Classic funk, a celebration of guitar music and a cappella singing from Zimbabwe - it's all to be found this week.

THUMPASAURUS, Komedia, Brighton, August 2
Make your way down to the venue for a monster night of groovy music from a mammoth-sized band.

The ever-funky, 14-piece Thumpasaurus cover the classic funk and soul of George Clinton, Maceo Parker and James Brown.

Tickets cost £8 (£6 concessions). Call 01273 647100.

LEWES GUITAR FESTIVAL, venues around Lewes, August 5-11
The festival is back with a multitude of international performers.

Free daytime concerts will take place in the grounds of Lewes Castle and Grange Gardens and paid-for evening gigs will be held at All Saints Centre, Lewes Town Hall and Gardner Arts Centre.

For a programme and tickets, call 01273 477356.

BLACK UMFOLOSI, Corn Exchange, Brighton, August 2
The Zimbabwean world beats group is known for its spine-tingling a cappella harmonies, glorious gospel singing and exuberant dancing.

In fact, the multi-disciplined and energetic ten-piece group has been likened to the successful African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

Tickets cost £10 (£8 concessions). Call 01273 647100.