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ONE TO WATCH: Loughborough musician Ayyem is gaining national recognition with his blurring of indie rap, glitchy electronica and EDM-pop

Paul Heaton announces new album ‘Jenius’ and UK arena tour — including Nottingham Motorpoint Arena date

Nothing But Thieves confirm Nottingham show on biggest tour yet and unveil new album ‘Stray Dogs’

The Script announce UK arena run and new LP, with big Nottingham show confirmed

Jamie Webster announces intimate UK tour and new album ‘Running Round The Sun’ – with a crucial Leicester stop

Yard Act announce East Midlands gigs as they unveil new album ‘You’re Gonna Need A Little Music’

Glitter, chaos and pop perfection: Björn Again will be returning to Derby’s Vaillant Live to do what they do best

Nottingham’s Rock City goes head-to-head with UK’s biggest venues in Music Week Awards showdown

Stetsons on standby as a genre‑smashing superstar Maren Morris rides into Leicestershire for a UK‑exclusive headline set at Long Road Festival 2026

20 Questions: Nottingham electro-pop artist EMiDORA

The Damned announce ‘Final Damnation 50’ UK tour with Derby date confirmed

Editors unveil first new music since EBM and confirm 2027 tour with Nottingham date

Manic Street Preachers and Suede team up for landmark arena tour – and it’s coming to Nottingham

You can watch the World Cup final at Splendour Festival – and honestly, what more do you want?

Shed Seven are running Shedcember X and the East Midlands is going to be spoiled

Dot To Dot Festival finalises 2026 line‑Up With Brògeal, Rocket and More

NON-STOP THRILLS: Prepare yourself for a FREE all‑day barrage of live music at Jolly Brewer in Lincoln this May

Gabrielle is playing two dates in the East Midlands as part of her massive UK tour in 2027 and honestly, it’s about time

‘No singles, no warning’: Enter Shikari drop surprise new album Lose Your Self ahead of Nottingham arena date

O2 Academy Leicester set for closure ahead of 2027 university campus redevelopment

ONE TO WATCH: Jahrel JP and the Future

Leicester’s Kasabian drop ‘Great Pretender’ — A sharp, swagger‑loaded shot of forthcoming album Act III

Embrace return with new album Avalanche and intimate Leicester gig will give fans first listen

American Hi‑Fi just crashed the Bowl My Bones Tour and Lincoln is about to lose its mind

Dot To Dot 2026 levels up with a wave of local heroes as latest line-up announcement drops

Tribute act The Smyths are to play The Queen is Dead in its entirety to mark the album’s 40th anniversary with shows in Leicester...

You can catch The Wonder Stuff on their 40th anniversary UK tour with Inspiral Carpets in Leicester and Lincoln

Placebo have reworked their debut album and are heading to Nottingham as part of an extensive arena tour

Pussycat Dolls drop PCD Forever UK reunion tour dates for 2026 – and reveal they’re coming to NOTTINGHAM

Nottingham’s Beat The Streets 2026 festival raises more than 50k for homeless charity

Alison Moyet has announced a huge European tour, including two dates in the East Midlands

Deco and DJ Katie Owen join scorching line-up for summer shows at Lincoln Castle

Hopes new scheme will boost busking in Leicester city centre

Leicester Get Lucky as Daft Punk’s best tribute band plan to play only East Midlands date of 2026 in city

Record Store Day UK reveals Olivia Dean as 2026 ambassador