A Night for the Mandem: Marshall Mandiangu, Jaebo, JJM

A Night for the Mandem: Marshall Mandiangu, Jaebo, JJM takes place on 26 November 2026. Venue: The Old Market, Brighton.

A special show dedicated to the conversation surrounding men's mental health, with a musically unconventional twist. With JJM and Jaebo both serving as openers for the show, they represent two sides of the same coin: challenging hetero-normative stereotypes, focusing their lyricism on vulnerability and autobiographical stories shaped by their perspectives on life, paired with razor-sharp punchlines and tongue-twisters that defy the laws of physics and the dexterity of the English language. The show is then followed by an open cypher - a Brighton tradition that unites every rap sub-genre together (hip hop, grime, trap etc), enabling fellow rappers and singers alike to partake in an improvisational setting filled with competitive spirit, freestyles designed to test the sharpness of one's sword; displaying collaboration and the strength of the Brighton rap scene. Ending the night, is a headline showcase from Marshall Mandiangu; with a decade's worth of history in the Brighton music scene, releasing several hits, iconic music videos, performing in landmark venues and historic achievements, this presents a unique reveal of what life is currently like as a 29-year-old disabled AuDHD person. Bridging the gap between being raised by legendary elders and welcoming the new generation; Marshall's role serves as a reminder that neurodivergence is not only an important of their identity, but that the ethos of the night is one that welcomes the Mandem of all intersectionalities.