It’s BACK! The Piper’s DAVID BOWIE night!SATURDAY 10th January 8pm-late: FREE!
BOWIE DJs all night!
Plus face-painting.
Ten years ago this January the Thin White Duke left this astral plane.
We’ll
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It’s BACK! The Piper’s DAVID BOWIE night! SATURDAY 10th January 8pm-late: FREE!
BOWIE DJs all night!
Plus face-painting.
Ten years ago this January the Thin White Duke left this astral plane.
We’ll be celebrating the life and works of one of the greatest pop stars that ever fell to earth with music, dancing, and Bowie-fun.
The Phonics are the UK’s premier Stereophonics tribute band. Playing tracks from every album including the new up
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The Phonics are the UK’s premier Stereophonics tribute band. Playing tracks from every album including the new up and coming album, Keep the Village Alive.
Their set has something for all fans, including hits such as ‘Have a Nice Day’, ‘Maybe Tomorrow’, ‘Dakota’ and ‘Handbags & Gladrags’, not to mention those amazing album tracks for the diehard Stereophonics fans.
The Phonics simply love paying songs from their musical idols, and this passion shines through when you hear them live! The Phonics are the closet thing you will hear to the Stereophonics.
SYD’S LAST STAND
Sat 17th January at The Piper
Ticket presale to The Piper mailing list Thursday 10amTickets on general sale Friday 10am
Celebrating 58 years since Syd Barrett’s
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SYD’S LAST STAND
Sat 17th January at The Piper
Ticket presale to The Piper mailing list Thursday 10am Tickets on general sale Friday 10am
Celebrating 58 years since Syd Barrett’s last ever performance with The Pink Floyd on Hastings Pier.
With a Q&A with Syd biographer Rob Chapman, hosted by Tony Higgins. DJs Lights Projections And Syd-a-delic cosmic sounds.
Music’s Not Dead are delighted to welcome back Kid Kapichi for a special instore, celebrating the release of the new album ‘Fearless Nature’.
Following on the back of the singles ‘Shoe
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Music’s Not Dead are delighted to welcome back Kid Kapichi for a special instore, celebrating the release of the new album ‘Fearless Nature’.
Following on the back of the singles ‘Shoe Size‘ and ‘Stainless Steel‘, the new album marks a new era for the band.
Entry is free when you pre-order the CD or vinyl! Albums will be available to pick up from release date Friday 16 January.
EVENT INFORMATION Doors: 8pm Onstage: 8.45 – 9.30 pm
This show is suitable for ages 14+
This event will take place in the foyer of the De La Warr Pavilion.
The Best Of Benatar delivers the electrifying energy of Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo in an authentic tribute to the Queen of 80’s Rock and her songwriting husband. Backed by
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The Best Of Benatar delivers the electrifying energy of Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo in an authentic tribute to the Queen of 80’s Rock and her songwriting husband. Backed by a full-throttle live band, the show is packed with the anthems that defined the MTV generation, and all her ‘Best Shots’!
🌼 Brighton jangle-psych, suffused with whimsy and a desire to break free from the mundane. Hutch celebrate the wonders of the natural world and their own giddying adventures within it.
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🌼 Brighton jangle-psych, suffused with whimsy and a desire to break free from the mundane. Hutch celebrate the wonders of the natural world and their own giddying adventures within it.
🍃 Longlisted on Glastonbury’s Emerging Talent competition, Hutch have made appearances at Victorious Festival, 2000 Trees and Dot to Dot and toured with Gitkin and W.I.T.C.H, Love and Os Mutantes.
🌬 Debut EP ‘Smile and Wave’ was championed by BBC6 Music and BBC Introducing.
☀ “Wistful vocals and a wide-eyed sense of wonder” – Shindig!
Shit & Shine and Container – Heavy machine music for the heads, ravers and noise freaks.
Shit & Shine. Hailing from Austin, Texas. Craig Clouse, the hardest working man in the
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Shit & Shine and Container – Heavy machine music for the heads, ravers and noise freaks.
Shit & Shine. Hailing from Austin, Texas. Craig Clouse, the hardest working man in the business, has released everything from pounding and shiny techno to acid house, electro, funk, krautrock, hip hop, found sound, spoken word, live percussions… He is uninterested in the self imposed restrictions of genre. He has carved out a unique spot in machine music. 2018’s You Were Very High EP, established something of a watershed moment for the majority of his current sound. After weeks of sitting at a sampler loaded with anything and everything – Black Sabbath, Rihanna, Prince, Steely Dan and a host of audio lifted from YouTube clips, the record’s two sprawling sides come together like a hallucinogenic sonic miracle.
Recent live highlights include appearances at Convenanza Festival in France (the brainchild of a certain Andrew Weatherall) and in Feb 2025 a sold out two day residency at Cafe Oto, London. Since his last visit to Hastings in Feb 2025 he has released another three albums.
Container has always danced between heavy, relentless, joyful, silly, and sloppy. Think Lollapalooza 1996 held at Berghain 2006 and you are somewhere on the way to trying to get your head around the raw live electronic insanity unleashed by one of the contemporary electronic music scene’s more playful pioneers.
February 13, 2026 - February 17, 2026 (All Day)(GMT+00:00)
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Get Ready for Mardi Gras on the South Coast: Hastings Fat Tuesday 2026
The UK’s largest Mardi Gras celebration is back and bigger than ever! From February 13th to
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Get Ready for Mardi Gras on the South Coast: Hastings Fat Tuesday 2026
The UK’s largest Mardi Gras celebration is back and bigger than ever! From February 13th to 17th, 2026, Hastings and St Leonards will transform into a riot of color, music, and carnival spirit.
With five days of music, parades, and parties, this year’s lineup is absolutely stacked. whether you are looking for high-energy brass bands, intimate acoustic sets, or late-night DJ sessions, there is something for everyone.
Here is your essential guide to the key events and the incredible artists performing each day.
Le Grand Mardi Gras Ball
Kick off the festivities in style with a headline set from Britpop legends Republica!
The Lineup: Republica, Saidi Kanda and Mvula Mandondo, Brass Funkeys, Heavenly Jukebox, Lemur Beats
Tuesday night sees the festival go out with a bang as bands tour venues across the town.
The Lineup: The Albion Skiffle Co, Be Kind, Cadaver Bones, Ate Arfa, The Dreaming Spires, Frank From Blue Velvet, Freya McKenna, The Haystingers, HUK, Joanna and The Dropouts, Jorj Sabio, Kay Iris, Leto Grand, Lily Ramona Trio, Our Royal Displeasure, Playing Alice, Poppy Rockett, The Redcatz, Rob Picazo, The Sazeracs, Snakemilk, Trans-Siberian Express, Wave Machine, Woodpig, Wytch Pycknyck
Unplugged Saturday
A massive afternoon of acoustic music taking over bars, pubs, and cafes throughout Hastings.
The Lineup: 23 Fields, The Albion Skiffle Co, Anna & The Mariners, Atomic Twitten, Ben Maier, Bold Reilly Big Band, Bozard, Charlie Thompson & Glenn Doran, Chengyao Zhou, Chimer, Claire Nicolson, Column258, Earl Grey, Ed Boxall, Erika Olson, Fat Tuesday Club, Fighting Bill, Tracey & The Hoprobbers, First Form, The Frinks, Greenness, Gripper Lee, Harry Moon & The Cardboard Rocket, The Hastings Academy, Hastings Punk Choir, I Am Her, J.J. Collins, James Brute, The Joe Bulley Band, King Size Slim, Korda Korder, Laura Fell, Laura Gillham and Andrew Sleightholme, Lea Valley Ramblers, Lincoln Shaw and The Brixton Hicks, Maia Frankie, Maii Melo, Milton Hide, Montague Armstrong Rippengal, Mr Wilson’s Second Liners, Otti, Paul Mcclure, Pearl Fish, Phil Maguire and The Balladeers, Pien, Ragati String Band, The Rebel Gentlemen, Regrettables, The Roebucks, Romeo Stodart & Ren Harvieu, Rotten Boroughs, Sam Brace & The Merciless Bronze, The Shady Pines, She Brings, The Stef Charles and Louise Payne Duet, Tasska, Tellums, Tom Cole, The United Stoats of America, Yasmien Huband
Umbrella Parade and Preservation Sunday
A family-friendly explosion of color and New Orleans vibes.
The Lineup: Mr Wilson’s Second Liners, The Sazeracs, Sambalanco, HFT Youth Second Liners, The Yeah Yeah Party Party Freedom Drummers
More Not-To-Be-Missed Events
Under The Radar: Featuring Miss Melody guests.
Slim Monday: Hosted by King Size Slim (Toby Barelli) with special guests.
Reggae Room Party: Hosted by the Dub Generals special guests.
Unconvention: A one-day grassroots music conference.
Quantick’s Quiz: Hosted by David Quantick.
Saturday Sunday Sonics: Live electronic musicians and DJs.
After Party: Closing out the festival with DJs Ed F and Andy G.
Don’t miss out on 5 Days of Mardi Gras on the South Coast! For tickets and more details, visit hastingsfattuesday.co.uk.
Featuring: REPUBLICA Saidi Kanda & Mvula-Mandondo Brass Funkeys DJ Set by Heavenly Jukebox Late night DJ Set by LEMUR BEATS in Studio 27 Best dressed competition
Hastings’ favourite night of revelry returns in 2026 – bigger, bolder, and brassier than ever! So dust off your sequins, shine up your shoes, and get ready to dance.
Kicking off the night are The Brass Funkeys, a high-energy 9-piece collective blazing a trail through the UK brass scene. Fresh from winning the Haizetera International Festival and previewing tracks from their upcoming album, they’ll bring their signature blend of New Orleans swagger, festival spirit, and genre-hopping grooves to Hastings.
Next up, prepare to be transported by Saidi Kanda & Mvula-Mandondo, whose vibrant fusion of East African traditional music and modern African rhythms promises a joyful, high-energy journey through the savannah. With Saidi’s legendary stage presence and rich musical heritage, this is a set to move your feet and lift your soul.
Then it’s time to turn up the volume with REPUBLICA, the iconic techno-pop, punk-rock powerhouse fronted by the electrifying Saffron. With anthems like ‘Ready to Go’ and ‘Drop Dead Gorgeous’, Republica will bring pure 90s fire and festival energy to the stage – a headline set that’s loud, proud, and unforgettable.
A one-day grassroots music conference for the makers, champions and fans of independent music!
Programme TBC
White Rock Theatre Studio13 Feb 202610am-5pm
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A one-day grassroots music conference for the makers, champions and fans of independent music!
ATOMIC ROOSTER to play The Piper on Wednesday 25th February!
Mailing list presale: 10.30 am ThursdayGeneral onsale: 10am FridaySign up to our mailing list via The Piper site.
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ATOMIC ROOSTER to play The Piper on Wednesday 25th February!
Mailing list presale: 10.30 am Thursday General onsale: 10am Friday Sign up to our mailing list via The Piper site.
Since reforming in 2016, with the blessing of band founder Vincent Crane’s widow, ATOMIC ROOSTER, with their early 70’s heyday guitar player STEVE ‘BOLTZ’ BOLTON at the helm the band have gone from strength to strength.
Aside from their two 70’s UK and USA chart hits, DEVIL’S ANSWER and TOMORROW NIGHT, ‘Rooster are also much acclaimed for at least two classic proto-metal-gothic-prog albums in the shape of the legendary ‘DEATH WALKS BEHIND YOU’ album from 1970 and ‘IN THE HEARING OF…’ released the following year.
Both these albums plus the following ‘MADE IN ENGLAND’ with Chris Farlowe on vocals and Steve Bolton on guitar (not to mention SPINAL TAP’s legendary drummer RICK PARNELL on drums!) have firmly established ATOMIC ROOSTER at the vanguard of British Progressive music.
The current line-up draw heavily on these early classics as well as new material from their newly released album ‘CIRCLE THE SUN’.
The Piper x Sonics presents
‘A startlingly funny, brash mix of folk, house and psych-pop which – for all its eccentricity – has real purpose and heart’ – NME
Signed to
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The Piper x Sonics presents
‘A startlingly funny, brash mix of folk, house and psych-pop which – for all its eccentricity – has real purpose and heart’ – NME
Signed to DFA Records, playful performance art and Mermaid Chunky are an audio visual duo made up of artists Freya Tate and Moina Moin.
Bathing in milkmaid serenity and improvised chaos, the duo boast of pumping trance rhythms, sad Easter time chicks and seriously arousing sax solos.
Catching their live performances may play havoc with your retinas as they are often accompanied by euphoric sculptural visuals and an entourage of sweating puppies in frills.
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Le Grand Mardi Gras Ball
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Unplugged Saturday
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