The TRENDИG Awards mark a brand-new chapter for Derby’s creative, cultural and culinary scene. As the first awards of their kind on Trendng, they are designed to shine a spotlight on the people, places and stories that make this city such a vibrant and endlessly surprising place to live. Derby has always been rich with creativity and energy, but 2025 has felt like a real step forward. From an electric live music scene to a flourishing independent food culture, from grassroots artists making national waves to the local institutions preserving Derby’s heritage, these awards celebrate the full spectrum of what makes our city special.
Every category in the TRENDИG Awards reflects a corner of Derby life we have spent the year covering through Trendng’s editorial lens: the gigs that shook the walls of our favourite venues, the restaurants and street-food gems that lifted the city’s flavour game, the artists and creatives pushing boundaries, and the historical champions and community projects keeping Derby’s story alive. This is a celebration built on genuine admiration for the city we call home.
Voting for the TRENDИG Awards is now open and will close at midnight on 28 February 2026. To keep things fair and representative, voting is limited to one entry per email address, device and IP address, ensuring every vote genuinely reflects the voices of Derby’s community.