Basement: Album Launch Show

If you have been following the local music scene, you might have noticed that Basement is heading to Brighton this week. They are playing a show at Chalk on Thursday, 7 May 2026, to mark the release of their new album, Wired. It is a significant moment for the band, as this is their first album in eight years and signals their return to the Run For Cover Records label. The doors are scheduled to open at 19:00, and the event is expected to wrap up by 22:00.

The venue, Chalk, is located at 13 Pool Valley, right in the heart of the city. If you are planning to head down, keep in mind that this is a 14+ event. Anyone under 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult, so it is worth sorting out those logistics if you are going with younger friends or family. The venue itself is set up for accessibility, with step-free access and a dedicated platform. If you need to arrange a personal assistant ticket, the best route is to get in touch with the ticketing platform, DICE, directly to handle those details.

Regarding the tickets, standard entry starts at £21.00. There is a bit of a strategy involved with the ticket options this time around; they are encouraging fans to purchase bundles that include the album. The idea behind these bundles is to help the band's performance in the UK charts, so if you were planning on picking up the record anyway, it might be worth looking into those packages. Just a heads-up on the logistics: if you do opt for one of these album bundles, you will need to collect your copy from Resident Music at 27-28 Kensington Gardens, starting from Friday, 8 May. It is a straightforward process, but definitely something to keep in mind so you do not show up to the venue expecting to walk away with the vinyl in hand.