Support from Tonight Alive & Polar. YOUNG GUNS are proud to announce their first headline tour of 2012 and their first in support of forthcoming second album, ‘Bones’. Vocalist, Gustav Wood, explains the move, “to kick off the ‘Bones’ touring cycle we thought it would be cool to go back to where we started. We ended the first album cycle on a real high, playing venues and stages we'd always dreamed of, but this record is a rebirth for us, and with that in mind we're heading back for a special one off tour of the small venues we cut our teeth in. No fancy stage set up, no fancy lighting (we don't get on well with that anyway! See - London Forum) just us, you and a chance to have a really memorable intimate night. We're pumped and you should be too. This is a one off tour with not many tickets available, once they're gone, they're gone, so get them now!" Over 14's only.

Steve Hackett is renowned as an immensely talented and innovative rock musician. As lead guitarist with the star-strewn line-up of 1970s Genesis he made an indelible impression on the fabric of classic rock, demonstrating an unparalleled emotional and technical range. Parting company with Genesis in 1977, Steve embarked on a solo career that has spawned literally dozens of albums. Along the way he has collaborated with many of the music world’s leading lights, and has been cited by countless guitarists as a major influence. In March 2010, Steve was inducted into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in New York, a fitting testimony to a world class musician and public recognition of his stature as both performer and composer. Supported by some of the best musicians on the planet, Steve’s unique guitar work remains the fulcrum on which this challenging and exhilarating show is balanced. Over 14's only.

Ladies and gentlemen please take your seats, the story is about to begin." This phrase, uttered by an unknown announcer to a murmuring crowd, is what kicks off Alesana's fourth full-length A Place Where The Sun Is Silent and hopefully it's enough notice to inform the listener that they're in for an hour of the most inventive music they've ever heard. Since forming in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 2004 Alesana have been creating some of the most cerebral and theatrical music the underground has to offer—and the band's Epitaph debut sees them transcending scenes and genres to craft something truly unique and original. Support from iwrestledabearonce & Glamour Of The Kill. Over 14's only.

Support from Daughter. With a top ten album in the bag and sold out shows across the country we are delighted to once again confirm Ben Howard. Over 14's welcome.

Support from Nightbox. When electro-rock sensation Lights first hit the music scene in 2008, she was just a songwriter with a synth and a dream. Her name may have been pluralized but Lights Poxleitner was a one- woman show who played and programmed her own instruments and sang her own lyrics. This admirable self-reliance is rare in pop—in fact, Lights, signed a publishing deal at 16 and began writing songs for other artists—but after her 2008 self-titled debut EP (precocious enough to earn her a best new artist Juno) and gold-selling full-length follow-up The Listening, Lights was ready to open herself up to collaborations on her unexpectedly experimental album Siberia. And by choosing such leftfield collaborators as live electronic outfit Holy Fuck and rising rapper Shad, she also opened up her sound. Over 14's only.

Plus 2:54 & Two Jackals. Robbie Furze and Milo Cordell formed The Big Pink in 2007. Although both of music stock, their debut, A Brief History of Love, was the first collection of songs that either were really able call their own. Both from London, the genetics of The Big Pink are not incidental. Milo, the son of 1960s producer Denny Cordell, is behind the celebrated Merok label, instrumental in unleashing the mutant soul of Crystal Castles, Salem, and Teengirl Fantasy upon the world, while Furze first made a name for himself playing with industrial behemoths Panic DHH and Alec Empire. Such disparate roots speak loudly of the ambitions of The Big Pink, as they pull unexpected and marginal forms into the spotlight of a wider audience. Over 14's only. 14's - 17's to be accompanied by an adult. Please note date change. Original tickets valid.

Special guests Binary & Hockeysmith. If ever there was a Club to sign up to, it's the one spearheaded by rip-roaring, party-hardy duo Jordan Malane and Alex Wall. An irrepressible garage-pop 'n' surf-punk pair that burst out of Australia's Gold Coast in early 2011, Bleeding Knees Club have won hearts and minds through a reckless live reputation and, on the recorded front, with a swag of super-catchy demos which quickly found champions beyond Australia's borders. The debut UK single, Have Fun, was released on the Noir label this summer and quickly struck a chord with UK tastemakers, enjoying radio support from Zane Lowe and Huw Stephens on Radio One, Lauren Laverne on 6Music and Jon Kennedy on Xfm where the song was also added to the evening playlist. The duo spent much of the summer in the UK where they shared stages with Black Lips, Cults, Toro y Moi, Blood Orange and Cerebral Ballzy. They also scored spots on The Great Escape in Brighton, and Liverpool Sound City while NME named them as one of the 50 Best New Bands of 2011. Over 18's only.

Special guests Tigercub, Dead Whisky & Black Bonds. With a background steeped in a diverse array of musical loves and inspirations – be it Johnny Marr , local heroes Thin Lizzy or Lenny Kaye’s ‘Nuggets’ boxset, The Minutes channel their own primal surge of rock ‘n’ roll and entertain in their own way ! Having honed their craft on home territory over the past couple of years, the band have recently spread their collective wings and have cemented a reputation that precedes them – as a gig thirsty trio who have as good a time as the fans who come to seem them with tunes to more than match the swagger! Over 18's only.

Special guests Gazelle Twin. John Foxx + The Maths will be performing material from their new album Interplay, as well as classic songs from early Ultravox and Foxx's solo career. The critically acclaimed Interplay album by John Foxx + The Maths is out now on Metamatic Records. ‘Interplay somehow walks the tightrope between experimental electronica, the pop of synth groups such as Depeche Mode and the disciplined Krautrock of Neu!. Foxx is still sounding relevant.’ **** ARTROCKER. 'One of the finest electronic records you’ll hear in 2011.’ THE QUIETUS. ‘Meeting of synth-fetishists is a triumph.’ **** MOJO. ‘In the fourth decade of his career, Foxx has released an album which easily equals the high points of his rich back catalogue.’ BBC MUSIC. ‘One of the most enlightened synth records in years.’ **** THE STOOL PIGEON. www.johnfoxxandthemaths.com. Over 14's only.

Special guest David's Lyre. After the release of the widely acclaimed 'Never Fade Away' and fan favourite 'What You Wanted' comes Spector's third and final 7" in a trilogy of singles for Dalston based Luv Luv Luv records: 'Grey Shirt & Tie.' Inspired by a seemingly fated, chance encounter between lead singer Fred MacPherson, and a childhood sweetheart whilst shopping in Primark , ‘Grey Shirt & Tie’ is Spector at their most haunting and minimal, touched by the production greatness of Craig Silvey (Arcade Fire, Arctic Monkeys, The Horrors). In keeping with their previous 2 releases. Spector eschew a B-side , instead favouring a remix of the A-side, which on this occasion comes from esteemed friends and neighbours, The Big Pink. The release will also be accompanied by a stunning video from Swedish director, Mattias Johansson. With ‘Grey Shirt & Tie’, Spector round off a phenemonal year that has taken them from a sold out debut show in a Stoke Newington basement in January, to their own headline national dates, 'Spectour 1', in October via some storming performances at their own sold out shows at Efes, the Barfly and the Shacklewell Arms and standout performances at festivals such as Field Day, Latitude, Reading and Leeds, and supporting the likes of the Killers, Florence + the Machine and the Vaccines. As 2011 culminates with their first foray into Europe and a headline London show at Bethnal Green Working Mens club, next year will see the release of Spector's debut album. With major, international festivals and supports already in place, 2012 is set to be the year Spector take their 21st century torch songs to a wider stage. Over 18's only.

All ages welcome. Under 16's to be accompanied by an adult. Unreserved seating. In association with Kilimanjaro.

Special guests The Good Natured. The Whip return with a new album, entitled ‘Wired Together’ in September, the follow up to their ‘X Marks Destination’ debut of 2008. Having released a clutch of highly acclaimed singles including club hit ‘Trash’ their debut established the Manchester band at the forefront of a new scene as enamoured of electronic dance music as it was of alternative rock music. Subsequent live dates across their own tours and stand out festival performances saw the band rightfully regarded as one of the most exciting new bands on the scene, with NME thrilling to “A cornucopia of throbbing new wave to amuse and delight” and The Independent On Sunday stating that the band embodied ‘the stylish hedonism of the new century’. For the past eighteen months, the trio that comprise The Whip; Bruce Carter, Nathan Sudders and Fiona Daniel, have been working on ‘Wired Together’ with the last six months spent night and day in the studio of producer Jagz Kooner in London. A move on from the high octane nature of ‘X Marks Destination’, ‘Wired Together’ retains The Whip’s ability to set pulses racing with pounding rhythms and fluid, dancefloor friendly beats but broadens the band’s palate to introduce a more celebratory vibe and a more lyrical version of the band’s dance music. Over 18's only.

Special guests Byron & Running Dogs. The Milk's contemporary twist on classic soul, hip-hop and ska has already won a wealth of support. With fans everywhere from NME, The Guardian and Neon Gold to Zane Lowe, Huey Morgan and The Sun, the band are sure to be one to watch throughout 2012. This massive twenty-eight date tour will see them preview songs from their forthcoming debut album, produced by celebrated DJ and remixer Brad Baloo (The Nextmen). Having been friends since school, The Milk began life as a teenage punk band: after some disastrous efforts to act rock-and-roll, the group soon split, though lead-singer Rick’s belting soulful voice arguably benefited from these loud, formative years. Sometime later, the boys revisited the classic Motown, Stax and Trojan Records that had soundtracked their teens, intent on putting on a club night. Instead, they hit a creative breakthrough. Holed up in the shed at the bottom of their garden, all new songs and sounds were experimented with, which were written in-between and sometimes in response to a series of make-do jobs in Wickford, Essex. Over 18's only.

SLEIGH BELLS new album Reign Of Terror is out on February 13th, and shortly after, they play Concorde 2. Their electronic beats thud with gut-rattling low end; guitars are distorted siren squalls, or heavily gated and thoroughly crunched power chords, or playful, beta-band-esque strums. Lead singer Krauss flips easily from hip-hop hook, to pop power, to sunshined, coquettish coos. The band have experienced a rapid ratcheting up in popularity as word has spread about their brutal, clever pop and compulsive live shows. Over 14's only.

After their show at Heaven sold out within minutes of going on sale in July, Southampton's BAND OF SKULLS have announced details of a full UK tour in February/March 2012. The band also plan to release their first single entitled 'The Devil Takes Care of His Own' from their, as yet untitled, second album on Monday 4th December 2011 through Electric Blues Recordings. In association with Kilimanjaro. Over 14's only.

Special guests Sissy & The Blisters. The Duke Spirit have announced the release of new single ‘Don’t Wait’ on November 21st. This is the second track to be taken from the band’s critically acclaimed album ‘Bruiser’. The five piece from London; Liela Moss, Toby Butler, Luke Ford, Olly Betts and Marc Sallis; have been touring in support of their new record, including a sell out show at London's Scala and an electrifying album launch show performed in the middle of a professional boxing ring. ’Don’t Wait’ is an incredibly sensual yet tough rock and roll offering from The Duke Spirit, that builds to a feverish climax. Here the band are mixing prowling guitars, witchy percussion, and primal drumming, with the inimitable vocal delivery of Liela Moss. The recording sessions for ‘Bruiser’ were fuelled by the band's rekindled appreciation for evocative space, finding breath within a minimal approach and revealing the shadows in the corners of the songs. Bruiser is the third album from The Duke Spirit, following on from their much lauded debut Cuts Across The Land and 2008’s Neptune. Over 14's only.

There’s more to Hobbie Stuart than meets the eye. A Brightonian of Brazilian and British/Italian heritage, Hobbie has shot to worldwide attention with a series of homemade YouTube videos featuring cover versions of tracks by the likes of Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Katie Perry and Adele. These aren’t your average cover versions though as Hobbie deliberately sets out to make them markedly different from the originals. 'I changed the chords and the pace,’ he says, ‘layered some of the melodies and put harmonies on them. I worked out a different way to do it.’ ‘Covers are a great way to get noticed.’ He could be right. To date Hobbie has chalked up 25,000 subscribers and his 11 videos have had three million hits. Meanwhile, offline, he and his band have performed sold out gigs in Brighton and London during summer 2011. But it’s Hobbie’s own material that has earned him a record deal and the very real potential of becoming a major pop star. His sound moves between uptempo songs with beats and synths, and a slower, more organic acoustic feel. What’s refreshing about Hobbie is that he sings with his own accent – think Lily Allen meets Mike Skinner – and with an unapologetically emotional edge, influenced by his connection with Brazilian culture. ‘I put emotion into the tunes, which a lot of pop artists don’t these days,’ says Hobbie. ‘My songs are about girls and relationships and all of that, things that everyone can relate to. It’s what I like singing about.’ Over 14's welcome. 14's/15's to be accompanied by an adult.

The Maccabees have announced they will release their highly anticipated third studio album ‘Given To The Wild’ on January 9th on Fiction Records. The five piece from London - Orlando Weeks, Hugo White, Felix White, Rupert Jarvis and Sam Doyle – spent two years writing and recording the follow-up to 2009’s critically-lauded ‘Wall Of Arms’. Having previously written as a collective, ‘Given To The Wild’ saw the band explore a new approach to songwriting. Avoiding the studio, each member retreated to their South London homes to develop ideas individually. Once these sketched ideas began to take form, the band took them into their new home – a shambolic rehearsal space and recording studio near them that they discovered had been previously christened ‘The Drugstore’ by its former owners Jesus and Mary Chain. From here the songs evolved into the thirteen tracks that would make up ‘Given To The Wild’, an epic and beguiling masterpiece of distorted pop, psychedelia and soulful guitar wig outs. It is the band’s most adventurous work to date. All ages welcome. Under 14's to be accompanied by an adult.

New Build produce and craft their music at a semi derelict creative utopia in London, utilising an esoteric collection of microphones, synthesizers and drums to create their peculiar sound. The band was formed by Al Doyle (Hot Chip / LCD Soundsystem), Felix Martin (Hot Chip) and Tom Hopkins and released their first limited edition 12" in November 2011 on the band's own Lanark Recordings imprint. The members of New Build bring long extensive live experience to the stage. They performed for the first time in November and are now about to embark on their first UK tour. Over 18's only.

Extra date added to meet demand! Technically, Rizzle Kicks was founded in about 1996, when both members, in their miniature form, used to play together round Rizzle's auntie's house. It wasn't until eight years later that the pair reunited after both moving to Brighton and facing each other head-on in a Sunday league football match. Four years later, they ended up going to the same college and one day Rizzle got Sylvester to 'Lalala' all over a track. They soon realised how nicely their styles fitted together. Rizzle was just finishing off his own mixtape, rapping over samples of some of their favourite artists (Gorillaz, Lily Allen, Arctic Monkeys etc) when they officially became Rizzle Kicks. As a newly formed duo, they started to hustle for beats from local producers and started making their own music videos with a friend of theirs. Having finally been able to get into a proper studio with some talented producers, Rizzle Kicks are now working on their album, a mixture of pop and hip hop incorporating the fun elements of the old school hip-hop era circa 1988-92. In association with Kilimanjaro. Over 14's only.

The Nottingham five-piece enthral audiences with their eclectic sound, stage show camaraderie and wizardry with the saxophone. “…bright, breezy and infectious indie pop” The Guardian. In association with SPC LIve. Over 14's only.

Technically, Rizzle Kicks was founded in about 1996, when both members, in their miniature form, used to play together round Rizzle's auntie's house. It wasn't until eight years later that the pair reunited after both moving to Brighton and facing each other head-on in a Sunday league football match. Four years later, they ended up going to the same college and one day Rizzle got Sylvester to 'Lalala' all over a track. They soon realised how nicely their styles fitted together. Rizzle was just finishing off his own mixtape, rapping over samples of some of their favourite artists (Gorillaz, Lily Allen, Arctic Monkeys etc) when they officially became Rizzle Kicks. As a newly formed duo, they started to hustle for beats from local producers and started making their own music videos with a friend of theirs. Having finally been able to get into a proper studio with some talented producers, Rizzle Kicks are now working on their album, a mixture of pop and hip hop incorporating the fun elements of the old school hip-hop era circa 1988-92. In association with Kilimanjaro. Over 14's only.

After being shortlisted in 'NME's New Bands for 2012', Indie rockers All The Young have announced a full headline UK tour in March including a performance in Brighton. Over 18's only. In association with Kilimanjaro.

Special guests Crowns. After 8 months touring America on Warped Tour, The AP Tour and touring with the likes of Social Distortion, Title Fight, Hot Water Music and Gallows, Sharks are finally returning to the UK for their first headline tour. The tour will be in support of their highly anticipated debut album (Title TBC) recorded and produced by Brian McTernan (Cave In, Thrice, Hot Water Music). Over 18's only.

Plus guests The Summer Set, Every Avenue and Super Prime. American pop-punkers We Are The In Crowd tour the UK in April including a performance at Concorde2, Brighton. Fresh from supporting All Time Low, We Are The In Crowd are hotly tipped to follow in the footsteps of the likes of You Me At Six, Fall Out Boy and Paramore on the road to megastardom. Arizona pop-punkers The Summer Set and Boston pop-rock outfit Super Prime complete a mouth-watering bill with Every Avenue as support. Over 14's only. In association with Kilimanjaro.

Having just finished their sold out, UK album tour with a monumental show at Brixton Academy, Bombay Bicycle Club announce their biggest UK headline tour to date for April 2012. Last week, the band did a BBC Radio 1 ‘Live Lounge’ session including a stunning cover of Lana Del Rey’s ‘Video Games’ and also posted a beautiful video of album track, ‘Still’, featuring Jack playing piano and backing vocals from Lucy Rose. Capturing the sound of a band effortlessly progressing and innovating at a startling rate, Bombay Bicycle Club’s critically acclaimed third album, ‘A Different Kind of Fix’ crashed into the top ten of the charts at number six. Under 14's to be accompanied by an adult. In association with SJM Concerts.

Futures is a four-piece rock band who were signed to Mercury Records in June 2010. The band went in the studio in February 2011 to record with Grammy award winning producer Gil Norton for their debut album, set for release in summer 2011.The band headlined the Kerrang stage at the Slam Dunk Festival at Leeds and Hatfield. This band are going to be BIG.. Over 14's welcome.

If the past couple of year’s have been rock’n’roll’s radio iceage, right now our toes are teetering on the brink of a lush new dawn. The question is; beyond the shit-storm of supposed saviour bands whose name-drops christened the New Year, which of the lauded gangs of axe-wielders are the genuine sculptors of tomorrow? Well, of the few promised Next Big Things, none have actually earned their hype more than Camden’s Tribes. “When you’re a kid you want to be cool, so you make experimental weird music. But for us, I think there just came a point where we couldn’t be bothered messing around anymore,” prophesises singer Johnny Lloyd. “I realized that there’s no point being in a band if you’re not gonna be one of those life-changing bands. Not the one’s you stroke your chin too, the one’s you beat your heart plate to.” It’s this unabashed manifesto of anthemia that’ve taken the rag-tag four-piece from prodigious debutant slots opening for idols The Pixies, to relentless grassroots grafting of the UK’s dives, to being christened “The future of rock’n'roll” by fanboys The Mystery Jets, a sentiment chimed by everyone from NME to Radio 1′s Huw Stephens and Zane Lowe, the latter of whom named their debut single Hottest Record In The World amidst an airwave airstrike that saw it tear through most of the BBC and XFM. They’re a shining testament to the blood, sweat and tears so many buzz bands seem to bypass these days, at their peril. Joining the dots between Nirvana and The Libertines, their debut album, including lead single ‘Sapho’ is a fittingly heart-racing call-to-arms for a generation left crying out for band name worthy of being Tip-Ex’d onto a satchel. Over 14's only. Tickets on sale Friday 3rd February!

One of the brightest stars to light up the pop firmament this millennium is back. Thanks to her brilliant self-titled 2008 debut, LADYHAWKE, aka Pip Brown, shot to stardom around the world, gathering up armfuls of awards as THE breakthrough artist of the moment. Eighteen months in the making, her follow-up album Anxiety carries ten instant classics, each brimming over with irresistible hooks, fresh beats and ear-grabbing synth sounds. With inventive and hyper-melodic gems laced throughout, Anxiety is shaping up as one of 2012’s biggest albums. More delirium, anyone? Over 14's only. In association with Kilimanjaro.

Charlene’s love of the guitar and the above musical genres has developed her distinctive fret flexing style that is incredible to listen to and mesmerizing to watch. Her unique talent and hippified individuality also won her a coveted place at the Brit School, where her peers were Adele, ROX and Kate Nash. Even at such a young age she has captivated sufficiently to be invited to tour with the likes of Stephen Fretwell, Howard Elliot Payne, Kami Thompson and Jon Allen. Signed Indie label Peacefrog Records, home of Little Dragon, Nouvelle Vague and José González, Charlene Soraia has recorded her album ‘Moonchild’ with the help of producer Paul Stacey (Oasis, Black Crowes). over 14's welcome. In association with This Must Be The Place.

Speical guests The Beautiful Word & Nick Williams. Greg Holden is a Scottish-born, English-raised songwriter currently living in New York City. Since moving to the States three years ago, he has had quite the adventure. He has self-released three records, the most recent, ”I Don’t Believe You” reaching #6 in the iTunes Singer/Songwriter charts in the US & UK. He has toured the US, once opening for indie starlet Ingrid Michaelson on her Sold Out ‘Everybody Tour’. He has toured Europe numerous times, sometimes selling out shows months in advance, and most recently, in December 2011 he had a #1 single in Holland with his latest track, “The Lost Boy”, released to raise money for Dutch Radio Station 3FM’s charity campaign Serious Request & Red Cross. His eagerly awaited second studio album "I Don't Believe You" (funded almost entirely by his fans after raising a staggering $30,000 in one month on Kickstarter.com), produced by Tony Berg (Bob Dylan, Weezer, Jesca Hoop) was released in May 2011 and debuted at #6 in the UK & US iTunes Singer/Songwriters Charts. Greg’s honest and progressively more opinionated approach to his lyrics, along with his folky yet melodic style, has won him an army of supporters that continue to grow and follow his ventures. His ‘Living Room Series’ and ‘Not My Living Room Series’ on YouTube have been viewed more than 2,000,000 times across the world and all three of his self-released records have been featured in the iTunes ‘Best Singer/Songwriters’, 'New & Noteworthy' and ‘What We’re Listening To’ categories. All ages welcome.

Over 14's only.

Technically, Rizzle Kicks was founded in about 1996, when both members, in their miniature form, used to play together round Rizzle's auntie's house. It wasn't until eight years later that the pair reunited after both moving to Brighton and facing each other head-on in a Sunday league football match. Four years later, they ended up going to the same college and one day Rizzle got Sylvester to 'Lalala' all over a track. They soon realised how nicely their styles fitted together. Rizzle was just finishing off his own mixtape, rapping over samples of some of their favourite artists (Gorillaz, Lily Allen, Arctic Monkeys etc) when they officially became Rizzle Kicks. As a newly formed duo, they started to hustle for beats from local producers and started making their own music videos with a friend of theirs. Having finally been able to get into a proper studio with some talented producers, Rizzle Kicks are now working on their album, a mixture of pop and hip hop incorporating the fun elements of the old school hip-hop era circa 1988-92. In association with Kilimanjaro. Under 14's to be accompanied by an adult.

Clock Opera make extraordinarily accessible electronic pop music. They may draw from such esoteric sources as the systems music of Steve Reich and Philip Glass and have played their second ever gig at the Queen Elizabeth Hall backing the Ballet Rambert, but you don’t need any special qualifications to enjoy what they do - just an appreciation of idiosyncratic electronic and organic sounds. Over 18's only.

Charles And Rebecca Are Slow Club. They hail from Sheffield and are a sort of one man band. Only with two people. He strums guitar and sings and she plays drums and all sorts of weird instruments, like water-filled glass bottles, spoons and the back of a wooden chair. And sometimes an organ called Miles. Not something you get to see and hear every day. The effect is rockabilly and somewhat folksy but thankfully their songs are fairly jolly affairs without a bit of teenage angst in sight. Slow Club are touring - don't miss them. Tickets on sale Friday 3rd February! Over 14's only.

Special guest Ice Age, S.C.U.M & Arthur Beatrice. Following their recent sold-out European and UK headline tour and epic performance at The Great Escape Festival, The Vaccines have announced they are to play 4 seaside dates in May 2012. The Vaccines formed in June 2010 by Justin Young (vocals) and Freddie Cowan (guitar) and fellow band members Anri Hjorvar (bass) and Pete Robertson (drums). The first single released was ‘If you Wanna’ in the Summer of 2010, which received praise from Zane Lowe after been crowned ‘Hottest Record In The World’ on 18 August 2010. The band released their debut album in March 2011 and rounded up a fantastic year with performances on Christmas Day Top of The Pop's and Jool's Hollands Hootenany. Age restrictions apply: No under 14's allowed in standing area. In association with Metropolis Music.

The Great Escape is thrilled to be announcing an initial line-up of acts to play across its 30 venues in Brighton this May. Crossing genres from Catalan garage to Australian Electro-chant, UK Surf to Canadian Blues, a staggering host of remarkable sounds are on show already. Old or young, jaded or woefully naïve, TGE 2012 will have something to surprise you. The initial lineup includes rockers DRY THE RIVER, Danish electro-poppers WHEN SAINTS GO MACHINE, Catalan garage supremos MUJERES, Afrotronic super group AFRICA EXPRESS SOUND SYSTEM (Dome show ticket top up required), hard-core Aussie duo DZ DEATHRAYS, Dalston outfit SPECTOR, piping-hot new US bands HOWLER from Minneapolis and FRIENDS from Brooklyn, deranged electro idealist GRIMES, tribal pop Londoners ZULU WINTER, instrumental/electronic four-piece DJANGO DJANGO and Berlin-based pianist NILS FRAHM. The festival is world famous for the massive acts who’ve cut their teeth on its stages: highlights include Bon Iver, Adele, Tinie Tempah, Mumford and Sons and Ed Sheeran. This year, with more raw talent on display than is strictly fair on other festivals, the pressure will be on to spot the next big thing amongst the noise. The line up so far is as follows Dry The River / Spector / We Are the Ocean / Friends / Howler / Zulu Winter / Grimes / DZ Deathrays / Nils Frahm / A Winged Victory For The Sullen / Jamie N Commons / Django Django / Eagulls / Perfume Genius / Com Truise / (Alt-J) / When Saints Go Machine / Sonic Boom Six / François And The Atlas Mountains / Bos Angeles / continues…

At The Edge Of The Sea’ – the one-day indoor festival curated by David Gedge and headlined by The Wedding Present – will return next year on the bank holiday weekend of Saturday 25 August. The event will once again take place between 3PM and 10PM at the historic ‘Concorde 2′ venue which is situated in Brighton, on England's sunny south coast. This year the event was a huge success and brilliant performances were enjoyed from the likes of CINERAMA, BADLY DRAWN BOY, THE PINKY PIGLETS [from Japan], PRECIOUS FEW [from Germany], STARS DOWN TO EARTH, SUMMER CAMP, SILVERMASH, DIRTY FINGERNAILS and Brighton's own URBAN SHADOWS. For 2012, The Wedding Present have confirmed that will be playing their 1991 classic album 'Seamonsters' live at the event. Once again a limited number of ‘early-bird’ tickets have been made available at the reduced price of £15. Over 14's welcome.