In my mind I have only been shooting for Brighton and Hove News for a couple of months, but on checking back through my instagram I discover my first post for them was 20th November 2023. Time really does fly when you’re having fun. So I thought it was high time a wrote a little blog about it. The first thing I should say is a huge thank you to the legend that is Nick Linazasoro – music editor extraordinaire, who puts so much time and energy into co-ordinating everything for us photographers and writers. His passion for live music is limitless. The second thing I should say is how privileged I feel to have my images posted alongside the contributions of such talented writers. It has been wonderful to meet such a skilled and passionate team over the last few months. And my final point, and the theme for this piece, is how in love I have fallen with the vast and varied array of live music venues that Brighton has to offer. Mingled in with that, and the subject of my images, is the huge talent that Brighton has to offer every night of the week. Here are just a few that I have managed to capture since November. Please click on the links and explore their music. See you all at the front soon!

The Hope and Ruin

Artist links – clockwise from the top left

Nina Kohout – Vanzon – Bishopskin – Adwaith – Parker Fans – Nukuluk – COWZ

Brighton Dome

Artist links – clockwise from the top left

Scouting for Girls – Anni Pohto – D3lta

Chalk

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Sundara Karma – Donny Benét – Bug Eyed – Crystal Tides – Fruity Water

Brighton Centre

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The Smile – James Holden – Bombay Bicycle Club – Coach Party

The Prince Albert

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Christian Le Surf – Josh Luck – Numskull – Josh Hazelden – The Leaning – Polite Bureaux

The Folklore Rooms

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Ella Grace – Ideal Living – Nierra Creek

Concorde 2

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Grace Petrie – Gabi Garbutt – Molly Naylor

St George’s Church

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Richard Dawson – Two White Cranes

Patterns

Artist links – clockwise from the top left

Haiku Hands – Coco and the Lost

Alphabet

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William Doyle – Alexander Painter – Eva Lunny

Please do explore the music of the artists and venues I have linked. Whether its at a grass roots level, or established artists, supporting talent and creativity is at the heart of generating these amazing live experiences. I look forward to discovering more new music in 2024!