Future Sound of Nottingham 2026

About this event

Future Sound of Nottingham is back again and provides you with a rare chance to go to Rock City for free (no ticket required). If you’re unaware of how it works, eight of the city’s artists and bands play Rock City’s main stage through one night, competing before a judging panel for the chance to play Wollaton Park’s Splendour Festival, in the summer. There’s a fantastic lineup this year, including funk band Sancho Panza, neo soul quintet Sun & Moon, folk singer Emily Ashberry, jazz rap artist Omari Marsalis, pop singer Louie Walsh, grime collective Two 2’s, soul singer Chantelle Marquez, and alt rock trio Content Provider.