Enjoy live music for less with NTU Arts
No matter your taste in music, there’s a concert or performance you can enjoy with NTU Arts this term. From talented NTU students to musicians from the BBC Concert Orchestra, each event is a chance to experience live music and the best part is, it’s all free or low cost. Keep reading to find out more.
Published on 18 February 2025
NTU Band Programme Open Mic Night
Wednesday 26 February, 7 pm
Culture Lounge, £5 (includes a drink)
Don't miss this exciting open mic night hosted by the NTU Band Programme. Open to everyone, we're inviting you to step up to the microphone to perform your music or your favourite cover. Bands and solo artists welcome.
Heroes and Villains
Thursday 27 February, 7.30 pm
University Hall, £10
Join NTU's award-winning Concert Band, Brass Ensemble and Drumline for an evening of music, featuring your most loved heroes and most loathed villains!
Tailleferre Ensemble
Monday 3 March, 7 pm
University Hall, pay what you decide
As NTU celebrates International Women's Day, we're thrilled to be hosting Tailleferre Ensemble – a UK-based collective devoted to promoting women in classical music.
NTU Vocal Competition
Wednesday 5 March, 1 pm
University Hall, free
Join us for an extended free lunchtime concert as our talented students battle it out in this year's NTU Vocal Competition. No need to book, just drop in.
Battle of The Bands
Tuesday 18 March, 7 pm
Metronome, free
See bands from NTU and Confetti fight it out for incredible prizes in front of an industry panel at Metronome.
NTU Instrumental Competition
Wednesday 19 March, 1 pm
University Hall, free
Expect an eclectic programme of instruments and musical styles as student performers compete for the top prize at this year’s Instrumental Competition. No need to book, just drop in.
The NTU Chamber Choir in concert
Saturday 22 March 12.30 pm
University Hall, £10
Join NTU's award-winning Chamber Choir as they perform a selection of their favourite songs, featuring everything from traditional choral music to contemporary hits.
Magnificat
Saturday 15 March, 7.30 pm
University Hall, £15
The NTU Choir and the English Pro Music orchestra take to the University Hall stage for a performance of John Rutter's famed Magnificat.
Screen Sounds: with musicians from the BBC Concert Orchestra, University of Nottingham, and Nottingham Trent University
Wednesday 26 March, 7.30 pm
Newton Central Court, £5
Celebrate Soundstage Festival 2025 with us, as musicians from the BBC Concert Orchestra team up with students from Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham for a performance of timeless TV and film tunes.
NTU String Sinfonia Live
Wednesday 2 April, 7 pm
University Hall, free
Don't miss this free hour-long concert from our talented String Sinfonia, as they perform a mixed programme from their repertoire. No need to book, just drop in.
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