Music

The Derby music scene is built on grassroots venues, independent artists and a community that continues to drive live music forward. This section acts as the central hub for everything music-related in the city, bringing together coverage from across gigs, bands, releases and the wider local scene.

From heavy line-ups and alternative shows to emerging acts building their presence, Music connects all aspects of sound in Derby. It includes gig reviews, artist interviews and general music coverage, giving a complete overview of what’s happening across genres and venues. Whether it’s underground events or more established nights, this is where the full picture of the Derby music scene comes together.

If you’re searching for live music in Derby, local bands, gig listings, new music or the Derby music scene, this is your starting point. The Music category brings everything together in one place, making it easy to discover artists, explore events and stay connected to what’s happening across the city.

Derby Taylor Liam Jackson Announces Biggest Headline Show Yet at The Hairy Dog

Following a packed Y Not Festival performance, Taylor Liam Jackson returns to The Hairy Dog for his biggest headline show yet.

By K Futur Derby

Derby Porcelain Girl Unleash Midwest Emo Mayhem on New Single ‘Me And My Gun’

Midwest emo collides with crushing heaviness ahead of Derby mayhem.

By K Futur Derby

Global Y Not Festival 2026 Sunday Review: The Streets Bring a Scorching Weekend to a Spectacular Close

Sunshine, singalongs and spectacular performances close another unforgettable Y Not.

By K Futur Global

Derby Outta Mind Presents: Exotic Pets and TV FACE Turn Dubrek’s Saturday Matinee Into a Wall of Noise

Two bands deliver deafening punk energy at Dubrek Studios' matinee.

By K Futur Derby

Derby The Publics Set for Biggest Headline Show Yet at The Palais Nottingham

The Publics bring their festival-sized indie anthems to The Palais Nottingham following a memorable appearance at Y Not Festival 2026.

By K Futur Derby

Derby BANDWIDTH: The Velocettes on Second Chances, Supporting Their Heroes and Championing Derby’s Live Music Scene

Derby band The Velocettes discuss their return to music, supporting childhood heroes, releasing ‘Interzone’ and championing the grassroots venues behind their journey.

By K Futur Derby

Derby One Cab and Iron Will Bring a Four-Band Hardcore Bill to Dubrek This September

One Cab and Iron Will Promo join forces at Dubrek Studios this September for a four-band hardcore bill featuring Nylon, Human Deceit, Actin’ Up and Sick Cult.

By K Futur Derby

Derby Canned Pineapple Bring Their Scuzz-Pop to Derby’s Vic Inn This November

Brighton scuzz-pop outfit Canned Pineapple head to The Vic Inn this November, joined by Derby bands The Blooms and Derventio.

By K Futur Derby

Derby Reverb Revival: Derby’s First Doom Festival Is Coming to The Victoria Inn

Derby's first doom festival is coming. Riff Riot's Reverb Revival brings 14 UK bands to The Victoria Inn for two days of doom, psych and heavy fuzz.

By K Futur Derby

Derby Ghrul Step Up to Headline Riff Riot’s Devilish Nights in Derby

Ghrul take the headline slot at Riff Riot's Devilish Nights in Derby, with Tellemahookah joining the revised line-up at The Victoria Inn.

By K Futur Derby

Derby Leah Wilcox Headlines BANG at The Hairy Dog This October

Three emerging artists bring fresh alternative sounds to Derby’s Sunday.

By K Futur Derby

Derby Meryl Streek Is Bringing His Explosive Live Show to Derby This November

Meryl Streek heads to The Hairy Dog this November with KEZ and Death of the High Street for a night of punk, politics and high-energy alternative music.

By K Futur Derby