Dance-rock pioneers Lo Fidelity Allstars return after a decade to kick off their UK tour, featuring new material and classic hits with support from Quatermass III.
Lo Fidelity Allstars are heading back to the stage, starting their UK tour right here in Brighton at Chalk on Friday, 27th March. It’s been about a decade since they were last active, so this show marks a significant return for the group that originally formed here back in 1996 under the Skint label. The current line-up—Phil Ward, Martin Whiteman, Andy Dickinson, Johnny Machin, and Dale Maloney—isn't just looking back at the big beat and dance-rock era of tracks like 'Battleflag' or 'Lo Fi's In Ibiza'. They’re actually releasing a new single called 'Come Alive 26' and a compilation album, The Corsair Singles, to coincide with these dates. Phil Ward has been clear that while the hits are definitely on the setlist, they’re aiming for something more substantial than a standard nostalgia trip.
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For this opening night of the tour, they’ve invited Quatermass III to join them as the guest artist. Doors at the 13 Pool Valley venue are scheduled to open at 19:00, which is the consistent time across most reliable sources. Since the capacity at Chalk is around 825 people, it should provide a decent atmosphere for a band that has spent plenty of time on much larger festival stages. If you’re looking into tickets, they are generally priced at £28.79 through DICE, though you might find them for £27.50 or £28.18 on other platforms like Eventim or See Tickets, depending on how they calculate their various processing and delivery fees.
The gig is open to anyone aged 14 and over, making it a fairly inclusive night for both long-time followers and those newer to their alternative electronic sound. Regarding the venue's facilities, Chalk is fully accessible with a dedicated wheelchair platform and adapted toilets, which is helpful to know in advance. It’s a notable moment for the local music scene to see a band so closely tied to Brighton’s musical history returning to their roots to kick off a national run. It offers a chance to see the full five-piece line-up in an environment that’s a bit more personal than a massive arena, focusing on the music they've been working on during their time away.
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