Friday 11th April
Brighton Music Conference: A two day event featuring conference talks, exhibitions and industry-led masterclasses about all things to do with electronic music. 10am Fri and Sat, £15 2-day/ £10 1-day tickets, Corn Exchange– Church Street, BN1 1UE
How Things Work: Four hand-picked acts perform acoustic stripped back original tracks which set to explore the question “How Do Things Work”. Featuring The Equatorial Group, minus, Lee Martin and Antonia Redding. 7:30pm, £6.50/4.50,Komedia – 44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN 3QA
South Coast Soul Revue: An 8-piece soul group with 2 singers and a full brass section to see in the weekend with some classic and contemporary soul and funk tracks. 8pm, £8, The Brunswick – 1 Holland Road, BN13 1JF
Saturday 12th April
Hijack Children’s Festival: Taking over venues, libraries and Jubilee Square, Hijack is full of interactive and innovative events especially for 3-11 year olds. For the full programme see hijackhq.com. Sat 12th – Mon 21st April, £various, various venues across Brighton and Hove.
The Mayor’s Variety Performance: In aid of 5 local charities and hosted by Ambrose Harcourt, it will be a night of dance, comedy, music and drama all in the name of several good causes. 6:30pm, £7.50, Hove Centre – Hove Town Hall, BN3 4AH
Little Fears: Brighton 4-piece alt-rockers Little Fears headline this show at the legendary Prince Albert, a venue notorious for hosting the future festival headliners in an up close and personal setting. With support from Fallow Deer. 8pm, £5, Prince Albert – 48 Trafalgar Street, BN1 4ED
Sunday 13th April
An Intimate Evening with Kurt Vile: American singer-songwriter Kurt Vile embarks on a short and intimate tour of the UK and Europe this April. Catch him in the beautiful setting of the All Saints church, with support from Pall Jenkins. 7pm, £15, All Saints Church – The Drive, BN3 3QE
Mokoomba: Winner of the 2013 Songlines Music Award for Best Newcomer, Mokoomba mix African influences with everything from funk to ska. Check out their passionate performance and electrifying vocals. 7:30pm, £12, Studio Theatre–New Road, BN1 1UG
Normanton Street w/ Jess Bishop: Local hip-hop soul band Normanton Street play their last Brighton date before going on tour to the north and Wales. Support from Brighton songwriting talent Jess Bishop. 8pm, £2, The Hope – 11 Queens Road, BN1 3WA
Monday 14th April
Buddy: A feel good story, documenting the life of Buddy Holly, from his meteoric rise to fame to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Mon-Sat 7:45pm, Thur & Sat 2:30pm, £12.90 – £33.40, Theatre Royal – New Road, BN1 1SD
Sophie Ellis-Bexter: It’s Murder on the Dancefloor at Concorde II so let the Music Get The Best of You and spend the night hearing some tracks from her new albumWanderlust as well as old favourites. 7pm, £20, Concorde II – Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN
Tuesday 15th April
North Divide: A mix of local and further afield bands play in this showcase of alt/rock, pop-punk, emo and indie-rock upstairs at The Hope, headlined by Brighton band North Divide. 7pm, £4, The Hope – 11 Queens Road, BN1 3WA
Jesca Hoop: A well-travelled singer-songwriter with a wealth of life experience which she fuses into her music. A unique and beguiling live performer of real substance. 7:30pm, £10, Komedia – 44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
Wednesday 16th April
Film Night at The Townhouse: A screening of Launder and Gilliat’s satirical comedy ‘Lady Godiva Rides Again’ with a supporting programme, including a short talk by David Fisher about the film. Last in the film night series. 7:30pm, £6,Regency Town House – 13 Brunswick Square, BN3 1EH
The Gentlemen Return: Come & join Pat Garvey, Matthew Gest, Jevon Beaumont and Danny Giles plus very special guests for an evening of New Orleans inspired Funk, Rare Groove, Blues & Boogie with a twist of Latin & Jazz. 7:30pm, £6/5,Brunswick – 1 Holland Road, BN13 1JF
Thursday 17th April
Boxe Boxe: A jumble of hip-hop and fisticuffs as 8 performers combine dance with boxing in this elegant piece of theatre. With live music from the Varèse String Quartet. 7:30pm, £7.50-£18.50, Brighton Dome – Church Street, BN1 1UE
Deaf Havana: Having recently performed at a wide range of music festivals including Sonisphere and Reading/Leeds, the band issure to raise the roof with this show at Concorde II. With Support from People The Poet. 7pm, £15, Concorde II –Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN
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