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Brave Rival are a rock band on a mission. No gimmicks, no frills—just raw, high-energy, riff-driven rock that demands to be heard.The Portsmouth-based quartet - vocalist Lindsey Bonnick, guitarist Ed ‘the Shred’ Clarke, bassist Billy Dedman, and drummer Donna Peters—have earned a reputation as one of the UK’s most electrifying live acts. Their powerhouse performances have been winning over crowds across the country, with critics and fans alike praising their energy, musicianship, and undeniable chemistry on stage.

Blues-rock heavyweight Joe Bonamassa called them one of his “favourite discoveries,” Classic Rock Magazine hailed their sound as “packed with ambition, fire, and killer songs.”

Crowned Band of the Year at the 2025 UK Blues Awards, we’re honoured to have Brave Rival launch their new album exclusively with us here in Worthing at The Factory Live; showcasing their most dynamic, hard-hitting material yet. With soaring vocals, thunderous grooves, and fearless song-writing, this new chapter promises to hit harder than ever.