West Pier Presents...
Rising Stars - Artist Showcase
Important Notice
We’re relaunching our entire live music division.
Rising Stars will soon take its final bow - and in its place, West Pier Presents will burst into action from 2026 onwards.
West Pier Presents is the new face of our live music promotions, a dedicated promoter identity bringing you unforgettable gigs and established acts from Brighton and beyond. This marks a bold new chapter for West Pier Recordings as we expand from supporting emerging talent to delivering full-scale live events with known acts.
But we’re not leaving our roots and ethos behind. The next generation of artists will still have a stage through:
West Pier Presents... Rising – showcasing exceptional new and local talent, including standout acts from WaterBear College and Brighton’s vibrant scene.
West Pier Presents... Select – featuring more developed artists such as WaterBear and Bimm alumni and other artists from UK with strong fanbases and significant social media followings. Think of it as the next step up - a progression from Rising to Select.
From time to time, the very best of Brighton’s music community and music educational establishments will also support headline artists within the West Pier Presents programme.
Stay tuned as this page will be fully updated in the coming months.
All information below relates to Rising Stars and our last and ever so awesome event at A L P H A B E T in Brighton. A fantastic night!
Thank you, Julian / MJ
11th November 2025
Early Bird Tickets, General Admission Tickets and Student Tickets Are Available From Dice and WeGotTickets:
Past Event (below) - Thursday 16th October 2025 @ A L P H A B E T
Looking ahead..we will have two shows in March 2026 and one in June 2026
Details to be announced in due course
FEATURING
Joe Little (Brighton) - https://www.instagram.com/_joelittle_/ - 45 min set
Joe Little blends folk and left field pop with a very rocky edge, his music refuses to sit neatly in one category. Recent single releases include 'Ordinary', 'Stars' and most recently 'Loving For The First Time' feat King Tear. With an experimental tone that pushes boundaries, his work has been praised as "astonishingly potent" by Clash Music and has earned a spot on BBC 6 Music’s playlist. Whether delivering intimate acoustic moments or unleashing powerful full band performances, he brings a rare energy and passion with a beautiful voice that captivates every time.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3UeQn3oUi9OVx9HcTsjk9g?si=Kyqx2GqOT_S5Jgx9wk90eg
Matilda Grace (London) - https://www.instagram.com/matildagracee/ - 45 min set
With her 2025 debut releases entitled 'Not Your Ex Yet' and 'I'd Rather Miss You', Matilda Grace fuses pop rock genre with some elements of punk in her vocals and is greatly inspired by iconic artists such as Lily Allen, Blondie, Olivia Rodrigo and The Killers. Voted #1 with "Not Your Ex yet..." after just 2 weeks in the Unsigned Top 10 Singles Chart! 🚀. Matilda’s strength lies in her commanding songwriting, which fuels her dynamic sound and anchors its intensity. She navigates emotional extremes with precision, delivering sharp verses and choruses that burn delightfully with intent laced with a bold rock edge. Her sound is for anyone caught in the uncertain space of modern relationships - raw, relatable, and unapologetically direct.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7Ccs0WcTU7UQ5gamyjESXv?si=oKTo3x4aRc2-MeH9481yeQ
Lewis Monticelli (Brighton) - https://www.instagram.com/lewis_monticelli_/ - 30 min set
Lewis is an artist stepping out on his own after time spent in an alt-rock band. His roots lie in the raw power of 90s grunge – but his sound has evolved into something far more introspective and textured. Now drawing inspiration from the likes of Elliott Smith, Jeff Buckley and Nick Drake, Lewis crafts songs that balance delicate acoustic arrangements with emotionally charged lyricism. Honest, melodic and deeply human – it’s an exciting first step from a songwriter in artistic transition and we welcome Lewis and his new band to the stage.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wZ3TAH35QliB31jxwnTrK?si=M0izNBN-SnuFRL4LD_e9Gw
audience info
Expect an evening of exceptional live music in a purpose built music venue with flair and style and the best audio around!
ALPHABET is an audio led Hi-Fi Pub open from 4pm till late. In addition to the main venue room, they have a separate bar and terrace.
Join the WestPier Recordings Instagram / Facebook page for updates on our gigs, who's playing and what to expect.
Some of our showcase artists are already making waves on the scene and bring real quality to the stage - so whether you’re discovering fresh talent or just out for a brilliant night of live music, your entertainment is guaranteed.
This is a showcase of pure talent. Come and enjoy the music, support future stars, and be part of something special.
Support music artists, live music and live music venues!
Artist registration
West Pier Recordings sources talented artists/bands who will pay at our showcase gigs, If you are an artist and feel you have the magic required to be at our showcase, please email showcase@westpierrecordings.com with an EPK or link(s) to your videos as well as artist socials and of course some words telling us about yourself and your creative journey so far. We must emphasise that these are exclusive events and we are booking in upcoming and established artists that are already making ripples and indeed waves in the scene locally or nationally and that are gigging / touring to support their current/future single release campaigns.
We also want to hear from bookers, artist managers and producers that would like to work with the West Pier Artist Showcase to promote their related artists.
venue Dates / Times
TBA
Venue Address
11 Dyke Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 3FE
Accessibility
Please see venue link for further information - Accessibility
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