Multi-award-winning hip-hop DJ and producer, DJ Yoda will perform outside the De La Warr Pavilion for a unique event to launch the new Debut programme created by #1066MusicCity. This is your chance to support emerging, fresh local bands while enjoying one of the top DJs in the country. At sunset he will start his stunning pioneering AV set with visuals being projected on the south wall of the Pavilion. Not to be missed!
DJ Yoda is a multi-award-winning hip-hop DJ and producer, headlining festivals and clubs around the world. No typical club DJ, his interests lie in finding fresh and unique ways to bring turntables out of the club and getting involved in bespoke collaborations. Working with classical composers to neuroscientists; brass bands to film directors; Dr Dre to Dame Evelyn Glennie; Banksy to Mark Ronson; BBC Radio4 to the BFI, he reinvigorates his craft with wry invention and humorous intent.
Debut is a new annual programme that supports emerging musicians from the local area to offer them performance and development opportunities, including local studio time to record a track.
Year one kicks off with workshops for five artists this August and an opportunity to perform on the De La Warr Pavilion terrace supporting DJ Yoda on Saturday 1 September. Each artist will also get the chance to record a song in Curve Pusher studios over autumn and finally have the opportunity to perform at Under the Radar as Part of Part of Hastings Fat Tuesday Music Festival in March 2019.
Line up for the day
4.30pm – Sam Brown
5.15pm – Blue Lily
6pm – Crumbs On The Bloody Carpet
6.45pm – Phonetic
7.30pm – Sports Casual
8.30pm – DJ Yoda
10pm – Finish
Local craft beer brewers, the Brewing Brothers will also be onsite bringing a selection of beers brewed from their brewhouse to the terrace throughout the event
The project has been devised by the Hastings & Rother Music City partnership and supported by Rother District Council, Hastings Borough Council, De La Warr Pavilion Charitable Trust, The Joe Strummer Foundation and Rhythmix.
With thanks to Eggtooth and AudioActive for supporting this project.
Year one also sees Un-Convention’s relaunch in the area on the morning of the 1 September at De La Warr Pavilion: a session aimed at the grass-roots of the industry and brings together artists and practitioners to share knowledge and expertise.
Ticket information
Support emerging local talent!
Pay what you can tickets available
Suggested £4 – £11
(all funds go to supporting local bands)
Tickets for Un-Convention cost £2
Book here
Combined ticket for DJ YODA and Un-Convention will get you £1 off
The Joe Strummer Foundation provides opportunities to musicians and support to projects globally that create empowerment through music.
Founded in 2008, Un-Convention is a UK based global music network and development agency. Our events and projects bring together artists and practitioners to share knowledge and expertise. Through this we develop new and innovative approaches to building sustainable careers and alternative models for the music industries. Un-Convention events have taken place all around the world, and every year we work with thousands of artists and industry practitioners through our conferences, workshops, youth projects, music co-operatives, gigs, festival stages and touring networks.
Rhythmix is a music, health and wellbeing charity seeking out places where music isn’t happening and offers high quality music to those at the margins of society.
Rhythmix uses music to build a bridge to help people connect again. Rhythmix’s work has been proven to reduce isolation, increase self-expression, increase confidence and reduce anxiety.
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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.
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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 7pm. 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.
Assistance Dogs are permitted into the building.
Please contact the Box Office on boxoffice@dlwp.com to arrange a visit.
Facilities for disabled visitors
- 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
- 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.