Grassroots music has never really been about polish. It has always been about people. The ones who turn up, plug…
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Highlight of Valefest 2026 (Friday) – Lyric Lounge Review – Tanya Russell
Built on a fierce love for grassroots music, Valefest in Bolsolver has quietly become one of Derbyshire’s most welcoming independent…
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Priscilla Queen of the Desert at Nottingham Theatre Royal: Glitter, Guts and a Great Big Beating Heart
There are some shows that enter the stage quietly. Priscilla Queen of the Desert is not one of them. It…
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Independent Music Venues in the UK Listings
We asked our readers to name their favourite independent music venues so you can find a new place to discover…
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The Black Market Venue: The Little Room With a Big Heart
Some venues put gigs on. Others keep scenes alive. The Black Market Venue in Warsop belongs firmly in that second…
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Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
There are nights when classical music feels less like something being performed and more like something being released into the…
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