‘Brighton is endlessly creative and inspiring’ – artist who worked with some of the world’s biggest bands finally puts his own music centre stage

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        August 27, 2026

‘Brighton is endlessly creative and inspiring’ – artist who worked with some of the world’s biggest bands finally puts his own music centre stage

Good Morning Brighton — 2026-08-27

He’s worked alongside some of the world’s biggest bands, from Nirvana to the White Stripes. But now Russell Warby is finally putting his own music centre...
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‘Brighton is endlessly creative and inspiring’ – artist who worked with some of the world’s biggest bands finally puts his own music centre stage
• He’s worked alongside some of the world’s biggest bands, from Nirvana to the White Stripes.
• But now Russell Warby is finally putting his own music centre stage - and Brightonians will be the first to hear it.
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Brighton and Hove News · Local media · today
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• The force said that illegal 36 ebikes were seized in 2024, increasing to 145 last year – the biggest increase in mainland Britain.
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• A former councillor has complained that her efforts to help a friend with dementia are being made harder because of the council’s determination to deal with almost everything online.
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27 Aug · Ralli Hall Ballroom, Denmark Villas, BN3 3THCeroc Hove - Weekly Social Partner Dancing Classes on a Thursday Evening!27 Aug · Sea Life CentreSea Life Brighton Deluxe Anytime28 Aug · 3 The Collonade, Madeira Drive, BN1 2PS Brighton, United KingdomBrighton Ska Weekender! Friday Night Live! King Hammond, MONKEY (USA), The Skaletons and more!28 Aug · Volks Nightclub, 3 The Collonade, Madeira Drive, BN1 2PS Brighton, United KingdomBrighton Ska Train's Bank Holiday Weekender 2026! Featuring Jerry Dammers and friends!28 Aug · The Volks NightclubThe Brighton Ska Train August Bank Holiday Weekender 2026!28 Aug · Chalk Venue BrightonThe Signatures - Northern Soul Live29 Aug · SEA LIFE BrightonSilent Disco inside SEA LIFE Brighton - ON SALE NOW!29 Aug · SEA LIFE BrightonSilent Disco inside SEA LIFE Brighton - Saturday 29th August 202629 Aug · 44 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN Brighton, United KingdomKomedia Comedy Club - Saturday29 Aug · The Rossi BarTICKETY BOO - BRIGHTON SPECIAL29 Aug · Saltdean LidoThe Rockin Rendezvous #8 - 2026 at Saltdean Lido29 Aug · St Andrew's Church hall, Hillside, Moulsecoomb, BN2 4TA Brighton, United KingdomSuperhero Summer Fun Day29 Aug · Purrfect SpaceCat Yoga: Flow and Restore29 Aug · Queen's Park, BrightonGentle Outdoor Yoga in Queens Park, Brighton.29 Aug · London Party Boats Ltd, London, UKROCK THE BOAT LONDON ALL WHITE BOAT RIDE PARTY | NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL 202630 Aug · Horizon ClubBrighton Beach All Dayer30 Aug · Vodka Revolution Brighton, Brighton and HoveBANK HOLIDAY CARNIVAL PARTY30 Aug · Wagner Hall BrightonBrighton Burlesque Summer Ball30 Aug · Brighton Open Air TheatreKAPOW & SWF WRESTLING PRESENTS LIVE WRESTLING: SUMMER SUPLEX30 Aug · Lancing College, BN15 0RW Lancing, United KingdomFood Fest at Lancing College30 Aug · Brighton RacecourseBrighton Racecourse Antiques and Vintage Fair31 Aug · Saltdean LidoStartastic Ballerinas 2yrs-4yrs1 Sep · Lagoon WatersportsSUP Yoga @LagoonWatersports3 Sep · Brighton DomeEarl Sweatshirt, MIKE in Brighton4 Sep · Various VenuesStereolab, Allah-Las, Gwenno, Night Tapes, The Mystery Lights, Lael Neale, Floral Image, LEMONSUCKR, Martial Arts, Cordelia Gartside in Brighton4 Sep · Komedia BrightonConfessions!4 Sep · Brighton CentreLord Of The Dance at Brighton Centre4 Sep · The Hope RuinBrighton Psych Fest 20265 Sep · Hove lagoonLagoonFest 20266 Sep · Hove ParkPassenger6 Sep · Theatre Royal BrightonThe Princess Proms comes to Brighton! TICKETS NOW ON SALE6 Sep · Carden Hill, BN1 8GN Brighton, United KingdomFree Fun Day at the Old Boat7 Sep · Brighton CentreJane McDonald at Brighton Centre8 Sep · 27-28 Kensington Gardens, North Laine, BN1 4AL Brighton, United KingdomLaura Veirs: Live + Signing9 Sep · Brighton DomeKevin Bridges at Brighton Dome
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