The Good Gig Guide – w/c 20th April 2026

20 April 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 20th April 2026:

Brett and Rachel at The Presley’s Bar and Suites, 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.

Monday 20th April: The Olympic Pub, Station Road, Draycott.
Every Monday: *BRAND NEW* Music Quiz night from 7:30pm with free ‘Chilli on the Go’.

Tuesday 21st April: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
The Risley Big Band: every Tuesday night: admission £4.00 per person.

Tuesday 21st April: The Olympic Pub, Station Road, Draycott.
Free pool and jukebox.

Tuesday 21st April (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 21st April: The Olympic Pub, Station Road, Draycott.
Every Tuesday: Free pool table and jukebox night
Get yourself down to to The Olympic – a local pub for local people and friends from afar – pop in and see the only Kiwi operator in Draycott along with Reuben and friendly staff where a warm welcome awaits and there is plenty going on to keep you entertained!
FREE ENTRY
There are also discos and regular live entertainment. That is the Olympic Pub on Station Road in Draycott – where something is happening all week and cold beer awaits you – four legged friends are most welcome.
Follow their Facebook page ‘The Olympic Pub Draycott’ for up-to-date information.

Wednesday 22nd April: The Presleys Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
Every Wednesday: ‘The Legendary MFN Bike Night’ returns every Wednesday at 5:00pm, with a four-piece rock & roll band. The Buffalo Grill will also be fired up!

Wednesday 22nd April: 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.

Thursday 23rd April: The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
Celebrate St George’s Day with top local bands ‘Monkey Tennis’ and ‘Pub Kid’ from 6:00pm.

Thursday 23rd April: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
Free pool night – FREE ENTRY

Friday 24th April: The Olympic Pub, Station Road, Draycott.
Get yourself down to The Olympic – a local pub for local people and friends from afar – pop in and see Frankie along with Reuben and Gary and their friendly staff where a warm welcome awaits. There is always plenty to keep you entertained. There is a free pool table and jukebox! Listen out for local guitarist and vocalist Greg Jackson in the Guinness Bar.
Every Friday night, from 8:00pm ’til late – grab your mates and become stars for the night on Karaoke.
FREE ENTRY.
There are also discos and regular live entertainment.
That is the Olympic Pub on Station Road in Draycott – where something is happening all week and cold beer awaits you – four legged friends are most welcome.
Follow their Facebook page ‘The Olympic Pub Draycott’ for up-to-date information.

Friday 24th April: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Motorpace’ – the country’s top tribute to Motorhead, with support from…
‘Blackrose Society’ – a four-piece rock band.
From 8:00pm. Tickets are £5.00 per person, available through FIXR or you can pay on the door on the night.

Friday 24th April: The White Lion, Tamworth Road, Sawley.
The very best of northern soul and motown from 8:00pm.
Keep an eye on their Facebook page ‘The White Lion at Sawley’ for regular entertainment updates.

Saturday 25th April: The Presley’s Bar and Suites on Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
Karaoke Night: Become a star yourself with Karaoke which starts at 7:30pm.

Saturday 25th April: The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘El Duderino’ – a four-piece covers band. 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 25th April: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Small Town Heroes’ – a three-piece rock group 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 26th April: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
Free afternoon pool – FREE ENTRY

Sunday 26th April: The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Echo Beach’ – a fantastic 80s duo 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 26th April: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Weird Fish’ – a three-piece rock band from 5:30pm. FREE ENTRY.

COMING UP: The Three Horseshoes, Main Road, Morley.
Early May Bank Holiday Weekend (1st-4th May): The Morley Music Festival – in association with Raygar Architectural and Engineering Supplies Ltd – 14 of the country’s top acts and bands from the Friday to the Monday including Lewis Goddard, Grip, Delta Connection and Roadkill Blues will be performing for you. Tickets for the Friday, Saturday and Monday events:£10 per person, Sunday: £20 per person – available at buytickets.at/threehorseshoes1 or call 01332 384395 – you can also use this number to buy tickets. They are also opening up three one-hour slots over the weekend for never-before-heard acts or bands to perform and showcase themselves. Early booking is essential! All proceeds go to The Stroke Association.

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!

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