Night-Life & Popular Music

Brighton is renowned for its lively music scene, having spawned a number of successful artists, such as The Levellers and Fatboy Slim, and record labels including Skint Records. There is a healthy free party scene, which has been in action since the early 90s. There is also a significant array of local listings and review publications, which serve as a useful showcase for the many local graphic designers.

There are a large number of bars and nightclubs in Brighton, though due to problems with binge-drinking and vagrancy, alcohol consumption on the street is now banned in some areas. Some of the most important clubs in the UK dance music scene are based in Brighton, such as The Honey Club and The Ocean Rooms, and the famous but now rebranded Escape and Zap clubs, which have become Audio and The Union respectively. Additionally, Brighton has a lively gay and lesbian scene centred in the Kemptown area of the city.