The Good Gig Guide – w/c 2nd 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 2nd 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.

Monday 2nd – Friday 6th March: The Blackshale Bar and Kitchen, Middle Street, Beeston.
Weekly carvery served 12noon to 3:00pm and 5:00pm to 9:00pm.
See their Facebook Page ‘Blackshale Bar And Kitchen’ for full details.

Tuesday 3rd March (and every Tuesday night): The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
Quiz Nights every Tuesday
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’‘

Wednesday 4th March:  The White Lion, Tamworth Road, Sawley.
‘Quiz Night’ from 8:00pm.
Keep an eye on their Facebook page ‘The White Lion at Sawley’ for regular 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. Follow Prapai Thai on Facebook, or call  07899 535537 for more information.

Friday 6th March: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
In-house music from 8:00pm. FREE ENTRY.

Friday 6th March: The Blackshale Bar and Kitchen, Middle Street, Beeston.
The new home for Live Music in the area!
Reggae Night: Caribbean cocktails and Jamaican food, plus Luke Powell and his ‘One Love’ band bringing you all the reggae hits you love. FREE ENTRY

Saturday 7th March: The Blackshale Bar and Kitchen, Middle Street, Beeston.
All day carvery: 12noon to 6:00pm, prices start at £6.99 for a small plate. See their Facebook Page ‘Blackshale Bar And Kitchen’ for full details.
Ben Smith – an acoustic soloist playing covers and his own original songs from 7:30pm.

Saturday 7th March: The Victoria Inn, Midland Place, Derby
International Women’s Day Celebrations from 3:30pm.
Headline act: Terrianne and her band
Support: Emma Buckley, Daisy Peacock
Tickets are available from Ticketsource.co.uk

Saturday 7th March: The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
Steve Massa – covering all the great hits from decades gone by from 8:30pm.
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 7th March:  The White Lion, Tamworth Road, Sawley.
‘Claire and Friends’ – a three-piece acoustic pop folk band – from 8:00pm.

Saturday 7th March: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
’33 Revs’ – a four-piece covers band playing indie and pop from 9:00pm – FREE ENTRY.

Sunday 7th March: The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Young Elton’ – the country’s most sought-after tribute to Elton John from 4:00pm. Be early for the best seats!
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 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 8th March: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘The Low Riders’ – a classic rock covers band from 5:30pm. FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 11th March: The Blackshale Bar and Kitchen, Middle Street, Beeston.
Quiz Night: the second Wednesday of every month sees the venue’s ever popular quiz night run from 7:30pm.

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 this Winter, 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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