Brave Rival

Brave Rival are a rock band on a mission. No gimmicks, no frills—just raw, high-energy, riff-driven rock that demands to be heard.

Brave Rival's critically acclaimed debut album "Life's Machine", was released to rave reviews. Classic Rock described them as a cross between Heart and Tedeschi Trucks.

Their songs have been featured on Joe Bonamassa's Radio show where he informed listeners that they were "his favourite discovery this year". Nominated for a UK blues award in the Best Emerging Artist category and took part in the 2022 UK Blues Challenge. Played main stage Butlin's Skegness Rock and Blues Festival and have toured the UK as headline act (selling out many venues) and support for Dom Martin, Laurence Jones and Corky Laing.

Since forming in 2019, the Portsmouth-based quartet—vocalist Lindsey Bonnick, guitarist Ed ‘the Shred’ Clarke, bassist Billy Dedman, and drummer Donna Peters—have built a reputation as one of the UK’s most electrifying live acts. Their debut album Life’s Machine (2022) put them on the map, catching the attention of critics, fans, and even Joe Bonamassa, who called them one of his “favourite discoveries.”

Their 2024 follow-up, Fight or Flight, upped the stakes, earning a 9/10 review from Classic Rock Magazine, who hailed it as “an album packed with ambition, fire, and killer songs.” With massive hooks, blistering guitar work, and unstoppable energy, the album set the stage for their biggest year yet—festivals, headline tours, and sharing stages with rock legends like FM.

Brave Rival are only getting started. Get on board or get out of the way.