Join Spellbound in Brighton

On Saturday, 31 October 2026, Komedia Brighton in Brighton will host Spellbound, a night of Alternative 80s music featuring DJs Simon Price and Jayney BlamBlam. The event will run until Thursday, 31 December 2026, with various themed nights, including a Halloween Special, a Joy Division/New Order special, a Christmas Party, and a New Year's Eve party.

DJs Simon Price and Jayney BlamBlam will play a wide range of Alternative 80s classics, including Goth, Post-Punk, New Romantic, Alternative Rock, New Wave, Synth, and Ska from 1979-1989. The music will feature artists like Siouxsie & The Banshees, The Clash, The Cramps, and many more. The Halloween Special on 31 October will feature Alt-80s monster tunes and all-time Halloween anthems, with fiery cabaret from Laura Loops and retro horror video mash-ups.

Simon Price, one of the DJs, is a biographer of The Cure, and along with Jayney BlamBlam, they describe the night as an '80s night for people who hate '80s nights', digging through alternative classics rather than chart hits. The crowd is a wonderfully mixed group of grown-ups who remember the music from first time around and young people just discovering it afresh.

The event is worth attending for its unique blend of music, cabaret, and retro horror video mash-ups. With its themed nights, including a Joy Division/New Order special on 21 November and a Christmas Party on 19 December, there's something for every fan of Alternative 80s music. The New Year's Eve party on 31 December will feature the biggest party-friendly bangers in the Alternative 80s genre, with added party poppers and confetti cannons for the big midnight countdown.

The event will take place at Komedia Brighton in Brighton, and tickets are with the button beside the article. With its exciting lineup of music and events, Spellbound is an event not to be missed. The unique atmosphere and blend of old and new fans make it a great opportunity to experience the best of Alternative 80s music.