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Brighton Mod Weekender 2023

Brighton Mod Weekender 2023
Brighton Mod Weekender 2023
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The Brighton Mod Weekender 2023 will take place over the Bank Holiday Weekend, from 24th to the 28th August.

The New Untouchables started the Brighton Mod Weekender back in 2004 (after similar events in different locations, such as the Isle of Wight and Margate). But for almost 20 years the event has grown in its Brighton location, with plenty to keep you entertained this year. But note that many events tend to sell out ahead of the weekend, so make sure you pick up tickets for the ticketed events well in advance.

Brighton Mod Weekender 2022 photographs by Chris Wild
Brighton Mod Weekender 2022 by Chris Wild (image credit: Chris Wild/Modculture)

You can view images of many past Brighton Weekenders in the gallery section of the website. Like one above, for example.

The main evening events are held at Brighton’s best venue, the Komedia situated just a few doors down from Jump The Gun.

See the flyers above and below for details of the live music acts playing over the weekend. Tickets for the bands are available here.

The Komedia has two rooms with a HUGE WOODEN DANCEFLOOR, AIR CONDITIONING and two well-priced bars with great service and friendly staff.

Brighton Mod Weekender 2022 photographs by Chris Wild
Brighton Mod Weekender 2022 by Chris Wild (image credit: Chris Wild/Modculture)

 

KOMEDIA – MAIN ROOM:
Doors 11pm Mod Club Sounds & Classics with the NUTS DJ Team of Rob Bailey & Lee Miller + special guests Andy Hill, Russell Deal, Sean Chapman, Brian Kelson, Mark & Debbie Wilson, Sean Creegan, Charles Whitehouse, Alan Saunders, Scott Picken, Dave & Lee Grimshaw.

Friday guest club night: CHILLS & FEVER
Sat guest club night: COOKIN’ CATFISH
Sunday guest club: SCORCHER

KOMEDIA STUDIO BAR – BEAT CLUB:
Live music & DJs: Dr Robert, Gary Milan, Jokin Misterklin (Spain) & Penny & Stella playing Big Boss British Beat, Garage & Psych.
Saturday 10pm: THE BARON FOUR

Brighton Mod Weekender 2023
(image credit: New Untouchables)

 

The daytime events Friday, Saturday and Sunday are at the Volks 200 yards east of Brighton Pier (where the scooters arrive in the iconic film Quadrophenia).

Brighton Mod Weekender 2022 photographs by Chris Wild
Brighton Mod Weekender 2022 by Chris Wild (image credit: Chris Wild/Modculture)

 

The Volks has a well-stocked bar and serves food all day complete with an outside terrace. Entry is FREE, and the location is family-friendly.

Brighton Mod Weekender 2023
(image credit: New Untouchables)

 

The daytime sessions are from noon until 6pm with DJs and a MARKET selling records, vintage and bespoke clothes, art and memorabilia.
Please contact [email protected] if you would like a stall in the market or a DJ spot in the afternoon. DJs Ivan Walsh, Mark Perryman and more are to be confirmed.

Brighton Mod Weekender 2023
(image credit: New Untouchables)

 

RIDEOUT SUNDAY:

Meet at the Roedean Café car park on A259 opposite the Marina between 1.30-2pm (Make sure you leave Madeira Drive in plenty of time)

The route will take in PEACEHAVEN ROUNDABOUT AND BACK DIRECTLY TO BRIGHTON VIA THE PIER ROUNDABOUT
** DO NOT STOP AT THE SMUGGLERS PUB**

Brighton Mod Weekender 2023
(image credit: New Untouchables)

 

SCOOTER COMPETITION:
Sunday afternoon is the eagerly anticipated Scooter Competition held outside the Volks between 15.00 – 16.00
(PLEASE STAY WITH YOUR SCOOTER IF YOU WISH TO ENTER)

Brighton Mod Weekender 2022 photographs by Chris Wild
Brighton Mod Weekender 2022 by Chris Wild (image credit: Chris Wild/Modculture)

 

All evening events are 18+ (Except Thursday 24 Aug RIFLES 14+ (Under 16-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult)

Get tickets for all events at the Brighton Mod Weekender 2023

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8 Comments

  1. Mark Packham

    Nice

  2. hi

    please take me in the newsletter

    thanks

    dirk – belgium (mod)

  3. I woz MOD in the 60’s. I’m now living in Brighton!

  4. Hi I have had a novel, East Coast Blues, published which is set on the east coast and is about a young man coming of age in the 1960s. It covers the music, fashions, tensions-and work conditions of the era. The story goes beyond the usual mods and rockers myths and addresses some uncomfortable truths about those days. It has received 5 star reviews on Amazon and is available on Kindle and from book shops. Would you be interested in promoting this through your web site?

    Regards

    John

  5. Bill Chamberlain

    Hey John,

    Only just seen your message, please get in contact, is there a movie in your story/book ?
    Bill

  6. Ian Davis

    Hi,
    I am not a “MOD” but I do love the music. I have a Honda Dominator converted into a Cafe racer, would it be ok to come along to your event ?

    cheers

    Ian

  7. Would definatly be interested in these events.
    I am a 25 year old who grew up with my grandad who was a Mod and i think the culture has ran through to me

  8. Lord Robert Rae Sutherland of Glencairn

    In all my years as a Mod, this will actually be my first weekender. Would it be possible to purchase an access all areas pass/band so we don’t have to pay at the doors or have to wait hours just to be told “sorry, we’re full, no room”

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