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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds will take over Resident, Brighton’s legendary independent record shop, as part of a series of activities in the city around their huge homecoming show in Preston Park on 31st July.
The shop will host a merchandise pop up with an array of existing and new items on offer, including a limited edition vinyl release (details to follow), discounts across the album catalogue, giveaways and a special post box where fans can send physical letters to Nick Cave’s The Red Hand Files.
The merchandise pop up will include a range specially designed for the Brighton show – only available at Resident and the Preston Park event – plus an exclusive tote bag made in collaboration with Resident, as well as classic Bad Seeds and Cave Things items.
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Across the show weekend, Nick Cave is also taking over Brighton’s Duke Of York’s Cinema for a series of curated screenings. This special event will feature five films which have inspired and defined Cave’s songwriting, each with a recorded introduction by Cave himself.
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The activity accompanies Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ UK exclusive headline show at Preston Park, Brighton on Friday 31 July 2026 – marking Cave’s return to his adopted city, where he lived for over two decades. nickcavebrighton.com.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds live line up:
Nick Cave, Warren Ellis, Colin Greenwood, Jim Sclavunos, George Vjestica,
Larry Mullins, Carly Paradis
Praise for Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds live:
‘This hugely moving concert spans every corner of the human experience, finding Cave at a point where time has deepened his music’s power and his connection with his audience. ★★★★★’ The Guardian
‘uniquely powerful show ★★★★★’ The Telegraph
‘This was a gig that had everything. ★★★★★’ The Sun
‘an expansive, transporting show. ★★★★’ The Observer (Artist of the Week)
‘a celebration of Cave’s remarkable late-career ascent to the arena headliner status ★★★★’ The Times
‘signature blend of gloom, redemption, grace and impeccable style, all wrapped in song and presence. It was remarkable.’ Clash
‘beautiful and inspiring’ MOJO
‘utterly immersive and enthrallingly delivered, this performance finds him as compelling and as courageous as ever.’ DIY
‘You’re in the palm of his hand. ★★★★★’ The i paper
‘the frontman in the highest of jovial spirits’ NME
‘It was a night of a thousand climaxes. ★★★★’ The Standard
Live photo credit – Megan Cullen
