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Nigel King
@nigelking.net
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Nottingham, UK
Photographer at @nigelking.photography

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Nigel King @nigelking.net · Sep 23
One of my photos !
bunnymen.com Echo & The Bunnymen @bunnymen.com · Feb 29
1st Echo & The Bunnymen gig of the 2024 tour tonight. We are so looking forward to it. “See you at the barricades”
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Dot To Dot Festival Nottingham 2026 - Part 2
A selection of my photos from the day
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June 11, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Dot To Dot Festival Nottingham 2026 - Part 1
A selection of my photos from the day
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June 11, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Check out the @leftlion.bsky.social review of the Dot To Dot Festival Nottingham 2026.

Including many of my photos.

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Festival Review: Dot To Dot 2026
One of the hottest weekends of the year – what could possibly make it better? I know – Dot to Dot Festival! Always one of the best days in the musical calendar, the sun was shining bright this May Ban...
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June 1, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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A near capacity crowd, @trentbridge.co.uk Cricket Ground looks fine on a wam sunny evening.

#cricket #Nottingham #Nottinghamshire #t20blast #NottsOutlaws
May 23, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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My photos from a great night of music at @roughtrade1976.bsky.social Nottingham with Drew Thomas supported by Terrianne and Emily Alice.

For @leftlion.bsky.social Magazine Nottingham.

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In photos: Drew Thomas at Rough Trade, with Terrianne and Emily Alice
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May 19, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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My photos of the excellent Cherry Stone are with this interview by @musicobserver.bsky.social for @leftlion.bsky.social

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We meet battle victors Cherry Stone
When indie five-piece Cherry Stone stepped on to the stage at Metronome for the 2026 edition of the Ultimate Battle Of The Bands contest, they were hoping to do well – but winning following a unanimou...
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May 10, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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My photos of Book Of Churches , a solo project by Felix from
@divorcehq.bsky.social , at Nottingham Contemporary with this review by Josh Turner for @leftlion.bsky.social .

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Gig review: Book of Churches at Nottingham Contemporary
Felix Mackenzie-Barrow's new project Book of Churches has won hearts and minds across the nation, but he'll always find an appreciative home audience here in Nottingham. His recent performance at the ...
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May 3, 2026 at 8:49 AM
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My photos of Vona Vella supported by Posturing and Saffron at The @bodeganotts.bsky.social on Monday night with this review by Roisin Turner for @leftlion.bsky.social Magazine Nottingham

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Gig review: Vona Vella at The Bodega
On a crisp Tuesday evening in late April, The Bodega gradually filled with punters there to see Vona Vella, a band who have become East Midlands indie circuit royalty over the last five years. The Not...
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April 30, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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A huge honour to meet the great Classicist and Author
@wmarybeard.bsky.social after taking about her new book "Talking Classics" at @stmarysnotts.bsky.social with @waterstones.bsky.social on Monday.
April 30, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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My photos of the Lace Thief "Inheritance" Album Release Show at Rough Trade Nottingham with SJ Thomas and Posturing .

With this review by Gemma Cockrell for @leftlion.bsky.social Magazine Nottingham

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Gig review: Lace Thief album launch at Rough Trade
Marking the official launch of her debut album Inheritance, Lace Thief took to Rough Trade Nottingham to perform the record in full following its release the day before…
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April 27, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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My photos of @recordstoredayuk.bsky.social 2026 at Fac1968 and Rough Trade Nottingham with this review by Rachel Imms for @leftlion.bsky.social

Featuring:
Sunflower Thieves
EPONINE
Autumn Fires
Kaliko
Melanie Baker
SOLAR EYES
George Gadd + The Aftermath (Solo)

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Record Store Day 2026 in Nottingham
Music aficionados united in Nottingham for Record Store Day 2026, a celebration of everything vinyl. We visited three of the city’s top record shops to soak up the vibe of a day dedicated to...
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April 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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My photos of Basht. and Esmeralda Road at The @bodeganotts.bsky.social a with this review by Talia Robinson for @leftlion.bsky.social

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Gig review: Basht. at The Bodega
There’s a particular kind of intimacy reserved for a sold-out show. It’s the kind that presses in on you, that asks something of you before a single note is played, and when fast-rising Irish roc...
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April 22, 2026 at 10:09 AM
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My photos of @wearejames.bsky.social and @dovesoffreedom.bsky.social @motorpoint.bsky.social Arena Nottingham this week are with this review by Summer Cinnamon for @leftlion.bsky.social Magazine Nottingham.

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Gig review: James at Motorpoint Arena
Touring across sold-out arenas throughout England on their Love is the Answer tour, James returned to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena giving an awe–striking performance to an ever-eager crowd. Supp...
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April 18, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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My photos of the Dusty 4 track Album Launch at @roughtrade1976.bsky.social Nottingham with Jinda Biant and
ronnietoldus are with this review by Review by Sophie Gargett for @leftlion.bsky.social

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Gig review: Dusty 4 Track album launch at Rough Trade, with RonnieToldUs and Jinda Biant
Rough Trade was host to Dusty 4 Track last weekend as they celebrated the vinyl release of their debut album How Did I Get Here? with support from Jinda Biant and RonnieToldUs. Sophie Gargett wen...
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April 16, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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The most wonderful @theedarlingbuds.bsky.social at The Hairy Dog in Derby last Sunday .

Great news that there is a new album coming out later this year, all the new songs were fantastic.
April 15, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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The Molly Vulpyne Band supporting The Darling Buds at The Hairy Dog in Derby last Sunday .
April 15, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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My photographs of Eyre Llew and their "Miningsby" Single release show at The Grove Notts supported by Ella Clayton with this review by Ricahard Davies for @leftlion.bsky.social Magazine Nottingham

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Gig review: Eyre Llew at The Grove, with Ella Clayton
Nottingham’s ambient veterans Eyre Llew gave an assembled crowd at The Grove a taste of a new era. With support from the sublime Ella Clayton, we experienced a magical evening...
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April 1, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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Very pleased to have my photo of the great Panya Banjoko used with an interview by Jared Wilson in the latest @leftlion.bsky.social Issue - April 2026 194.
March 24, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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My photos of Connexion Man's Album Launch Show supported by flöat and @andrewtuckerleavis.bsky.social
atThe Grove with this review by Gemma Ccockrell for
@leftlion.bsky.social

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Gig review: Connexion Man at The Grove, with flöat and Andrew Tucker Leavis
The Grove has hosted a steady run of single, EP and album launches over the past year and a half, and this time it was Connexion Man stepping up to mark the release of their debut record A Forest and ...
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March 23, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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My photos of Pentire suppeted by Eighty Eight Miles and Kayla Grace at the Rescue Rooms in #Nottingham for @leftlion.bsky.social

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In photos: Pentire at Rescue Rooms, with Eighty Eight Miles and Kayla Grace
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March 19, 2026 at 9:33 PM
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My photos of the Midnight Rodeo NYC Fundraiser night at The Grove on Saturday, with support from Davoli for @leftlion.bsky.social .

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In photos: Midnight Rodeo at The Grove, with Davoli
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February 18, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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My photos of Coach Party supported by Lizzie Esau and Marvin's Revenge at the Rescue Rooms last week with this review by @musicobserver.bsky.social for @leftlion.bsky.social Magazine Nottingham .

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Gig review: Coach Party at Rescue Rooms
Parking up in Nottingham for the second stop of their Club Caramel 2026 tour, Coach Party delivered buzzing tunes, joy and a genuine sense of togetherness. Local band Marvin’s Revenge and honorary loc...
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February 17, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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A great night at Metronome in Nottingham on Wednesday with a talk by @drjaninaramirez.bsky.social on their new best selling book "Legenda".
February 5, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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My photos of the latest BBC Music Introducing / The Beat show with Dean Jackson at Metronome in Nottingham.

Featuring; cee.ldn, Bronco Lane, Saffron Gray and Rainbow Frog Biscuits .

With this review by Caleb Gray for @leftlion.bsky.social

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Gig review: BBC Introducing East Midlands Showcase at Metronome
Local Nottingham venue Metronome delivered another sellout event in partnership with the BBC Introducing team, represented by Dean Jackson. There’s always a vibrancy inherent to nights like this,...
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February 1, 2026 at 2:51 PM