NTU Arts Showcase and Anthology Launch

Metronome Nottingham

Wednesday 21 May 2025

6:30 pm : Seated

14+ (under 16 to be accompanied by an adult)

Tickets

General admission: Pay what you decide
Student tickets: Free but booking is essential
NTU Staff tickets: Pay what you decide

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Stage times
Doors: 6.30pm
Performance: 7.00pm

Hosted by poet and Notts TV Book Club’s Dr Becky Cullen, join NTU Arts for an evening of new words and music from student artists and the launch of their 2025 Anthology.

The event will celebrate the programme’s collaborations with writer Aniefiok Ekpoudom and Chloe Pierre, the NTU Arts Band Programme, and WRAP as well as showcasing work created by Confetti students. Expect original and inspiring music, rap, spoken word and poetry that explores Modern Britain, home and hope

The event will also feature performances from the NTU Arts anthology competition winners – and some very special guests.

This event will be held at Metronome but will also be available to livestream on NTU’s YouTube channel – just book a livestream ticket.

Accessibility

Seated gigs offer disabled access within the first three rows inside the venue.
Standing gigs offer accessibility for disabled patrons in our mezzanine. We will always do our best to accommodate individual requirements, and other viewing options may be available at standing gigs following a risk assessment of the event.

Please click here for full accessibility information.

If you have any particular requirements or queries, please email us ahead of the event at [email protected].

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NTU Arts Showcase and Anthology Launch

Stage times
Doors: 6.30pm
Performance: 7.00pm

Hosted by poet and Notts TV Book Club’s Dr Becky Cullen, join NTU Arts for an evening of new words and music from student artists and the launch of their 2025 Anthology.

The event will celebrate the programme’s collaborations with writer Aniefiok Ekpoudom and Chloe Pierre, the NTU Arts Band Programme, and WRAP as well as showcasing work created by Confetti students. Expect original and inspiring music, rap, spoken word and poetry that explores Modern Britain, home and hope

The event will also feature performances from the NTU Arts anthology competition winners – and some very special guests.

This event will be held at Metronome but will also be available to livestream on NTU’s YouTube channel – just book a livestream ticket.

Accessibility

Seated gigs offer disabled access within the first three rows inside the venue.
Standing gigs offer accessibility for disabled patrons in our mezzanine. We will always do our best to accommodate individual requirements, and other viewing options may be available at standing gigs following a risk assessment of the event.

Please click here for full accessibility information.

If you have any particular requirements or queries, please email us ahead of the event at [email protected].

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