A problem that has plagued the Nottingham scene for a while now is that people don't know where and when to go see the local bands. Alot of Venues do little to no promotion work, and there aren't enough Promoters to go around. So we thought for our second issue we would provide a brief guide to Nottingham's smaller live music venues and promoters, because there is a real buzz about Nottingham's scene, you just got to listen hard enough.
Venues
Junktion 7 – (Canning Circus, Nottingham) www.Junktion7.co.uk
The Running Horse – (Alfreton Road, Nottingham) www.therunninghorse.ukpub.net
The Old Angel – (Stoney Street, Nottingham)
The Caberet – (Fletcher Gate, Nottingham) www.cabaretnottingham.com
The Boat Club – (Trent Bridge, Nottingham)
Bunkers Hill – (Hockley, Nottingham)
Moog – (Newdigate Street, Radford, Nottingham)
The Town Mill – (Bridge Street, Mansfield) www.townmill.com
The Social – (Pelham Street, Nottingham) www.thesocial.com
The Rose Of England – (Mansfield Road, Nottingham)
The Vic Inn – (Midland Place, Derby) www.thevicinn.co.uk
The Boulevard – (Radford Boulevard, Nottingham)
The Roost – (Granville Avenue, Long Eaton)
The Seven Stars – (Wood Lane, Hucknall)
MFN – (Shipley Gate, Eastwood)
The Shed – (Yeoman Street, Leicester)
The Attik – (15 Free Lane, Leicester) www.the-attik.co.uk
The Canal House – (Canal Street, Nottingham)
The Basement – (Talbot Street, Nottingham)
The Rescue Rooms – (Masonic Place, Nottingham) www.rescuerooms.com
The Lion Inn – (Mosley Street, New Basford, Nottingham)
The Malt Cross – (St James Street, Nottingham) www.maltcross.com
Dogma – (Byard lane, Nottingham) www.dogmabars.com/nottingham
Blueprint – (Gregory Boulavard, Nottingham) www.blueprintclub.co.uk
Promoters and Webzines
Fly on the Wall Promotions – www.myspace.com/flyonthewallnights
Giggedweb webzine/promotion – www.giggedweb.co.uk
Shock and Awe Webzine/Promotion – www.shock-awe.co.uk
Bleached Press Webzine/Promotion – www.bleachedpress.com
Riot Promotions – www.theriot.org.uk
Glasswerk Webzine and Promotions – www.glasswerk.co.uk
Primechord magazine and promotions based in Rutland – www.myspace.com/primechord
Leftlion onlinne culture guide and magazine/promotions – www.leftlion.com
Notts Metal Scene online guide – www.nottsmetalscene.co.uk
Mosh Monkey Webzine – www.moshmonkey.com
If you use these links and visit these venues you should easily be able to find out which bands are playing in Nottingham and where, take the time to go watch some local music, its cheap, fun and with some great talent out there right now, you might just be surprised!
To find out about more venues, promoters and bands who can help you to discover the great local music scene in Nottingham visit the links page and gig guide on our website (www.saggy-pants.com).
