Desperate Journalist

Gigs · Brighton

Desperate Journalist

Saturday 7 November 2026 · Doors 19:30

Hope & Ruin, Brighton

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Desperate Journalist is on Saturday 7 November 2026 at Hope & Ruin, Brighton, with doors at 19:30. Tickets start at £19.80, including the booking fee.

Desperate Journalist play tracks from forthcoming album 'Gilding The Lily' and more. Known for their combination of raw energy, melodic hooks, and intelligent lyrics, the band have released a handful of acclaimed albums, toured extensively (both independently and alongside Suede, The Wedding Present, Chameleons) and built a dedicated fanbase with their distinctive blend of post-punk and modern indie rock." https://www.instagram.com/desperatejournalist/ + WEATHER HAPPY Holly from the band BERRIES and Harry Carter's new project Alt/rock duo with some math thrown in. https://www.instagram.com/weatherhappyband/

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