Lack of Afro + Bad Batch (DJ) | Brighton
Lack of Afro Brighton
Lack of Afro live in Brighton at Patterns on Friday 31st October! Get tickets above, or from SeeTickets.
Lack of Afro and Greg Blackman equals funk & soul gold. 2023’s ‘Loving Arms’ raised the roof and smashed setlists to smithereens with its soaring horns and rousing, all-in-together vocals, becoming a fixture on the BBC 6 Music playlist off the back of extensive championing from Craig Charles and described as “an absolute triumph” by Lauren Laverne.
‘Loving Arms’ would also charm the audiences of BBC Radio 2’s Jo Whiley and Trevor Nelson, the figurehead for Lack of Afro’s critically acclaimed ‘Square One’ LP (“ridiculously infectious, big-hearted and joyful” –Clash magazine), serving as both a musical and personal return to the top of the funk & soul league from the South West’s multi-million streaming musician and soundtracker.
Following a successful return to the live arena in 2024 and keeping ears open with two volumes of the ‘From The Volt’ series collecting rarities and re-ups, Lack of Afro is ready to go again. Warming hearts and revving the wheels on your rollerskates, ‘Make It Shine’ is a funk & soul beacon catching the glare of the glitterball: Greg Blackman’s smooth vocals are the cause for hip-hip-hoorays and Saturday night fever, and with its celebratory disco strings and guitars, the pair prove once again that music remains the answer.
Itching to retake the stage across the UK and Europe in his natural environment under the lights and wooing front rows, Lack of Afro announces several dates across the country later this year supporting a new LP of fresh material, once again promising a funk & soul spectacle full of style and sparkle.
+ Bad Batch: Brighton-based Hip-Hop producer and DJ, Bad Batch, has been creating music and making crowds head-nod for over 15 years now. His most recent EP, ‘Everybody’s On One’, released with Caskie in 2024, was championed on BBC radio and featured the likes of UK DMC champion DJ Rasp, Sylva Grey and Bukio of the mighty Rum Committee.
His style mixes the classic late 90s/2000s instrumental sample-based sounds of acts like DJ Shadow, Mr Scruff and DJ Food, with modern production values and instrumentalism to create a unique blend of the old and new.
His DJ sets bring guaranteed vibes! His uniquely playful style and ability to blend genres seamlessly never disappoints. During his career, he has played on radio stations, venues, and festivals across the UK, including NTS Radio, Aaja Radio, House FM, Egg LDN, and Glastonbury Festival.
Accessibility: No lift to the venue and steep steps at the entrance, not accessible by wheelchair. Gendered toilets. If you require a carer at the venue, please contact us at info@lovethyneighbourmusic.co.uk for guestlist, with evidence such as a blue badge or access card. If strobe lighting is an issue or if standing for long periods of time is an issue, please contact us in advance. Seats at the back but view may be effected due to how many people are in the venue. Would be possible to place a chair near the stage.
Lack of Afro Brighton
Lack of Afro Brighton