Brighton Psych Fest, 30th August 2024, multi-venue event across Brighton

Adding to a growing chain of psych fests around the UK, Brighton will be making its mark with a new one-day multi-venue event across the city. And there’s clearly been no temptation to start things off slowly, as there’s a stellar line-up in place from the word go.

Lots of south coast talent on display from the likes of Genn, Ladylike, Hutch and Opal Mag, and some well established big names and emerging talent elsewhere on the bill too. Always an effervescent performance from The Bug Club, that’s one set that you will for sure leave with a smile on your face. Nottingham’s Divorce are well on everyone’s radar now and definitely worth a look to see how their music is developing. And Ebbb continue to maintain an under the radar profile, but are getting known none the less, their industrial electronic vibe befitting of the darkest Euro nightclub.

Top of the bill sits a band almost 20 years in existence, and who’d have thought back in 2005 that the black leather-clad five-piece would see out many a competitor and become so much more than an obvious guest on The Mighty Boosh. Over the years, The Horrors have confirmed that their talent is way deeper than their original goth-rock persona, producing some exquisite albums from Strange House and Primary Colours through to V. Expect a stand out set.

Brought to you by Joy Concerts, along with the team behind Manchester and Edinburgh psych fests, this looks to be a great addition to the diverse range of music events that sit so well in Brighton’s eclectic surroundings. Confirmed venues so far include Pryzm, Concorde 2, The Hope & Ruin, Komedia, The Green Door Store and The Prince Albert. Check the full line-up and grab some tickets here and give them a follow on Instagram for updates.

Preview by Siobhan

Published 16th August 2024