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44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton. BN1 1UN

John Robb + Gaye Black

Thu 4 Jun 2026

8:00 PM (Doors: 7:30 pm)

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EDGE STREET LIVE PRESENT:

John Robb + Gaye Black

John Robb is a many-faceted creature.

Not just a well known face from TV but also a best selling author, musician, journalist, Louder Than War music website boss, Louder Than Words and Louder Than War Live festivals boss, Eco champion, vegan behemoth and punk rock warlord as well as TV and radio talking head plus singer from post-punk critically acclaimed mainstays The Membranes. John Robb is all these things and more and his upcoming 2026 memoirs will cover all of this and his adventures in punk and post punk and much more in book form and is also getting made into a film.

His recently released books ‘Live Forever – the Rise, Fall and Resurrection of Oasis’ and ‘The Art Of Darkness – the History Of Goth’ are both acclaimed worldwide pop culture best sellers joining his ‘The Stone Roses and the Resurrection of British Pop’ and his 2022 book with the leading maverick green energy boss Dale Vince from Ecotricity called ‘Manifesto’ at the top of the book charts. He is currently working on the ground- breaking Green Britain Academy education scheme and a zero carbon clothing line called ‘Dark Forest’ in his downtime between spoken word tours of the UK and Europe.

Plus Special Guest…
 
Gaye Black: 
I spent three years at art college, qualifying as a graphic designer before becoming bass player with the Adverts. I am now exhibiting regularly and curating the odd show. I have designed covers for records including the Paul Fox memorial album, PIL and Alvin Gibbs, and books, and my work has been featured in books including The Truth of Revolution, Brother by Lisa Sofianos, Robin Ryde & Charlie Waterhouse, Black Metal Colouring Book (Feral House), Growing Up With Punk by Nicky Weller, Barry Cain, Russell Reader and Den Davis, and Cash is King vols 1 and 2, by Carrie Reichardt and Bob Osbourne. In 2021 I guest edited the Pioneer art zine for HOK Gallery, and contributed photographs to Savage Pencil’s guest edit of Ambit zine. STATEMENT My work references my past and explores contrasts – between attraction and horror, control and chaos, rough and smooth. Surrealism is my main passion, and I work mostly in collage and acrylic, and also digital layering of photography.

 


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THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE KOMEDIA STUDIO

UNRESERVED SEATING

AGES 14+ (UNDER 16s MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT)

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What people are saying...

Thank you for caring and being just lovely. Everyone I spoke to was just so friendly and helpful. It made a difference to my day and now I am familiar with the place, I will be back… Maybe with friends, but more confidently comfortable solo.

Just to say many, many thanks for your accommodations and accessible service. It really made a difference to me to know that the seating would be reserved and meet my needs and that there was no need to feel worried about it. The chosen seating was also suitable for my mobility needs which was very appreciated. So, just to say thanks. It really made a difference to my whole experience.

Everything was so accessible and with ease, we truly had such a lovely and comfortable time. It means a lot to have such a positive experience at a place we love. The comedy itself was incredible and we were cackling the entire time! This was my first night out of the house in months, thank you so very much for making it so joyful and comfortable. You are all brilliant!!!!!

My birthday at the Komedia was FANTASTIC. Your staff are all incredible and super friendly. Special shout out to Brogan who sorted out the band and DJs and was just so lovely. 10/10 all round.

One of the absolute best evenings to be had in Brighton. An institution going back more years than I care to think off. Have never ever had a bad night here

Great customer service from security at the door, to the server showing us to our seats. Venue was clean and had a great vibe, and the act was brilliant.

I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and your amazing team for everything you all did to ensure last night’s show was a success!

Excellent venue… have never laughed so much! Nice bar food as well!

Great experience. Staff were friendly and helpful , venue excellent.

Thanks very much to all of you for hosting this – it was a great night!

It was my first time there, and definitely not the last…. the members of staff were helpful and welcoming…the venue was very nice.

Fantastic comedy venue, very accommodating to my disability requirements. Never seen a bad comedy show there yet … really good up and coming acts.

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