No Wristband For The Wicked

If you are looking for plans on the evening of May 17, 2026, there is a live music event happening at waterbear musicbar in Brighton. Organised by Viberiders, the night is titled 'No Wristband For The Wicked' and kicks off at 19:30. It is a straightforward setup: the venue is located at 14-17 Manchester Street, and the organisers have confirmed that entry is free with no need to book a ticket in advance, so you can just turn up on the night.

The lineup features three distinct acts, starting with Porchlight. They are a post-punk quintet based here in Brighton, and they have previously been noted by Rough Trade for their performance style. Sharing the stage will be School Disco, another local band known for their psych-rock sound. They are currently presenting their fourth album, 'SD IV', which has gained some traction with coverage from BBC Radio 6 Music and Clash Magazine. Rounding out the bill is Swivel, an emerging band travelling down from Manchester to make their Brighton debut.

It is a fairly focused evening of music, bringing together a mix of local talent and a visiting act. Since the venue is right in the centre of town, it is easy enough to drop by if you are already in the area or looking for something to do on a Saturday night without the commitment of buying tickets beforehand. It seems like a decent opportunity to catch three different bands in one go, especially if you are interested in seeing what the current post-punk and psych-rock scenes in Brighton are producing right now.