Lucca Mae is a rising star on the burgeoning soul and rock 'n' roll scene. Taking cues from the likes of Sam Cooke, Amy Winehouse, and Paolo Nutini, her singing, songwriting, and performance are second to none.

Rob Heron & the Tea Pad Orchestra are one of the hardest working bands in the UK roots circuit. With thousands of touring miles under their belts, they have earned themselves a sizeable fanbase in the UK, Europe and beyond. Based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, they play their own brand of Western Swing, Blues, Gypsy Jazz and Country, or North Eastern Swing as they've coined it. Their style is more eclectic than most, influenced by early 20th century American music, with the addition of razor-sharp solos, great arrangements and original songs; their music harks back to a golden age whilst staying perfectly modern. The songs are penned by Rob Heron, a crazy fool for country music and a full time dandy-cowboy. His songs are full of character, satire, and good old fashion hollerin'.The band, a hot six-piece, features Ben Fitzgerald (guitar), Tom Cronin (mandolin), Colin Nicholson (accordion), Ted Harbot (double bass) and Paul Archibald (drums). Their debut album, 'Money Isn't Everything', caused a sensation when it was released in 2012, winning a host of rave reviews many of them 5-star. Their second album, "Talk About The Weather" is also gathering some notable radio play and reviews. The best way to experience Rob Heron and the Tea Pad Orchestra is at a live show!

Pictish Trail, the alias of Scottish pop sensation Johnny Lynch, has resolutely furrowed his own path, steadily creating a unique catalogue of recordings and performances, while eschewing the blueprint of the predictable singer-songwriter in favour of something untidily intriguing.

Sheffield's resident blues rock trio The Lightning Threads step up to the plate for their biggest outing to date - a rather special Leadmill headline show.

'Motor-psycho' guitar action, ethnic drones and throat singing from this cult Japanese psychedelic group.

Modern Misery in association with Timeframe bookings presents Opal In Sky Modern metal band fronted by twin brothers Dylon and Tyson, combining powerful riffs with uplifting, introspective lyrics to create a sound that's both heavy and hopeful. https://hyperfollow.com/opalinsky & Give Em Blood formed in 2009 in Graz, Austria, play relentless, no-compromise metal hardcore and have toured across Europe several times. Known for their raw energy and intense live shows, they have built a loyal following in the underground scene. Their sound is pure aggression, with no remorse!

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Catch our resident DJs spinning hit after hit, taking you back to the 80s and 90s (it was HOW LONG AGO????)

Expect to hear a lovely eclectic mix from the likes of The Beatles / Queen / Led Zepplin / Oasis / Chic / Fleetwood Mac / Genesis / The Rolling Stones / Nirvana / Five / Arctic Monkeys / AC/DC / Blur / East 17 / Aerosmith / Abba / Kool & The Gang....and so many more.

PLUS Happy Hour deals until midnight thrown in for good measure....that's drinks from just £2.50 we'll have you know!!

Every Friday, Billy brings you fresh live bands and rad DJs....Live acts could be anything from a rockin' Rockabilly band to a New Orleans-style brass band.....It's ever-changing, so keep an eye on our page for gig listings!

Jungle Buoyz Promotions are coming to Nottingham this summer with the two local legends Dr.P & Mc Stevo supported by Live Records Label, Linear Sounds UK & Chemical Warfare Events!

Taylor liam jackson first headline gig in Nottingham with special guests Kings Walk and valley one

Catch the world's ONLY all-female Slade tribute this September! Theyre bringing the hits, the B-sides, and all the legendary banter, delivering a show that's been hailed as the most authentic Slade tribute you will ever see. These gals are ready to rock your socks off at this fantastic venue so lace up tight! Join us for a night of foot-stomping, fist-pumping, full-throttle rock n roll you wont forget.

THE 113 bring their Post Punk Poetry to Billy's! Establishing themselves as a vital new voice from Leeds ever-evolving underground, The 113 evolve with it. Abrasive dystopian statements on surveillance, data harvesting and the quiet unease of modern digital life. The band describes its new sound; desperate and panicked, the group blisteringly hurtles forward with a compelling urgency, propelled by discordant guitars and thunderous offbeat rhythms. At times an almost uncomfortably prescient and claustrophobic listen, Leach finds frontman Jack Grant unleashing both a rallying cry against the advancement and negative impacts of big tech, and an honest admission of powerlessness and inevitability in the face of it all: Me, you or half the planet, whats the fucking difference? Ill be stamped within the spreadsheet with little to no resistance Support to be announced.

At last Slady get crazee in Manchester, and where better than The Star and Garter to host this perfect expression of all things Slade, played exclusively by remarkably talented young women... a Skweeze Me Pleeze Me fest to delight all fans of top drawer '70s glam and classy Brit Rock. A celebration of one of the greatest bands of all time, supported and approved by the actual Slade too, and quite right. Not really a tribute band, more a heartfelt continuation. Champers and pot noodles all round. So C'mon Feel The Noize...Will this be a great nite out...It will be Bangin' Man....

French doom amplifier worshipers Cult of occult stop at Billy Bootleggers Nottingham after their upcoming appearance at desert fest London. Phantom droid will be opening with their experimental doom and leister legends bile caster will be bringing their evil sound for a night of doom.

DBA! emerged from the gritty underbelly of Liverpool's music scene in early 2024. A band of misfits and odd parts that somehow crashed together and clicked into place. DBA! was birthed in a DIY demo studio tucked into the literal basement drain of a Liverpool nightclub. The damp and unorthodox space - rented in defiance of skeptical glances from peers - became a safe space where late night sessions gave way to the creation of their sound, blending 90s alternative rock, garage rock and indie, drawing from bands such as Eels, Pavement, The Breeders, Elastica and Beck. The name DBA! itself is a statement of intent, best left unravelled. It encapsulates an ethos: unpolished, introspective and weird. From their subterranean origins, the band wasted no time propelling themselves out into the open. Recording with engineer Sophie Ellis - a serendipitous collaboration after years of near-misses - the band honed a guitar driven sound laced with vivid & brooding lyricism. Their debut single 'sinkorswim' was released late 2024, achieving some extensive support from BBC Radio 6 tastemakers, such as Huw Stephens, Craig Charles & Emily Pilbeam where the track was made BBC introducing track of the week & achieved an 8/10 score on the roundtable show, with particular high praise from Abbie McCarthy. Their follow up 2 singles were met with strong radio support, including premieres on Huw Stephens' show and support from Tom Ravenscroft and John Kennedy, and even a spin of their track "D.P.D." from an all time hero of the band, Iggy Pop. The band's debut EP released in April 25 and was met with praise from outlets such as DORK magazine, who made the band the cover of their HYPE playlist, and awarded the EP a 4/5 star review. Other early press buzz came from outlets such as DIY, So Young, Rough Trade, Indie Is Not a Genre and Backseat Mafia where their unique chemistry and raw temperament was hailed. Live, the band started a the year playing more intimate shows across the UK, building up to a run of more prestigious slots in the past few months - supporting bands such as White Denim & Being Dead, headlining a packed Supersonic club show in Paris and joining the line up for Left of the Dial festival in Rotterdam. With more tours and releases on the horizon, DBA!'s story is just beginning to unravel.

A night of sonic Psychedelic Shoegaze Post Rock from Punchlove (USA) and Nottingham's own Bored Marsh! PUNCHLOVE "Punchlove are a Brooklyn-based band dedicated to pushing the envelope of experimental sonic practices. For the five multi-instrumentalists and audio engineers, moving into a maze of a house in Brooklyn together was the transition that created the album they had been writing their whole lives. Melding DIY recording and experimental sonic visions with studio quality, their debut album, Channels," is a layered bed of adventurous, pain-pop songs that coalesce around a digitally-stimulated, emotionally-serrated brand of modern shoegaze. "Channels" is out now everywhere on Kanine Records. BORED MARSH "Recognised as one of the brightest hopes coming out of Nottingham right now, Bored Marsh are an Alternative Rock 4-piece, their name referencing a now derelict shopping centre & lack of progress in their hometown through Government funding cuts and austerity, who are starting to draw the recognition and attention of those further afield. Formed via lockdown demo-sharing, their reverb-soaked dynamic sound combines soaring melodic vocal and guitar harmonies, with darker, heavier sections. Taking inspiration from various eras of guitar music over recent decades, from early post-punk and grunge, through to more recent shoegaze and new wave influences, references include the likes of Interpol and Radiohead".

Sylvie's Head formed in the industrial city of Gothenburg, Sweden in January 2024. They move freely through hard breakbeats and chainsaw guitars, balearic house euphoria and unpredictable dub rock madness. The release of debut EP Sharp Shooter and a cover of Psychic TV's Godstar in 2025 proved their party-adjacent rock & roll dance music is something we all need toexperience. Those releases also earned them a nomination for Best in Rock at the Manifest Awards 2026 (indie Grammys of Sweden). Their debut album is set to drop in 2026 on local, eclectic label Welfare Sounds & Records, along with live dates in the UK and across Europe. This is a band happening now! Support comes from Derby psychedelic janglepop outfit DEADWOOD SUPERSTAR with more to be announced soon.

Pictish Trail brings his full band show to Nottingham. UPSTAIRS @ Billy's! Billy Bootleggers proudly presents a rare full band performance from PICTISH TRAIL! A must for any music fan! A favourite artist of ours, Im always excited to hear what Pictish Trail is doing next. This is beautiful Lauren Laverne, BBC 6 Music Pictish Trail, AKA Johnny Lynch, has just completed work on a brand-new album LIFE SLIME a sticky, shimmering swirl of sound and oooze (both metaphorical and literal). To celebrate, he returns to the stage in 2026 accompanied by his full live band. These shows bring the new songs to life in bold, expansive form rhythmic, euphoric and immersive, balancing motorik pulse with warped pop melody and raw emotional release. Expect tenderness, weirdness, and a generous dollop of goo. Based on the Isle of Eigg in the Scottish Hebrides, Pictish Trail is known for his wildly inventive electro-acoustic psych-pop. His 2022 album Island Family, his third for Londons Fire Records, drew acclaim from The Observer, The Times, Mojo, Uncut, Loud & Quiet, and BBC 6 Music. It was followed in autumn 2024 by Follow Footsteps an EP of reworked Island Family tracks released via his own Lost Map Records, in conjunction with Fire. Recasting the euphoric-bucolic psychedelia of Island Family, Melody Something and Nuclear Sunflower Swamp through a softer filter and complemented by a pair of incidental instrumentals Lynch discovered delicately kaleidoscopic new resonance in the material. Pictish Trails earlier albums Secret Soundz Vols. 1 & 2 (2008/2013) were gloriously eclectic slices of lo-fi folk-pop, later reissued on deluxe double-vinyl by Moshi Moshi in 2014. His third album Future Echoes (2016) received widespread acclaim and was shortlisted for the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY Award), winning the public vote, before being reissued by Fire in 2018. His fourth album, Thumb World, was released by Fire in 2020. Pictish Trail has toured the world as both headliner and support for the likes of Belle & Sebastian, Pavement, Mogwai, Sea Power, and KT Tunstall. Hes performed at major festivals including Glastonbury (Park Stage), Field Day, Camp Bestival, Deer Shed, Celtic Connections, Blue Dot, the Edinburgh Fringe, and every single edition of Green Man Festival (22 and counting). Outside his own music, Johnny is a key figure in the UKs independent music scene. Through Lost Map Records, he has championed a diverse and idiosyncratic roster helping to elevate artists such as Rozi Plain, Alabaster dePlume, Seamus Fogarty, Bas Jan, Callum Easter, and Free Love. GET YOUR TICKETS QUICK!! IT'S GONNA BE A GOOD ONE FOR SURE!!

DBA! emerged from the gritty underbelly of Liverpools music scene in early 2024. A band of misfits and odd parts that somehow crashed together and clicked into place. DBA! was birthed in a DIY demo studio tucked into the literal basement drain of a Liverpool nightclub. The damp and unorthodox space - rented in defiance of skeptical glances from peers - became a safe space where late night sessions gave way to the creation of their sound, blending 90s alternative Rock, Garage Rock and Indie, drawing from bands such as Eels, Pavement, The Breeders, Elastica and Beck.

The Roebucks Are Back In Nottingham!! "The Roebucks Are A Double-Female-Fronted Four Piece From Brighton Whose Idiosyncratic Take On Blues Rock Is At Times Woozy And Tender, At Other Times Earthy And Visceral. While The Band Have Been Around Since 2022, The Addition Of Drumming / Vocalist Powerhouse Sophie Moloney In Early 2024 Has Seen The Band Truly Hit Their Stride In Terms Of Elevating Both Their Songwriting And Their Live Performances To A Whole New Level. Lush Three-Part Harmonies Interlace With Dwayne Allman-Esque Riffs And The Tightest Of Rhythm Sections To Conjure Up Their Own Uniquely Warm Take On A Familiar Genre. Signed To Goo Records In October 2024, They Released Their First Single Great British Pig With The Label In February 2025, Followed Up By Mona In June 2025, Receiving Excellent Press And Radio Support, Including Plays From Cerys Matthews For BBC 6 Music And John Kennedy For Radio X And Features In Clunk, Hard Of Hearing And Far Out. The Band Have Been Wowing Audiences Up And Down The Country Over The Last 18 Months, And Recent Appearances Have Included Festival Slots At Black Deer Festival, Mutations Festival, Wanderlust And The (Official) Great Escape, As Well As High Profile Support Slots With The Likes Of The Heavy Heavy, Langkamer, Tugboat Captain And Unbelievable Truth. This Year They Have Completed Two Short Uk Tours And Will Be Back Out On The Road In October 2025 Including Appearances At Down Stokes Festival In Bristol And Left Of The Dial 2025 In Rotterdam." Support From - The Pointing Dogs The Pointing Dogs Are A New Derby Band Who Will Be Giving Us Some Of Their Very Own Americana. The Band Are Well Oiled Musicians Who Have Played Together In Other Projects. The Pointing Dogs Are Ready To Make Their Mark On The Americana Scene And Beyond. Dan Ottewell "Dan Is A Young Musician Who Has Been Blazing A Trail In The Nottingham Music Scene And Beyond. After Recording His Debut Ep With Dan Booth And Luke Wheatley (Ferocious Dog). He Has Played Many Gigs Across The Uk And Has Gained Support From International Audiences And Stars Including Frank Turner, Jeremy Cunningham (The Levellers) Dan Donnelly And More!"

Æl-Fierlen are a four-piece band from the south of England with elements of black metal, shoegaze and folk twisted together like the branches of the oldest tree in the forest. We are what the woods sounds like.

"Industry Standard are four London based artistic outliers. Part punk show, part absurdist carnival, their Cuban Italian figurehead displays the fearless charisma of an unhinged gameshow host while leading an explosion of sound and imagery. Self-dubbed 'Wonky Tonk Swamp Pop', warps discordant riffs with disco, hardcore, country and industrial noise into something brash, bizarre and unmistakable. In their signature style, immersive storytelling, captivating costumes, handmade props and DIY theatrics (including a rewired telephone mic) suck you into an uncanny world. This cartoon-like spectacle is as joy filled as it is unsettling, when the seemingly comedic abruptly gives way to something intimate and raw. They have played sold out shows supporting Warmduscher and Shelf Lives and are currently writing their debut album"

The Greater Good are a five-piece Indie/Alt Rock band based in Manchester, delivering high-energy performances that demand attention. With powerful vocals, towering guitars, raucous drums, and groove-laden basslines, their sound is built on infectious rhythms and anthemic hooks. Known for their explosive live presence, The Greater Good create music that moves bodies and lifts spirits.

sounds like a Swiss cuckoo clock made of egg boxes and horsehair, glued together by an African Moog player in a Vietnamese iron mongers shop. (Graham Massey- 808 State)

Live acts could be anything from a rockin' Rockabilly band to a New Orleans style brass band.....It's ever-changing, so keep an eye on our page for gig listings!

The UK's biggest emo night! Emo party anthems all night from My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Taking Back Sunday, Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, The Used, All American Rejects, Jimmy Eat World, Enter Shikari, You Me At Six, Hawthorne Heights, Pierce The Veil, All Time Low and loads more.

"Blind Yeo are an eclectic Cornish cosmic folk collective led by Will Greenham and Anoushka Helm, emerging from lockdown solitude into a full-throttle, psychedelic live force rooted in the south-wests underground scene. Drawing on motorik propulsion, folk ritual, rave energy and communal improvisation, the band first came alive during a formative residency at the Cornish Bank in Falmouth, before quickly gaining a reputation for mesmerising, carnival-like shows at festivals including Shambala, Smugglers, Solfest and major UK psych gatherings, as well as an appearance at Trans Musicales in Rennes. Following their self-released debut EP Echoes (2023), which earned plays from NTS, Soho Radio and BBC Introducing, Blind Yeo joined Lost Map Records, releasing the 6-Music-backed single Otherside and subsequent material praised by BBC 6 Music. Their recordings capture a band in joyful motion: a shifting collective whose off-grid, woodland-recorded EP Anam Cara and the compilation Echoes / Anam Cara document the first thrilling chapter of a group driven by curiosity, collaboration and the strange elasticity of time."

Twisted System, the UK's premier tribute to the mighty Twisted Sister roll into Nottingham city centre bringing you a very special gig... Twisted System will entertain you with a set full of hits, album favourites and a few deep cuts... Opening will be the fabulous Notley Crue...These rock n roll bad boys will be playing a set full of the best of the MC back catalogue... So grab your tickets as soon as you can coz this is gonna MEGA

Eclectic Cornish cosmic folk collective Blind Yeo are one of the south-west’s most exciting new bands, receiving play and warm praise from BBC 6 Music.

SKORTS is a NYC-based rock band known for high-energy live shows and a DIY ethos, featuring Alli Walls (vocals/guitar), Char Smith (lead guitar), Emma Welch (bass), and Max Berdik (drums).

Edgar Jones (Edgar Summertyme or Edgar Joneses Jones), Mercury music prize nominee and cult hero, has achieved legendary status as a Liverpool-based singer-songwriter and musician who has a distinctive style of garage-rock, blues-rock and 60s-inspired pop. Originally the bass player and frontman of The Stairs, he also formed and fronted The Isrites, The Big Kids (including future members of The Zutons and The Stands), Edgar Jones & The Joneses and Free Peace. Edgar also plays bass for other musicians and has worked with several prominent artists, including Ian McCulloch (Echo & The Bunnymen), Johnny Marr, Paul Weller, Saint Etienne, Cherry Ghost, The Las and Love, and has toured with Grammy Award winning Robert Cray and Jools Holland & His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.

JAEKS Birthday Bash 8PM-3AM. Heavyweight sound system, lights & decor, massive local lineup. £5

Chop Suey! Nu-Metal Anthems is a massive nu-metal party. Playing Limp Bizkit / Linkin Park / System Of A Down / Slipknot / Papa Roach / Deftones / Korn / Mudvayne / Coal Chamber / Andrew W.K / Drowning Pool / Alien Ant Farm / Rage Against The Machine / Puddle Of Mudd / Staind / P.O.D / Soulfly and more.

This is a free entry event buuuut, if you like you can go BOTTOMLESS and we're introducing Billy's new SPECIAL CLASSIC PRICES

Born of the voices of past lives and baptized in the dust bowl dirt, the Gothic Americana music of the Heathen Apostles harkens back to a bygone chapter of American history. Using contrasting influences such as Bauhaus, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds and The Pogues along with Howlin’ Wolf, Loretta Lynn and Bessie Smith, the Heathen Apostles have created a style of music that at once conjures both angels and demons, and will enlighten a darkened soul. Gothic Americana is a genre that is fast taking hold around the world, in that it combines the sub-genres of gothic country & bluegrass, dark blues, murderfolk and depression-era jazz. The Heathen Apostles are amongst the first to inject all four into their incendiary music.

Brooklyn-based Skorts bring their unique Post Punk , Alt Glam to Billy's! NYC breakout band SKORTS are landing at Billys. Fusing psych-glam, post-alt and dark wave disco, theyre quickly building a reputation for electrifying live shows. In less than two years, SKORTS have gone from a fresh concept to one of New Yorks most talked-about new acts. Their first gig even saw an amp explodean early hint that this was never going to be a band that plays it safe. Were buzzing to have them at Billys as part of their EU tour, hot on the heels of their debut album Incompletement. Think big, polished rock energy with a gritty DIY edge. Theyre moving fast and wont stay under the radar for longdont miss your chance to see SKORTS up close before they take off.

Post-punk project from Leeds. This is an 18+ event .

A Blues collective with a versatility mix of upbeat Rhythm and Blues with a little twist. These boys like to see their audience dancing so I guess we should give it to them! So get yourselves down for a good knees up! More party vibes after the show with DJ's playing music and the liquor will be flowing!

The awesome Easy Thomas Blues Band are bringing their super cool Rockin' Blues back to Billy's. Join us for a great night of vintage Rhythm and Blues. Free Entry as always at Billy Bootleggers Nottingham. On Stage 9pm Stick around for more party vibes with Billy's DJ's playing hits until 3am!

"Slim Jim blues, a guitar, drums and Blues harp combo give you stripped down dirty blues hill country style, reworked classics and originals Driving the forgotten backroads of the Blues"

Midnight Shift Rockabilly Trio are back at Billy's, with their high energy Rockabilly sound! Join us for some Stompin' Rockabilly and Rock 'n' Roll classics. Band on stage from 9pm Free Entry!

Ladies and Gentlemen , we are thrilled to welcome to Billy's .....The Leeds City Stompers!! "Vintage blues band playing the popular American floor fillers from before Elvis. Washboards, 1920s drumkits, double basses and resonator guitars!!!!" "It's the Rock 'n' Roll sound before Rock 'n' Roll was invented." "Formed in 2011 Leeds City Stompers was formed to be a community string band that could play any party or event with a mixture of blues, swing, jazz, traditional and folk music just like the community string bands of the 1920s, 30s & 40s. Expect the odd original song as well as songs by Robert Johnson, Blind Boy Fuller and Hank Williams. Called 'the red hot blues band' by vintage life magazine, they bring their show from Leeds to Newcastle and we can't wait to hear it!" On stage 9pm - FREE ENTRY

"Unlucky Strike are a Neo-Rockabilly band bringing a modern twist to a timeless genre. Since 2020, the band has built a loyal following through live-streamed performances and energetic festival slots. Their breakout came in 2021 supporting The Hawkmen, followed by a 2022 UK tour slot with The Damn Truth. They have also shared stages with John Miller and his Country Casuals, John Lewis, Thomas Truax, and Jo Carley and the Old Dry Skulls"

We welcome back The Most Ugly Child back to our dive bar! The Most Ugly Child is one of the best Alt Country, Folk-grass outfit on the land!! An unbelievable band that will get your heart racing and feet dancing so come on down! Band on stage 5pm -Free entry as always.

NotQuiteSnake, the UK's premier tribute to the classic 78 to 84 era Whitesnake brings you a fantastic set of hits, album tracks and deep cuts... Opening the evening will be Status Quo tribute band Just Doin' It who will entertain you with a set full of favourites...

"Fusing vintage Blues-Rock with soulful swagger. Forged in Sheffield, Lightning Threads carve a path of their own into groove-ridden territories. Renowned for their electrifying performances and gritty sound, the band deliver raw, powerful riffs with searing solos echoing the spirit of classic rock legends of another time.

Ricky and The Retros make a return to Billy's with their upbeat Rock 'n' Roll , Rockabilly These guys get your toes tapping and your hips twisting! Come and let your hair down On stage 5pm Stick around for more live music and class Dj's until 3am! All free thanks to Billy

We are thrilled to have The James Oliver Band returning to our dive bar!! James plays Blues, Rockabilly, Rock and Countryits all here in one explosive pickin package! Band on stage 9pm. Come and join the party! All free! Stick around for more party vibes with Billy's DJ's playing music until 3am!

Good Times Roll are ready to serve up a cocktail of Ragged Rhythm Rock 'n' Roll Blues. They will have you up and dancing all night long . These boys are always up for a party , so why don't we join em! On stage 5pm and Free Entry!! More live music to follow with class DJs on til 3am!!

Bring your dancing shoes and expect to sweat to the sound of Motown Soul, Funk and Raw Northern Soul...