Brighton Weekender ’25

The Ultimate 80s & 90s Party Weekender!

Get ready for three days of non-stop nostalgia, featuring the best hits, hidden gems, and guilty pleasures from the 80s and 90s. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of throwback tunes, epic vibes, and unforgettable moments!

Line Up

We have the most amazing line up for you this year, Jaguar Skills, Slipmatt & Uncle Dugs all go Behind the Mixtape

Jaguar Skills

A million miles from Jags usual bass heavy rumblings, you can witness Jag taking it back to the 80s and 90s, dropping huge wedding disco anthems – from Prince and Frankie Goes To Hollywood, to Pet Shop Boys, Freez, Human league, Talking Heads, New Order, Spice Girls, etc, etc in a way only Jaguar Skills can do it.

Slipmatt

Slipmatt is a pioneering UK DJ, producer, and rave icon, best known as one half of SL2 and for shaping the early hardcore and rave scenes. With a career spanning over three decades, he’s been at the forefront of breakbeat, jungle, and happy hardcore. From topping the charts with On a Ragga Tip to headlining global festivals, Slipmatt continues to bring high-energy sets. This time, he’s switching things up with a completely different set, showcasing his very own ‘80s & ‘90s Guilty Pleasures Mixtape—expect the unexpected!

Uncle Dugs

Uncle Dugs is a legendary UK DJ and radio host, best known for his deep roots in rave, jungle, and old-school hardcore. As the first-ever jungle DJ on Rinse FM, he’s played a key role in keeping the scene alive. Now, he’s going Behind The Mixtape, delivering a completely different set, showcasing his very own curated ‘80s and ‘90s mixtape.

Ronnie Herel

Ronnie Herel is a renowned UK DJ, broadcaster, and tastemaker, celebrated for his deep passion for soul, R&B, and hip-hop. A former BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter, he’s been a key figure in championing urban music for decades. He joined us at our Brighton Weekender ‘24, delivering an unforgettable set on the legendary Beach Sunday at the Tempest. This year, he’s back for another epic Sunday session—get ready!

Friday

Join us when you arrive for our warm up drink at the Oculist bar. From 6pm – 11pm

Not Just Jade

Melody

Trubalsom

Rhys White

Daniel Hobbs

Robbie

Saturday

Its the big one! An all-dayer at Concorde 2, which was once a beautiful tea rooms now an amazing bar/club. You’ll hear all your 80s and 90s favourites played by Jaguar Skills & Slipmatt who are going Behind the Mixtape.

From 4pm – 1am

Jaguar Skills

Behind The Mixtape – 80s & 90s Guilty Pleasures

Slipmatt

Behind The Mixtape – 80s & 90s Guilty Pleasures

Master Magri

Grant Richards

Jet Boot Jack

Trubalsom

Not Just Jade

Robbie

Rhys White

Daniel Hobbs

Sunday

Its Sunday Funday at the one and only Tempest. We finish our weekend in style with a fabulous beach party overlooking the sea! And we’ll watch the sun go down to some amazing tunes provided by Uncle Dugs, and Ronnie Herel, and of course our residents!

Uncle Dugs

Behind The Mixtape – 80s & 90s Guilty Pleasures

Ronnie Herel

Max Galactic

Master Magri

Grant Richards

Trubalsom

Daniel Hobbs