2019 was packed full of great gigs but 2020 promises to be even busier! Watch this space for details of where we’ll be performing throughout the year.
Saturday 4th to Sunday 5th July:
The Road to Ruin
Where:
In a field somewhere near Aylesbury … seriously
Latest information states:
Westcott Social Club Ltd, Ashingdon Road, Westcott HP18 OPD
Mad Max enthusiasts prepare yourselves for a weekend of post-apocalyptic themed revelry. You may have seen the films but the chances are you won’t have seen anything like this before. Checkout the organisers’ Facebook Page for more information.
Saturday 30th May:
Sykes Harley Davidson Rally
Where:
Sykes Harley Davidson, Holmes Hill, Nr Lewes BN8 6JA
When:
Time to be confirmed
We’re back at Sykes Harley for their 2020 rally (so we must have done something right last year!). We held up pretty well last time but can the bike engines drown us out this year?? Not if we’ve got anything do with it!!
Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th May:
Purbeck Pirate Festival
Where:
Sandpit Field, Swanage BH19 1NP
When:
A weekend-long event
Hoist your mainsail and plot a course for Purbeck where a weekend of pirate based mayhem awaits you! Checkout the orgaiser’s Facebook page for more information.
Sunday 26th April:
LFC v Coventry
Where:
The Dripping Pan, Lewes BN7 2XA
When:
Kick-off: 2:00 pm
Come and support LFC with us!
Sunday 19th April:
Brighton Marathon
Where:
Outside Tesco Church Road, Hove BN3 2DL
When:
We usually meet around 9:30/10:00 am ‘ish and drum until around 1:00 pm ‘ish
We’ll be drumming like there’s no tomorrow to keep the runners running and raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Come along to show your support and dig deep for a very worthy cause.
Saturday 18th April:
Heffle Cuckoo Fair
Where:
Heathfield, TN21 8RJ
When:
Times tbc (late morning / early afternoon)
We return to Heathfield to mark the arrival of spring at this traditional annual event.
Sunday 5th April:
LFC v Durham
Where:
The Dripping Pan, Lewes BN7 2XA
When:
Kick-off: 12:00 pm
Come and support LFC with us!
Sunday 15th March:
LFC v Charlton
Where:
The Dripping Pan, Lewes BN7 2XA
When:
Kick-off: 2:00 pm
Come and support LFC with us!
Sunday 9th February:
LFC v London City
Where:
The Dripping Pan, Lewes BN7 2XA
When:
Kick-off: 2:00 pm
Come and support LFC with us!
Thursday 30th January:
Guy Fawkes execution anniversary
Where:
The Red Lion, Lindfield RH16 2HL
When:
Early evening (7:30 ‘ish)
We’re back at Lindfield to kick-off 2020 with the annual commemoration of Guy Fawkes execution. Another of our regular favourite gigs, where this year we mark the 414th anniversary of Guy Fawkes’ execution for his involvement in the ‘Gunpowder plot’.
Saturday 21st December:
Newhaven Festivities
Where:
Newhaven Library and Denton Island Bandstand
When:
Newhaven Library @3:15 pm, Denton Island @3:30 pm.
Come and join the festivities in Newhaven. The procession leaves Newhaven library for a short walk to Denton Island Bandstand where everyone can enjoy some mince pies and music, from drumming to ukuleles to good old traditional carol singing!
Saturday 30th November:
Buxted Festive Lights
Where:
Buxted, Uckfield
When:
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Come along and enjoy a bit of festive fun as we help celebrate the switching-on of the festive lights with Buxted Bonfire Society.
Saturday 16th November:
Barcombe Bonfire
Where:
The Royal Oak, High Street, Barcombe BN8 5BA
When:
All evening!
Friday 15th November:
Barcombe Badge Night
Where:
The Royal Oak, High Street, Barcombe BN8 5BA
When:
Time tbc (it’s an evening event, so likely @6 pm’ish)
Saturday 9th November:
East Hoathley Bonfire
Where:
East Hoathley, East Sussex
When:
Early evening
Tuesday 5th November:
Lewes Bonfire
Where:
Lewes, East Sussex (literally all over the town!)
When:
All night!
Saturday 2nd November:
Newick Bonfire
Where:
Outside The Bull, Newick BN8 4LB
When:
All night!
Saturday 26th October:
Heathfield Bonfire
Where:
Heathfield, East Sussex
When:
All night!
Friday 25th October:
Isfield Bonfire
Where:
The Laughing Fish, Isfield TN22 5XB
When:
All night!
Saturday 19th October:
Hailsham Bonfire
Where:
Starting at Hailsham Memorial Institute Club, BN27 3DN
When:
All night!
Sunday 13th October:
Brightona
Where:
Madeira Drive, Brighton BN2 1EN
Friday 4th October:
Newick Badge Night
Outside the Crown Inn, 22 Church Rd, Newick, Lewes BN8 4JX
Time: 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm (all timings approximate)
Helping Newick Bonfire Society to kick off their 2019 season in time honoured tradition!
Saturday 28th September:
Burgess Hill Bonfire
Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Time: It’s an evening event, so from 6 pm’ish
We’re back in Burgess Hill for the next of our Bonfire gigs. All fired up and raring to go … !
Saturday 21st September #2:
Mayfield Bonfire
High Street, Mayfield, TN20 6AB
Time: From around 6 pm’ish
Really looking forward to our first “full-blown” bonfire night of 2019. Procession, flaming torches, drumming, food, drink, fireworks … what more could you want?!
Saturday 21st September #1:
Sykes Harley Davidson
Sykes Harley Davidson, Holmes Hill, Nr Lewes BN8 6JA
Time: Around 12 pm’ish
Can our thundering drums compete with 100 roaring Harley engines?! Only one way to find out …
Tuesday 10th September:
Lindfield Bonfire Society Badge Night
Outside “The Stand Up Inn”, Lindfield RH16 2HN
Time: from 7:30 pm
Bonfire 2019 is almost upon us! We start the season by honouring the LBS badge night
Sunday 8th September:
Lewes Ladies FC
The Dripping Pan, Lewes BN7 2XA
Kick off: 2:00 pm
Join us and support Lewes FC Women v Crystal Palace!
Sunday 18th August:
Lewes Ladies FC
The Dripping Pan, Lewes BN7 2XA
Kick off: 1:00 pm
Join us and support Lewes FC Women as they kick off the new season v Blackburn Rovers!
Wednesday 31st July 2019:
Groombridge Scout Camp
Nothing beats drumming around a camp fire!
Sunday 14th July 2019:
Hastings Pirate Day
Hastings … literally, all over the town!
Joining ranks with thousands of seafaring ne’er-do-wells for a day of pirating fun and mayhem
Friday 12th July 2019:
Guy’s Prom
The Amex Stadium, Brighton
Drumming one of our mighty bass drummers to his own prom night
Saturday 11th to Sunday 12th May 2019:
Battle of Lewes
Various locations throughout Lewes town
Time: 11:00 Sat to 17:00 Sun
Drumming to mark the 755th anniversary of the battle of Lewes at various re-enactment sites across the town.
Saturday 27th April 2019:
Heffle Cuckoo Fair
Heathfield, East Sussex
Friday 19th April 2019:
Lewes Gig Rowing Club Boat Launch
The John Harvey Tavern, Lewes
Celebrating the naming and launch of Lewes Rowing Club’s latest addition to their fleet!
Sunday 14th April 2019:
Brighton Marathon
Outside Tesco, Church Road, Hove
Thursday 31st January 2019:
Guy Fawkes execution memorial
The Stand Up Inn, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 2HJ