Performed at the DH Lawrence Music Festival a few years ago. Photo by Robert Balmer.
Every September, the DH Lawrence Music Festival brings the city streets to life with the sound of music, while a dozen venues host local singers and songwriters.
For seven years, the free festival has been an integral part of the residents’ calendar, offering the opportunity to listen to original live music and enjoy a day on the town.
With the 2020 event unable to take place due to coronavirus restrictions, the organizers are determined to make this year’s event a day to remember.
The annual music festival is set to return with a bang this weekend.
The annual music festival is set to return with a bang this weekend.
Festival founder Chris Barlow said: “After we missed something last year, everyone is definitely ready for it.
“Very excited. I think it will definitely be the best ever.”
The long-awaited event takes place on Saturday, September 11th and offers music for every taste – from country to punk, folk to rap and everything in between.
Live sets are played by more than 100 acts in 11 venues across the city all day from 2pm to 11pm with free entry.
Glyn Hassell of the Dog and Parrot Pub, which will be performing for the day, said, “The festival scene has been decimated for two years so this is your chance to see the best of the local music scene in one place and to top it off, the venues are all pubs.
“Great music, free entry, several bars and you support local businesses and the community. It really doesn’t get any better. “
The event, which began as a humble open mic night for locals, has now drawn artists and visitors from all over Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
The annual celebration pays homage to the city’s popular historical celebrity, DH Lawrence, with talent and creativity at its heart.
All performers are encouraged to write and play their own original music rather than playing covers.
Festival organizer Ben Mark Smith, himself a local musician who will perform that day, said, “We want more people to embrace original music, and it’s really important for emerging local artists to have the opportunity to perform and get their music names out there.
“People were really down when it couldn’t happen last year so we’re determined to do it as amazing as we can this time to catch up on that.
“The festival is free because it’s really all about music and a real community for musicians.”
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Among other local musicians, Kimberley Councilor Stewart Bain, who plays in a band called the Blue Vulture, will perform. The band will play at the Old Wine Vaults at 5pm.
His daughter Eve Bain, who is only 15 years old, will also perform solo at Greasley Castle at 2 p.m.
Coun Bain said, “It’s their first real live show outside of school.
“It’s going to be a great day!”
A timetable is now available online so visitors can plan their route to all venues and get the most of their experience.
Participating venues include the Library Bar, Sun Inn, Oliver’s, The Three Tuns, The Wellington, and many more.