Concorde 2

The Sherlocks visited Brighton Sept 2016. The Sherlocks pull in the crowd from start to finish! Never a dull moment with these guys – go see them live! The Sherlocks Friday 2nd September 2016: Consisting of two sets of brothers, the four piece band The Sherlocks came to Concorde 2 […]

Looking Back: The Sherlocks investigate Brighton

15 Oct, 2017 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

Starsailor recently performed at British Summer Time in London’s Hyde Park supporting Phil Collins and Blondie, – catch ’em live in Brighton 25/10! STARSAILOR: Brighton 25/10 @ Concorde2 British quartet Starsailor have revealed their brand new single ‘All This Life’, the title track from their upcoming album, which is out […]

PREVIEW: STARSAILOR live @ Concorde2, Brighton 25/10

12 Oct, 2017 in gig / preview by Scene Sussex Editor

Blancmange Concorde 2 in Brighton saw the first leg of a pretty extensive UK tour…… ‘Probably the most under-rated electronic act of all time’ said Moby. Bit of history… Blancmange was formed in Harrow, Middlesex in 1979 by vocalist Neil Arthur (born 15 June 1958, Darwen, Lancashire) and instrumentalist Stephen […]

Blancmange: A perfect set! No more room down there!

8 Oct, 2017 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

Dave Hause and The Mermaid. Dave Hause and The Mermaid were the second guests for this gig, but, as I have said before, and now backed by a few hundred people I think its safe to say, he always manages to steal the show! I last saw him and […]

Dave Hause and The Mermaid bring the house down!

29 Sep, 2017 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

NEW KINGSTON play Brighton with THE SKINTS 26/09 @Concorde2. They have proven to be road warriors as well, playing over 100 dates per year! NEW KINGSTON play Brighton @Concorde2 NYC REGGAE TRIO ANNOUNCE UK TOUR DATES. NEW KINGSTON, the Brooklyn-based progressive reggae group, have confirmed details of their upcoming album A […]

First UK gig for reggae outfit NEW KINGSTON!

28 Sep, 2017 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

Frank Iero Frank started playing in local bands on the New Jersey punk scene when aged 11. Before joining My Chemical Romance he served as frontman for the punk band Pencey Prep. The band released an album, Heartbreak in Stereo, on the independent Eyeball Records before disbanding. Whilst playing with […]

Frank Iero and The Patience in Brighton for a rock ...

26 Sep, 2017 in gig / preview by Scene Sussex Editor

Lene Lovich Detroit-born legendary post-punk pop singer Lene Lovich hit the top of the UK charts with her single “Lucky Number” in 1979, and was crowned the “Queen of Quirk”, influencing a generation of pop and alternative acts, from Nina Hagen to Boy George, and from Madonna to Dresden Dolls. […]

Lene Lovich Band in Brighton: Having so much fun!

14 Sep, 2017 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

Psychedelic Furs I am not sure when or indeed if the Psychedelic Furs have played in Brighton before, and judging how well they went down in Brighton at Concorde 2, they should not leave it so long before they return to grace a live stage down on the south coast! […]

Psychedelic Furs: Pretty In Pink live in Brighton

12 Sep, 2017 in Uncategorized by Scene Sussex Editor

The Buzzcocks: The momentous, energetic opening from the Buzzcocks set the bar pretty damn high for the rest of the set! The Buzzcocks: November 2016 It was time for the main course on the musical menu tonight. Buzzcocks founding member Pete Shelley and fellow vocalist/guitarist Steve Diggle took centre stage […]

Remember when The Buzzcocks shook up Brighton!

27 Aug, 2017 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

Blancmange UK Tour: October 5th Brighton Concorde 2; On 29th September, Blancmange are set to release a new album of 10 songs written and recorded by Neil Arthur and co-produced by Benge. A tour is scheduled for the release of this album, and Brighton gets first gig! Bit of History […]

PREVIEW: Blancmange to play Brighton 5 Oct!

24 Aug, 2017 in gig / preview by Scene Sussex Editor

SHAM 69 are back! Last time the SHAM 69 guys dropped into Brighton I cheekily asked they not leave it so long ’till they come back! That wish was answered – almost a year to the day, Mr Pursey led the band back out onto the stage of Concorde 2. […]

The ’69 boys visit the seaside! SHAM 69 are back!

9 Jul, 2017 in gig / Review / Uncategorized by Scene Sussex Editor

Dirt Royal Tonight was a triple band night and first off was Brightons own, awesome Dirt Royal. Brighton, you have to look after these guys – go see them play. They will have your foot tapping, they will put a smile on your face and fill you head with some […]

Dirt Royal – Criminal Mind kicking it at Concorde 2

6 Jul, 2017 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor