Countdown is on to the first-ever Notts Day Festival
Wednesday, 24 August 2022
Some of the county’s most talented and exciting young artists are warming up for first-ever Nottinghamshire Day festival this Saturday 27 August between 11am-8pm.
The festival, led by Nottinghamshire County Council working with partners, will revel in all things Notts and takes place near the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre in the heart of Robin Hood Country.
Hosted and headlined by local soul and R&B star Rob Green, the line-up will include 15 acts, all hailing from Notts , including:
- Southwell’s Betsey B and Remy CB.
- Ashley Westlake and Jess Fisher, both from the Mansfield area.
- Retford band Semper Dowland.
- West Bridgford’s Jack Chapman.
Rob, who also hosts his own show on BBC Radio Nottingham said,
"I’m so proud to be from such a creative county. It’s going to be so exciting to be able to get together and celebrate our community in all its diversity and creative richness. I am buzzing!!"
The free event will have plenty of family-friendly activities including,
- An exhilarating two-part combat show ‘Lionheart’ where Robin Hood and Marian and their band of outlaws who’ll do battle against the Sheriff and Prince John (Performance at 11.30am and 3.45pm)
- A chance to experience their medieval camp and try out axe throwing, crossbow shooting and catapulting (for a small cost) courtesy of the Sherwood Outlaws in partnership with the team from Notts Outdoors, the council’s outdoor and environmental education service.
- Pony rides for children (for a small cost) courtesy of the Sherwood Outlaws.
- A chance to have a selfie with the European Cup, which newly- promoted Nottingham Forest famously lifted twice in 1979 and 1980.
- Experiencing Robin Hood coming to life! Visitors will get a chance to try out one of the world’s first interactive holographic movies, starring the legend himself, using multi-media headsets. This is on a first come, first served basis.
- Seeing up close the UK’s first forest-protecting robot dogs, Gizmo, and his younger brother Eric.
- Replica ice age artefacts from Creswell Crags.
- Displays from the National Civil War Centre to showcase the many aspects of the county’s history.
Council Leader Ben Bradley, MP said,
“We are very proud to be holding the first-ever Nottinghamshire Day Festival to showcase some of the best things about our county. This includes great music, fascinating history, world-famous legends, top sport teams and a reputation for being pioneers in technology and science.
“Everyone is welcome and will be great way to kick-start the bank holiday weekend.
“Last year #NottsDay trended across social media and we promised 2022’s celebrations would be bigger and better
Nottinghamshire Day Festival entrance is free and for those travelling via car, parking will be £10 per vehicle, per day in line with all events at this venue between 27-29 August.
Nottinghamshire County Council is also working with the Inspire Culture Learning and Libraries' Youth Arts team to help bring this incredible musical line-up to the stage.
Inspire Youth Arts has worked with a number of the these artists as part of their record label eNGine Room, and on other projects, mentoring them with song writing, music production and recording, performance opportunities and promotional activities, to help them develop as professional artists within the industry.
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