Back for the 6th year in a row, it’s the legendary Scallywag Xmas Party at Whitecliffs Cafe, Saltdean Beach!
In celebration of a miraculous virgin birth, we come together once more for festival festivities and musical mayhem. Congregate with friends old and new and get dressed up in your favourite xmas garb to party under the cliffs at a proper seasonal scallywag get together and, as always, everyone is invited!
And who better to help sweat up your nylon costumes than the epic carnival of klezmaniacs ‘Buffo’s Wake’ plus there’s so much more in store to entertain and delight.
As always, get your tickets early , you know the score, our previous 5 xmas parties have sold out in advance so act now if you fancy joining the merry throng.
If you are yet to experience a Scallywag party at Whitecliffs then now is the time! It’s a glorious beachfront bash with sofa sea views, bar food, massive terrace with a fire pit overlooking the sea and all the scallywag trimmings. Expect a bringing together of light hearted lovers of good times with live music, DJ’s, walkabout performance, face painting, laughter and tomfoolery. We bring the music but you make the party. The vibes are high in this very special place so come get involved as we showcase our favourite independent festival acts and DJ’s from across the UK.
Doors at 8pm, First live act on before 9pm, live music until late, DJ’s until 2am.
THE LINE UP SO FAR…
BUFFO’S WAKE – At last, we finally host this twelve-legged beast armed with accordions, violins and a bucket full of gusto. They waltz, tango, mosh and kolo their way through a vast array of influences from Eastern European, Balkan and Russian folk, to punk rock and cabaret, telling tales of debauchery, deformity, zombies, incest and anatomy – making audiences dance late into the night in the process.
In their time together, they have toured all over the world, finding an inspired, confused, sweaty, and often very drunk reception everywhere they go.
Gypsy, Balkan and Klezmer Carnival Punks – with influences from Abba to Zappa, Buffo’s Wake are guaranteed to leave you dancing like you’re possessed!
OHMIC BOLIDE – Brand new to the Scallywag family this Celtic club quartet will wow you with a cèilidh boom style collision of Celtic folk and electronic dance. Expect fiddle, accordion, Irish whistle, big bass, processed beats and anthemic topline female vocals.
Don’t miss this very special performance from these fantastic players!
COUNTRY TIES – Scallywag Charlotte and her band of merry country folksters to open the evening with some thigh slapping, rip roaring tunes. A blend of traditional roots storytelling, country rock, and Americana from the Deep South (of England).
DJ BASSIE GRACIE – We welcome back our long friend of the scallywag family and phenomenal performance poet in her own right, the iconic Bassie Gracie who’ll be mixing balkan beats with funk, hip hop and electro swing to create a finale to get your hips moving and dance floor pumping. She’s a festival DJ regular having played storming sets at Glastonbury, Boomtown and Secret Garden Party to name a few.
DJ LORD DISORDERLY – The lord of the manor spinning his favourite reggae, cumbria, drum and bass and everything in between.
LAURA LOOPS – Pro hooper and massive friend of the party joins us for a very special xmas hula performance
PLUS MORE ACTS TO BE ANNOUNCED and …
POLLY CHROMATIK – Our resident face painting fairy adorns you body with her beautiful artwork with good times vibes
We’ve introduced fairer ticket prices to help more people access the party and allow us to continue hosting events. Please be honest and buy the ticket that applies to your financial situation and by doing so you’ll be helping the party be sustainable for all. Socialist Discount Tickets are limited so please only buy the ticket that applies to you. Massive thanks with this and we really appreciate your support and honesty.
Earlybird *2 for 1* on Scallywag Supporter Tickets (only 40)
Scallywag Supporter Ticket – for scallywags on a good income who can help support those scallywags that aren’t – £23
Regular Ticket – for Scallywags with a regular income – £19
Socialist Discount Ticket – for scallywags on a low income – £15
18+
