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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Another year has almost complete once again and despite Summer feeling like it was just days away, we now turn our attention to the winter season which has a large focus on the mammoth selection of New Year’s parties on offer. Whether it’s some Winter Sun you are seeking this time round, or just a right good rave-up with your friends, we’ve dug deep and found a super selection of clubs and events to meet your New Year party needs.

Defected Celebrate NYE at Printworks

Defected NYE at Printworks
Printworks, London SE16 7PJ
https://www.printworkslondon.co.uk/
December 31st, 19:00 – 04:00

Lineup: MK, Special Guest, Purple Disco Machine, Low Steppa, Simon Dunmore, David Penn, Jess Bay

EGG LDN NYE

EGG LDN NYE
EGG London, 200 York Way; Kings Cross, London N7 9AP
http://www.egglondon.co.uk/
December 31st, 21:00 – 10:00

Lineup: Charlotee de Witte, Luigi Madonna, Regal, Tobi Neumann, Manu Gonzlez & Residents

Reaktor at E1

Reaktor at E1
E1, London
http://www.e1-london.com/
December 29, 22:00 – 07:00

Lineup: O/V/R Live (aka James Ruskin & Regis), Neon Chambers LIVE (aka Sigha & Kangding Ray), The Lotus Eaters LIVE (aka Lucy & Rrose), Oscar Mulero, Freddy K, Killawatt, Shifted, Abstract Division, and Antonio De Angelis

Lost Paradise

Lost Paradise
Glenworth Valley (Sydney), Australia
www.lostparadise.com.au
December 28th – January 1st

Lineup: PNAU, Bicep (live), KiNK (live), Peggy Gou, Bob Moses, SG Lewis, Willaris. K & more

Epizode Festival

Epizode Festival
Phu Quoc, Vietnam
https://epizode.com/
December 31st – January 10th

Lineup: Agents Of Time, Apollonia, Bill Patrick, Ricardo Villalobos, Dan Andrei, Dubfire, Nina Kraviz and more

Ministry of Sound presents NYE 

NYE at Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound, London SE1 6DP
https://www.ministryofsound.com
December 31st, 21:00 – 06:30

Lineup:  Hannah Wants, Paul Woolford, Todd Edwards, Marquis Hawkes, Will Saul, The Reflex James From Accounts and more

Nightvision at Edinburgh NYE Party

Night Vision Edinburgh NYE
Liquid Room Warehouse, Edinburgh, Scotland
https://thisisourvision.com/
Dec 29 – Dec 31st

Lineup: Jeff Mills, Pan Pot, Purple Disco Machine, Mr Scruff, George Fitzgerald, Fort Romeau and more

Canal Mills presents Closing NYE and NYD parties

NYE/ NYD at Canal Mills
Canal Mills, Leeds, LS12 2EB
https://canalmills.com/
January 1st

NYE Lineup: Hannah Wants, Danny Howard, Waze & Oddysey, Disciples and more

NYD Lineup: Maceo Plex, Daniel Avery, Hot Chip, Artwork, Paul Woolford, HAAi and more

Esto Es Tulum

Esto Es Tulum
Tulum, Mexico
www.estoestulum.com
December 28th – January 26th

Lineup: Luciano & Friends, The Martinez Brothers, Seth Troxler, Sasha, John Digweed, Damian Lazarus, Rampa vs &Me, Job Jobse, Blond:Ish, Gerd Janson, Andrea Oliva

UNO Music Fest

Uno Music Fest
Feria de Zaragosa, Spain
www.unomusicfest.com
January 1st

Lineup: 2ManyDJs, Shlomi Aber, Deborah De Luca, Dubfire and more

Watergate hosts Made In Italy

Made in Italy x Watergate
Cinecittà World Amusement Park, Rome
https://www.facebook.com/events/262682640973626/
December 31st

Lineup: Octave One, Ali from Tiefschwarz, Italoboyz, Tribalism Boys, Marco Effe, Supernova, Emanuele Inglese and more