Absuma
Fri 22 Jan · 19:30
The Hope and Ruin
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A community gathering occurs at The Hope and Ruin in Brighton on 22 January 2027. The session includes a six-piece band performance alongside definitions of the word ABSUMA, which refers to a rock band, a house, or a cousin-marriage custom.
ABSUMA
/əˈbʊsəmə/
noun
1. A six-piece rock-ish band you should see sooner rather than later as DIVORCE is pretty common these days
2. A house built by Simon’s grandad named after Abraham, Susan and Maureen (before the advent of google search)
3. A traditional cousin-marriage custom practiced by the Afar people in East Africa
Lyrics of note
“I’ll watch you dance down by the speakers, for DJ Sexy Jesus”
“She’s only stolen the baby”
“Never again will I give all my love”
Listeners guide
MY NAME IS CAIN – Destroying ones digital image and claiming ones soul
ALL MY LOVE – Realising that one should not give all of ones love away
ANIMAL – A song one wishes one never wrote
THE BEER WALK – The singalong one
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Absuma takes place on Friday, 22 January 2027 at 19:30.
Absuma is held at The Hope and Ruin in London (Brighton).
Tickets for Absuma can be booked via hope.pub using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
A community gathering occurs at The Hope and Ruin in Brighton on 22 January 2027. The session includes a six-piece band performance alongside definitions of the word ABSUMA, which refers to a rock band, a house, or a cousin-marriage custom.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
ABSUMA
/əˈbʊsəmə/
noun
1. A six-piece rock-ish band you should see sooner rather than later as DIVORCE is pretty common these days
2. A house built by Simon’s grandad named after Abraham, Susan and Maureen (before the advent of google search)
3. A traditional cousin-marriage custom practiced by the Afar people in East Africa
Lyrics of note
“I’ll watch you dance down by the speakers, for DJ Sexy Jesus”
“She’s only stolen the baby”
“Never again will I give all my love”
Listeners guide
MY NAME IS CAIN – Destroying ones digital image and claiming ones soul
ALL MY LOVE – Realising that one should not give all of ones love away
ANIMAL – A song one wishes one never wrote
THE BEER WALK – The singalong one
Description supplied by the event organiser.
WhereThe Hope and Ruin
Brighton
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Absuma?
Absuma takes place on Friday, 22 January 2027 at 19:30.
Where is Absuma taking place?
Absuma is held at The Hope and Ruin in London (Brighton).
How do I get tickets for Absuma?
Tickets for Absuma can be booked via hope.pub using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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