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Music

Whether you're looking to sing or play, or discover incredible live music, NTU Arts has lots to offer. Join a group or ensemble, use the spaces and instruments in our Music Centre, or check out our line-up of gigs and concerts across the year.

A male student playing a violin.

Start making music

It doesn't matter if you're an absolute beginner or an expert musician, looking to master an instrument, start a band or join a choir – we've got it all. With performance opportunities, national competitions and international tours, our Music Centre is the hub of NTU's music-making community.

And don't forget that Nottingham Trent Students' Union (NTSU) has creative societies you can get involved in!

Ensembles and groups

Take a look at the vocal and instrumental groups – and our Band Programme – that we offer for students, staff and community members.

Workshops and classes

Why not join one of our regular Music Theatre Dance classes or get involved with a range of workshops we offer.

Practice spaces and instruments

Our Music Centre on City Campus offers free, bookable practice and rehearsal space for students and staff, plus instruments to use and hire.

Societies

From K-Pop to knitting, belly dance to bowling - with over 100 societies you’ll be spoilt for choice when deciding what to get involved in here at NTU.

Discover live music on campus

If experiencing live music is your scene, there's lots of public gigs, concerts and performances that take place on and around campus – both from professional musicians and student-led groups.

Pay what you decide for global roots and classical music at University Hall and support and celebrate our talented ensembles in performances from NTU Music. For touring events and collaborations with BBC Introducing East Midlands and Rough Trade, head to our live entertainment venue Metronome or check out what's happening in The Level at NTSU.

Check out our What's On for a full list of NTU Arts events.

What's on

From concerts and exhibitions to writing masterclasses, discover the latest events with NTU Arts — NTU’s extra-curricular and public arts programme.

Metronome – our live entertainment venue

Discover the latest music, comedy and spoken word at Metronome.

Live Music at NTSU

Find out what music events are coming up at Nottingham Trent Students' Union.

Nottingham Sound

The Nottingham music scene is diverse and bursting with venues to rival all the major cities in the UK – it's no wonder it's one of the best places to discover and enjoy live music.

From rock and pop to classical and jazz, here are some recommendations to get you started.