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wegailygadabout.bsky.social
Off to Nottingham's #D2DFest in the city today. I don't know any of the acts, but I'm just going to go with the flow...

Trying to have a bit of fun with my outfit and make-up as well, and attempting to break 40yrs of thinking I can't show off a bit of belly skin because I'm not thin.

#DottoDot2025
May 25, 2025 at 8:48 AM
wegailygadabout.bsky.social
Last set of the night was back to #RockCity for #FatDogs. Wenbup to the balcony to watch and I'm glad I did because the floor soon became a moshpit.

Great finisher for the night, last bus home, bed.

Thanks #D2DFest for a great Sunday of city-wide gigs!
May 26, 2025 at 9:10 AM
dredbridges.toot.wales.ap.brid.gy
Up and running at #d2dfest, with a letterbox-sized view of #thenewcut in a very crowded #thekla. A good start to the day! 🎸

#shoutyblokeswithguitars
May 24, 2025 at 12:53 PM
dredbridges.toot.wales.ap.brid.gy
Very much enjoying #ttssfu - great act, lousy name. Lovely sumptuous shoegazing, and they all look like they’re having a thoroughly good time of it.

#d2dfest #shoutyblokeswithguitars
May 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
dredbridges.toot.wales.ap.brid.gy
An artier photo for this lot - #muncle - a shouty four-piece who weren’t doing anyone any harm and were up my street. First time at #mrwolfs, which seemed like a tidy little venue.

#d2dfest #shoutyblokeswithguitars
May 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
hurtsfalluk.bsky.social
On Sunday we’ll be back in Nottingham to play Dot To Dot Festival! We join an impressive roster for this much-loved festival. Although it’s our first time playing D2D it will feel like home as we’ll be back at The Chapel which has been so good to us over the years 🖤 #D2DFEST
Poster for “Dot to Dot Festival 2025,” sponsored by SGN and Estrella Galicia, taking place in Nottingham on Sunday, May 25, 2025. The festival highlights “Championing East Midlands Talent” with a large alphabetical list of local acts, including names like Bloodworm, Marvin’s Revenge, Grain Mother, Skitz, Girlband, and Swallowtail. Below, the poster announces additional artists “playing alongside,” such as Big Special, Fat Dog, Honeyglaze, Jacob Alon, Jasmine 4.T, Kate Bollinger, Låpsley, Lord Apex, Master Peace, Nimino, Sextile, Snõõper, Sprints, and The Horrors. The poster features a colorful, abstract background with bold black and yellow text.
May 23, 2025 at 5:22 PM
thefestivals.uk
Here is the first wave of artists for Dot To Dot 2026! 🟢🌸

Lambrini Girls, Fcukers and NewDad lead the first 30 names heading to Bristol and Nottingham next May bank holiday.

Check out the poster below for the full list of emerging talent announced so far.

#d2dfest #DotToDot #FestivalNews
A vibrant green and pink lineup poster for Dot To Dot Festival 2026. The text "Dot To Dot 2026" is in the top left, and "Discover The Next Generation of New Music" is in the top right. The lineup is listed in alphabetical order on pink blocks: Adult DVD, Alice Costelloe, Another Country $$$$, AtticOmatic, Bleech 9:3, Blossom Caldarone, Clothesline From Hell, Eaves Wilder, Fcukers, Flooding, Fool Nelson, Grandmas House, Green Star, Hunny Buzz, Jessy Blakemore, Lambrini Girls, La Sécurité, Lawn Chair, Marsy, Meltt, Murkage Dave, NewDad, Pebbledash, Pollyfromthedirt, Pozzy, Prewn, Sarah Meth, Silver Gore, The Itch, The Rions. Dates at the bottom right read: Bristol Sat 23.05.26, Nottingham Sun 24.05.26.
December 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM
strictmachine86.bsky.social
We made it from 4pm to 2am! At our age, I'm very proud of us! Yay! My knees still hurt tho 🥰🍻 #D2DFest
Three friends smiling and enjoying themselves at an outdoor festival. The man on the left is laughing and holding a colourful festival cup, wearing a black Adidas cap and a dark beard. In the middle, a woman with red hair playfully covers her mouth with one hand while holding a bowl of loaded fries in the other. The man on the right, wearing glasses and a flat cap, also holds a drink and smiles at the camera. Behind them are food stalls, pink bunting, and festival-goers milling around. Three friends pose together indoors under colourful lighting, all wearing dark sunglasses with serious expressions. The person on the left has a beard and cap, the person in the middle is bald with a trimmed beard, and the person on the right has shoulder-length red hair and holds a clear plastic cup. The vibe is playful and dramatic, like a secret mission or synthpop album cover. Three friends stand close together at night in front of a brightly lit venue with a glowing cyan exterior and red neon signage. The woman on the left holds a can and smiles softly, while the two men beside her wear dark clothing and glasses; the man on the right grins with his eyes partially closed, wearing a “Pump It Up with Sue” T-shirt. A string of red bunting hangs above, suggesting a festive event or gig atmosphere. A woman with shoulder-length red hair and a man wearing glasses and a flat cap pose for a selfie under a transparent canopy at an outdoor event. The woman smiles warmly at the camera, while the man has a slightly surprised expression. In the background are long wooden picnic tables, red bunting, and other festival attendees enjoying the lively atmosphere.
May 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM
strictmachine86.bsky.social
#D2DFest Bristol highlights! 🍻💖🎶

• Sextile*

• jasmine.4.t

• Dog Race

• Big Special

*(Not pictured, but Jehnny Beth made a surprise apperance for "Push Ups", which was awesome!)
Sextile performing live at Dot to Dot Festival in Bristol. The image captures two band members onstage, bathed in vibrant, saturated lighting in shades of red, blue, green, and purple. One member stands at a synthesizer with their arm raised triumphantly, while the other sings into a microphone, partially obscured by shadows and haze. The energy is intense and electric, with beams of stage light cutting through the fog behind them. jasmine.4.t performing live at Dot to Dot Festival in Bristol. She stands centre stage, lit by vivid pink and purple lighting, playing an electric guitar and singing into a microphone. She wears a cropped tank top and plaid skirt, with long pink hair and visible tattoos on her arms. A drummer is seen in the background, and silhouettes of audience members frame the foreground, capturing the energy of an intimate live gig. Dog Race performing live at Dot to Dot Festival in Bristol. The band is on a dimly lit stage bathed in deep red lighting. The vocalist stands in the centre wearing a loose dress, holding a mic with both hands and gazing out toward the audience. Other band members are positioned around her on guitar, bass, drums, and keys. The moody lighting and minimalist staging create an atmospheric, almost haunting visual effect. The tops of audience members’ heads are visible at the bottom of the image, framing the stage. Big Special performing live at Dot to Dot Festival in Bristol. The vocalist stands centre stage in front of a mic, wearing a white t-shirt with a graphic print and dark trousers. He has tattoos on both arms and a beard and is captured mid-performance under pink and purple stage lighting. A drum kit is visible in the background, along with neon signage and amplifiers. Part of the audience’s heads and a large speaker are visible in the foreground, framing the vibrant live scene.
May 26, 2025 at 9:29 AM
dredbridges.toot.wales.ap.brid.gy
Nice set by #dograce before a sprint to catch my train home. Copped out a bit with a backing track (boo!) but intense and spiky nevertheless.

#shoutyblokeswithguitars #d2dfest
May 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
dredbridges.toot.wales.ap.brid.gy
Two more quick acts at #d2dfest.

#immy, playing funky jazz, which I caught by accident but was good fun and very talented, and #armlock from Melbourne (?) who were a bit doomy but seemed like nice folk.

Now for some more #shoutyblokeswithguitars before heading home.
May 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
dredbridges.toot.wales.ap.brid.gy
Less enamoured with #sexmask, my third band of the day. Solid enough guitar licks, but they lack much charm or self-awareness.

Depressing as well to see that the majority of bands on #TheFleece’s listings these days are tribute acts. ☹️

#shoutyblokeswithguitars #d2dfest
May 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
dredbridges.toot.wales.ap.brid.gy
Anyone from here doing Dot To Dot festival in Bristol tomorrow? #d2dfest #livemusic #bands #shoutyblokeswithguitars #bristol
May 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
craigatcof.bsky.social
From @nightsswimming.bsky.social:

This is a clip from the first time we performed "Second Place" live at electric bristol over a year ago for d2dfest.

We're so pleased to finally have it out!

Video: mattwallis
Night Swimming - Live at SWX, Bristol, UK - 25.05.24
YouTube video by gigsinmyphone *
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August 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
sitmeastmidlands.bsky.social
🎤 🎶 The multi‑venue favourite returns to Nottingham next month sbee.link/8de6gxh7v4 #d2dfest #nottingham #festivals
April 17, 2026 at 2:09 PM