The Good Gig Guide – w/c 12th January 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 12th January 2026:

Tuesday 13th January: 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 in the bar area on a big screen and on others in the surrounding area.
Follow what’s happening at The Spanish Bar on their Facebook Page ‘Spanish Bar Official’

Wednesday 14th January: The White Lion Tamworth Road, Sawley – 8:00pm start.
Regular Quiz Nights every Wednesday

Friday 16th January: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston – 9:00pm start. FREE entry.
‘Lets Zep’ – an acoustic Led Zeppelin tribute band featuring Steve Gale from the well-known tribute band ‘Fred Zeppelin’.

Saturday 17th January: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston – 9:00pm start. FREE entry.
‘Milltown Revelry’ – an 80s band with a twist!

Saturday 17th January: The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston  – 9:00pm start.
‘Bootleg Weller’ – a tribute to the music of Paul Weller and The Jam

Sunday 18th January: The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston – 4:00pm.
‘Memphis Flash’ – the UK’s Number 1 Elvis Presley tribute – truly, not to be missed.

Sunday 18th January: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston – 5:30pm start. FREE entry.
‘Blue Pepper’ – a 70s, 80s and 90s cover band

Prapai Thai: Serving from The Latch Lifter, 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.

Brett and Rachel at The Presley Bar and Suites on Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam, welcome you to their public bar with regular entertainment.  They have private function rooms available for hire for most occasions including weddings, wakes and meetings. Find them on Facebook and 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.

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 for ‘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!

‘The Good Gig Guide’ – ONLY on Erewash Sound!