Jamie Perrett

Fri 18 DecDoors 19:30

Helen McCookerybook & Asbo Derek

Prince Albert · Brighton

HELEN MCCOOKERYBOOK Helen McCookerybook's songs cover everything from the social impact of new technology to wry observations about relationships. Now a solo guitarist/vocalist influenced by Linda Lewis, Nick Drake and Jake Thackray, her musical journey started as a bass player in a Brighton punk band in the late 1970s. Her previous bands The Chefs and Helen and the Horns were regulars on BBC Radio 1’s John Peel show; nowadays Radio London’s Gary Crowley and BBC6’s Marc Riley and Gideon Coe and play her new music. She has collaborated with Gina Birch, Vic Godard, Lester Square, Robert Rotifer and many more. At this show, she will be playing songs from her forthcoming album, The Darkside Truth, due to be released on Spinout Nuggets early next year. About this record, Helen says, "What was punk really like in 1977? Not anything like the nostalgic memories would have you believe. This new set of songs tells it like it was, from the frontline." ASBO DEREK Asbo Derek is a band not a bloke. Vic Godard is a fan, so much so that he has released their LP on his own label, GNUinc Records. He describes the album as "songs for arseholes doing ridiculous things because they think they’l...

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Sat 19 DecDoors 20:00

The Popguns

Prince Albert · Brighton

A Christmas Cracker!

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Sun 24 Jan 2027Doors 14:30

The Gentle Spring

Prince Albert · Brighton

THE GENTLE SPRING The Gentle Spring are a chamber pop group based in Paris, consisting of Michael Hiscock, Émilie Guillaumot and Jérémie Orsel. Michael has an illustrious pop history, having been a founder member of The Field Mice, one of the most beloved bands on Sarah Records in the 1990s. The Gentle Spring recorded a debut album ‘Looking Back At The World’ in 2025. Their second album, ’Northernhay’, will be released by Skep Wax Records on 22nd January 2027. RACHEL LOVE Rachel was a co-founder and guitarist/singer/songwriter of the beloved post-punk and proto-indie pop trio, Dolly Mixture, who blended 1960s girl-group harmonies and melodic pop hooks. Rachel emerged decades later with solo work that channels gentle psychedelia, pastoral textures, and analog warmth. Her latest album, “Lyra,” a tribute to her late husband Steve Lovell, was recorded at home with her sons David and Syd on guitar and bass, with David also co-producing..

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Sun 21 Mar 2027Doors 14:00

The Fallen Leaves + Fractured MATINEE GIG

Prince Albert · Brighton

The Fallen Leaves are a British garage rock group that formed in Richmond, London in 2004. The group was formed by Rob Symmons (dustbin guitar) and Rob Green (vocals) with Paul Myers (bass). The current line-up features drummer Ian O'Sullivan, formerly of The Aardvarks and Barry Frost (bass) Serving 'Punk Rock for Gentleman', this classic band traces its roots all the way back to The Subway Sect. Their sound has been described as "Somewhere between The Who and The Ramones” and they will be showcasing their latest album: "Simple Songs for Complex People”. FRACTURED 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.

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Sat 13 Feb 2027Doors 12:30

The Ska, Rocksteady & Reggae Thames cruise

The Golden Jubilee (Boat) · London

The return of The Valentine Ska, Rocksteady & Reggae Thames cruise! The original and finest ska, rocksteady & reggae cruise on the river brought to you by The London Int'l Ska Festival (promoting ska since 1988!). Host DJs Sean Flowerdew (LISF/Pama Int'l) and Nanker P (Time Tunnel) will be spinning classic tunes from the likes of Prince Buster, Desmond Dekker, The Skatalites, John Holt, Marcia Griffiths, Bob Marley, The Pioneers, Ken Boothe, Stranger Cole, Dawn Penn, Susan Cadogan, Horace Andy, Lee Perry, Trojan Records, Studio One, Blue Beat, Pama, The Soulettes, The Gaylads, The Heptones, The Paragons and many many more! Sailing on the wonderful Golden Jubilee. Boards/disembarks at Temple Pier, Victoria Embankment, London, WC2R 2PN at 12.30pm. Nearest tube is Temple.

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Sat 13 Feb 2027Doors 13:00

The Motley Crew Sea Shantymen

Lavenham Village Hall · Suffolk

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Sat 13 Feb 2027Doors 16:00

Music in the afternoon

St Mary and St Giles Church · Stony Stratford

Danesborough Chorus present a concert with a difference. We will be singing a late afternoon concert lasting about an hour of mainly English music with piano accompaniment and short solo works. The venue will be St Mary and St Giles in Stony Stratford with tickets just £10. (Students £5). Hot drinks and biscuits available from 4pm. Donations welcome.

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Sat 13 Feb 2027Doors 17:00

Do Nothing [Matinee]

Hare And Hounds Kings Heath · Birmingham

English post-punk band Do Nothing return with their first new material in three years.

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