A music festival held across several venues in the city centre is set to return and will help to raise vital funds for several Nottingham charities. The Hockley Hustle is due to be held on Sunday, October 23 at 1 pm with a packed lineup of homegrown and emerging artists.
It's a welcome return for the festival after it was cancelled in 2021 due to concerns about safety around Covid-19. This will be the first event in three years. The lineup is yet to be announced but previously, acts have included homegrown talent like 94 Gunships, Babe Punch and Ella Knight.
The all-day festival will take place across multiple venues including Rough Trade, The Angel, The Bodega, Jamcafe, Hockley Arts Cafe and Bar Eleven. As well as music, there will be accompanying events throughout the day such as a silent disco at Broadway Cinema Terrace, a Samba parade from Can Samba on the streets of Hockley along with light shows.
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Nottingham Street Food Club will provide a selection of the city's finest food businesses on Heathcoate Street. Hockley Helles Lager is supporting the festival with their long-term partner, Castle Rock Brewery.
Proceeds from the Hockey Hustle will support local charities including Imara, Base 51, Emmanuel House, BME Cancer Communities and a Nottingham food bank. The festival has a long history in the city centre spanning fifteen years and has managed to raise more than £200,000 for charity.
Nottingham Business Improvement District (BID) has helped to ensure that the festival will be provided for free for a number of low-income families so that they can enjoy the event.
Alex Flint, CEO of Nottingham BID said: “It’s fantastic to welcome back Hockley Hustle. Not only is it a great day out for all ages, it really shines a spotlight on the best of our musical talent and the wonderful independent venues across the city.”
This year sixteen participants have been partnered with promoters to launch a development stand and training for budding event promoters. Thanks to Arts Council England, the participants will gain valuable sight and experience by shadowing the event promoters as they prepare to launch the event.
Hockley Hustle director Ben Welch said: “It’s incredibly exciting to get everyone back together again after such a long time away and it’s important that we’re able to do this to help out the charities. We know the people of Nottingham will be keen to come along and show their support in any way they can. The Hustle is also the best way to showcase Nottingham's brilliant music scene, it’s pretty special, you’re going to love it!”
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