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15th July 26

Independent Venue Week 2027

The Indie Night is delighted to announce that we'll once again be taking part in Independent Venue Week 2027.

We're proud to confirm that Mr Shaw's House and The Victoria Inn have both signed up for this year's celebrations, with line-ups currently being carefully curated. We'll be revealing more details later on in the year, so keep an eye on our website and social media channels for announcements.

Independent Venue Week is the UK's annual seven-day celebration of grassroots music venues. It shines a spotlight on the independent venues that nurture emerging artists, support local music scenes and provide unforgettable live music experiences. Since its launch, IVW has helped champion hundreds of venues across the country, giving music fans the chance to discover tomorrow's headline acts in intimate settings.

We're excited to be part of this fantastic nationwide initiative once again and can't wait to share what we've got planned. Watch this space...

Something new is coming to Derby...

I’m incredibly proud to be involved as one of the promoters behind the inaugural INVENTION Festival taking place on Saturday 19th September.

INVENTION is Derby’s brand-new multi-venue music festival, bringing together some of the most exciting alternative, indie, post-punk and experimental artists from across the UK in some of the city’s best independent venues - The Hairy Dog, Dubrek Studios, Electric Daisy, Mr Shaws House, The Wardwick (Derby Museums) and Chapel Street Arts Centre.

The line-up features She Drew The Gun, Good Health Good Wealth, TVAM, Smote, Zeo, Analogue and many more.

I’ve had the pleasure of booking a number of the artists performing across the day as a part of this exciting lineup.

If you’re passionate about discovering new music and supporting independent venues, we’d love to see you there.

🎟 Tickets are £30 + booking fee via Gigantic or clicking the poster opposite.

Let’s make the very first INVENTION Festival something special 🫶

1st July 26

Canned Pineapple bring their UK tour to The Vic Inn this November

One of the UK's most exciting emerging guitar bands is heading to Derby this autumn as Canned Pineapple bring their UK tour to The Vic Inn on Friday 6th November.

Hailing from Brighton, the five-piece have quickly become one of the country's hottest new live acts. Following the release of their acclaimed second EP Big Break, the band have picked up support from BBC Radio 6 Music, Radio X, BBC Introducing, Clash, Dork, So Young and Rolling Stone UK, while building a reputation for unforgettable live performances.

After appearances at Truck Festival, Y Not Festival, The Great Escape and festivals across Europe and New York, they're now bringing their energetic blend of scuzz-pop, power-pop and post-punk to one of Derby's most intimate venues.

Supporting them are The Blooms, one of Derby's brightest new alternative rock bands. Their debut EP Reminisceshowcased a sound rooted in the garage rock revival of the 2000s while drawing inspiration from their Derby upbringing. The release earned multiple plays across BBC Introducing East Midlands and established them as one of the region's bands to watch.

Opening the evening are local favourites Derventio, whose raw, high-energy alternative rock sound makes them the perfect band to kick off what's set to be an unforgettable night.

With a touring headliner, one of Derby's finest emerging bands and a powerful local opener, this promises to be one of the standout alternative rock shows of the autumn.

Friday 6th November
The Vic Inn, Derby

Tickets are on sale now. With The Vic Inn's limited capacity, early booking is strongly recommended.

30th June 26

22nd June 26

MERYL STREEK • Derby End Of Year Show Announcement

MERYL STREEK comes to The Hairy Dog, Derby on Friday 27th November for a huge end of year show presented by Indie Night and Off Axis Management.

Joining him are KEZ and Death Of The High Street (DOTHS) for a stacked night of punk, alternative and socially charged live music.

Fresh from releasing ‘Songs For The Deceased’ — named by Metal Hammer as one of the best punk albums of the last decade — Meryl Streek has quickly become one of the most vital and explosive live acts around, sharing stages with Kneecap, Public Image Ltd, Bob Vylan and Enter Shikari.

Tickets on sale now!! Limited early bird tickets from £10 but you'll have to move fast to get them.

GANS Tour Support

We're excited to announce that Cowboy Hunters have been confirmed as the official support act for all UK dates on GANS upcoming The Evolution Tour this October. The announcement sees the band joining GANS across the entire UK run, bringing their high-energy live show to audiences nationwide.

As part of the tour, Cowboy Hunters will take to the stage at The Hairy Dog in Derby on 15th October, supporting GANS on one of the tour's key dates.

Following a strong run of live performances and growing momentum on the UK alternative scene, this tour marks another significant step for Cowboy Hunters as they bring their music to new audiences around the country.

Fans can expect an unforgettable night of live music when Cowboy Hunters and GANS arrive at The Hairy Dog.

Stay tuned for further updates and behind-the-scenes content as the tour approaches.