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What's on Stage
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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About WaterBear Venue
WaterBear Venue is a grassroots music venue in Kings Road Arches, Brighton. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
WaterBear Venue books Rock, Indie, Alternative, Metal, Electronic, Drum and bass acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Brighton venue directory.
The WaterBear Venue is a raw, intimate underground music space on Brighton's seafront, set within the Kings Road Arches (169-170, BN1 1NB) about 15 minutes' walk from Brighton Station. Powered by a Funktion One soundsystem, it's run in tandem with WaterBear College of Music, so gig-goers, students and working musicians all mix here. The programming leans into original and emerging talent across rock, indie, alternative and metal, alongside electronic and drum-and-bass club nights. A central, properly equipped grassroots room with in-house technical support. Bookings via Events@WaterBear.org.uk; @waterbearvenue on Instagram.
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WaterBear Venue books Rock, Indie, Alternative, Metal, Electronic, Drum and bass. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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169-170 Kings Road Arches, Kings Road Arches, Brighton, BN1 1NB. See the map below for directions. Browse more Brighton venues nearby.
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