Battle of the Bands

Metronome Nottingham

Wednesday 18 March 2026

7:00 pm : Doors

Standing

16+

Tickets

Free but booking is essential

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Stage times
Doors: 7 pm
Intercolour: 7.30 – 7.40 pm
Headgazer: 7.55 – 8.05 pm
Ciaran Marshall: 8.20 – 8.30 pm
Super Mega Death Robot: 8.45 – 8.55 pm
Fatal Reflection: 9.10 – 9.20 pm
Cherry Stone: 9.35 – 9.45 pm

Join us for a lively evening of rock, indie, and alternative music as a line-up of brilliant bands from Nottingham Trent University battle it out on our stage for some incredible prizes — all judged by a panel of industry professionals.

Entry is free but you must pre-book a 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.

Read more about our accessibility information.

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

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Battle of the Bands

Stage times
Doors: 7 pm
Intercolour: 7.30 – 7.40 pm
Headgazer: 7.55 – 8.05 pm
Ciaran Marshall: 8.20 – 8.30 pm
Super Mega Death Robot: 8.45 – 8.55 pm
Fatal Reflection: 9.10 – 9.20 pm
Cherry Stone: 9.35 – 9.45 pm

Join us for a lively evening of rock, indie, and alternative music as a line-up of brilliant bands from Nottingham Trent University battle it out on our stage for some incredible prizes — all judged by a panel of industry professionals.

Entry is free but you must pre-book a 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.

Read more about our accessibility information.

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

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