There's more content than you would believe. Hopefully this will make finding it a bit easier...
Gig Review: GIRLBAND! at Rescue Rooms
Thu 23 May 2024Alternative three-piece GIRLBAND! have recently burst on to the local and national scene, describing themselves as "a formidable force for good" and spreading energy and inclusivity. We caught their hometown show, supported by The Chase, at Rescue Rooms...
![IMG 9960 2](/media/ygbhlgto/img_9960-2.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=6000&sourceHeight=4000&v=1daace96c437a90)
Gig review: Aaron West & The Roaring Twenties at The Bodega
Wed 22 May 2024A decade on from his first solo adventure, The Wonder Years’ frontman Dan Campbell has returned in 2024 with the third part in his Aaron West & The Roaring Twenties trilogy. Titled In Lieu of Flowers, the new record has been one of the most critically acclaimed of the year so far, adored by fans and critics alike. But does the new material translate to the live setting? We we went along to his sold-out show at The Bodega to find out…
![AW&Tr20s 53](/media/1mslvcrh/awtr20s-53.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1365&sourceHeight=2048&v=1daaced23e41df0)
Competition: Win Tickets For Hacienda Live at Wollaton Hall
Wed 22 May 2024Hacienda, the iconic music brand that has captivated audiences for over three decades, is set to make history once again. They will be bringing their live experience to Wollaton Hall for the first time on Saturday 31 August.
LeftLion have three pairs of tickets to give away. The winners will be drawn on Monday 10 June and notified by email soon after. To be in with a chance of winning read on...
![Hac1000 Nottingham Lineup FB Events Banner V6](/media/1zxn10it/hac1000-nottingham-lineup-fb-events-banner-v6.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1000&sourceHeight=524&v=1daaad8aaab6cb0)
Five reasons to attend Dot To Dot Festival in 2024
Mon 20 May 2024For almost 20 years, Dot To Dot Festival has remained the standard bearer for all metropolitan festivals in the UK. Launched in Nottingham during the mid-00s indie boom, Dot To Dot has since become a staple of the late May Bank Holiday weekend, showcasing only the very best new music across an epic all-day event. With the 2024 edition boasting one of the best line-ups to date, we thought we’d dive into what makes Dot To Dot so special…
![14 IMG 7853](/media/vhuhz3vb/14-img_7853.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=2048&sourceHeight=1365&v=1daaaf1fdd5abd0)
Bearded Theory Festival Preview
Mon 20 May 2024Having previously lugged a tent hundreds of miles to music festivals, the prospect of an amazing weekend just an hour away from Nottingham in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside was too tempting to pass up. Bearded Theory Festival celebrates its fifteenth birthday this year and the line up is a brilliant blend of old school greats and modern marvels. Here’s some of the highlights we’re looking forward to catching…
![Bearded Theory](/media/cscl3zo3/bearded-theory.png?width=500&height=650&format=png&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1055&sourceHeight=339&v=1daaad2492b27b0)
Festivals, exhibitions, art classes, and the return of the Luminarium: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham: 20 - 27 May
Sun 19 May 2024A bumper pick of the week showcasing some of the best events this bank holiday weekend. We've got art classes, live music, festivals, exhibition openings and the return of the Luminarium, all happening on your doorstep in Nottingham
![1](/media/usojowh3/1.png?width=500&height=650&format=png&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1200&sourceHeight=900&v=1daa5f67e435250)
Gig review: The Staves at Rescue Rooms
Sun 19 May 2024We went down to Rescue Rooms to watch The Staves serenade Nottingham, and discovered that expressing yourself has never been simpler than watching the sisters on stage...
![12 IMG 8893](/media/tv0dfy1t/12-img_8893.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=6000&sourceHeight=4000&v=1daa914c58eef90)
Gig review: Grey Daze at Rescue Rooms
Sun 19 May 2024Despite existing for 30 years, Grey Daze only recently played their second-ever show in the UK. Nottingham's Rescue Rooms had the honour of hosting the band, and we headed down to experience it...
![635A5337](/media/ffrgbnyv/635a5337.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=3840&sourceHeight=5760&v=1daa94a44a1a810)
Gig review: Elbow at Motorpoint Arena
Sat 18 May 2024After an all-too-long hiatus, Guy Garvey and Elbow returned to Nottingham in possession of a formidable catalogue of epic songs. We headed to the Arena to watch the show...
![AMS4915](/media/qdclbi5m/_ams4915.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=4256&sourceHeight=2832&v=1daa7755fec8800)
Gig review: Tenacious D at Motorpoint Arena
Thu 16 May 2024The comedic duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass have embarked on their greatest tour yet. As the Spicy Meatball stopped off at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena, we joined the local metal heads on a journey through the band's discography...
![TENCIOUS D 46](/media/shahfayz/tencious-d_46.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1825&sourceHeight=2738&v=1daa6a98c1214d0)
Gig review: Average White Band at Rock City
Thu 16 May 2024We headed down to Rock City for a musicianship masterclass from Average White Band, as they visited Nottingham as part of their final tour...
![D04 6548](/media/22umevef/d04_6548.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=4928&sourceHeight=3280&v=1daa77362d0a710)
Glastonbudget 2024: the Original Tribute Festival returns from Thursday 23 - Sunday 26 May
Wed 15 May 2024Glastonbudget - which lays claim to being "the original tribute festival, keeping the music alive since 2005". Acts acting as other acts gracing the stage this year include The Bon Jovi Experience, Flash: A Tribute to Queen, ABBA Revival, Absolute Bowie, The Police Academy and many more. But there's plenty of local talent on offer too.
![GB Stage](/media/bq2hm42x/gb-stage.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1380&sourceHeight=924&v=1daa61fa1f4e870)
Could Be Real Tribute Festival Bringing Music to Newstead Abbey this Summer
Wed 15 May 2024Get ready to immerse yourself in a night of nostalgia as the Could Be Real Tribute Festival descends upon the serene grounds of Newstead Abbey on Friday 5 July...
![Couldbereal Tributefestival Venue SQ2](/media/tdwomy0x/couldbereal-tributefestival-venue-sq2.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1000&sourceHeight=1000&v=1daa20187ba9530)
Gig review: Tourist at Rescue Rooms
Wed 15 May 2024Nine dates into a UK/EU tour promoting his fifth album Memory Morning, melancholic house maestro Tourist brought his concise, one-man show to Nottingham's Rescue Rooms, closing out the UK’s hottest day yet with some summery, electronic vibes...
![TOURIST PHOTO](/media/groc0auj/tourist-photo.png?width=500&height=650&format=png&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=210&sourceHeight=320&v=1daa6c3433066d0)
Martin Kemp to Headline Notts' Boho Festival in July, with Tickets Starting at £35 for Adults
Wed 15 May 2024You don't have to travel halfway across the country, or blow half your savings, to get that festival feeling - Notts' own Boho Festival is one offer closer to home that hopes to tick all your boxes...
![Visit Notts Ad5](/media/depagnbt/visit-notts-ad5.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1220&sourceHeight=713&v=1daa5e4f36e4e70)
Gig review: The Wedding Present at Rescue Rooms
Mon 13 May 2024Rock City veterans The Wedding Present recently took to the stage for a fantastic performance at Rescue Rooms...
![TWP 2](/media/ypjlw3q4/twp-2.jpeg?width=500&height=650&format=jpeg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=2048&sourceHeight=1365&v=1daa55cf0500040)
Comic festivals, choirs, funky soul and jazz, and gigs: here's what's on in Notts 13 - 19 May
Sun 12 May 2024Sing, dance, create and learn in Notts this week, with a lovely hodgepodge of events across the city...
![3 (1)](/media/tr2jccaq/3.png?width=500&height=650&format=png&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1200&sourceHeight=900&v=1daa2eb01610240)
Gig review: New Currents festival at Trent Navigation
Wed 08 May 2024Could there be a better way to spend the Bank Holiday weekend than watching some of the best young musicians in Nottingham perform, under the scorching hot sun, with a beer in hand, whilst raising money for charity? We don’t think so, which is why we headed over to New Currents festival at Trent Navigation for this all-day event…
![7 IMG 6077 2](/media/k33e35jt/7-img_6077-2.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=6000&sourceHeight=4000&v=1daa17f10cc6480)