-Sophia Chavez (vocals, synths), Anita Fowl (vocals, bass), and Nolan Jakupovski (vocals, guitar)-all of whom have distinctive voices but manage to overlap in their writing on shared concerns like navigating the lines of romantic and platonic relationships, their city’s social scenes, and struggles in both the microcosmic experience of playing in a band and the zoomed-out challenges of living through late-stage capitalism. Joy still touches every surface of Something We All Got. “Quarter Note Rock” bounces around the room in a fit of jangling guitar chords, scratched samples, and interplay between breakbeat loops and somersaulting live drums. It’s a blast of positivity despite lyrics about how disappointing it can be to meet your heroes. A smiling electro pop instrumental supports having to step painfully away from an almost realized love on “Gingham Dress,” a song that subverts themes of domesticity as a backdrop for the dashed wilt of hopeless devotion. The ‘non-confrontational anthem’ “Puzzle Pop” cascades and soars through an examination of needing to ask more from others before concluding in a swirl of samples. Cootie Catcher rolls down hills and jumps through flaming hoops throughout Something We All Got without ever muting the visceral emotions that drive these songs. There’s a palpable tension between the band’s exhilarating sonics and the raw, often uneasy sentiments expressed, but it’s an integral part of what makes them unique. Rather than hide, cootie catcher is instead fearlessly direct, running full-speed toward every confusion and excitement, and embracing the reality they’re in. Presented by FORM.

Maow! x Front Room Songs presents: Rizzy & the Gents! With support from Rhiannon Ruthven and Stereo Glue, get ready for a night of untold glam and spectacle! Born by chance on a boat in north London, Rizzy & the Gents are a high-voltage glam punk band that defy expectations. Fronted by East Londons own punk princess, Rizzy, and backed by a band of gentlemen. A dazzling contradiction - gritty yet glamorous. Their music is a cocktail of chaos and storytelling. With electrifying performances that blur the lines between punk rebellion and cabaret spectacle, peer into their world - where the absurd meets the heartfelt, and every show feels like a glorious, unpredictable riot.

A night of live music and talent in one of Brighton's most iconic venues. Featuring: Viktorija Faith Opening the night with emotionally driven set. A Eurovision-featured artist bringing raw honesty and atmosphere to the stage. Ollie Le Cluse A young British singer-songwriter delivering heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies. His honest, relatable songwriting is quickly building him a loyal audience. Kammin A 20-year-old multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer closing the night. Blending jazz, rock, and electronic elements, his sound bridges tradition and innovation with striking musical maturity.

There’s a difficult to describe, yet timeless quality to certain songs that transcends genre or era. It’s something that you can’t fake or contrive and it’s what lies at the core of Skating Polly’s music. Admittedly the female-driven alternative acts that inspired the band such as Veruca Salt, X, The Breeders, L7 and Babes In Toyland (the later of whom Skating Polly toured with in Europe) aren’t typical reference points for most of today’s up-and-coming bands, but maybe they should be.

Over the past decade, few artists have embodied the unbridled freedom of punk like Skating Polly. Formed when stepsisters Kelli Mayo and Peyton Bighorse were just nine and 13, the Oklahoma-bred band have channeled their chameleonic musicality into a sound they call “ugly-pop,” unruly and subversive and wildly melodic. With Kelli’s brother Kurtis Mayo joining on drums in 2017, they’ve also built a close-knit community of fans while earning the admiration of their musical forebears, a feat that’s found them collaborating with icons like X’s Exene Cervenka and Beat Happening’s Calvin Johnson, touring with Babes In Toyland, and starring as the subject of a feature-length documentary. On their double album Chaos County Line, Skating Polly reach a whole new level of self-possession, ultimately sharing their most expansive and emotionally powerful work to date. Presented by Love Thy Neighbour. This is an 18+ event

Born where the dust bowl never died, the West-Texas raised trio that is Shallowater - Blake Skipper (guitar/vocals), Tristan Kelly (bass) and Ryan Faulkenberry (drums) - combine slowcore, post-hardcore, country, and Americana elements that defy genre labels. Quickly establishing themselves as ones to watch in the alt-country/slowcore scene, the power trio’s self-described “raw West Texas dirtgaze” has positioned the band as an evocative and distinctive force amongst current alternative genre-blending projects.

Labelled ‘delightful as $#!@’ by NOW Magazine and ‘naive enough to be charming’ by Exclaim, Toronto’s Kiwi Jr deliver an exciting 12-string guitar attack and book smart lyrics. Happy customers of Kiwi Jr also enjoyed: Modern Lovers and Pavement. This is an 18+ event.

Nominated for Live act of the Year 2023/24 at the MG Na Trad Awards & The Scottish Altrnative Music Awards. An Dannsa Dub (The Dub Dance in Gaelic) is the brainchild of dub vocalist & producer Tom Spirals and Scottish traditional musician Euan McLaughlin formed in 2020. The project fuses the mystical energy and instruments of traditional Scottish music and Gaelic song with the heavy, meditative, driving basslines digital dub music. Music is one big conversation. And few projects live at the heart of it like An Dannsa Dub. Born from a love of traditional Scottish folk, dub reggae and dance music, together they summon the joyous, communal energy of a cèilidh and a sound system session. Their name comes from the Gaelic for "The Dub Dance". Their sound celebrates the ancient Gaelic and West African rhythms that influenced reggae, which in turn, via sound system culture and dub's pioneering remixes, produced modern dance music. Their live shows and recordings are a seamless, pulsating fusion of all this and more.

Full Fat Presents: slow mass Since forming in 2015, Chicago’s Slow Mass has been committed to pushing its artistic vision forward at all costs. Though Slow Mass was previously built around a core lineup, this has evolved into a fluid cast that has expanded to feature collaborators who are spread across the country, dipping in and out as needed. The current incarnation consists of Evan Bernard, Dave Collis, Sean Hallock, Emma McCall, Josh Parks, Josh Sparks, and Mercedes Webb. outlander Birmingham's Outlander have been haunting stages around the UK and beyond for the best part of a decade, bringing their gloomy, caustic brand of shoegaze to support tours with genre heavyweights Bossk and Grivo and festivals including Dunk! and Arctangent. Presented by Full Fat Promotions This is an 18+ event

Hidden Herd Presents is Brighton’s new music discovery night, spotlighting the most exciting emerging artists, ones-to-watch and hidden gems. This time, come to The Hope & Ruin for YAANG, Noon Garden, Club Magic and Espuma. Presented by Hidden Herd. This is an 18+ event.

Floodlights’ live performance is raw and intimate, intertwined with powerful outbursts and marching rhythms. Evocative lyricism lies at the heart of their songwriting and is enhanced by their unique sound. They explore themes of personal turbulence, national identity and the Australian landscape as a form of escapism. Floodlights write honestly and poetically in the hope that it resonates with others. Gaining global attention with 2019’s sold-out EP Backyard and 2020’s critically acclaimed debut album From a View, Floodlights went on to play sold-out shows and festivals across Australia. Amongst this they supported Pavement (USA) and black midi (UK). Their debut international trip soon followed for SXSW in Austin, Texas Presented by JOY. This is an 18+ event

FORM & Love Thy Neighbour Presents Kiwi jr. \+ Special Guests Refracting the realities of late-capitalist city life and the impossibility of work-art balance in a high-rent metropolis through satire and sarcasm, Toronto’s Kiwi Jr. has shaped their own deadpan postmodern indie rock. They have toured in 13 countries and opened for bands like Pavement, The Walkmen, Dinosaur Jr, Guided By Voices and others. They are currently at work on their fourth album, and have signed to Olympia, Washington label K Records (Sharp Pins, Beat Happening, etc) Presented by FORM & Love Thy Neighbour. This is an 18+ event.

Amps screaming. No exit in sight. The Schizophonics kick the door in and never let it close. This San Diegobased three-piece delivers a live show that's loud and dangerously funan all-gas, no-brakes blast of feedback and groove. It's full-contact rock n roll: high voltage, high velocity, and sharpened to a blade.