Pistol Daisys

Pistol Daisys (Press)

Curated by Motion Talent, the tour is built around a simple but enduring idea: getting back to grassroots touring and bringing live music directly to fans in intimate venues across the UK. With affordable ticket prices and a focus on independent spaces, the run aims to spotlight emerging artists while supporting the country’s vital live music circuit.

Each band brings a distinct sonic identity to the bill. The Jacques, a London-via-Bristol trio, have earned a reputation as relentless road warriors, blending mutant punk, psychedelic grunge and indie rock into a chaotic, high-energy live experience. Having shared stages with Public Image Ltd and played major festivals, they continue to build momentum through sheer grit and touring spirit.

The Jacques

The Jacques (Press)

Liverpool’s The Sukis add a sharp-edged alternative rock punch, pairing explosive performances with lyrics that dissect the realities of youth. Meanwhile, Glasgow trio Pistol Daisys inject a vibrant alt-pop energy, fusing confessional songwriting with dancefloor-ready hooks, creating a sound that’s both emotionally raw and instantly infectious.

The Sukis

The Sukis (Press)

Together, the three acts represent a cross-section of the UK’s rising underground, united by a shared drive to take their music directly to audiences. With new material expected from all three bands this year, The Wheels In Motion Tour promises to capture them at a pivotal moment in their evolution.

UK & Ireland Tour Dates:

SEPTEMBER
2nd – Birmingham, Hare & Hounds 2
3rd – Sheffield, Sidney & Matilda
4th – Manchester, Factory251
5th – Huddersfield, Amped
6th – Leeds, Lending Room
9th – Glasgow, Stereo
10th – Newcastle, Think Tank
11th – Liverpool, Arts Club Loft
12th – Nottingham, Bodega
13th – Brighton, Komedia 2
18th – Southampton, Joiners
19th – London, Dingwalls
20th – Norwich, Waterfront Studio
24th – Tunbridge Wells, The Forum
25th – Guildford, Boileroom
26th – Bedford, Esquires
27th – Hitchin, Club 85

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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds @ The O2

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds @ The O2 (Megan Cullen)

The Brighton event—presented by JOY. Concerts—will see the legendary band joined by an eclectic and high-profile bill, including The Flaming Lips, English Teacher, Cate Le Bon and Warmduscher.

The performance marks the band’s only UK appearance of the year and carries added significance as a homecoming for frontman Nick Cave, who has longstanding ties to Brighton. Reflecting on the show, Cave described the upcoming performance as a deeply personal return, promising an “epic” night in a city that has played a central role in his life and work.

With a career spanning four decades, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are set to deliver a setlist drawing from across their extensive catalogue, including material from their 2024 album Wild God. The record—produced by Cave and longtime collaborator Warren Ellis—continues the band’s tradition of blending experimental textures with emotionally charged songwriting.

Renowned for their powerful and immersive live performances, the band have spent recent years reaffirming their status as one of the most compelling acts in contemporary music, with extensive touring across the UK, Europe, North America and Australia.

The Brighton show’s supporting lineup adds further weight to the occasion. The Flaming Lips bring their boundary-pushing psychedelic catalogue, while English Teacher represent a new wave of British guitar music. Cate Le Bon’s art-pop sensibilities and Warmduscher’s raw, kinetic energy round out a bill that reflects the diverse influences orbiting The Bad Seeds’ sound.

With demand already exceeding supply, the sold-out status of the event underscores both the enduring appeal of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and the significance of this one-off UK appearance. For fans, the Preston Park show promises to be a landmark moment in the band’s storied history.

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Set to take over multiple venues across Brighton on Friday 4th September, the festival’s latest announcement includes White Denim, Anna von Hausswolff and Automatic, adding fresh depth to an already expansive and genre-spanning bill.

They join a line-up led by Stereolab, alongside a diverse mix of established names and emerging talent including Allah-Las, Gwenno, Night Tapes and The Mystery Lights.

The newly announced acts continue the festival’s commitment to showcasing psych in its broadest form. From White Denim’s ever-evolving blend of rock and experimental sounds to Anna von Hausswolff’s immersive, atmospheric compositions, the additions highlight the genre’s ability to stretch across moods, textures and traditions.

Further names added to the bill include Mary In The Junkyard, The Belair Lip Bombs, Les Big Byrd, The Dharma Chain and Lemonsuckr, among others, reinforcing the event’s balance between cult favourites and rising underground voices.

Now entering its third year, Brighton Psych Fest continues to grow as a city-wide experience, transforming some of Brighton’s most beloved independent venues—including Concorde 2, Komedia, Green Door Store, The Hope & Ruin, The Prince Albert, Volks and Patterns—into a multi-stage journey through the outer edges of modern music.

Curated by JOY. in collaboration with the team behind Manchester Psych Fest, the event reflects the continued evolution of psychedelic music while cementing Brighton’s status as a key hub for forward-thinking live performance.

With more artists still to be announced, Brighton Psych Fest 2026 is shaping up to be an essential date in the late-summer festival calendar.

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Continuing its long-standing reputation for blending genres and championing emerging talent alongside established names, the latest announcement adds depth across multiple stages, further shaping what promises to be one of the festival’s most ambitious programmes to date.

Cian Ducrot

Cian Ducrot (Aoife Maloney)

Leading the new additions to the Obelisk Arena is Cian Ducrot, whose rapid rise from Cork talent to GRAMMY®-winning songwriter has marked him out as one of the UK and Ireland’s most compelling modern voices. He is joined by the legendary pairing of Fabio & Grooverider alongside The Outlook Orchestra, bringing their celebrated orchestral take on jungle and drum & bass to the Suffolk stage.

Fabio & Grooverider and Outlook Orchestra

Fabio & Grooverider and Outlook Orchestra (Press)

The Second Stage welcomes a trio of distinctive acts, including Beth Orton, whose pioneering folktronica sound has spanned decades, alongside Temples and rising Birmingham outfit Overpass.

Beth Orton

Beth Orton (Press)

Elsewhere, the Sunrise Arena continues Latitude’s commitment to forward-thinking and diverse programming. Highlights include Brooklyn trio Say She She, Glasgow’s electrifying VLURE, and Ezra Collective member Joe Armon-Jones, whose genre-blurring fusion of jazz, dub and soul has earned widespread acclaim. They are joined by an eclectic mix of artists including Esther Rose, Militarie Gun and Man/Woman/Chainsaw, among others.

The Alcove Stage once again spotlights the next generation of breakthrough talent, featuring a packed bill of emerging names such as mustbejohn, Solya and The Guest List, reinforcing Latitude’s reputation as a key platform for discovering future stars.

This latest announcement builds on an already impressive 20th anniversary line-up, with headliners including David Byrne, Lewis Capaldi and Teddy Swims, alongside a diverse supporting cast featuring The Flaming Lips, Wet Leg, The Last Dinner Party and Self Esteem.

Marking two decades of boundary-pushing programming, Latitude 2026 looks set to celebrate not only its past, but its continued commitment to creativity, discovery and genre-defying live performance.

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The Maccabees @ All Points East 2025

The Maccabees @ All Points East 2025 (Ethan Jones)

Joining them on the bill are Editors, Miles Kane, Anna Calvi, Ash, Badly Drawn Boy and rising Brighton favourites Lime Garden—bringing together a cross-generational snapshot of British guitar music.

For The Maccabees, the headline slot marks a significant full-circle moment. Having spent formative years building their early following in Brighton, their return to top the bill on the city’s iconic beachfront stage follows a widely celebrated comeback run in 2025, including major festival appearances. The band have promised a special show to mark the occasion, leaning into both nostalgia and their enduring connection with the city.

Among the standout names on the line-up, Editors arrive as one of the most consistently evolving bands of their generation. Since breaking through in the mid-2000s, the Tom Smith-led five-piece have continually reshaped their sound—from the brooding post-punk urgency of their early records to the darker, synth-driven textures of more recent releases. Known for their commanding live presence and anthemic catalogue, their set is expected to deliver both emotional weight and widescreen intensity.

Editors @ Brixton Academy

Tom Smith of Editors @ Brixton Academy (Kalpesh Patel)

Also bringing serious pedigree to the bill are Ash, whose legacy as one of the UK and Ireland’s most enduring guitar bands spans more than three decades. Rising to prominence with their era-defining debut 1977, the trio have built a reputation on high-energy hooks, melodic immediacy and explosive live shows. Their continued presence on major stages is a testament to a catalogue that still resonates powerfully with audiences today.

Ash @ Scala

Ash @ Scala (Kalpesh Patel)

Elsewhere, Miles Kane continues his ever-evolving solo journey, blending glam rock flair with psych-tinged swagger, while Anna Calvi’s performances remain some of the most visceral and theatrical in modern British music. Badly Drawn Boy adds a rare festival appearance to the day, offering a more introspective counterpoint with his deeply personal songwriting, while Lime Garden represent the new wave—bringing Brighton’s thriving grassroots scene to the forefront with their sharp, genre-blurring indie sound.

Anna Calvi @ Troxy

Anna Calvi @ Troxy (Kalpesh Patel)

With more than 70% of tickets already sold, demand for the event is high, with a final ticket release set to be made available via pre-sale. The 25th July show joins a packed On The Beach programme, with other dates across the series—featuring acts including Fatboy Slim, Madness and Moby—already sold out.

Now in its sixth year, On The Beach has firmly established itself as a cornerstone of Brighton’s summer calendar, consistently delivering major live moments against the backdrop of the coastline. With this latest announcement, 2026 looks set to continue that tradition in emphatic style.

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