FAIL BETTER PRESENTS THE CIRCLE OF LIFE
Thu, 05 Sept
|Brighton and Hove
Time & Location
05 Sept 2024, 19:45 – 23:00
Brighton and Hove, 1 Holland Rd, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 1JF, UK
About the Event
Sun, hills, dead mice - this could only mean Fail Better presents a deeply philosophical gig exploring symbolism of the CIRCLE OF LIFE at The Brunswick on the 5th of September.
Kindly invite your social circles to attend this event.
SOLANA
Solana are a five-piece band performing original compositions encompassing folk idioms, modal jazz and experimental grooves. Their rich and inventive sonic tapestry is anchored by a deep respect for traditions rooted in all corners of Europe and beyond.
"They make my spice shelf look boring" - Folk Radio UK
Formed in 2012 in Valencia, Spain, they have since found a niche in Bristol's contemporary folk scene. They are renowned for a soaring originality that transcends the boundaries of any one style, taking their music towards something new and bold beyond classic folk conventions. With almost nine years of extensive touring behind them, they have established their reputation as formidable live performers and have become firm favourites across a range of arts centres and festival programmes.
https://www.facebook.com/solanamusica
NINE DEAD MICE
English, Celtic and European folk for the 21st century.
https://www.facebook.com/ninedeadmice
FRED HILLS
Inspired to play by the unique and revolutionary musicians that preceded him, Fred Hills incorporates his love of jazz, rock, prog, electronica, world and folk music into his colorful rhythms, melodic ‘open-handed’ beats and delicate guitar-based compositions.
Fred has written, recorded & toured with a number of esteemed UK artists including Ellie Ford, Michael Baker, Time For T & Mara Simpson. In June 2021, Fred was hired as musical director for multiple award-winning theatre show, ‘YOU’, which he composed for and performed several sold-out events at Brighton Fringe Festival.
Fred’s forthcoming debut EP ‘Incerto’, draws influences from The Cinematic Orchestra, White Denim, Jose Gonzales and others. This has been brought to life through collaborative efforts with producers and sound designers; Alex Barron and Aneek Thapar, who share Fred’s vision to create music and sounds that defy genres and cross traditional boundaries.