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Rock City

8 Talbot Street, Nottingham NG1 5GG

The Bodega Social Club

23 Pelham Street, Nottingham NG1 2ED

Rescue Rooms

Masonic Place, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham NG1 5JT

Rough Trade

5 Broad Street, Nottingham NG1 3AJ

Motorpoint Arena

Bolero Square, The Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1LA

Metronome

Huntingdon Street, Nottingham NG1 1AP, UK

Royal Concert Hall

Theatre Square, Nottingham NG1 5ND

The Maze

2 Raleigh Street, Nottingham NG7 4DL

The Old Cold Store

Queensbridge Rd, Nottingham NG2 1NB, United Kingdom

Saltbox

Bolero Square, Nottingham NG1 1LY, United Kingdom

Red Room

Liquid Light Brewing Company

Unit 9, Robin Hood Industrial Estate, Alfred St S, Nottingham NG3 1GE, United Kingdom

Canalhouse

48-52 Canal St, Nottingham NG1 7EH, United Kingdom

Basement

19A King St, Nottingham NG1 2AY, United Kingdom

Wollaton Park

Nottingham, United Kingdom

The Chapel

Fisher Gate Point

Fisher Gate Point, 1 Fisher Gate, Nottingham NG1 1GD, United Kingdom

Trent Bridge

Trent Bridge, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6AG, United Kingdom

Billy Bootleggers

13-15 Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB, United Kingdom

JT Soar

2 Aberdeen St, Nottingham NG3 1JB, United Kingdom

The Chameleon Arts Café

Newcastle Chambers, 17A Angel Row, Nottingham NG1 6HL, United Kingdom

Various Nottingham Venues

Beeston Ln, Nottingham NG7 2RJ, United Kingdom

The Chapel (Old Angel)

7 Stoney St, Nottingham NG1 1LG, United Kingdom

Nottingham, The Level

Shakespeare St, Nottingham NG1 4GH, United Kingdom

The Level

Nottingham Arts Theatre

12 George St, Nottingham NG1 3BE, United Kingdom

Ye Olde Salutation Inn

Hounds Gate, Nottingham NG1 7AA, United Kingdom

Colwick Country Park

End of, Racecourse Rd, Nottingham NG2 4BH, United Kingdom

The Palais

Jamcafé

12 Heathcoat St, Nottingham NG1 3AA, United Kingdom

Beta

Nottingham, UK

The Nest

The Nest, Iremonger Rd, Nottingham NG2 3HU, United Kingdom

Nottingham Playhouse

Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF, United Kingdom

The Old Bus Depot

3 Fisher Gate, Lower Parliament St, Nottingham NG1 1GD, United Kingdom

Black Cherry Lounge

8A Talbot St, Nottingham NG1 5GG, United Kingdom

Nottingham Arboretum

Waverley St, Nottingham NG7 4HF, United Kingdom

The Bodega, Nottingham

5150 Forge Rd, Nottingham, PA 19362

The Grove

Sneinton Market, unit 48 Freckingham St, Nottingham NG1 1DQ, United Kingdom

Palais

Lower Parliament St, Nottingham NG1 3BB, United Kingdom

Newstead Abbey

Nottingham Rd, Ravenshead, Nottingham NG15 9HJ, United Kingdom

National Justice Museum

National Justice Museum, High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HN, United Kingdom

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The Great Escape 2026 has added 100+ new names ahead of its 20th anniversary

The Great Escape 2026 has added 100+ new names ahead of its 20th anniversary

Y, Bimini, Do Nothing and PVA are among the names joining the Brighton festival's milestone edition.

31 Mar 2026 • 9:33 am

Mumford & Sons’ BST Hyde Park show has added Holly Humberstone, Divorce and more

Mumford & Sons’ BST Hyde Park show has added Holly Humberstone, Divorce and more

The show marks ten years since the band last played the festival.

26 Mar 2026 • 11:23 am

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Electric Castle reveal more than 200 artists for their 2026 programme

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Electric Castle reveal more than 200 artists for their 2026 programme

Over 200 acts are now confirmed across ten stages at Bánffy Castle, Transylvania.

17 Mar 2026 • 9:48 am

Truck Festival has added Divorce, Picture Parlour and the final ever Barrioke

Truck Festival has added Divorce, Picture Parlour and the final ever Barrioke

Over 90% of tickets sold; final tickets available on festival's website.

4 Mar 2026 • 6:00 pm

Check out Coach Party's Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. My Chemical Romance, The 1975, Hannah Montana and more

FeaturesDivorce

Check out Coach Party's Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. My Chemical Romance, The 1975, Hannah Montana and more

Coach Party take us through some of the music they listened to in their formative years.

21 Aug 2025 • 12:55 pm

Check out Divorce's Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. Lady Gaga, Laura Marling, Grizzly Bear and more

FeaturesDivorce

Check out Divorce's Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. Lady Gaga, Laura Marling, Grizzly Bear and more

Divorce take us through some of the music they listened to in their formative years.

14 Aug 2025 • 12:41 pm

Divorce are on the road to Goldenhammer: "We focused on translating the feeling of the journey, not the destination"

FeaturesDivorce

Divorce are on the road to Goldenhammer: "We focused on translating the feeling of the journey, not the destination"

On their debut album 'Drive To Goldenhammer', the East Midlands quartet craft a nostalgic roadmap through queerness, creativity and collective vulnerability

10 Mar 2025 • 11:30 am

Divorce's new single 'Antarctica' was inspired by a break-up and a cow

Divorce's new single 'Antarctica' was inspired by a break-up and a cow

The indie band's forthcoming debut is coming next year.

13 Nov 2024 • 4:48 pm

Do Nothing have arranged an intimate Independent Venue Week tour for January

Do Nothing have arranged an intimate Independent Venue Week tour for January

The Nottingham quartet will play intimate shows in Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds, London and Bristol to support grassroots music venues.

30 Oct 2024 • 3:32 pm

Do Nothing's new single 'Summer of Hate' has no time for seasonal constraints

FeaturesDo Nothing

Do Nothing's new single 'Summer of Hate' has no time for seasonal constraints

Nothing says summer like a song released in October, but then Do Nothing are happy to do things their own way.

21 Oct 2024 • 4:30 pm

Divorce have announced their debut album 'Drive to Goldenhammer', and shared ego-busting teaser single 'All My Freaks'

Divorce have announced their debut album 'Drive to Goldenhammer', and shared ego-busting teaser single 'All My Freaks'

The 12-track album, produced by Catherine Marks, explores themes of transformation and finding home.

24 Sept 2024 • 9:16 am

London Grammar: "Kids see right through something that's not authentic"

NewsLondon Grammar

London Grammar: "Kids see right through something that's not authentic"

After 15 years, London Grammar are stronger than ever. ‘The Greatest Love’ proves it’s been worth the wait.

19 Sept 2024 • 10:00 am

Dolores Forever have announced a November tour, and support dates with London Grammar

NewsLondon Grammar

Dolores Forever have announced a November tour, and support dates with London Grammar

Their debut album is set for release in September.

9 Sept 2024 • 8:25 am

Divorce dial up the domestic with their new single, 'My Room'

FeaturesDivorce

Divorce dial up the domestic with their new single, 'My Room'

Nottingham quartet Divorce are making waves with their infectious energy, emotional depth and unique blend, as they gear up for their biggest headline tour yet with brand new single 'My Room'.

3 Jun 2024 • 5:30 pm

Hype List 2024: Divorce: "Being a little cringe also means being free"

FeaturesDivorce

Hype List 2024: Divorce: "Being a little cringe also means being free"

Divorce aren't trying to be cool, instead aiming for a much-needed dose of warmth and kindness.

14 Dec 2023 • 10:35 am

Latitude has announced its first batch of acts for 2024

NewsLondon Grammar

Latitude has announced its first batch of acts for 2024

Latitude will take place at Henham Park in Suffolk from 25th-28th July.

11 Dec 2023 • 9:10 am

A day in the life of... Divorce

FeaturesDivorce

A day in the life of... Divorce

Divorce let us in on what they're up to.

29 Nov 2023 • 10:32 am

Divorce have announced a new EP for November, 'Heady Metal'

Divorce have announced a new EP for November, 'Heady Metal'

The band have also shared their new single 'Scratch Your Metal'.

5 Sept 2023 • 8:20 am

Any Other Questions with... Do Nothing

FeaturesDo Nothing

Any Other Questions with... Do Nothing

We simply cannot go on any longer without knowing that Chris "Mr Chips" Bailey from Do Nothing sometimes enjoys holding a red rubber sausage.

28 Jun 2023 • 11:47 am

Do Nothing are climbing ladders to the top with their debut album, 'Snake Sideways'

FeaturesDo Nothing

Do Nothing are climbing ladders to the top with their debut album, 'Snake Sideways'

Check out new track 'Amoeba' and read our latest Dork Playlist cover feature now.

24 Apr 2023 • 4:30 pm

Connie Constance has joined up with Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson for new version of 'Kamikaze'

NewsSleaford Mods

Connie Constance has joined up with Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson for new version of 'Kamikaze'

The original is taken from Connie's 2022 album 'Miss Power'.

29 Mar 2023 • 10:13 am

Tickets for April's Dork's Night Out with Do Nothing are on sale now

Tickets for April's Dork's Night Out with Do Nothing are on sale now

It'll be their first London show since returning with new music last month.

17 Mar 2023 • 10:00 am

Do Nothing are set for April's Dork's Night Out, at London's Sebright Arms

Do Nothing are set for April's Dork's Night Out, at London's Sebright Arms

It'll be their first London show since returning with new music last month.

15 Mar 2023 • 4:30 pm

Do Nothing return with their new single 'Happy Feet' - and it's "not about penguins"

Do Nothing return with their new single 'Happy Feet' - and it's "not about penguins"

There's a debut album on the way soon.

21 Feb 2023 • 9:26 am

Sleaford Mods have announced their new album, 'UK GRIM'

NewsSleaford Mods

Sleaford Mods have announced their new album, 'UK GRIM'

The album - due to arrive on 10th March - is set to feature Dry Cleaning's Florence Shaw, and Jane's Addiction's Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro.

17 Jan 2023 • 12:17 pm

Sleaford Mods have something to announce tomorrow morning, 'FYI'

NewsSleaford Mods

Sleaford Mods have something to announce tomorrow morning, 'FYI'

Posting on Twitter, the group encouraged fans to sign up for their mailing list and shared a 10-second teaser video.

16 Jan 2023 • 12:51 pm

Indie newcomers Divorce have shared a new single, ‘That Hill’, ahead of their imminent debut EP, ‘Get Mean’

Indie newcomers Divorce have shared a new single, ‘That Hill’, ahead of their imminent debut EP, ‘Get Mean’

The full project is set to land on December 2nd via Hand In Hive.

29 Nov 2022 • 7:03 pm

Do Nothing, Pip Blom, Feet and more are set to play this year's Farmfest

Do Nothing, Pip Blom, Feet and more are set to play this year's Farmfest

The Somerset festival will take place between 29th and 30th July.

15 Mar 2022 • 10:27 am

Denzel Curry has shared new slowthai team-up, 'Zatoichi'

Denzel Curry has shared new slowthai team-up, 'Zatoichi'

It's the second single from his forthcoming album ‘Melt My Eyez See Your Future’.

25 Feb 2022 • 9:55 am

Do Nothing: “A lot of stuff we do lyrically comes from having watched stupid amounts of dumb shit on the internet”

FeaturesDo Nothing

Do Nothing: “A lot of stuff we do lyrically comes from having watched stupid amounts of dumb shit on the internet”

Nottingham upstarts Do Nothing are back with a new EP that’s honestly a touch too relatable for our liking.

17 Mar 2021 • 11:52 am

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Sleaford Mods — Stick In A Five And Go

Sleaford Mods

Stick In A Five And Go

Do Nothing — Contraband

Do Nothing

Contraband

Kagoule — Egg Hunt

Kagoule

Egg Hunt

Amber Run — Stranger

Amber Run

Stranger

London Grammar — Kind Of Man

London Grammar

Kind Of Man