Welcome to Brighton Live 2009, Brighton's free live music festival showcasing the city's wondrous and wonderfully vibrant music scene; this year taking place on Wednesday 30th September & Thursday 1st, Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd October in over 20 venues across the city.
We really can't give too much away at the present time, but we can tell you this much; as well as the usual live music shenanigans (venues rammed to capacity, fantastic musicianship & a wide range of musical events) during the 2009 festival, we are aiming for an outdoor stage, gigs (& instruments) in the most unlikely of locations, a truly inspirational all ages event and many interesting and creative music related seminars.
This and much more....and the festival remains free!
2009 festival submissions
To apply for Brighton Live 2009, please print off the festival application form and return it to us by Monday 18th May 2009. Details of how to apply & where to send your details to are printed on the attached application form.
Download the band submission form here
The initial list of 2009 headliners are announced!
The Crave
Gentleman Starkey
Gloria Cycles
Grasscut
Half Sisters
Hereldeduke
JFB (2007 UK DMC Champion and Vestax Champion 2003)
Johanna Harman
The Pangs
Prjct Myhm
Restlesslist
& more band names to follow soon....
Festival submissions - the deadline has now passed.
Thanks to the 100 + bands/artists who have applied to be part of this years festival.
The deadline for submissions was the end of May. However, if you've missed the deadline & would love to play, please contact info@brightonlive.net & we will add you/your band to the reserves list. Thank you!
Brighton Live Festival at the Great Escape, Wednesday 13th May
Thank you to all of you who made this event good fun & a great success. Thanks go to
The Agitator (formerly Derek Meins)
& Prjct Myhm
& our hosts The James Kendall (Source Magazine) & Andrea (Juice FM).
Plus Brightons Live's sponsors & funders, Asahi Beer, Juice FM, PRSF, Seeda, Brighton & Hove Council & Arts Council SE.
Sponsorship Opportunites
If you would like to sponsor or advertise with Brighton Live 2009 please contact info@brightonlive.net for information on the available opportunities.
Brighton Live Big Ups
"Brighton Live is a very important event. It's an opportunity for music fans to see the cream of local bands all over the city and all for free!". Dean Marsh - Creative Law
"In a city with such a thriving music community, having an event like Brighton Live is a really important annual event.For most new and young bands the only time they get to play to strangers is the tired old 'battle of the bands' formula, which only really results in petty rivalries and bitterness. This way they still have to play out of their skins to keep the audience in their venue, but can also network with other bands they might not know and develop new contacts. And for the average gig-goer it is a win-win situation - to see lots of new local music, without forking out anything." Duncan Hall - Brighton Argus
"Brighton Live is leading the valuable cause of supporting young bands and new talent. Now in its 6th year, the festival has become a big part of Brighton’s ever growing music scene and is shouting out loud about the talent down on the South Coast. Its great to be able to see the music industry’s next big success stories for free, in intimate venues, where you can buy a decent drink for a decent price, and get home without a £20 cab fare!" – Sarah Clayman, BIMM Director (British Institute of Modern Music, www.bimm.co.uk)
"Things like Brighton Live don’t happen that often. It's a great opportunity to see the up and coming bands in your area for free, people involved in the music scene should cherish it." Tom Lavis - Fat Cat Records
More Big Ups on our myspace site...
Myspace
You can also visit BrightonLive here:
www.myspace.com/brightonlivefestival
Come & be our friend!
