Ricky Warwick & The Fighting Hearts

Brighton’s live music calendar for this spring includes a performance by Ricky Warwick & The Fighting Hearts, scheduled for 28 April 2026. The band will be joined by special guests The Virginmarys and Anchor Lane. While the specific venue for this date is still to be confirmed, the city’s usual circuit for these types of shows often includes spaces like Komedia, the Brighton Dome, the Theatre Royal, or Ironworks Studios.

This concert is part of the lead-up to the Rebellion Festival, which is marking its 30th anniversary this year. The main festival is set to take place in Blackpool from 6 to 9 August 2026. Because tickets for the main event sold out well in advance, the organisers have been coordinating a series of 'Run Up' events across the country to build momentum. Ricky Warwick, who is also on the main festival lineup, brings a long history in the rock scene to these shows. Having fronted bands like Black Star Riders, Thin Lizzy, and the Scottish hard rock group The Almighty, his work is well-known to those who follow the genre. His solo projects, such as the 2014 releases Hearts on Trees and When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues), also featured a wide range of collaborators, including members of bands like The Cult and Stiff Little Fingers, which gives some insight into the musical circles he operates within.

The Fighting Hearts, which features Gary Sullivan on drums, Robbie Crane on bass, and Mark Gemini Thwaite on guitar, will be performing alongside Warwick. For those interested in the broader context of the Rebellion Festival, the August event in Blackpool will feature a wide range of artists, including The Godfathers, Subhumans, and The Chameleons, among others. If you are a fan of the rock and punk styles associated with these artists, this show in Brighton offers a chance to see the band in a more intimate setting before the larger festival season begins. While specific ticket pricing for this April date has not been finalised, similar events in the region have been priced around the £25 mark. Keep an eye on local listings for the final venue announcement and ticket availability as the date approaches.