Jordan Ward: THE APARTMENT TOUR

On Thursday, 16 April, Jordan Ward is scheduled to perform at Chalk as part of his global "THE APARTMENT TOUR". This Brighton stop comes just a few months after the anticipated release of his second album, Backward, which is due out on 30 January. Ward’s path to becoming a solo R&B artist is quite specific; he spent years as a professional dancer for some of the biggest names in the industry, including Beyonce—appearing in her Homecoming documentary—as well as Janet Jackson, Justin Bieber, and Becky G. This background in dance and musical theatre tends to inform his stage presence, moving away from the more static performances sometimes seen in the genre.

His musical style is rooted in a mix of influences like Marvin Gaye, Lauryn Hill, and Kanye West, creating a sound that earned his 2023 debut album, FORWARD, significant attention from music press like Rolling Stone and Complex. For this tour, he isn't travelling alone; the Montreal-based trio Planet Giza is confirmed as the support act, providing a solid pairing for the night. The show at Chalk, located at 13 Pool Valley, follows a standard timeline for the venue, with doors opening at 18:30 and a curfew set for 22:00.

If you are planning to head down, tickets are priced at approximately £21.35, though these rates can fluctuate depending on the platform. It is worth noting the age policy for this specific event: it is a 16+ show, and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are being handled through the major outlets like Ticketmaster, See Tickets, and Live Nation. It’s a good opportunity to see an artist who has successfully transitioned from the background of stadium tours to headlining his own dates in more intimate spaces like Brighton’s seafront venues.