
What we’re about
Gig buddies was set up in early 2012 (thanks Nicola!) and has grown into one of the biggest and most active Brighton meetup groups.
Brighton is a fantastic place to see live music. We’ve got the venues, promoters, bands and festivals that make it special, but it can be frustrating if you’ve not got friends who want to go to the same gigs as you, and who can come out whenever you want them to. You might be new to Brighton, or your friends have “settled down” and stopped going out so much, or maybe you’ve come out of the other side of settling down yourself. Gig buddies is about getting the most out of the Brighton live music scene and meeting new friendly people while doing it.
It’s important that the group keeps the social side of things at its core, rather than it just being a gig listing site, so each meetup has an organiser who will make the arrangements for when and where to meet. For more details of how it works see our about page.
New people are always very welcome – get involved!
(You may have heard of the other Gig Buddies group in Brighton – the project run by the Stay Up Late charity. They match volunteers with people who have learning difficulties, to go to gigs together. We’re not connected to them, but you should have a look at their website and consider volunteering.)
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Dilettante @ the AlbertThe Prince Albert Pub, Brighton
One of my highlights from last year's Great Escape. If you've seen BC Camplight, you've probably seen Francesca Pidgeon in his band.
Dilettante is her "art rock collective". She's a multi-instrumentalist and does lots of looping. It's great.
FFO St Vincent, Fiona Apple, Dirty Projectors, tUnE-yArDs, Grizzly Bear and Kate Bush.A bargain gig - less than £15 a ticket.
Tickets on DICE and through Melting Vinyl. - The DelinesThe Old Market Theatre, Brighton
Formed by acclaimed novelist, songwriter and former frontman of Richmond Fontaine, Willy Vlautin, The Delines blend Americana with soul music to create their own unique brand of retro-country-soul.
Since the release of their debut album Colfax in 2014, they've garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base, celebrated for Vlautin's evocative, cinematic storytelling and singer Amy Boone's haunting, heart-wrenching vocals.
Tickets are £28 from The Old Market's website:
https://www.theoldmarket.com/shows/the-delinesYou can listen to some of their music here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbnDCAy5GOw