Brighton’s Fukushima Dolphin are a high-energy duo that blend indie/rock attitude with electronic edges—lean, loud, and designed to hit fast. They’ve been a beloved fixture on the local scene for years, known for turning small spaces into big moments with sheer intensity and personality. In the Nest, that rawness is the point: close range, no…
The Golden Guild are a full-bodied reggae band built to bring the sun out—deep grooves, roots grounding, and a modern edge that keeps it driving. Fronted by vocalist Guire, they lean into the classic power of reggae as communal music: rhythm as medicine, lyrics as uplift, bass as the heartbeat. Their live reputation is simple:…
Dakka Skanks fuse reggae, ska, dub and punk into a live show that’s pure forward motion—tight rhythms, big energy, and a vocal delivery that can flip from sweetness to bite in a heartbeat. Since forming in 2016 they’ve built serious momentum on the UK/Europe circuit, and it shows: they play like a band that trusts…
Static Ella crafts melancholy electronic alt-pop with a DIY producer’s touch—layered vocals, textured synths, and songs that sit right on the edge between vulnerability and momentum. Originally from New Zealand and now based in Brighton, she’s built a sound that feels cinematic but personal, like a late-night thought you can’t shake—until the beat turns it…
Pana Dub deliver heavy, bass-forward steppa dub with sound-system DNA—weighty low-end, militant swing, and conscious energy that hits in the chest before it reaches the brain. Bristol-built but globally minded, their productions pull from reggae roots while pushing into modern dub pressure—music designed for big speakers and deep focus. The Nest gives it a special edge: the…
Loop The Moon bring uplifting soul-funk, Latin jazz and world grooves, powered by vibrant vocal harmonies and feel-good momentum. Their sound is built for open faces and moving feet—joyful, rhythmic, and generous—without ever slipping into background music. They’ve played everywhere from major festivals to beloved local stages, and that experience shows: they know how to lift…
Kat Evans is a one-person sound-system: an electric looping violinist who stacks string lines, rhythms, textures (and often handpan/keys/vocoder colours) into full-bodied, cinematic builds. The result is cyber-folk in the best sense—organic and futuristic at once—moving from meditative drone into danceable peak without losing musicality. She’s also worked across wide musical worlds (stage, studio, collaborations), which shows…
If you love watching a song get built in real time, Magerison is essential. A singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, he’s known for shaping tracks live—looping guitar and vocals into reggae-leaning grooves, bluesy turns, and soulful lift. It’s part gig, part craft: you feel the foundations go down, then the melody arrives, then suddenly the whole room is…
Darcy Winter sits in that sweet spot where classic soul meets modern R&B/pop edge—smoky, bold, and built for a live room. Her writing leans into the big questions (and the sharp one-liners), carried by a voice that can go from velvet to fire without warning. She’s also carved out a space in the grassroots scene by championing live…
Modern jazz-pop with real swing. Rosa Neather threads smooth jazz textures into hooky, contemporary songwriting—groovy, lyrical, and full of character. There’s a clarity to her voice that holds the room, paired with phrasing that nods to classic soul while staying totally current. In a festival setting, she’s the kind of set that resets your mood: you…
