Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O.

On Wednesday, 29 April 2026, Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O. are bringing their specific brand of Japanese psychedelia to The Hope & Ruin. The group has built a reputation over the years for a performance style that incorporates motor-psycho guitar action, ethnic drones, and traditional throat singing, making for a fairly distinct live experience in Brighton’s music calendar. The touring group for this run includes Kawabata Makoto, Higashi Hiroshi, Satoshima Nani, Jyonson Tsu, and Sawano Shozo, with the addition of special guest Cotton Casino. This performance is integrated into their current UK tour and also serves as part of the 35th-anniversary celebrations for the local promoter Love Thy Neighbour, who have been organising shows in the city for three and a half decades.

The night is structured with two supporting acts, Cotton Casino and I Am Voyager 1, before the main set begins. Doors at the venue will open at 19:30, and the event is scheduled to conclude between 22:30 and 23:00. As is common for many of the independent shows at this location, the event is restricted to those aged 18 and over. Tickets are currently available through several outlets including See Tickets, Eventim, and Fatsoma. The pricing varies slightly between platforms, with some listing it at £16.00 plus a booking fee and others, like Visit Brighton, showing a total of £17.60.

For those considering the practicalities of the venue, The Hope & Ruin has specific entry points for accessibility. While the front is not level, there is a back door that offers street-level access for attendees with mobility issues. However, there are three internal steps that require assistance to navigate. The promoters have requested that anyone needing to use this entrance or anyone requiring a companion ticket should contact them in advance at info@lovethyneighbourmusic.co.uk. This allows the staff to have everything prepared for the evening, ensuring that the logistics of the venue don't get in the way of the performance itself.