IMPACT’S GUIDE TO NAVIGATING By Ellie-Mae Davies
Moving to university comes with the wonderful task of exploring various aspects of a new city, one of which is clubbing. Impact’s new music editor Ellie-Mae Davies has put together this guide for navigating the clubbing scene in Nottingham. So, if clubbing is an activity you enjoy, have a read of this guide outlining what music each club plays, their specific student nights and general atmosphere so that you can make an informed decision about which clubs are worth visiting during freshers, and beyond… Arguably the most well-known club in Nottingham, a night out at Rock City is certainly one to be remembered. ‘Crisis’, held on Wednesdays, is their most popular club night and also is one of the ‘most exclusive student nights in both Nottingham and the UK’, with tickets selling out almost instantly. However, it is not the only club night that Rock City offers. They have ‘Tuned Thursdays’, also a student night, ‘Get Lucky’ on Fridays and ‘Rebel Rebel’ on Saturdays.
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The club consists of three different rooms: ‘The Main Hall’ which plays chart toppers and pop bangers, ‘The Black Cherry Lounge’ which has a mixture of r&b, grime and hip hop, and ‘Beta’ which plays indie and alternative music and also has a great seating area. Overall, with its variation in music and different club nights, it is an excellent choice for a big night out in the city.
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THE BODEGA Wednesdays are not the only club night at Bodega however, as they also have the ‘Pop Confessional’ on Fridays, which has its own vodka confessional booth as well as blasting pop anthems all night, and ‘Shameless’ on Saturdays, playing 00s music. The venue also has a bar downstairs and a large garden area, perfect for taking a break whilst dancing the night away.
The Bodega is a much smaller venue compared to other clubs on this list, however, its cosier setting in the main club room certainly makes the atmosphere. The club is best known for its iconic club night ‘Indie Wednesday’, always featuring bangers such as Take Me Out by Franz Ferdinand and anything by Sam Fender.
STEALTH & RESCUE Finally, there is Stealth and Rescue Rooms, sister clubs of Rock City. Both venues put on legendary club nights throughout the week in more intimate locations for those who prefer a less overwhelming club experience. Rescue Rooms puts on multiple great nights throughout the week, including club nights. They host ‘Rescued’ Saving Saturdays each week and put on their iconic indie disco. Also, Rescue Rooms holds ‘Request Line’ on Fridays, playing any song requests. As well as the main club room, they often have the bar and patio area open, making it an ideal place to take a breather.
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Stealth specialises in electronic dance music. Like Rescue Rooms, it has one main club room and regularly has DJs playing the best DnBdnb songs. Their most popular nights are on Fridays and Saturdays but also host a Trent student night on Tuesdays.
