Brighton's Hope & Ruin hosts Despair & Ruin

Formed at university in Brighton, Ahsoka is a three-piece alternative rock band that has been making music since 2017. The group consists of Rhiannon John on vocals, Alex Amos on guitar and bass, and Tommy Dowse on drums.

• Ahsoka's music is described as theatrical alternative rock, with hard-hitting riffs and emotive performance, drawing influences from bands like Nirvana and Radiohead. • The band has released several records, including their debut EP What Bends and Breaks, which had a melancholic sound, and later releases like Oh Well, which took a route of angry defiance. • Ahsoka's discography also includes the album From Beneath You, released on Bandcamp in 2025, and singles like Pretty Machine, which had an official music video uploaded to their YouTube channel.

The Despair & Ruin cover night, featuring members of Ahsoka alongside other UK acts, is set to take place at The Hope & Ruin in Brighton on Friday, 30 October 2026. Tickets and details for the event are available with the button beside this article. With a lineup of local heavyweights performing Linkin Park, Fall Out Boy, and Avril Lavigne songs, this is an event not to be missed, and it will be a great way to experience the energy of Ahsoka's music before their farewell show on 19 November 2026.