An event put on by FUP

In 2019, musician Mary Hampton travelled to Newcastle to perform at an all-day event curated by Richard Dawson. Also on the bill was Nev Clay, a name long spoken of with reverence among fellow artists. From the opening moments of his set, it was clear that something special was unfolding — by the second song, the room was entirely captivated.

In his own words, Nev Clay has been “clarting about” the Newcastle music scene for more than 30 years. His songs vividly portray the local area and the people who inhabit it, while his distinctive guitar playing and lyrical craft have inspired both emerging talent and established musicians alike.

Appearances in the South are rare. However, following the release of his album So Little Happened for So Long, he travelled down in 2025 for a session on BBC Radio 6 Music with Mark Radcliffe and Gideon Coe.

FUP is therefore delighted to welcome Nev Clay to Bognor Regis for a special one-off performance. This is not part of a tour, making it a particularly rare opportunity for southern audiences to experience this celebrated and singular artist live.

“everybody who hears him falls in love, and I’ve seen it happen time and time again.” – _KLOF Magazine_

“A hugely skilled guitarist… Nev makes what he does look effortless, but his is a unique talent. ” – Gus Ironside, _Louder Than War_

Listen to Nev Clay on Bandcamp

Nev Clay - Live at Cobalt Studios on YouTube

**Support from Hoverdonkey**
Bognor/Portsmouth/Brighton accoustic trio Hoverdonkey have been playing together since 2023. They released their first record in 2024 on Gardeners Delight records which quickly sold out. They have supported the likes of Shovel Dance Collective, Gwenifer Raymond, Brighde Chaimbeul amongst others and in 2025 did a short European trip with the Japanese band Sonotanotanpenz.

They are currently working on an album due for release in late 2026. With tunes mainly reflecting walks in the Sussex countryside, Hoverdonkey aim to send listeners into a reflective state of relaxation with their musicAs Gardener’s delight records put it, ‘Hoverdonkey conjure the vibe of meanderingly complex walks that always seem to end up with a superbly poured pint in a more than decent country pub’

Listen to Hoverdonkey's latest single

Grab a front row seat for an evening full of the ‘razzle dazzle’ of the West End, as local musicians and club members present glorious songs and melodies from some of the greatest stage and screen musicals of all time.

Curated and introduced by BRMC's Chairman, Ian Clark.