CIEL | Brighton

CIEL play Brighton on 5th November 2025 at Patterns. Get tickets above with only a £1 booking fee or from Seetickets

Brighton-based CIEL craft a unique blend of moody indie rock, shoegaze, goth,post-punk/new wave and triphopweaving together ethereal melodies with a dark, driving energy. Fronted by Dutch-born singer and songwriter Michelle Hindriks, the band evolved into a duo in the studio with the addition of drummer Tim Spencer. CIEL’s sound is both atmospheric and urgent—heavy guitars, pulsing basslines, and driving rhythms providing the backdrop for Hindriks’ haunting yet intimate vocals. Thinkof a sound that sits somewhere between the hazy allure of Slowdive, the urgency of Wolf Alice, and the brooding cool of The Cure—ethereal yet punchy, nostalgic yet fresh,andleaving room for wonky sound experiments through the use of vintage synths and samples.

Visual art has as much a place in the world of CIEL too, where paintings and images can show you a different place and make you wonder about the environment, the characters, what is their story?Such as the work of Tilo Baumgartel; sometimes beautiful and strangely dreamlike, sometimes dark and nightmarish, but always mysterious.

Since forming, CIEL has carved out a distinctive space in the UK alternative scene, earning acclaim for their immersive sound and introspective lyricism. Their music explores themes of self-discovery, identity, and human connection, capturing both the melancholy and euphoria of modern life.

Having toured extensively and gained strong support from platforms such as BBC Radio 6 Music, BBC Radio 1, Clash, and DIY, the band continues to push their sound forward. After two EPs and having toured the EU with Blood Red Shoes, in December 2024, CIEL joined The Jesus and Mary Chain on their full UK tour, further cementing their place as one of Brighton’s most exciting rising acts. https://cielcielciel.bandcamp.com

Upcoming Love Thy Neighbour shows:
06052025 – Soccer Mommy. Chalk
08052025 – Mekons. Lewes Constitutional Club
11052025 – Rust For Glory play Neil Young. Lewes Constitutional Club
11052025 – Miki Berenyi Trio. Dust
13052025 – Snapped Ankles. The Old Market
16052025 – The Bevis Frond. Lewes Constitutional Club|
22052025 – Lunar Vacation. The Hope & Ruin
23052025 – Atticomatic. Dust
29052025 – Shotgun Jimmie. Folklore Rooms
29052025 – Throwing Muses. Chalk
30052025 – MJ Lenderman. Chalk
31052025 – Oi Va Voi. Patterns
01062025 – Shonen Knife. Concorde 2
06062025 – Willi Carlisle. Alphabet
13062025 – Eva Lunny. The Rose Hill
13062025 – Lower Slaughter. The Hope & Ruin
13062025 – Niamh Regan. Folklore
08072025 – Battlesnake + DZ Deathrays. Chalk
11072025 – Cheekface + Martha. Chalk
01082025 – Chris Cohen. Green Door Store
27082025 – The Burning Hell. Komedia
19092025 – Nic Cage Against The Machine. Patterns
19092025 – Bridhde Chaimbeul. Komedia
20092025 – Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan. Dust
27092025 – The Beths, Chalk
30092025 – The Wants. Green Door Store
08102025 – Martha Tilston. Komedia
13102025 – Welly. Chalk
17102025 – The Utopia Strong. Hope & Ruin
29102025 – Mumble Tide. The Prince Albert
31102025 – Lack of Afro. Patterns
05112025 – CIEL. Patterns
13112025 – The Crazy World of Arthur Brown. Concorde 2
14112025 – Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip. Lewes Con Club
15112025 – Stick in the Wheel. Lewes Con Club
15112025 – Niall McNamee. Alphabet
28112025 – Ozric Tentacles + System 7. Concorde 2
06122025 – Chainska Brassika. Alphabet
13122025 – John Otway & his band. Lewes Con Club

Accessibility:

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.

CIEL | Brighton

CIEL | Brighton