The folk-rock group will top the bill at a special homecoming performance in Hove Park.
The one-off outdoor event is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026, and commemorates the 35th anniversary of their seminal record Levelling The Land. Supporting them will be Sleeper, Kid Kapichi, Brakes and The Meffs.
Frontmen Mark Chadwick and Jeremy ‘Jez’ Cunningham expressed their enthusiasm for returning to celebrate the milestone in Brighton.
They noted that the album is quintessentially a Brighton record, with most of the writing completed in the city and numerous tracks drawing inspiration from Brighton and its surrounding areas. The musicians expressed delight at performing in their hometown, describing it as a place that has been good to them and a unique location that holds particular significance. They pointed out that Hove Park contains an ancient monolith known as The Goldstone, which they felt was fitting given their hippie ethos.
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The group achieved platinum certification for Levelling The Land in 1991, with the collection including songs such as One Way, 15 Years and Far From Home.
They subsequently secured a Number One position with Zeitgeist in 1995 and have become recognised for their impact on festival culture, community activism and successive generations of indie musicians.
The supporting acts represent some of the most notable acts in British alternative music.
Sleeper, recognised for their Britpop achievements during the 1990s, accumulated eight Top 40 singles across three Top 10 albums and have shifted over one million copies of their releases.
Kid Kapichi, the Hastings punk-rock outfit, appear on the bill following the launch of their fourth studio album Fearless Nature, while local Brighton group Brakes make a scarce appearance in their home city as part of their first live performances in more than a decade.
The Meffs, the high-octane punk pair from Essex, round out the roster.
A voluntary charitable contribution to Sussex Homeless can be added when buying tickets.
The band has maintained a close relationship with the organisation for five years.
The musicians noted that homelessness has touched their lives personally, recalling periods when they squatted in buildings. They observed that such arrangements are no longer feasible under current legislation, making the cause particularly meaningful to them.
The event is staged by JOY. Concerts.