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Festival Review: Bearded Theory 2026

Now a firm staple of the local festival calendar, Bearded Theory takes place in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside and is a haven for music lovers looking to kick start their festival season with plenty of wonder and family fun. Taking place over an extremely hot and sunny May bank holiday weekend, the 2026 edition boasted one of the most stacked line-ups of local, national and international talent that we can remember. To give us an insight, LeftLion contributor Marta Tavares went along to report from Catton Park…

Bears In Trees

Class of 2026: six local music acts set to take Notts by storm in 2026

2025 in Notts music was mostly defined by awards. Rave-metal sister duo ALT BLK ERA won a MOBO award, rapper Jayahadadream won two Youth Music Awards including the Rising Star prize – and beloved venue The Bodega was crowned Grassroots Champion at the LIVE Awards.

Locally, we also saw the return of Splendour Festival with the Future Sound of Nottingham winners Saffron Gray and Archie & The Astronauts opening the festival main stage. This got us thinking – who are the next breakout stars from Nottingham and who can we expect to shine in the year ahead? After much deliberation, here’s six artists we expect to have a big 2026…

Helen Oxenbury: We're Going On a Bear Hunt and Other Adventures

Helen Oxenbury: We're Going On a Bear Hunt and Other Adventures

Helen Oxenbury: We're Going On a Bear Hunt and Other Adventures

Helen Oxenbury: We're Going On a Bear Hunt and Other Adventures

Helen Oxenbury: We're Going On a Bear Hunt and Other Adventures

Helen Oxenbury: We're Going On a Bear Hunt and Other Adventures

Helen Oxenbury: We're Going On a Bear Hunt and Other Adventures

Helen Oxenbury: We're Going On a Bear Hunt and Other Adventures

Helen Oxenbury: We're Going On a Bear Hunt and Other Adventures

Helen Oxenbury: We're Going On a Bear Hunt and Other Adventures

Helen Oxenbury: We're Going On a Bear Hunt and Other Adventures

Helen Oxenbury: We're Going On a Bear Hunt and Other Adventures

Helen Oxenbury: We're Going On a Bear Hunt and Other Adventures

Helen Oxenbury: We're Going On a Bear Hunt and Other Adventures

Helen Oxenbury: We're Going On a Bear Hunt and Other Adventures

Helen Oxenbury: We're Going On a Bear Hunt and Other Adventures

Helen Oxenbury: We're Going On a Bear Hunt and Other Adventures

Helen Oxenbury: We're Going On a Bear Hunt and Other Adventures

Helen Oxenbury: We're Going On a Bear Hunt and Other Adventures

Helen Oxenbury: We're Going On a Bear Hunt and Other Adventures

Helen Oxenbury: We're Going On a Bear Hunt and Other Adventures