Following successful events across London, SON Estrella Galicia (the music/events arm of the independent family owned Spanish beer brand) are heading to the coast for a day full of good music, good beer and good food. A micro-festival with a sustainable twist, the evening promises ‘Live Music, DJs, Beer Culture, Gastronomy and positive impact’. Alongside beer tasting from the premium Spanish brand, there will be beer pairing recommendations with local Mexican street foodies Carlito Burrito, and collaborations with Leave No Trace, WE and a community beach clean up to produce a statement mural in the Prince Albert Hall. The message reflects the battle for sustainability faced by local, independent venues, and there’s never been a better time to support your local music scene in holding their ground. This feels especially timely as The Albert has been one of several Brighton pub with live rooms recently to face threat from applications to convert neighbouring buildings to housing or holiday lets. There have been too many venues across the UK closed following unsubstantiated noise complaints from new buyers moving into established urban areas, and it seems to be a constant fight to stop this happening again. 

The event on 23rd March also plays host to Cardiff’s punks with the best sequential dance moves Panic Shack, who will doubtless receive a very warm welcome back to the seaside, and a heady mix of genres spanning jazz, psych, folk and rock from Brighton’s own Plantoid. Add in DJ sets from Kike Louie, Lee Petryszyn and Henry WP, and you have all the makings of a night to remember. Check back for any late ticket availability here.

Preview by Siobhan

Published 8th March 2024