Indiepalooza: The Kopycat Killers & Indie Tributes

If you’re already planning your social calendar for the end of next summer, make sure to circle Friday, September 11th. That’s the date when the traveling indie-rock tribute festival, Indiepalooza, is scheduled to land right here in Brighton. The main draw is the headliner, The Kopycat Killers, a tribute act well-known for channeling the energy and sound of The Killers. The venue for this massive tribute night is Chalk Brighton (sometimes just listed as CHALK), located conveniently in the city. This event is designed as a full-scale indie showdown, bringing together some of the leading tribute acts currently touring the circuit, promising a comprehensive night for any indie fan.

The lineup is stacked, featuring six major acts covering the biggest names in the genre. Alongside The Kopycat Killers, you can expect to see Subarctic Monkeys, Oasis 96, Scam Fender (a tribute to Sam Fender), Kasabiain't, and Kaiser Cheats. The concert is essentially billed as a 'The Killers v Arctic Monkeys v Oasis' type of event, promising a night packed with festival anthems from start to finish. The Kopycat Killers are set to close the evening, and the whole event runs from 6:00 pm, when doors open, until 10:00 pm, giving you four hours of non-stop music to kick off the weekend.

For those interested in attending this Friday night gig, the event is ticketed, with prices starting from £30.24. It’s also important to note the age restriction if you’re planning a group outing. This show is for those aged 14 and over. If you are between 14 and 16, the venue requires you to be accompanied by an adult throughout the evening. It looks like a solid opportunity to catch a huge range of indie classics performed live, all wrapped up in one high-energy event in September, perfect for anyone looking to relive the best of the 2000s and 2010s festival scene.