Quarters Brighton, the newest venue from Amaad Venues, is proud to announce a pioneering partnership with AudioActive, the South East’s leading non-profit music organisation dedicated to empowering young people and emerging artists through music. This collaboration brings together Quarters’ commitment to world-class live music experiences with AudioActive’s expertise in youth development, mentoring, and creative opportunity.

Together, Quarters and AudioActive will curate events led by AudioActive members, with both talent and crew coming from the organisation and supported by Quarters, giving young people hands-on experience in planning, staffing, and delivering live music showcases. The partnership will provide paid internships offering real-world experience across all aspects of running and managing a professional venue, while creative opportunities, including rehearsal and recording spaces, content creation for personal platforms, and guest list access, ensure music remains accessible to those who need it most.

This partnership will create concrete, actionable opportunities that give young people genuine ownership of the Quarters space and the chance to shape its cultural impact. From the outset, Quarters has aimed to be more than just a club, actively contributing to its local community and providing a platform where the South Coast music scene can flourish.

AMAAD Co-Founder, Paul Jack said, “When we started building Quarters, the aim was never just to open another club. We wanted a space that really belongs to the community. AudioActive’s mission and the young people they support align perfectly with what we’re trying to create in Brighton. Together, we’re building real opportunities, real pathways, and a place where new talent can grow, perform, and genuinely shape the city’s music culture.”

Michelle Hunter, Director of Programmes, Communications and Marketing at AudioActive said, “Quarters share our belief that young people deserve genuine access to the spaces shaping our music culture. This partnership creates real, paid opportunities across performance, production and venue operations  not just for artists, but for the next wave of industry talent. It’s the kind of collaboration that strengthens a city’s cultural ecosystem and makes the South Coast a place where young creatives can grow and be seen.”

Every guest list allocation at Quarters will include a £5 donation to AudioActive, with all contributions tracked and shared to highlight the partnership’s tangible impact. Industry mentoring and classes will see AMAAD staff and music professionals hosting sessions and talks, connecting young members directly with artists and leaders shaping the future of electronic and live music.

Since opening in September 2025, Quarters has already made its mark with an innovative programme of live and electronic events, featuring artists such as Shy FX, Laurent Garnier, Swimming Pool, Everything Everything, The Sherlocks and The Callous Daoboys.

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