Nelson King

Nelson King plays The Custom Cafe in Hastings on Saturday 14 November, a midday gig that puts him right at the centre of the bill. It's a solo acoustic set, so it's just him and his guitar on the afternoon, with no other acts on the line-up. If you're used to hunting for music in the evenings, this one sits a bit differently: it starts at 12:00, making it more of a lunchtime thing than a night out.

Having him as the sole feature means the whole set is his to fill, and the solo acoustic format keeps it stripped back. There's no band around him, just the songs and the guitar, so the focus stays on the songwriting and the performance rather than a full-band sound. It's the kind of gig where you can hear every line and every chord, and because it's a solo spot, the set is built around him rather than shared with a supporting act.

It's a free entry, so there's nothing to pay at the door. That makes it an easy one to drop into without much planning, especially given the midday start. If you're around Hastings on the Saturday, you can just turn up and listen. The Custom Cafe is the venue, and the music kicks off at 12:00 on Saturday 14 November.