Hockley Hustle

Since 2006, Hockley Hustle has raised over £220,000 for multiple Notts based charities. 🙌

In 2024, we’ll be supporting 9 fantastic local organisations, covering a wide range of support services across the city and county:

Emmanuel House - an independent charity that supports people who are homeless, rough sleeping, in crisis, or at risk of homelessness in Nottingham.

Base 51 - counselling, trauma support, LGBTQIA+ groups, young leaders programme, youth club, practical support and more for 11-25 year olds in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

TuVida Young Carers Notts - a free and confidential service that supports young carers aged 5-17 who live in Nottinghamshire and the City of Nottingham to take a break and get practical advice and information about caring.

SFICE - community development, to help reduce the effects of food poverty, isolation and ill health within the City of Nottingham.

Imara - empowering children and families to move forward from the impact of sexual and domestic abuse.

Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum - supporting asylum seekers and refugees in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire in gaining just outcomes, rebuilding their lives and integrating into society.

Nottingham Women's Centre - a supportive space to help all self-identifying women in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire reach their full potential, have their voices heard, and overcome barriers to create a better future for themselves and their children.

AKA CIC - providing opportunities for people from disadvantaged, socially isolated groups of all ages in Nottingham to access projects and events to improve their physical, emotional, and mental well-being to create community cohesion.

The Rose Thompson Foundation - preserving and protecting the health of people in particular, but not exclusively, from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and low-income communities living with or affected by cancer.

For further info about any of the charities, get in touch with them directly or drop us a message. Tickets for this year’s Hustle are available to buy from the link in our bio!

Hockley Hustle Industry Day is back for 2024!! 🙌

Join us on Saturday 28th September at Fishergate Point for an enlightening day of panel talks, workshops, 1 on 1 sessions and networking, featuring special guests from across the creative industry.

Throughout the day, we’ll be covering a broad scope of topics such as radio, community building, ‘thriving not surviving’, access, PR, funding, marketing, branding and much, much more!

It is completely FREE to be a part of and we’ll be announcing the full programme in September. For now, save the date in your calendars and/or sign up for your spot at the link below. Big up! 👊

This project is a collaboration between Hockley Hustle and Ladies Music Pub 🫶 funded by Arts Council England.

Sign up here: https://shorturl.at/Yso1b

Introducing.. Future Hustlers! ✨

For the third year running we’re looking for a group of dynamic, creative people to come and join our Mentorship Scheme, a project designed to equip and inspire the next generation of scene makers, event organisers and Future Hustlers.

We’ve gathered 16 of Nottingham’s independent promoters to share their vast experiences of promoting and producing events and creative projects across a series of workshops and 1-1 mentorship sessions, covering everything from tech, logistics, funding, representation, sustainability, access, inclusion, marketing, teamwork and creative scene making. The project will conclude with the opportunity to shadow your mentor in the lead up and during the delivery of a stage at this year’s Hockley Hustle on Sunday 20th October. Hands on experience of bringing the thing to life!

Future Hustlers will be launched as part of Hockley Hustle Industry on Saturday 28th September. Send an email to [email protected] with Promoter Mentorship as the subject title, telling us a little bit about yourself, your experience and why you’re interested in being involved in this project. There’s no deadline to submit your interest by but the sooner the better. Looking forward to hearing from you!

This project is supported by Arts Council England 🙏

Hello Hustlers! Our sister festival Green Hustle returns this Saturday 1st June in Nottingham's Market Square 💚

The festival is a celebration of life and creativity that aims to make our city greener, healthier, and more connected.

Join in and be part of an epic party of positivity, hosted by an unparalleled cross-pollination of humans, from talented creatives to independent makers and cultural institutions.

There will be craft and art, talks and tips on living a greener life, an upcycled fashion show, films and activities to further connect you with nature. Plus, a live stage of music hosted by Cultural Vibrations and Rastarella will keep your hips swinging all day long.

Liquids will be poured by Doctors Orders Microbrewery, alongside a selection of mouthwatering freshly cooked food. 🍲

Then, why not join us for the eclectic afterparty at Saltbox, hosted by our old pals, Acoustickle. 💃

Green Hustle: 11am - 7pm
Acoustickle Afterparty at Saltbox - 7pm - 12am

Hustlers, see you there! 💚

https://www.greenhustle.co.uk

Young people making things happen in Nottingham, this one’s for you! ✌️

Connecting Notts is Nottingham’s Youth Cultural Partnership - a group of young artists, performers, writers and musicians, as well as representatives from arts organisations and community groups around the city.

They’re hosting their first Youth Partnership Lab on Monday 18th March, 6pm - 8.30pm, at Antenna and it’s free entry. It’ll be a relaxed event with free food and live music. It’s your chance to share goals, experiences and to make connections with other creative folk.

Get involved by booking your free ticket here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/youth-partnership-lab-tickets-826891273057?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

Culture is integral to community and ours is at risk. Today’s cuts are tomorrow’s costs. Nottingham can't afford to pay the price. Let's make the Government listen.

Sign the petition - delivering to Downing Street next Friday 1 March.

✍️: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/no-to-nottingham-cuts

Art is always political. Who gets to have a creative platform, and what are they allowed to say? Are some people more free than others to express themselves? How can we ensure all get to access and enjoy the arts?

We are concerned at warnings to limit political or activist activity for those involved with arts organisations. In a polarised world, bold and loving art can bridge divides. Controversy can spark conversations. More than ever, we need voices that challenge the status quo and offer alternatives.

Our culture and freedom of expression is under attack. Nottingham culture is under additional stress, with £198,000 - a tiny fraction of the overall local budget deficit - being completely removed from local arts organisations.This funding supports keeping creativity accessible and open to all, and gives vital seeds funding toward driving huge inward investment.

You can resist the local cuts by signing our petition linked below.

📸: Nathan Langman

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/no-to-nottingham-cuts

Happy New Year Hustlers! 👋 Here’s a great opportunity to kickstart the year for emerging vocalists from Nottingham..

Sing City, a free competition designed for 11-to-18 year old students studying in Nottingham City schools, academies & colleges, is now open for entries. Organised by our friends over at Nottingham Music Hub, a registered charity that provides joyous music programmes for children and young people, Sing City is a great opportunity for budding singers to showcase their talent on a formal yet supportive platform.

This year, Nottingham Music Service have announced that they’ll be working with singer/songwriters and Hockley Hustle alumni Jayahadadream and Alfie Sharp, as well as vocal coach Sara King who will be leading workshops with the competition finalists. JayaHadADream will also be available as one of our mentors to run pre-competition workshops in city schools that want to sign up for this fantastic opportunity. These workshops will be suitable for any vocalist from 11-18 who is interested in improving their technique and performance skills. The deadline to enter the competition is 19th January 2024. All entrants will perform a song at the Heats and the finalists will be invited to a workshop with the mentors. All of them will perform again at the Final, before the winners are announced!

Head to the website for further info and to sign up:

www.nottinghammusichub.org.uk

THANK YOU HUSTLERS. ❤️

Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate. We’ll see you all in 2024!

Keep up to date with our chosen charities:

Base 51
B'Me Against Cancer
Emmanuel House
Imara
SFICE
Our Dementia Choir

Get tickets for next year here:

https://www.gigantic.com/hockley-hustle-tickets

Did you attend Hockley Hustle Festival 2023? Would you like to win yourself two pairs of tickets to Hockley Hustle Festival 2024? 🎟️ 🎟️

If so, please help us measure and reduce our environmental impact, by answering a few questions about your means of travel to the festival on the day. The form can be found at the link below. We’ll announce the winner and get in touch with regards to your tickets very soon. Keep your eyes peeled!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5nTX3BPBl_ZsE7uwFZoF38cCj0dCYOnyeS15upfMCxVsIKA/viewform

📸 : Al Greer

Our friends at Acoustickle are hosting an incredible show this Friday evening 🇬🇲 🪕

World renowned Gambian musician and former Hockley Hustle artist Suntou Susso will be back in Nottingham with his kora instrument and full live band, playing Afrofunk and soul. Born a Griot in a 700-year old tradition, the Kora – harp-lute with 22 strings – is unique to the Griots of the Mandinka people. Griots have a unique societal role as oral historians, transmitting and preserving a people’s culture through the generations in song, music and poetry. Suntou’s family includes some of the world’s most well-respected West African musicians. His musical abilities are outstanding, perhaps unique for his generation. An in-demand and charismatic performer, he attracted attention as soon as he arrived on the UK music scene.

Plus support from emerging Afrobeats and Amapiano artists Riddla and Mazy and a DJ set from Lemon Eye for what promises to be an inspiring celebration of African genres.

03/11 at Metronome.

Tickets are available from the link below. Just £5 for students (Confetti and NTU only).

https://metronome.uk.com/events/suntou-susso-2/

Thank you LeftLion Magazine Nottingham ❤️

Festival Review: Hockley Hustle 2023 - Leftlion - Nottingham Culture 350 stellar acts were lined up to deliver a fantastic showcase of Nottingham’s thriving music scene at the biggest ever Hockley Hustle on Sunday 22 October. Here's LeftLion's verdict...

The dust has settled on another year of Hockley Hustle and we wanted to say one final massive THANK YOU to everyone who helped make it the biggest and most joyous Hockley Hustle to date. 🫶

If you were an artist, part of a venue team, a promoter, a volunteer, a member of staff, a partner or a Hustler, just know that you have helped make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable people in our city. Your generosity and energy will directly aid members of our community and we had an absolute blast getting there. The full fundraised total will be released in the coming days, but for now once more, thank you. 👊

We’re also here to let you know that tickets for next year’s festivities are already available to buy. Head to our website below to purchase. We go again!

https://www.hockleyhustle.co.uk

Liam Bailey 👑 What a joyful and empowering end to an unbelievable weekend. Big up Liam and the band for filling the room with an infectious energy and a real sense that community is the only way forward.

Another Hustle down and wasn’t it special. We’ll rest and recuperate for a short while and then we’ll share highlights from across the weekend right here. 2024 plans are well underway and we’d love for you to join us again. All the love to all of you. Team Hustle x

“Nottingham’s Hockley Hustle all dayer returns this weekend with its biggest selection of artists and venues to date since it started back in 2006. The epic all dayer has a packed programme of 350 acts showcasing the huge amount of talent and diversity of Nottingham’s live music scene spanning stages put together by 35 local promoters across 40 venues. Jazz, drum & bass, poetry, soul, house, folk, hip hop, reggae, funk, metal, pop, rock, indie and every sub-genre in between all find a place in this inclusive annual event that raises tens of thousands of pounds for local charities.

Along with street entertainment, a silent disco, samba parades, magic acts, circus performers, graffiti artists and a collaboration with Nottingham Street Food, this homegrown, independent festival run with the help of a whole army of volunteers has come to represent the very best of Nottingham’s creative arts and music scenes.”

A massive thank you to Dom Gourlay from Under The Radar Magazine for previewing this year’s Hustle. Dom has picked out his recommendations to go and catch later on today, including Bloodworm, Chloe Rodgers and Campfire Social. Perfect Sunday morning pre-Hustle reading material. Someone stick the kettle on!

You can read the full article here:

https://www.undertheradarmag.com/reviews/hockley_hustle_2023_a_preview

📸: Nigel King

Over 40 venues. Over 400 artists. 6 charities. Thousands of you. Hockley Hustle 2023 is HERE.

Good morning Hustlers. Welcome to another year of beautiful chaos. The streets of Hockley will be alive all day and long into the night. We’re celebrating what makes Nottingham’s creative community so special today with performances from the likes of Our Dementia Choir with Vicky McClure, Liam Bailey, UFO Orchestra - Nottingham, Jayahadadream and V Rocket International and guess what.. it’s not too late to join us. Wristband Exchange is open from 11.30am at Broadway Cinema and you can purchase your tickets here:

https://www.gigantic.com/hockley-hustle-tickets

Here is a look at lineups and set times:

https://www.hockleyhustle.co.uk/venues

Please tag us in all photos, stories and videos you share today. We’re everywhere and would love to see highlights from everyone’s Hustle experience. Look after each other, drink plenty of water and remember to have as much fun as possible and cheer as loud as you can for whichever artistes you may come across. Happy Hustlin’ one and all. See you on the other side..

Here we go then Nottingham. The day has arrived. Prepare to Hustle.

Before tomorrow, we want to celebrate the people who make it all happen!

A HUGE thank you to every promoter, every venue, every artist, every charity, every member of staff and every Hustler in attendance tomorrow.

Wristbands are available to collect from Broadway Cinema from 11.30am. If you bought a student or NHS discounted ticket, please make sure to bring some ID along with you.

WE CAN’T BLOODY WAIT.



Tickets and info:

https://www.hockleyhustle.co.uk

The choice, is yours 🩵

Tickets: https://www.gigantic.com/hockley-hustle-tickets

Happy Saturday Hustlers! Here’s a digital copy of the festival map and set times chart for this year’s festival. 🗺️

Brochures will be visible all around the festival tomorrow. Make sure you grab yourself a copy from Wristband Exchange at Broadway Cinema in the morning 🫡

📸: .photography

This evening, we’ll be shouting artists out on our Instagram story ahead of Sunday’s madness. Tag in your story with stage and set time info for the artist(s) in question and we’ll re-share for the Hustle community to see!

It’s a big weekend ahead and documenting the process is all part of the fun. We encourage you to tag us in any stories or posts you share over the weekend. Seeing our festival through your lens is a great experience for us as organisers. What is your favourite part? Your favourite band? Was it a great opportunity to catch up with friends? Did you discover a new venue? Shows us what Hockley Hustle means to you!

For tickets and more: https://www.hockleyhustle.co.uk

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The weather is currently looking particularly good for an October Sunday. Time to buy those tickets y’all and please do keep those fingers firmly crossed!

Hockley Hustle Industry Day is tomorrow and everyone is invited 🫶

Hello Hustlers. You are all invited to join us tomorrow for the inaugural Industry Day, a jam packed day of panels and workshops, alongside a special guest keynote speaker, followed by drinks and vibes from industry professionals!

It takes place between Antenna and Rough Trade tomorrow (Saturday 21st October) and is completely FREE. It’ll be a great opportunity to hear from the best in the business as well as connect with local promoters and artists, the day before the Hustle!

To read up on what’s going down on the day: https://www.hockleyhustle.co.uk/industry

Tickets are available to book via the Industry Day Eventbrite link below, but you’re also more than welcome to turn up on the day for free anyway. See you there!



https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hockley-hustle-industry-day-tickets-718620823227

Did you know The Lord Roberts is named after a very special someone? 🐶

Here is The Lord Robert himself, with his dad & pub owner Craig! We had the pleasure of meeting these two when we were visiting all the venues taking part in this year‘s hustle.

We’re 2 days out and we want to thank all the venues for being involved, this year and every year! You’re all special to us, thank you for being part of the Hustle family.

Tickets: https://www.hockleyhustle.co.uk

Extra, Extra! Read all about it!

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes for those involved with Hockley Hustle?

Read all about a day in the life of a Hustler featuring Notts legends, Alfie Sharp, Parisa East, LJ Doohan and our very own Tommy Farmyard.

Thanks to LeftLion Magazine Nottingham for the scribbles.

A Day In The Life: Hockley Hustle - Leftlion - Nottingham Culture So much work goes into Hockley Hustle each year, with so many different roles and duties to be completed both ahead of and on the big day - it's a true collaboration. So, to give a sense of the energy that goes into the organisation of the festival, we rounded up Alfie Sharp (artist), Tommy Farmyard...

HEY YOU! Join the Decor Team at Hockley Hustle. Come and help by getting crafty with us 😊 Through painting and other creative tasks, you can earn yourself a FREE ticket to the festival! Usually tickets are £16.50 so we would definitely recommend volunteering because it’s a fun experience, helps raise money for amazing causes, and gets you access to over 350 musical acts across 40 venues in Notts!

When & Where? Tonight and Thursday (18th and 19th) 5-8pm at the Old Bus Depot / Fisher Gate Point. A reminder that Hockley Hustle is THIS SUNDAY so don’t miss out on the fun 🤪 The more volunteers, the better, so invite all your pals and family to have a fun day out on Sunday altogether ☀️ If you have any questions or queries, send them to or on Instagram 💚

Nottingham is full of incredible creatives and we like to showcase that creativity in loads of different ways. Check out the incredible street artists who will be extending their artistic wings in and around the Hustle on the day! Featuring:

-Laura Decorum
-Emily Catherine
-Elroy

For tickets, and the full list of everything happening on the day, head to the link below!

https://www.hockleyhustle.co.uk