The WitchDoktors: Photo by Ian Bourn for Scene Sussex WitchDoktors: On Location!, Location!!, Location!!! The WitchDoktors are your number one source of supercharged hypnosonic rock’n’roll. A new single and video “Before The War”. We go behind the scenes with words and video and thoughts on this new release. A warm sunny afternoon saw us jump in the car, yep another day of no trains, and we head to Brighton. We were told to assemble with the mighty WitchDoktors at a secret undisclosed location. So after a pleasant drive powering past those Sunday afternoon drivers, we arrived at The Prince A ..read more

Hugh Cornwell: Photo by Ian Bourn for Scene Sussex Hugh Cornwell guest: Wedding Present frontman David Gedge, Concorde 2, 24 January 2024   HUGH Cornwell achieved fame as the frontman of punk pioneers The Stranglers, who were in my view, one of the most innovative bands of the early punk scene and that genre. It is possibly less common knowledge that since leaving The Stranglers in 1990 he has continued to record numerous solo albums. I had not seen Hugh for a couple of years, the last live performance I saw was when he supported The Undertones in Brighton. I made a pledge to myself the ..read more

Suspiciously Elvis: Photo by Ian Bourn for Scene Sussex. Suspiciously Elvis: The Factory Live – 6 January 2024, Black Rabbit Productions. A truly fantastic performance at The Factory Live from Suspiciously Elvis.This show is a must see for any Elvis fans out there, they really do the sounds of Elvis justice.This was a night of pure unadulterated fun! It was 5 years to the day when I first saw Suspiciously Elvis rock the roof off in Worthing at The Assembly Hall. There was tonight that same palpable sense of excitement buzzing, as I recalled,  around the audience. The venue was sold out ..read more

MUD! Photo by Ian Bourn for Scene Sussex MUD and guests VAMBO Live @ THE FACTORY LIVE, WORTHING 22.12.23 Glam rock live in Worthing. Proving that there is still a tiger in their tank! Mud, Mud Glorious Mud – LIVE!! Featuring original founding members Ray Stiles and Rob Davis, the iconic glam rock band MUD crept into Worthing, where they promised to perform their number one hit Lonely This Christmas as well as other major hits such as Tiger Feet, Dyna-Mite, Oh Boy and many more! MUD! Photo by Ian Bourn for Scene Sussex I had seen MUD a few times in various formats in the past, but never t ..read more

Madness: Photo by Ian Bourn for Scene Sussex Ever wondered what makes a live gig unforgettable? Let’s break it down from the recent Madness and Lightning Seeds concert! Madness and The Lightning Seeds – Brighton Centre 11.12.23 Madness, the legendary British band known for their iconic ska sound, took to the stage at the Brighton Centre for an exhilarating performance that left fans raving. The atmosphere was electric as the crowd eagerly awaited the arrival of their musical heroes. Madness: Photo by Ian Bourn for Scene Sussex Madness burst onto the stage, they arrived together as a 10 ten ..read more

HUGH CORNWELL: photo by Ian Bourn for Scene Sussex HUGH CORNWELL – has announced a UK tour for January 2024, with special guests The Primitives. LIVE DATE: 24 January 2024 at BRIGHTON Concorde2 Hugh Cornwell joined by The Primitives across the UK this January. Full dates and details below. I was lucky enough to catch up with Hugh Cornwell on a previous visit to Brighton when he played at Chalk. It was quite a short set, but really enjoyable. Its Hugh Cornwell!! This is a night you do not want to miss, so grab those tix early! As leader of The Stranglers, Hugh Cornwell was the main songw ..read more

Billy Bragg:  Brighton Dome 14/11/2023. Billy Braggs’s influence continues to resonate today, some 40 years on. Some serious songs, a memorable, but also a fun and enjoyable experience. To start the proceedings we were treated to a 40 minute video capturing the highlights and journey of Billy Bragg. Billy made mention of the video relating to his dodgy haircuts, hats and shirts. He is of the firm belief that some of his shirts maybe on sale in charity shops in Brighton! Billy Bragg: photo by Ian Bourn for Scene Sussex Billy Bragg’s iconic performance at the concert was a powerful testa ..read more

Suzi Quatro – LIVE! From the moment she stepped on stage, it was clear that she still has the raw energy and trailblazing rock’n’roll spirit! Susan Kay Quatro, born in 1950 is an American singer, bass guitarist, songwriter and actor. In the 1970s, she scored a string of hit singles that found greater success in Europe and Australia than in her homeland, reaching No. 1 in the UK, other European countries and Australia with her singles Can the Can in 1973 and Devil Gate Drive in 1974. Suzi Quatro: photo by Ian Bourn for Scene Sussex Quatro released her self-titled debut album in 1973. Since t ..read more

Plague UK: photo by Ian Bourn for Scene Sussex Plague UK were back! An exceptional night of live music. Guests were Dirt Royal and Unorfadox. Three great bands, one great venue! Lets go! There are videos after each section for all three bands, so clear the furniture and open the windows wide! Saturday 28 Oct 2023 – Prince Albert, Brighton. Plague UK, Dirt Royal and Unorfadox Plague UK: photo by Ian Bourn for Scene Sussex PLAGUE UK These guys steamed back into Brighton for a set at Brighton’s Prince Albert, with a new album on release Time To Come Down,  on a rather wet and windy Satur ..read more

Dirty DC: Photo by Ian Bourn for Scene Sussex Dirty DC, Concorde 2, Black Rabbit Productions – 20/10/2023 Concorde 2 was packed solid, I think this gig had actually sold out. In the crowd we saw crews of metal head veterans, we could see a group of younger gig goers proudly wearing the flashing red horns. This scan across the crowd reassured me that AC/DC music breaks any age boundaries. It is still cool to like their simple, yet extremely catchy riffs, which make up for a powerage of a show. Dirty DC are top of their game, they look great and sound, well, like AC/DC! Dirty DC: Photo by Ian ..read more