What we’re about
Love live music!? Welcome to Nottingham Gig Buddies, a group for likeminded people who like going to gigs! We plan to to see live music across the city, big bands, small bands, rock bands, punk poppers, indie kids, acoustic singers, anything!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Random Hand & Faintest Idea (In peace talks)@ Hairy Dog w/ local supports tbaThe Hairy Dog, Derby
There's been a long and somewhat complicated feud between these two bands now for quite some time, but once again, they are attempting to solve their differences. Both have released statements today announcing this:
Random Hand
After several years of hostilities, Random Hand are finally taking out Faintest Idea in a last ditch attempt to rehabilitate and reintroduce them to the wider ska punk community. These first three dates, in Derby, Plymouth & Falmouth will provide the setting of peace talks that aim to bring stability to our currently fractured scene.
We can be better, we will be better!Faintest Idea
We have managed to negotiate that Random Hand will calm down their unprovoked violence towards us for at least 3 days this summer. It was quite challenging to get them to this point as you can imagine.
We're gunna be bringing our peace talks to Derby, Plymouth & Falmouth in July in the hope we can convince them to give us a bit of a break
Grab tickets ASAP and be on the correct side (us) of peaceHopefully it won't end up in another arm wrestle!
Tickets are just £16.50 available from:
Random Hand w/ Faintest Idea Tickets - The Hairy Dog, Derby - 03/07/2025 19:00No FB event yet!
- INFL Presents: Dereck//Of Cruelty//Pretty Windows//See Mirror Sea//RonnietoldusMist Rolling Inn, Nottingham
Another INFL gig that provides a great opportunity to discover new artists and see some favourites too!
In the new basement venue 'Gorillas in The Mist' you can be sure that it'll be a fun night with great music, excellent sound, cheap beer and good company!
And it's FREE entry!
All are very welcome! See you there!More info on the lineup and set times...
DERECK
* * * * * * *
10.30
Dereck is a three-piece band based in Nottingham. Started in 2023 , their influences vary from The Jesus Lizard, Joy Division, Black Sabbath, Eyehategod and many more.
"Dereck's overall sound is grimy, with a hint of sonder"
- John Pork
linktr.ee/dereck.bandOF CRUELTY
* * * * * * * * * *
9.50
Devilish Post-Punk.
linktr.ee/ofcrueltyPRETTY WINDOWS
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
9.00
Born and bred in Nottingham, Pretty Windows are a duo serving up a riot of stories, characters and mangled, lyrical mayhem, all painfully extracted from this terrible-beautiful thing, we call life. Beats, loops and inventive guitar act as the back drop to our mostly spoken, hard won words, all preserved in amber within that glorious creation we call the pop song. We live and love to play live. Come and feel it with us. If nothing else, we are sure we will make you smile.
http://www.soundcloud.com/prettywindowsSEE MIRROR SEA
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
8.10
Notts garage rock band expect rock n roll, surf garage, punk and even a dash of country. Foot stomping tunes, backed up with raw showmanship and some good luck.
ffo Joy Division, Black Flag and Fugazi.RONNIETOLDUS
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
7.20
Ronnietold us' work blends raw lyricism, live performance energy, and a storytelling edge rooted in spoken word and electronic music. Although pretty early days with this music project, they just racked the largest crowd at Record Store Day at Rough Trade Nottingham, and are building a core following.
You can check out their music via Spotify, have a listen to Ronnietoldus' recent single, 'Flashing Lights' :
https://open.spotify.com/track/4uEYSPgWg8CDwO4B5sGzF7...
linktr.ee/ronnietoldusFREE ENTRY! ALL WELCOME!
- Slackrr @ The Grove w/ Keep This Up, Amongst Thieves & Parallel StatesThe Grove, Nottingham
I've seen both Southampton's Slackrr and locals Parallel States before, both great pop-punk, and they are both returning to Nottingham's The Grove for a Midsummer Mashup, and tickets are under £6 for 4 bands!
In addition to them, two post-hardcore bands are on the lineup that are new to me! Always great to see new bands!
All welcome to attend as always
Tickets are £5,50 from:
Mid-Summer Mash Up Tickets - The Grove, Nottingham - 05/07/2025 19:00
Mid-summer Mash Up
Four up and coming bands hit The Grove in Nottingham with headliners Slackrr supported by Keep This Up, Amongst Thieves and Parallel States.Slackrr are a three piece pop punk band from Southampton FFO New Found Glory, State Champs and All Time Low
Keep This Up, four piece post-hardcore coming from Peterborough FFO Holding Absence, Beartooth and Sleeping With Sirens
Amongst Thieves travel in from Leeds, the five piece post-hardcore are FFO While She Sleeps, Trash Boat and Comeback Kid
Parallel States are a local pop punk three piece FFO Blink 182, Good Charlotte and Green Day
