<img src='' title='Event Category: Music' alt='' id='templ_icon_' width='' height='' /> Event Category: Music

Nottingham Electronic Organ and Keyboard Society kicks off its 2026 concert season with the visit of top UK artist Elizabeth Harrison.

Playing 2 hours of popular music past and present in a variety of musical genres and styles, with the aid of the fabulous Yamaha Electone Stagea she will also introduce you to her fascinating lifestyle! Elizabeth is one of the few organists having the pleasure to play the Blackpool tower Wurlitzer

A great exponent of modern organ / keyboard music, sit back and enjoy an evening of musical delights.

This concert will take place in the Bonington Theatre, with cabaret style seating. Tickets will be limited!

Jon Lloyd speaks warmly about this line-up… “…my long-standing friend and musical collaborator, pianist John Law, was the only real choice for expressing the delicate harmonic fabric of this music. His combination of sensitivity, immense depth of musical knowledge and virtuosic technique makes him the perfect fit. Next, I wanted a drummer with the understated strength and imagination which this music requires. To find that in the young Alex Goodyear was a true miracle! On bass I needed someone with the ability to be both abstract and groovy, with super accurate pitch and a deep propulsive feel without necessarily having to swing! Like Alex, Nick Pini was an amazingly lucky find.”

Line-up: Jon Law – Saxophone, John Law – Piano, Nick Pinni – Bass, Alex Goodyear – Drums

Tommaso’s playing swings magnificently with impressive felicity and Italian flair. He has performed with some of the most respected jazz musicians including Billy Cobham, David Liebman, Kenny Wheeler, Stan Sulzmann and Jim Mullen.

Originally from Milan, Tommaso moved to the UK in 1994 for further studies at Birmingham Conservatoire and, later at the Guildhall School Of Music and Drama. He’s a regular at top clubs and festivals around the country.

Line-up: Tommaso Starace – Saxophones, Martin Jenkins – Hammond Organ Pip Harbon – Drums

Stan Getz is probably best known for his stunning album Getz/Gilberto that brought to prominence bossa nova and the classic song “Girl from Ipanema” and for his signature sax sound.  But he enjoyed a career spanning decades and jazz genres, taking in both bebop and cool jazz.

This wonderful gig features music from the band’s brand new album Ballads and Bossas. It explores Stan’s varied musical legacy, interpreting the music respectfully but not reverentially, allowing it to breathe and feel natural for our time. It’s Allsopp’s salute to one of his all-time saxophone heroes – Stan Getz.

Line-up: James Allsopp – Saxophone, Colin Oxley – Guitar, Oli Hayhurst – Double Bass, Dave Storey – Drums,

Just as the Everly Brothers were, the Temple Brothers are real life brothers! With flawless harmonies and live acoustic guitars, the show is a truly impressive outing which will see audiences captivated by their unique sound, look, quality and professionalism and a touch of humour.

Taking you on a walk back down memory lane with all the classic songs that you remember.

Cathys Clown, Walk Right Back, Ebony Eyes, Bird Dog, Dream, Let It Be Me, Love Hurts, Devoted To You, Til I Kissed Ya, Wake Up Little Suzie, When Will I Be Loved plus many many more….

This spectacular 2 hour tribute show is simply unrivalled anywhere, now into its 17th Year and enjoy The Temple Brothers as they bring to life, the magic of The Everly Brothers!

We are delighted to welcome ‘The Bootleg Shadows’ back to The Bonington Theatre.

‘The Bootleg Shadows’ perform a unique concert that encompasses the Shadows amazing career from 1960 up until the early 80s. Concert audiences are invited to relive fantastic hits such as Apache, Foot Tapper, Riders in The Sky , Atlantis, Wonderful Land, Kon Tiki, Cavatina, FBI plus some hit songs of “Cliff” and a few “wild cards” for good measure!

For anyone who loves the sounds of the 60’s – and enjoys a few laughs on the way – ‘The Bootleg Shadows’ perform a unique tribute that has audiences humming the tunes and doing the Shadows famous ‘walk’ long after they have left the Theatre.

This innovative quartet play original music penned by both Levy and Robson that is highly melodic and groovy, with a strong sense of tradition mixed in, expressing the diverse characteristics of each composer.

Jed Levy has performed with the likes of Jaki Byard, Jack McDuff, Mike Clark, Tom Harrell, while multi-award-winning UK-born guitarist Phil Robson has played with jazz alumni that include Mark Turner, David Liebman, Billy Hart and the Partisans.

The current line-up features one of Europe’s most celebrated drummers, from Rome, Roberto Gatto (Freddie Hubbard, Jon Scofield, Joe Zawinul, Michael Brecker, etc) and the incredible UK bassist Mark Hodgson (Randy Brecker, Cedar Walton, Eddie Henderson, Greg Osby, etc).

ISQ is a crossover jazz quartet, the brainchild of vocalist and electronic exponent Irene Serra. The band’s unique use of beautiful melodies, space and exciting dynamics is coupled with Serra’s raw and evocative lyrics that weave stories of a rare intensity. Serra’s vocal performances have been described as “Billie Holiday meets Kate Bush”.

With shades of rock and electronic music, this outfit are undoubtedly one of the most original bands on the scene.

Line up: Irene Serra – Vocals/Electronics, Richard Sadler – Double Bass/Electronics, Luca Boscagin – Guitar/Electronics, Chris Nickolls – Drums/Electronics

Renowned Birmingham-based trumpeter and flugelhorn player Bryan Corbett presents a new original project – The Instrumental Groove Unit – full of improvisation, hip grooves, beautiful melodies, unique musicianship, interplay and virtuosity.

Having returned to playing from serious health issues and major surgery in 2024, Bryan is back doing what he does best. His exciting new project introduces original material and a repertoire with emphasis on the ‘pocket’ of groove and freedom of improvisation.

The lush harmonic textures emanating from Paul Deats’ Fender Rhodes provide expansive sonic colours and foundation eminently augmented and explored by bass, drums and Bryan’s distinctive trumpet/flugel playing.

“Something special” – Michael Parkinson | “The Bomb” – Courtney Pine

Line-up: Bryan Corbett – Trumpet & Flugelhorn, Luke Harris – Drums, Paul Deats – Fender Rhodes & Keys, Wayne Matthews – Bass

Jazz guitarist and composer Nick Costley-White is renowned for a deep understanding of the jazz tradition, alongside a virtuosic technique and progressive approach to improvising.

London-based, Nick has performed world-wide at some iconic venues. He’s released three albums to date: Detour Ahead and Nice Work, with Poncha released in February 2025, featuring original compositions in an stellar line-up with Julian Siegel saxophone, James Maddren drums and Conor Chaplin double bass.

Nick has performed with some of the most renowned jazz musicians in the UK including Stan Sulzmann, Gareth Lockrane, Jason Rebello, Ivo Neame, Kit Downes, Alex Garnett, Steve Fishwick and Jeff Williams and holds the guitar chair with the London Jazz Orchestra.

Line-up: Nick Costley-White – Guitar, Julian Siegel – Saxophone, James Maddren – Drums, Conor Chaplin – Double Bass.