Sounds from the City.5

The Studio Theatre at Brighton Dome is hosting Sounds from the City.5 on Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th March 2026. This event is organised by Create Music as a way to showcase the current state of the south coast music scene, specifically focusing on young bands and solo performers. For those who follow the local circuit, it is a straightforward opportunity to see a large number of emerging acts in a professional setting. The doors at the New Road venue open at 18:00, and the music starts at 18:30 on both evenings. The event is supported by Mayo Wynne Baxter and serves as a platform for musicians who are often just starting to establish themselves in Brighton.

The line-up is quite extensive and varies between the two nights. On the first night, Monday 23rd March, the performers include Rockpool, Wrong Way Up, Too Loud for Therapy, Dan, Impulse, Twonk, .AURA., Platform 92, Wired, Placeholder, Alesha, Lolita, and Lila-Lewis. The following evening, Tuesday 24th March, features a different set of artists: Blue Moon, Kyra, The Hiding Place, Juno, Bei, Only Us, Mollie, Triple Draft, Jimmy Dogfish, Bulletproof, Cherry Cement, Agnes, Amelie, and Nat. Because the event is organised by Create Music, the focus remains on providing these performers with a stage at the Studio Theatre, which is a more focused space within the Brighton Dome complex.

In terms of practicalities, tickets are available at a standard price of £10.50. There is a reduced ticket price of £6.50 for anyone under 26, which aligns with the event's focus on younger audiences and musicians. When booking, there is a £3.50 management fee per order for online and telephone purchases, though this charge does not apply to members of Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival. The venue is located at BN1 1UG, right in the centre of the city. The two-day format allows for a wide variety of genres and styles to be represented, reflecting the diversity of the local youth music community.