Nicholson
About this event
Join us at The Black Lion for an evening with Nicholson, one of Brighton's most versatile DJs. Drawing on a lifetime of musical influences – from Nigerian Afrobeat and Caribbean sounds to 90s jungle, hip-hop and house – Nicholson crafts seamless sets that celebrate the richness of Black music across decades and genres. Whether you're after feel-good vibes or dancefloor energy, his eclectic style keeps the night flowing naturally from start to finish.
Nestled in the heart of Brighton's Lanes and just a stone's throw from the beach, The Black Lion is the perfect spot for a night out. With quality food and drinks, friendly staff and a great atmosphere, it's the ideal venue to experience Nicholson's expansive musical journey. Come ready to move, discover new sounds and be part of the vibe.
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Growing up in Bradford, within a Nigerian household which is located in the Caribbean neighbourhood of West Bowling, Nicholson’s early musical experiences were rich and diverse. At home, he was surrounded by countless Afrobeat records as well as Motown, funk and soul. This was contrasted by the high-energy music he was exposed to at his childhood youth club which mainly consisted of early 90s jungle, ragga and hip-hop. Throughout his teenage years, he was part of a small grime collective consisting of five MCs and a DJ who would record long sets on cassette tapes, rapping over grime and hip-hop instrumentals which they then distributed around school. After a short period of exploring guitar-based music, he eventually formed a live hip-hop and soul band Normanton Street in Brighton in 2011. The band organised a lot of their events and would need a DJ. Learning how to mix on a pair of old CDJs that were constantly set up at the band's house, Nicholson was able to spend hours exploring how to naturally shift to and from the different aforementioned genres whilst maintaining a certain energy throughout. In 2018, his record label QM Records began NAWA!, a monthly Afrobeats club night that showcased both artists and DJs.
Nestled in the heart of Brighton’s Lanes - and a stone’s throw from the beach - you’ll find The Black Lion. Quality food and drinks, good music, friendly staff and a great vibe - what more could you ask for!
