The Good Gig Guide – w/c 23rd March 2026

Erewash Sound’s ‘Good Gig Guide’ — is a brand-new on-air feature designed to showcase local entertainment, and help get more people through your doors.

Here are the listings for w/c 23rd March 2026:

Brett and Rachel at The Presley’s Bar and Suites on Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam, welcome you to their public bar with regular entertainment. Thursday night is their FREE POOL NIGHT and there is a free pool table on Sunday afternoon.  They have private function rooms available for hire for most occasions including weddings, wakes and meetings. Find them on Facebook to keep up to date on what is happening in their friendly bar.  The venue has disabled friendly access and a baby-changing room. Pop down and show YOUR support at Presley’s Bar and Suites.

Tuesday 24th March (and every Tuesday night): The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
Quiz Nights every Tuesday. FREE ENTRY
From 8:30pm: Sticky 13s
From 9:00pm: The main quiz
From 10:00pm: Rock ‘n’ Roll BINGO
ALL major sports are shown on the big screen and surrounding screens in the bar area.
Follow what’s happening at The Spanish Bar on their Facebook Page ‘Spanish Bar Official’‘

Tuesday 24th March: The Presleys Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam
The Risley Big Band – admission £4.00 for an evening performance every Tuesday.

Wednesday 25th March: The Three Horseshoes, Main Road, Morley.
Quiz Night: every Wednesday at 7:00pm. Winner takes all. £2 per person with a free chip-cob at the break.
COMING UP: Early May Bank Holiday Weekend (1st-4th May): The Morley Music Festival – in association with Raygar Architectural and Engineering Supplies Ltd – 11 of the country’s top acts and bands performing for you from the Friday to the Monday. Tickets for the Friday, Saturday and Monday events:£10 per person, Sunday: £20 per person – available at buytickets.at/threehorseshoes1 or call 01332 384395 – early booking is essential!  All proceeds go to The Stroke Association.

Wednesday 25th March:  The White Lion, Tamworth Road, Sawley.
Quiz Night from 8:00pm. FREE ENTRY
Keep an eye on their Facebook page ‘The White Lion at Sawley’ for regular entertainment updates.

Prapai Thai: Serving from The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston, Prapai Thai, dish up authentic Thai food from Thursday to Sunday, to eat-in or take away. See their Facebook page ‘The Latch Lifter’ for full details.

Friday 27th March: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Dub Catalyst’ – an 11-piece band bring you the very best of reggae and hip-hop.  This is a ticketed event, priced at £11 each including a £1 booking fee. Tickets are available at wegottickets.com.

Friday 27th March:  The White Lion, Tamworth Road, Sawley.
Northern Soul and Motown Night with DJ Sam Wood from 8:00pm. FREE ENTRY
Keep an eye on their Facebook page ‘The White Lion at Sawley’ for regular entertainment updates.

Saturday 28th March: The Presleys Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam
Karaoke Night from 7:30pm – become a star yourself for the night! FREE ENTRY

Saturday 28th March: The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
Dean T Betton – one of the UK’s top Robbie Williams tribute acts from 8:30pm. FREE ENTRY
All major sports are shown on the big screen and surrounding screens in the bar area.
Follow what’s happening on their Facebook Page ‘Spanish Bar Official’.

Saturday 28th March: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Electric Experience’ – a four-piece rock covers band from 9:00pm. FREE ENTRY

Sunday Carveries at The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
Available from 12noon to 3:00pm.  See their Facebook Page ‘The Latch Lifter’ for full details.

Sunday 29th March: The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Warren Ireland’ – the very best of live looping with a high energy blend of blues, folk and pop from 4:00pm.  FREE ENTRY
All major sports are shown on the big screen and surrounding screens in the bar area.
Follow what’s happening on their Facebook Page ‘Spanish Bar Official’.

Sunday 29th March: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Blurred Mondays’ – a top indie covers band from 5:30pm. FREE ENTRY

Tuesday 31st March:  The White Lion, Tamworth Road, Sawley.
Open Mic Night (held monthly)  FREE ENTRY
Keep an eye on their Facebook page ‘The White Lion at Sawley’ for regular entertainment updates.

Come back soon for more dates for your diary!

Are you a pub landlord, landlady, or part of a social or working men’s club committee? If you’ve got live music, quizzes, karaoke or special events coming up — we’d love to feature them!’

‘The Good Gig Guide’ is YOUR chance to promote YOUR venue and share what’s happening locally — from live bands and open mic nights, to themed events and more.

Our very own Gordon Slayney is your contact for all the details, and he will explain how to send in your listings each week.

So if you’re hosting great entertainment, click here to get in touch to be part of ‘The Good Gig Guide’, only on Erewash Sound!

Alternatively, send e-mail to Gordon at good.gig @ erewashsound.com and he will reply with all the information you need to get started!

Places ARE limited so get in touch NOW!

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