FREE VF gig on Brighton Pier

Bands performing over the Friday and Saturday include White Star, Neck, Intervurt, Hey Gravity, The Thirst and Kitty Hudson. Both days kick off at 1pm and the music continues until 10.30pm - and, of course, it's absolutely free!

Horatio's is just one venue involved in The Great Escape Festival, which will be taking place at venues throughout the city from 17-19 May. The fish'n'chip shop venue holds a historical bond for VF, it being where founder Steve Jenner held his wedding reception - sparking a trend now being followed by footballing chip lover Steven Gerrard.

Click on the 'lineup' link above for the full lineup of VF's two-day mini fest - and make sure you pop down for a pint and some chips! See you there.

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