TICKETS for an open-air carnival are selling fast.

Carnivalesque is due to be held at Waterhall in Brighton on August 1.

The carnival will see music acts including David Rodigan, Crazy P and Norman Jay MBE take to the stage.

According to event organisers, less than 500 tickets remain on sale for “one of the first proper parties of the year”.

The open-air event will offer ample space and adhere to government guidelines throughout.

Other artists performing at the event include DJ Food x Ollie Teeba (The Herbaliser), J-Felix (Tru Thoughts), Shapes of Rhythm and Wrongtom.

The Argus: David Rodigan is headlining Carnivalesque at Waterhall in Brighton on August 1 David Rodigan is headlining Carnivalesque at Waterhall in Brighton on August 1

Headliner David Rodigan is a DJ known for his selections of reggae and dancehall music.

The 69-year-old has been featured on a selection of radio stations including Capital 95.8, Kiss 100, BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Radio 2 and BFBS Radio.

The carnival is schedules to begin at midday and finish at 8pm.

Tickets for the event are £20.

More information can be found at soundcrashmusic.com.

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