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Brighton Psych Fest

21 Jul, 2024

Friday 30th Aug

This multi-venue event is chock full of acid hued delights. Taking place at Concorde 2, Hope & Ruin, Green Door Store, Prince Albert and Komedia, one ticket will gain you access to all venues. Bands include Southend’s The Horrors, who are celebrating the release of their latest EP, Against The Blade, live circuit favourites Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Irish alt-rockers NewDad, The Bug Club, Black Midi’s Geordie Greep, La Luz, Junoire, Brighton based Hutch and many more. Comedian and TV favourite Stewart Lee curates and comperes the Komedia stage where you can enjoy a rare performance from The Bevis Frond, the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Nick Saloman who started in 1986 and has released dozens of albums since. His latest, Focus on Nature was released this year. Lee has also picked several local artists including The Physics House Band, Alison Cotton, Eliza Skelton and Secluded Bronte. 

@Various Venues 30/8 15:00

www.brightonpsychfest.com

Steven Graham
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