Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
Entertainment
Caroline Barry

Idris Elba and 5000 music fans set to attend Nottingham festival

Groovebox festival is making its return to Colwick Park this weekend with DJ sets from actor Idris Elba and English songwriter, Jax Jones. The festival will take place this Saturday, July 9 with over 5,000 music fans expected to be in attendance.

The line-up sees the return of Luther star, Idris Elba, to Nottingham to play a DJ set. While he is best known for his TV roles, Elba has earned a reputation as a DJ and recently played at NG1 earlier this year. He will be joined by other well-known DJs such as Jax Jones, Solardo, Bad Boy Chiller Crew, Judge Jules, Lovely Laura and Ben Santiago, David Penn and Sosa.

There will also be performances from entertainers at the park including fire breathers and stilt walking. Visitors will be able to go on fairground rides and there will be a special VIP area with celebrity appearances for those with passes.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.