The Brighton Warmup - Live Music with Matt

Matt is taking over the Laughing Horse @ a&o Hostel Bar for The Brighton Warmup, a run of Saturday night live music sessions that kicks off on 22 August. It's not a one-off; he'll be back on 29 August, then 5, 12, 19 and 26 September, so if you can't make the first one, there are plenty more to choose from over the next six weeks.

The whole thing is built around a pretty simple premise: live music on stage, drinks from the bar, and a lively atmosphere where everyone's welcome to join in. It's billed as a relaxed pre-game night, aimed at people who want to wind down on a Saturday before heading out for clubbing in Brighton. If that's your usual Saturday pattern, it fits right in—a bit of live music to ease into the evening before the proper night starts.

With Matt on the bill, the music is the main draw. The sessions run from 19:00 to 21:00, which puts them right in that window between finishing your day and getting ready for whatever comes next. It's early enough to be a proper warm-up rather than the main event, and since it's a series, you can drop in for one or make a habit of it over the course of the run.

Laughing Horse @ a&o Hostel Bar is at 41-42 Old Steine, BN1 1NH, right in the heart of the city. Standard tickets are free, so you can just turn up and listen without worrying about a cover charge. That makes it an easy one to slot into a Saturday night, especially if you're already planning to be out in town. The sessions run from 19:00 to 21:00 on Saturdays, starting 22 August and continuing through to 26 September.