Nottingham artists have the chance to perform on legendary Rock City and Splendour main stages

Running for over ten years, the Future Sound of Nottingham (FSN) is organised by local music organisation Nusic who are dedicated to helping talented Notts musicians at the start of their career.

Nusic had to say goodbye last summer but, thanks to support from DHP Family, the owner of Rock City and organiser of Splendour Festival, they are able to bring back this opportunity.

DHP Family managing director, George Akins, said: “We’re always keen to support local music, so it was obvious that we should step in to ensure the Future Sound of Nottingham could continue.

“We’re delighted to help Nusic make a return, and can’t wait to hear some new talent.”

This year, artists who play their own original music live and are from, or living within, the Greater Nottingham Urban Area can enter. This includes Nottingham City, the districts of Rushcliffe, Broxtowe and Gedling surrounding the city, the Nottinghamshire district of Ashfield, and the Amber Valley and Erewash districts of Derbyshire.

Eight finalists will get the chance to play the Rock City main stage on 2 July, with the two champions going on to open Nottingham Splendour Festival (July 22 and 23) alongside Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Madness, Rudimental and more.

Sam Nahirny, Nusic, said: “We are gassed to be able to bring Nottingham artists the chance to play these legendary stages once again thanks to the heroes at Rock City and Splendour.

“After the incredible new artists we met during FSN last year, plus the euphoric energy of the 2022 Final, we can’t wait to see what the 2023 NG massive has in store.”

Last year’s FSN champ ALT BLK ERA have gone on to sell out The Bodega, receive multiple BBC Radio 1 plays, and receive international show bookings and support.

To enter for the opportunity to perform, email [email protected] with one song attached as an mp3 or wav file, or one streaming link for Spotify or Soundcloud. Also include confirmation of your Nottingham address, confirmation that you are available on July 2, July 22 and 23. You must also confirm you are available to perform live.

Entries close 11.59pm Sunday, May 7. Finalists will be revealed on May 15 with all details and news on Finalists being revealed via Nusic’s Instagram.

The final will be a free event, and does not require a ticket to attend.