Henry Webb-Jenkins + Birds Flying Backwards

If you are looking for something to do on the evening of September 2nd, 2026, there is a live music event happening at The Hope & Ruin in Brighton. Henry Webb-Jenkins and the band Birds Flying Backwards are scheduled to perform, with the doors and music running from 19:30 until 23:00. The venue is located at 10-12 Queens Road, and tickets are currently priced at £11.36.

Henry Webb-Jenkins is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in North London. His work often incorporates instruments like the pedal steel, banjo, and guitar. His musical style draws from a mix of classic rock 'n' roll and what is often described as cosmic Americana, with influences ranging from the Flying Burrito Brothers to the Rolling Stones. He is also preparing to release a new EP titled 'HANK' this summer, which will likely feature in his setlist for the night.

Sharing the bill is Birds Flying Backwards, a six-piece group also based in London. The band was formed by friends and family of the composer JR Sanders. Their sound is quite varied, moving between alt-folk, psychedelia, and what is described as left-field spiritual jazz. While they released 'Surrender to The Void' previously, their recent work in 2025 has shifted toward a more folk-oriented direction. Given the mix of styles between the two acts, it should be a fairly eclectic evening for anyone interested in the local independent music scene.