African Soul Rebels featuring Les Amazones d’Afrique, Gasper Nali

The Brighton Dome has scheduled a performance for Friday, 2nd October 2026, featuring the African Soul Rebels tour. This particular date brings Les Amazones d’Afrique and Gasper Nali to our local stage, with the evening starting at 19:30. It is part of the Music Beyond Mainstream initiative, which is why you might see the same tour popping up in other nearby spots like the Lighthouse in Poole on the 3rd of October or Anvil Arts in Basingstoke on the 7th. For those of us here in Brighton, the entry price is set at £22.50, which is notably more accessible than the £32 to £37 being charged at some of the other tour locations.

The artists involved bring a mix of styles that aren't always common in the standard touring circuit. Les Amazones d’Afrique is a collective of West African musicians who focus on merging traditional rhythms with modern electronic sounds. They are joined by Gasper Nali, a Malawian artist who is quite well-known for his unique instrument, the babatoni. It is a one-string bass guitar, about three metres long, which he constructed himself from a large tin can and a piece of wood. Seeing how that translates to the acoustics of the Dome should be interesting. The evening also includes support acts curated by BBC Introducing, highlighting emerging talent alongside the established international names.

While the tour covers several cities, the Brighton date seems to have a specific focus on keeping things affordable for a wider range of people. Beyond the standard ticket price, there are concessions for students and those under 25, with tickets priced at £16 in several venues to encourage a younger audience to explore world music. The setup is designed for anyone interested in West African culture or the specific craftsmanship of musicians like Nali. It is a full evening of music that moves from the collaborative energy of the collective to the very individual, handmade sound of the babatoni, all within the familiar setting of the Dome.