Glastonbury Emerging Talent 2024 competition winner JayaHadADream is among acts playing at this year’s Hockley Hustle festival in Nottingham.
The 450 act festival includes a raft of grime, hip-hop, alt-soul, electronioc and indie artists.
Also appearing are Cappo, Congi, Davina Songbird, Saffron Gray, ROB.GREEN, Rainbow Frog Biscuits, Midnight Rodeo, Seas Of Mirth, 94 Gunships, Benjamin Luhis, Floral Pattern, DJ Fever, Local Healers, Moran, Jah Digga, Leah Sinead and Dring.
Meanwhile, the festival’s Metronome BBC Introducing stage at the event will feature Omari Marsalis, People Laughing, Tanuki Moon, LDYA, Sharp Class, HarveyLeo and Mollie Ralph, alongside a secret set.
The event is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, having began in 2006 as a seven venue festival with a £1,000 budget. Its 450 artists are taking to the stage at 50 venues this year, with £250,000 set to be raised for local charities in Nottingham.
JayaHadADream at the Glastonbury Emerging Talent finals in 2024
Grime artist JayaHadADream, who is also a MOBO Award nominated, said: “I remember when Hockley Hustle was on my bucket list when I first moved to Nottingham, so being able to say I’ve performed for the last five or so years is truly amazing.
“I have built so many memories and connected with so many people through Hockley Hustle. It is one of my favourite times of the year, I get to see all my favourite Nottingham and adjacent communities, projects, artists, creatives, friends and family. I love how it brings us all together.
“It is rare to be able to see such a range of moving acts on one day, in one city! I love the journey of it…walking between different stages, running into people in between, and finding new acts! Better yet, we get to raise money at the same time.“Since my first Hockley Hustle, I have now done so many shows and festivals across the world. I am so grateful to always come back to Hockley Hustle, an event that represents the start for me, and continues to uplift our scene.”
This year’s Hockley Hustle takes place on Sunday, October 25, with a warm-up show from Channel One Sound System in collaboration with Our Yard and Brickworks on Saturday, October 24.
Early Bird Tickets are now £20 / £25 on the day plus booking fee, giving wristband holders entry to every venue and performance, with student concession tickets available for £10 plus booking fee.
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by John Haylock
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