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Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Perform Unexpected Rooftop Concert in Brighton

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds surprised fans with a rooftop performance at Resident Music in Brighton's The Lanes area.

July 31, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Brighton, UK — Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds delivered an unexpected performance atop Resident Music in Brighton’s The Lanes area on Friday morning. The band appeared on the roof of the record shop at 11:00 AM, drawing a crowd of surprised — and delighted fans.

Resident Music, a well-known local record store, became the impromptu venue for the surprise gig. Eyewitnesses reported a surge of excitement as the band began playing, with many passersby stopping to watch and listen.

The performance included a selection of the band’s most popular tracks, though specific songs were not detailed. The surprise event has since generated significant buzz on social media, with fans sharing videos and photos from the unique rooftop concert.

This unexpected appearance follows a series of promotional activities for the band’s latest album, though no official statements regarding the surprise gig have been released by the band or their management.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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