An original Badger curated bi-monthly showcase that nurtures and highlights emerging and ones to watch talent curated by talented young Badger promoters Jazz El Gamal and Nye Ghoshal.
The 31 July Artist Showcase event features both highlights from previous Badger events plus major headliner who reflects the underrepresented UK Rap and Hip Hop scene on the South Coast.
Headlining is Birmingham rapper Kofi Stone who is one of the UK’s most vital and respected voices in hip-hop. Known for his deeply reflective lyricism, storytelling, and fusion of jazz, soul, and hip-hop, Kofi has carved out a distinct space in British music built on honesty, vulnerability, and self-discovery.
His third project, All The Flowers Have Bloomed, marks the close of his “mixtape era” — completing a trilogy that began with Nobody Cares Till Everybody Does and A Man After God’s Own Heart. The project showcases Kofi at his creative peak, blending smoky, live instrumentation with poetic introspection and features from Jacob Banks, Maverick Sabre, Ady Suleiman and Tyler Daley (Children of Zeus).
Drawing inspiration from his poet grandfather and early exposure to soul, grime and hip-hop, Kofi’s artistry embodies patience, purpose, and authenticity. His journey — from recording through a telemarketing headset to touring internationally — reflects a steady rise built on discipline and heart.
Recently, Kofi collaborated with grime legend D Double E on the “Flowers Flow (Remix)”, bridging generations of UK rap and further expanding his sonic reach. A true storyteller and craftsman, Kofi Stone continues to blossom, his words, his music, and his message resonating more deeply than ever.
Dakka Skank the Brighton-based five-piece band known for blending ska, reggae, dub, and punk into a high-energy “hard reggae” style. Recognized for lead vocalist Clara Byrne’s dramatic delivery of socially conscious lyrics, often performing at major UK/European festivals and supporting acts like Madness, The Selector, and The Beat!
Jules Obe is a British Nigerian electronic producer and songwriter based in Brighton. His music invokes a cinematic and lyric-dense mix of hip-hop, indie, gospel and RnB with dubstep and hyperpop influences. Having cut his teeth as a studio producer with credits alongside Paloma Faith, RLY and Deyah, his sound is both polished and rugged, shaped by 10 years of self-taught production experience.
Cellar Arts Collective is a multidisciplinary collective from Sussex. The band’s music chases the sound of a fever dream, collating the nostalgia for times gone by with the rash and abrasive engineering style of their guitarist and resident producer Nova Lee. The project is a melting pot of genre blending and mismatching, crashing melancholy mantras of 2000s alternative pop lyricism against a love for Dub, R&B, Hip-Hop, Indie and all things low-fidelity and just this month they received BBC Introducing a clear sign of things to come.
EVENT INFORMATION
5 – 10pm
Tickets are FREE but booking is recommended.
Outside on the De La Warr Pavilion terrace
This show is suitable for all ages, under 14s MUST be accompanied by an adult 18+.
BADGER presents THE SUMMER SERIES
Badger is a not-for-profit music community based at The Source Park in Hastings which mentors and funds exciting and talented artists and promoters, helping to curate free gigs for music lovers and develop long term careers for young creatives.
This special series is curated and delivered by promoters on a specially designed ADVANCED PROMOTER PROGRAMME by Badger’s founder and funded by Arts Council England.
Featuring four bespoke gigs from rising talented promoters celebrating under represented music sub cultures on the South Coast.
These free outdoor events 5-10pm on the terrace at the De La Warr Pavilion will cover electronic, indie, rock, UK Rap and world music.
For live updates and more information please follow Badger on Instagram here.
In accordance with Government legislation we display the total ticket cost at the top of each event webpage, these are inclusive of any mandatory additional fees such as restoration levies or booking fees.
Please note that Booking Fees apply on the following transactions:
Online: Tickets booked online are subject to booking fees when purchased through our website. E-tickets are emailed instantly on the account you have registered with DLWP, please check your Junk folder if they don’t arrive within 30 minutes. Customers can also download their tickets through our website within ‘My Account’.
Telephone: £3.50 per transaction + £2 postage or free collection at the Box Office.
In Person: There are currently no charges for booking tickets in person.
There is a £2 charge to post tickets.
We strongly recommend ticket buyers to take out Ticket Protection insurance with Secure My Booking available when you book your tickets at check out.
Please note that we are only able to post tickets within the UK. If you live overseas please select box office collection or print at home tickets. Tickets purchased for post will be sent 10 – 14 days before the show date.
Full terms and conditions can be found here.
Book online: Pre-show dining can be booked online as an add-on when purchasing tickets for selected events. You will be purchasing a ticket to guarantee your meal before the show.
Please note you must be a ticket holder to the show to book pre-show dining.
Already booked your tickets? If you’ve already booked tickets for a show and would like to add dining, please contact Box Office: boxoffice@dlwp.com
On the night: If you have pre-booked please come to the bar to order from the gig menu and sit at one of the reserved tables.
Please be aware that we operate no re-entry for gigs. This means that once you have entered the building, you cannot go out and re-enter. This policy is in line with other major music venues across the UK and put in place on police advice. No re-entry is clearly signposted as you come through security on the front door.
There is a fenced-off area on the terrace for people who go out to smoke or vape.
There are plenty of welcoming and good value B&Bs & boutique hotels in Bexhill. The De La Warr Pavilion regularly uses the following:
- By Rail
Direct trains go from London Victoria, Brighton and Ashford to Bexhill.
There are also trains from London Charing Cross, changing at St. Leonards Warrior Square and from London Bridge or Charing Cross going to Battle. Battle is only a short taxi journey away (15 mins approx).
Visit www.nationalrail.co.uk for up-to-date train travel information. - Taxis
Town Taxis: 01424 211 511
Parkhurst Taxis: 01424 733 456 - By Car
If driving from the London area:
Take the M25, then A21 to Hastings. Turn off at John‘s Cross and follow the signs to Bexhill.
OR
Take the A22 to Eastbourne, go across the Bishop roundabout to the A271 and follow the signs to Bexhill and the seafront. The De La Warr Pavilion is on the Marina.
From the Brighton area:
Follow the A27 out of Brighton until you arrive in Bexhill On Sea. - Parking
Please be aware the Rother District car park outside the De La Warr Pavilion operates paid parking until 10pm. After this time parking is free.
Within the limits of this Grade One listed building, the De La Warr Pavilion strives to be fully accessible with a range of facilities to support your visit.
If you have specific access needs for a daytime visit or for a bookable event, please email customerservice@dlwp.com or call 01424 229111
Current facilities are:
- Assistance Dogs are permitted into the building (not in the carpeted area of the Café Bar)
- Ramped access at the front of the building
- A low counter at the Box Office and Information Desk
- Disabled toilets on two floors
- A lift to all floors
- Accessible galleries on both floors
- An accessible Café
- Spaces for wheelchairs in the auditorium for seated events – please note that currently our balcony seating is not accessible for wheelchairs/walkers.
- Ramped access in the auditorium for events during the day
- Ramped access into the Studio
- Two travel wheelchairs are available for use at the De La Warr Pavilion. To reserve, please call our box office and information desk on (01424) 229111 or ask a member of staff on arrival. The chairs are provided on a first come, first served basis and are intended for use inside the Pavilion. Please contact us for more information.
Facilities for blind or visually-impaired
- Large print season brochures
Facilities for the hard-of-hearing
- An T-Switch induction loop in some areas of the auditorium (please indicate when booking as this facility is not available on the balcony)
- British Sign Language interpretation tours of the building and exhibitions are available on request.
A limited number of assistance tickets are available for each live event. Please email customerservice@dlwp.com or call the box office on 01424 229111 to book.