Foreign Affairs: The 'Brothers' Tour

The Bristol duo Foreign Affairs, made up of brothers Adam and Lawrence Purnell, are heading to Brighton this spring as part of their first full UK headline run. This tour, aptly named 'The 'Brothers' Tour', is a celebration of their upcoming debut album, also titled Brothers. It’s good timing for the tour, as the album itself is set to drop later this year on September 26th.

If you haven't caught them before, Foreign Affairs draws heavily on US Southern influences, blending blues, rock, and Americana into what has been described as 'soulful Americana meets raw rock'. They promise a high-energy, full-band presentation for this tour, and they've even confirmed an official partnership with Gibson for the run. The group has been noted for being "Swaggering and playful, a blues-infused middle finger to monotony... grounded and liberating, turning fatigue into something joyful." They aren't strangers to the circuit either; they’ve toured extensively across the UK and Europe, and have played major festivals like Glastonbury, Wilderness, and Black Deer. Their sound has also garnered significant support from BBC Radio 2, including sessions with Bob Harris and Dermot O’Leary, confirming they are definitely on the radar.

For those planning to attend, the Brighton stop is scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026, at Dust Brighton, located at 77 East Street. The event is being presented by DUST in association with Scruff Of The Neck. Doors are set to open around 7:00 PM or 7:30 PM, with the full concert running until 11:00 PM. Just a heads-up: this is an event strictly for those over 18, so plan accordingly if you're thinking of going. Tickets are available online if you want to check availability for the show.