The Derby Battle of the Bands 2008 continues with heat 4 at The Venue in Derby. Featuring… Seraph - Currently in the process of working on new material and playing local venues. Death By... read more from 2008/05/01/

Every fortnight Nottingham Trent University Glo Bar opens its doors to the best local indie/rock/alternative bands. This week features… The Arcane were raised in Nottingham on a playground... read more from 2008/05/02/

IME Music’s Derby Battle of the Bands 18s and Under continues with Heat 3 which features… Made For Radio – A 3-piece grunge/post punk/indie rock band from Nottinghamshire. They... read more from 2008/05/04/

Minus IQ – Pop meets electro, with added dose of melodic rock. The gentle vocals juxtapose perfectly with the hugely dynamic music, sweeping from dreamily quiet to full throttle energised rock.... read more from 2008/05/04/

At just 22 Frank Hamilton has had a busy 2007. He released a couple of singles, got played by Edith Bowman on Radio One, was dubbed ‘the Mike Skinner of folk’ by Music Week had his latest... read more from 2008/05/05/

Captain join us on their UK tour promoting their new album ‘Distraction’ (released on EMI records), following their debut album ‘This Hazelville’. This album will see the band... read more from 2008/05/07/

The final round of the 18s and Over Derby Battle of the Bands 2008 takes place on Thursday 8th May. Only 3 places are left in the semi-finals. Heat 5 features… As The Earth Burns - A Brutal... read more from 2008/05/08/

IME Music’s Derby Battle of the Bands 18s and Under only has two places left in the semi-finals. The final Heat features… Retrograde - They produce riff based music with a core bass... read more from 2008/05/11/

Nick Williams is a distinctive singer songwriter whose comparisons include Joni Mitchell, Damien Rice, Jeff Buckley and Tori Amos. After a short break from performing to record his latest album nick... read more from 2008/05/11/

Jack Savoretti has had a very exciting couple of years; his first two singles off debut album ‘Between The Minds’ received excellent reviews and gained major Radio 2 support. After the... read more from 2008/05/12/

The Beetroot Kings are a mansfield based five piece folk/rock/indie band who formed in may 2007. A raw powerful and infectious sound to the songs. The sound and style is unique yet palatable to just... read more from 2008/05/16/

Riding The Low - Five piece twin guitar indie/rock outfit hailing from Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire featuring actor Paddy Considine, (Dead Man’s Shoes, A Room for Romeo Brass etc.) on vocals.... read more from 2008/05/16/

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Diatribe - A feisty three piece creating thumping tunes to their own formula. They mix all-out rock with a punk attitude and aren't afraid to have fun in the process. They never stand still and tend... read more from 2008/05/22/

IME Music’s Derby Battle of the Bands 18s and Under resumes on Sunday 25th May. Bands are fighting for many prizes including; 2 days studio time at Abbey Lane Studio, equipment/Vouchers from... read more from 2008/05/25/

The competition aims to put the spotlight on the Derby music scene and give the local bands exposure and hopefully reach new audiences. There are two sections one is for 18s and under and one for 18s... read more from 2008/05/29/

Rebel Soul Collective 6 boys and a girl based in Nottingham with a sound of pop, reggae and funk influences. Their outlook is one of simplicity - to make good music with each song individual and... read more from 2008/05/30/