The date for next year’s event has also dropped…
Organisers of Nottingham festival set up to raise essential cash for the a homeless charity have revealed that their most recent event brought in more than £50k and this will now be handed over to help rough sleepers in the city.
Beat The Streets saw more than 58 artists, bands and poets perform across Nottingham city centre venues to thousands of people.
Every ticket, merch sale, tombola and drink bought during the event has gone towards the completion of brand new high quality homes in Basford for rough sleepers with round the clock support.
It brings the fundraising total to £604,155 since the festival was launched by DHP Family in 2018.
Today (11), it has been announced that Beat The Streets 2027 will take place on Sunday, January 31 with tickets now on sale.
Framework CEO Claire McGonigle said: “Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket or donated. Beat the Streets is something Nottingham can be proud of, uniting our community each year to tackle homelessness and disadvantage.
“No one in our city should be without a home, and I am grateful to everyone who shares that belief and supports our work.
Former rough sleeper, Lisa, 48, turned her life around with support from Framework, who found her sleeping on the streets of Nottingham. After the street outreach team gained her trust, Lisa accepted a room in a hostel. Now she has stayed clean for more than two years after a lifetime of addiction following an abusive relationship, and is looking forward to a positive future, thanks to the effective trauma-led support provided by Framework.
Lisa said: “Without Framework, I wouldn’t be here now. They just kept coming to see me every day until I was ready to accept their help. The support I’ve received is so much more than just a bed. Thanks to Framework’s ongoing support, I’m finally taking the right steps to get my life on track. I’m so grateful for this chance, and proud to share my story as I hope it will encourage others to know they can change their lives for the better too, if they take the help on offer.”
A golden ticket to a year of Rock City shows added an extra £1000 to the fundraising total, with more special items to be on offer next year.
DHP MD George Akins said: “We are all really proud here to stage such an important event for our city, raising money for a vital cause that we care deeply about.
“Passing the £600k milestone in 2026 is brilliant and we’re already looking forward to next year.”
Beat The Streets tickets, giving access to all participating venues throughout the whole day, are available for the recommended donation of £20. www.alttickets.com/beat-the-streets-tickets
