Asian Dub Foundation performs a live soundtrack to the cult film 'La Haine' at Brighton Dome as part of the 60th Brighton Festival.
The 60th edition of the Brighton Festival is bringing a specific kind of performance to the Brighton Dome this spring. On Thursday, 7 May 2026, the venue will host Asian Dub Foundation for a live re-scoring of the 1995 French film La Haine. This isn't a standard gig; it’s a cine-concert where the band performs their own soundtrack in real-time while Mathieu Kassovitz’s film is projected behind them. The group, featuring Steve Chandra Savale on guitar, Dr Das (Jamil Jammaz Ahmed) on bass, and Brian Fairbairn on drums, has been performing this particular live score since 2001, so it’s a project they’ve refined over quite a long period. The show is set to start at 19:00 in the Concert Hall, providing a backdrop of electronic and dub-influenced sounds to the stark, black-and-white visuals of the movie.
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The film itself is a cult classic that follows twenty-four hours in the lives of three young men in the suburbs of Paris following a riot. It’s known for its portrayal of social tension and its gritty atmosphere, which is why the age restriction for this event is strictly for those aged 15 and over. There are depictions of violence and gore throughout the screening, so it’s geared towards an adult audience or older teenagers. For those who follow the band’s history, this performance aligns with their long-standing focus on social activism and political themes, making the choice of La Haine—which stars a young Vincent Cassel—a logical fit for their musical style.
If you are looking to attend, the tickets are set at a standard price of £20.00. It’s helpful to know that while the event is still a few months away, the general sale for the festival begins on 26 February 2026. Since the Brighton Dome is a central part of the local festival circuit, these types of performances usually draw a crowd interested in the intersection of cinema and live music. The evening offers a chance to see a well-known piece of European cinema in a different light, where the original audio is replaced by the band's live, rhythmic interpretation.
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