Dream Street Records

Dream Street Records Joy, music & q***r nostalgia
3 Kensington Place, Brighton BN1 4EJ
Open Wed – Sun & bank holidays from 11am

07/09/2026

Maddie Morris – Live at Dream Street Records
Wednesday 14 October, 7pm
Tickets from £10

What are the stories you thought you’d never tell?

BBC Young Folk Award winner invites you on a journey through stories of their life, while opening space for you to explore your own.

Blending folk traditions and protest song with their perspective as a q***r autistic person, this show examines identity, gender, disability, survival, and joy in community with warmth, humour, and honesty.

Maddie’s shows are more than a gig – they’re a welcoming, inclusive space for connection, creativity and community, especially for those who don’t feel at home in traditional live music settings. We’re delighted that they will be stopping by Dream Street Records as part of their Songs and Stories Tour.

Information:

– Doors open at 6.30pm and Maddie’s performance will begin at 7pm. It will last for around 60 minutes.

– This event is a mix of standing and seating. You can pre-book a seat, or splash out on our rocking chair or VIP area (with table service).

– The main shop is accessible to wheelchair users. Vehicles can drop off directly outside the shop at 3 Kensington Place. Unfortunately, there is no wheelchair accessible toilet here. To book a space, a companion ticket, or for any access enquiry, email [email protected]

– Soft drinks and snacks will be available. Please note that Dream Street Records is an alcohol-free venue.

Maddie will also be running Political Song Writing Workshop earlier in the day - offered free for trans and non-binary people in partnership with

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Pop in and browse our selection of books…Stephanie Phillips – We Were Here: A History of Black People & Alternative Musi...
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Stephanie Phillips – We Were Here: A History of Black People & Alternative Music – hardback

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Q***rcore – How to Punk a Revolution – An Oral History – paperback

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Tim Pope – I Shoot Rock Stars: The Wild Adventures of a Music Video Director – hardback

Tim Pope

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Neneh Cherry – A Thousand Threads – paperback

Neneh Cherry Vintage Books

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Jerry Thackray Barry Walters Jon Savage Jordan Stephens Sathnam Sanghera

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Jayne County – Man Enough To Be a Woman – paperback

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Rick Astley Lucy O'Brien Joan Armatrading Viv Albertine Blondie

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Tash Walker & Adam Zmith – The Log Books: Voices of Q***r Britain and the Helpline that Listened – hardback

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Remembering Dolly – A Coffee MorningThursday 27 August, 10:30–11:30am
Dream Street Records
Free entryThere’s something a...
26/08/2026

Remembering Dolly – A Coffee Morning
Thursday 27 August, 10:30–11:30am
Dream Street Records
Free entry

There’s something about the wave of emotion we experience when we lose artists whose work has been part of our lives for so long. The feelings brought up can be about much more than the person themselves, often taking us straight back to people, places and moments in our own lives, the intensity of emotion often taking us by surprise.

A neighbour stopped me on my way into the shop this morning to share her sadness at the news of Dolly Parton’s passing. We felt that it could be nice to offer up the shop as a space for fans to come together to share their stories, memories, and favourite moments from an extraordinary career.

So tomorrow morning, Dream Street Records together with some of our neighbours will host an impromptu Coffee Morning for anyone who has a memory or story they’d like to share, or simply to be in the company of other Dolly fans. 

It’ll all be fairly informal and improvised – if you’d like to join us, drop us a DM so we know to expect you. Thanks to .sian for the inspiration.

Dream Street Records turns 1 today! My heart is full of gratitude for every person who has popped in, had a chat, bought...
21/08/2026

Dream Street Records turns 1 today!

My heart is full of gratitude for every person who has popped in, had a chat, bought from us, sold to us, given us stuff, or offered words of encouragement over the last 12 months. It’s been hard work, but the joy, healing and sense of community that it’s provided has been beyond my wildest dreams.

We’ve got a shed load of cake and other sweet treats out on the counter today - pop in and stuff your face if you’re passing.

Much love,
Rasheed xx

Dream Street Records recommends NO APOLOGIES Written & performed by Emma FranklandFri 28 & Sat 29 August | The Old Marke...
18/08/2026

Dream Street Records recommends
NO APOLOGIES
Written & performed by Emma Frankland
Fri 28 & Sat 29 August | The Old Market, Hove

Could Kurt Cobain have been a trans woman? What if..?

“No Apologies” is the brilliant show by theatre-maker Emma Frankland Emma Frankland – a radically q***r mis-remembering of Nirvana’s iconic 1993 MTV Unplugged concert, which delves deep into internet discourse and mythology surrounding Kurt’s life and legacy.

It’s spectacular collision between theatre and grunge, autobiography and alternate history, weaving together threads of pop culture with mythology and ritual, fuelled by the experience of coming-of-age in the nineties.

I was lucky enough to see the first incarnation of “No Apologies” last year and was blown away! The show has since enjoyed a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run, winning critical acclaim, and a clutch of awards. Now it begins its UK tour at The Old Market The Old Market in Hove on Fri 28 & Sat 29 August – complete with a six-piece band performing the songs of Nirvana.

Joining Emma on Friday 28 August for a post-show discussion will be writer and musician Dr. Jerry Thackray Jerry Thackray – the journalist who first brought grunge to the attention of UK audiences (pictured on slide 7 here in the shop signing copies of his book, ’Nirvana: The True Story’).

Tickets are £16 (£13 concessions) available from The Old Market. Come as you are.

Pride in London, Brighton and Manchester are getting a rock/metal/alt event thanks to Pride Rock Festival. Now in its fo...
19/06/2026

Pride in London, Brighton and Manchester are getting a rock/metal/alt event thanks to Pride Rock Festival. Now in its fourth year, Pride Rock originated from a desire to represent music diversity within the LGBTQ+ community, so we’re more than happy to give them our support.

Headlining this year is Cassyette, a “modern alternative icon” (Kerrang) who will be supported by Stone Angels and many more at Bush Hall in London, CHALK Brighton in Brighton and G O R I L L A in Manchester.

Follow Pride Rock Festival for updates and ticket links

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