Inner City Unit, Paradise 9, Dubbal, Kev N Gregg, Dirty Scavenger, Blood Stereo, Jaki Windmill, Slim Tim Slide

Judge Trev Thoms was a Brighton-based guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was, with ex-Hawkwind’s Nik Turner, a founding member of the band Inner City Unit, releasing several albums in the early 80s. He went on to form Atomgods, featuring Steve Pond on bass, and also MOAB (Mother Of All Bands) with ex-Hawkwind’s Ron Tree.

Judge Trev had previously worked with such luminaries as Graham Bond, Gregory Isaacs and Steve Gibbons.

Trev also ran the Real Festival Music website, and was a founding member of the Real Music Club, which this year celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Sadly in July 2010, Judge Trev was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and he passed away in that December. Trev is much missed here on the Brighton scene, and on the UK festival scene where he played extensively around the country.

Tonight’s gig will feature his old band Inner City Unit re-united again for the annual Judge Trev memorial gig, and throughout the day will feature bands and artists who Judge Trev either played with or supported.