Fatboy Slim, the legendary DJ and producer, is set to perform his smallest gig in decades this weekend, playing to just 60 people at The Pipeline in Brighton. The intimate show is part of the Everywhere At Once festival, a nationwide celebration of grassroots live music venues taking place from 26 to 28 June 2026.
Over 2,000 Artists at 400+ Venues
The Everywhere At Once festival features more than 2,000 artists performing at over 400 grassroots music venues across the UK. The Music Venue Trust, which supports these spaces, confirmed Fatboy Slim's newly announced show. Tickets for the June 28 performance go on sale at Resident Records on Wednesday, June 23.
Fatboy Slim, whose real name is Norman Cook, emphasised the importance of small venues. "I've been lucky enough to play huge stages all over the world, but grassroots venues are where it all started for me and where music scenes really begin, where artists learn their craft, where communities form, and where people come together purely for the love of it," he said. "Without grassroots venues, independent promoters and local crowds taking a chance on something new, none of this exists. These spaces are vital for culture and for local communities, so if there's anything I can do to help shine a light on them and help keep that spirit alive, I'm more than happy to be involved."
Diverse Line-Up Including Becky Hill and Tinie Tempah
Other major artists joining Fatboy Slim in playing special intimate shows include Becky Hill, Tinie Tempah, Rizzle Kicks, Glenn Tilbrook, and The Lathums. The line-up also features Lucy Spraggan, Gene, D Double E, P Money, Toddla T, The Divine Comedy, Jodie Harsh, Master Peace, Brooke Combe, and Inspiral Carpets, alongside hundreds of local and emerging artists.
The festival spans genres from dance and electronic to indie, rock, grime, pop, jazz, folk, punk, soul, and more, aiming to showcase the diversity and creativity of grassroots venues. Supported by the National Lottery, Everywhere At Once pairs established artists with emerging local talent to highlight the role these venues play in developing the next generation of British music.
Economic and Cultural Impact
There are more than 800 grassroots music venues in the UK, contributing over £550 million annually to the economy, according to the Music Venue Trust. Fatboy Slim urged fans to support local venues: "If you care about music, go out and support your local venues, buy a ticket, discover somebody new, and be part of keeping those scenes alive."
Full details of all gigs, with daily updates, are available at www.everywherefest.com.
