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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HOME//GRXWN. welcomes Jansons for his long-awaited debut with ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah’, a track already road-tested by label founder Rossi. and close friend Chris Stussy. Stripped-back yet infectious, the cut revolves around crisp percussion, subtle vocal loops, and a rolling groove that’s become a secret weapon across their sets. Originally produced a decade ago, the track has been rediscovered and refined for today’s minimal-leaning house landscape—proving itself as a record ahead of its time, now stepping into the spotlight.

With past releases on Circoloco, PIV, and Disorder, plus appearances at global institutions like fabric, Club Space, and Ushuaïa, Jansons has established himself as one of house music’s most consistent voices. Following the global success of his PIV anthem ‘Messan’, ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah’ further highlights his ability to merge timeless groove with modern energy—an essential addition to both his catalogue and HOME//GRXWN.’s growing reputation for high-quality, dancefloor-led house.

Jansons ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah’ is out now on HOME//GRXWN. – buy HERE.

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Two of the UK’s most talked about producers will be releasing their maiden collaboration on Hot Creations this May, as James Solace and Jansons team up on the Portal EP. The three-tracker marks James’ return to the label, fresh from the sensational Mind Music last year, whilst Jansons makes his full release debut having remixed Ben Sterling’s Fantasee in 2019.

The pair described how lockdown fuelled their creativity, as well as how their musical influences shaped the EP: “We had been planning to get in the studio together for a while and lockdown was the perfect opportunity to collaborate on a project. We’re both influenced by all kinds of house music and this EP really shows that.”

Portal sets the pace, as punchy kick-hat combos converge on shimmering synth stabs throughout. It’s a club-ready cut, taking us deep into heads down hands up territory with rhythmic claps and writhing percussion. Ba Dah Be Dah continues the late-night feel, marrying echoing vocals into a tough, low-slung bassline whilst tribal drum patterns stomp in the background before 54 brings things to a feel good close. It’s a summer anthem through and through, packed to the brim with warming keys and plenty of funk inspired rhythm.

Whether it’s releasing stripped back house under his Burnski alias or hard edged 2-step via his Instinct moniker, James Burnham AKA James Solace has become a UK-mainstay over the years. James Solace is the latest incarnation in Burnham’s story, one that has seen him release on several of the scene’s foremost labels including Hot Creations, Knee Deep In Sound, Last Night On Earth and many more besides. Jansons is swiftly cementing his standing as a leading talent in contemporary electronic music. A prolific producer, his back catalogue boasts releases on Circus, Knee Deep In Sound and Four Thirty Two to name just a few, whilst recent mixes for BBC Radio 1 have placed him as a firm favourite in the UK spotlight.

Buy / Stream ‘Portal EP’ here: https://lnk.to/hotc172

Sam Holland is no stranger to Richy Ahmed’s Four Thirty Two imprint, having released on the label as one half of Senzala with their ‘Phase’ EP and a collaborative single with Jansons, he now makes his solo venture returning with his powerful two tracker ‘Supersonic / Banshee’, accompanied by a remix from James Solace.

We caught up with Sam to hear about his time during lockdown and revisiting old projects, previously being part of the duo Senzala, the production process behind his new release and some of his favourite DJ booth highlights over the past few years.

Hi Sam, thanks for taking the time to talk to Music is 4 Lovers. Where are you in the world right now, how are things and how has the last 5 months been for you?

Hey guys, thanks for getting in touch. I’m currently living in my hometown of Watford which is just outside of London. It’s been such a strange year hasn’t it!? Although, the last 5 months have been challenging at moments, it’s given me some much needed time to finish off old projects. It’s funny because when you approach a track that you haven’t been working on for a while, it gives you a whole new perspective with fresh ears! I’ve enjoyed experimenting with different styles too. Also, working with an amazing vocalist at the moment, more info on that one soon!

You were previously part of the duo Senzala, can you tell us a little about the act, how it came together, and why it came to an end?

Yeah sure. So, Jonni and I started making music several years ago after meeting through mutual friends. After a couple years of fusing our influences we started making some really great music. We put out a couple of vinyl only releases and then met Richy Ahmed. Richy liked what we were doing and ended up putting our ‘Phase EP’ out on Four Thirty Two, which was the 3^rd release on the label. Richy really gave us a platform and from then on we released on the likes of Knee Deep In Sound, No.19, SCI+TEC, & Pets Recordings.

After some amazing years of releasing music, we decided that it was best to go separate ways. Sometimes you just end up going in different directions and the best way to move forward was to start a fresh and pursue solo avenues.

You have made Richy Ahmed’s 432 label a home in the past, as Senzala, you’re now back with a solo release on the imprint, can you tell us a little about the record and about your connection with Richy?

Absolutely. Having been a part of Four Thirty Two from the start has been such an honour and I’m really proud to be given the opportunity to release again as a solo artist. ‘Supersonic’ was actually the first record I made since doing my own thing. As soon as I finished it, I was like ‘this has to go to Richy, I reckon it’s right up his street!’ A couple of weeks later, he sent me a video of him dropping it to a full house at Ants, Ushuaia. I was on my way home from Junction 2 Festival with my brother at the time. Safe to say, this rounded off the evening nicely!

What are your passions, pursuits and interests outside of music?

I’m a big football fan, Arsenal being my club of choice since they are the best club in North London Me and Jansons love a few pints in the pub when Arsenal are playing. I also love playing golf and lockdown has given me the chance to get out and play more often. I like to read too; I’ve recently finished Anthony Kiedis’ book ‘Scar Tissue’ from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Huge fan, so this was a great read.

Outside of electronic music, I also play the piano and have done from a young age so I’ve been playing lots of new music from classical to jazz.

What are your favourite 3 albums of all time?

Red Hot Chilli Peppers – Californication

St. Germain – Tourist

Khruangbin – Con Todo El Mundo   

You’ve Dj’ed a fair amount around the UK as well as overseas, what have been your dance floor or DJ booth highlights over the last few years?

One highlight that stands out was playing after Carl Cox at We Are FSTVL a few years ago. That was a pretty surreal moment and the energy in the room was electric. Another fun highlight was playing b2b with Richy and Seb Zito at Watergate, Berlin after a Four Thirty Two showcase. That was one for the ravers. More recently a big highlight for me was hearing ‘Supersonic’ for the first time on the DC10 terrace last year. That room has always been an inspiration to me, so hearing my own record in there was pretty special.

It’s a tough question to answer at the moment, with so much uncertainty still, but what are your plans, or at least hopes for the year ahead?

Well, in terms of new music this year, I’m releasing again on Knee Deep In Sound as a follow up to my ‘Disco Dancer EP’ that came out earlier this year. I then have a release coming out on Melé’s Club Bad which I’m really excited about. I think for now, while clubs remain closed, I’ll keep working on new music and hopefully give people something to dance to in their homes until we can all go out again!

Sam Holland ‘Supersonic / Banshee’ is out now on Four Thirty Two

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