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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- Sprawl Magazine Live #4 with Ulrika Spacek/Victory Lab/PincherRough Trade, Nottingham NG1 3AJ
I've been to a few of these events now and there is always a great lineup - and a great vibe in general!
We are particularly lucky this time to be able to see Ulrika Spacek headlining, with great support from Victory Lap and Pyncher!
Sprawl is a cool, limited-edition in-print and online magazine that promotes music, live events, poetry, film, and art and this gig celebrates the fourth issue's release! Let's support Sprawl Magazine with its great work showcasing the amazing musical talent in and around our city and keeping its spirit alive!
All are very welcome to come along
Tickets available at:
DICE: https://dice.fm/event/oe5am5-live-ulrika-spacek-victory-lap-pyncher-8th-may-rough-trade-nottingham-nottingham-tickets
GIGANTIC: https://www.gigantic.com/ulrika-spacek-tickets/nottingham-rough-trade-nottingham/2025-05-08-19-00More about the lineup...
ULRIKA SPACEK
After nearly five years away, Ulrika Spacek return with Compact Trauma, their third album, shaped by personal and collective upheaval. Initially conceived in 2018 after relentless touring, the album faced major setbacks, including the loss of their Homerton studio (KEN) to gentrification and internal tensions. Recording moved to a professional studio, but progress stalled, and when the pandemic hit, the project was shelved.
When the band revisited the material post-lockdowns, they found its themes—existential dread, displacement, and self-doubt—resonated even more deeply. Songs like The Sheer Drop, Lounge Angst, and If The Wheels Are Coming Off, The Wheels Are Coming Off channel anxiety through unconventional structures and cathartic release. The title track, shifting from frantic energy to ominous calm, encapsulates the record’s raw, unfiltered emotion. Compact Trauma is both a reflection of past struggles and a triumphant return, proving to be Ulrika Spacek’s most compelling work yet.VICTORY LAP
Victory Lap are a noir-infused five-piece heralding from Nottingham. A melting pot of era-bending golden age sounds, as interpreted from a 21st century perspective of music and film, alluding to the romanticised nostalgia of pick and mix culture. They cite a broad range of influences from Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, Nick Cave & The Last Shadow Puppets to films such as Casablanca.PYNCHER
Pyncher are a high-energy, genre-blurring quartet from Manchester, quickly establishing themselves as one of the UK’s most electrifying acts. The band—Sam Blakeley (vocals/guitar), Harvey O’Toole (lead guitar), Jack Rainbow (drums), and Britt Dewhurst (bass)—are more than just a group of musicians; they’re a tight-knit family. Best friends since childhood, with Jack and Sam knowing each other since before they could walk, their unbreakable bond infuses every note they play, both in the studio and on stage.DJ’s
@sprawlcollective
- A Selection of DJ’s from collaborators within the magazine.
www.sprawlmagazine.co.uk - Ben Brown @ The Bodega w/Dan Otterwell, Brad Dear & George Gadd ** CHEAPLIST **The Bodega, Nottingham
We last saw Ben Brown supporting Skinny Lister at Rescue Rooms, after previously supporting Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls at Rescue Rooms too, and he went down really well!
He's now got his first headline solo tour, and he's coming back to Nottingham again to The Bodega
He's definitely got a real interesting rapport with the audience! Support comes from our own George Gadd, with Dan Otterwell (last seen with Frank Turner) and Brad Dear too, so a great lineup!
George Gadd has kindly made his cheaplist available, so if you'd like to avoid the booking fee, we can get your name on the door for just £10.
Please though, if you take this offer, please try and make sure you attend all the bands!! I think George is on first by the look of thingsWill probably meet before as usual, and all welcome!!
If you don't want to take advantage of the cheaplist, ticket come in at £12.25 from:
Ben Brown - The Bodega - Nottingham - 09/05/2025 18:00FB Event:
Ben Brown live at The Bodega | Facebook
DHP Family Proudly Presents...
Ben Brown- Dan Ottewell
- Brad Dear
- George Gadd
Live at The Bodega
Friday 09 May 2025
14+
Tickets on sale now: http://alt.tkts.me/tl/rfck
Armed with ready wit, raucous vibes and a shed load of grin-inducing great songs, Ben Brown is the newest signing to Xtra Mile Recordings. Hailing from Manningtree, on the Suffolk/Essex border, Ben has honed his songwriting craft over a number of years and in a number of different guises. Previously in bands Dingus Khan and SuperGlu, gaining support from Steve Lamacq, Huw Stephens, Rob Da Bank and Mary Ann Hobbs, Ben is now branching out on his own with new music and live shows in the pipeline.
- TV Party Tonight (TV Theme Covers) @ Saltbox w/ Rhythm Eaters *GROUP DISCOUNT*)Saltbox, Nottingham
From the slightly warped mind that has bought you the Boo The Bad Guy interactive film/karaoke events at Saltbox, the "A Wedding Band" an Weird Elements bands, and also members of George Gadd & The Aftermath, and Los Fatso Libres, we've got a night of TV Themes!!!
Expect to hear Friends, Scrubs, Malcolm In The Middle, Arthur, The Monkees, Power Rangers, Pokemon, Saved By The Bell and SO MANY MORE - I think they've got nearly 30 of them!
They are also offering a group discount, which I'm happy to try and co-ordinate with me booking tickets and getting the money in advance through Paypal or similar - drop me a message on here or on Messenger and I'll send you details.
I've actually created a PayPal pool for this - hopefully this will make things easier!
PayPal: Pool Money for TV Party TonightThere will also apparently be a prize for the best fancy dress!
Tickets are under £9 standard, or just over £6.50 with the group discount from:
Adventure! Mayhem! Promotions - TV Party Tonight! - TV Theme Tribute Band Tickets | Saturday, 10 May 2025 at 8:20 PMFB Event:
TV Party Tonight! - TV Theme Tribute Band | Facebook
Want to hear a 5 piece live band playing all your favourite TV themes? Of course you do! Expect to hear Friends, Scrubs, Malcolm In The Middle, Arthur, The Monkees, Power Rangers, Pokemon, Saved By The Bell and SO MANY MORE!
