Patterns announce heavy-hitting line-ups for Q2

Having kicked off 2022 with no holding back, Brighton institute Patterns reveal the outstanding line-ups for quarter two, taking us through to the height of summer. From April to July, the venue will host a carefully curated selection of established heavy hitters and world-class spinners, alongside the most exciting emerging talent and Patterns much-loved residents. Expect house, techno and breaks from Or:la, Jamz Supernova, SUCHI, lush house from Facta and K-Lone, TOM VR and Horse Meat Disco, Punjabi Garage from new-gen legend Yung Singh and the Daytimers crew, plus Poppy Ajudha, Keifer, Black Josh and more set to perform live, there’s something for everyone from April until July.

Full details on line-up and tickets can be found via patternsbrighton.com

In April, Patterns pay homage to rave culture across the world, kicking off with Patterns’ regular party Foundations bringing RK Bass down with a selection of Soundsystem shaking B2Bs from Jungalice and Alex Slime, DJ XS and Doobieman, and a not to be missed set from Misfit. Carl Craig brings the sounds of Detroit to Brighton, Bassline hero Mella Dee promises warehouse ready stompers and Patterns’ Acid Rave takes clubbers back to old-skool days. Patterns will also host an important fundraiser for Ukraine on the 9th April.

May is a heavy hitter with emerging and established names spinning underground sounds from across the globe, plus much-loved festival The Great Escape returns with two not to be missed after-parties. Repping the sounds of the South Asian diaspora, enter the Daytimers crew with Yung Singh, Gracie T and DJ Priya spinning bass, breaks and Punjabi garage goodness. Panorama Bar regular Or:la brings the very best in house, techno and addictive breaks, while DJ/producer object blue promises electrifying left-field explorations. Foundations bring a mixed bag of sounds with UK platform Keep Hush bringing hot emerging talent, Facta B2B K-Lone – cue bass-heavy bop and wafters interlaced with intricate percussion and nimble techno. Rounding out the month on a huge high, Horse Meat Disco promise a serious party to remember.

Into June and July, it’s another huge month with a fiesta-ready programme exciting new talent. the moment and much-loved promoters set to bring good vibes to Patterns. Starting off the month is leading queer party Bitch, Please! With Girls Of The Internet stepping up to the controls. Foundations bring 2-step icons Y U QT for a wild bass-fuelled ride through UKG, piano house, speed garage, breaks and beyond, followed by a night with party starter Artwork – big fun guaranteed with this longstanding rave legend. Seb Wildblood lands back on UK soil with all my thoughtssignee, Tom VR, and emerging artist of the moment, SUCHI.

On a live tip, Patterns’ offers up something for everyone with a huge range of talent. From soul-soothing r&b and neo-soul from Poppy Ajudha, hip-hop and rap from Manchester’s Black Josh, soulful jazz from Stones Throw signee Kiefer and plenty more, there’s a whole host of live talent to be discovered from April through to July

Festivals are being announced on a near weekly basis