- Hemlock Happening
Hemlock Happening
The Hemlock Happening is back for 2025 with a special celebration to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, including a performance from the British Army's world famous Parachute Display Team, the Red Devils!
Held in the beautiful setting of Bramcote Hills Park, this free-entry event promises a fantastic day out for all ages. Attracting approximately 9,000 visitors, the Hemlock Happening is one of the most popular events in the area.
Enjoy the fairground and dance into the night with live music at the United Living Main Stage, or cool off, relax and browse the selection of stalls with a drink from Gladstonian Mobile Bar and Events.
Last year’s event saw 9,000 flock to the scenic Bramcote Hills Park for a day filled with family fun, entertainment, and community spirit.
Taking place on Saturday 7 June 2025, the event will feature community stalls, charities, arts and crafts traders, an interactive Army experience, classic vintage cars, dance performances and field activities from 1pm – 6pm, and food, fairground rides and live music from 1pm – 10:30pm, rounded off with a spectacular firework finale.
With thanks to our headline sponsor United Living (opens in a new window).
If you are interested in sponsoring the event, we offer a variety of sponsorship packages to suit all budgets, to find out more, please contact our Events Team at events@broxtowe.gov.uk or 0115 917 3745. All traders and community stall spaces have now been filled.
Parking is available on site for Blue Badge holders only. Free event parking is available at Ilkeston Road Recreation Ground, Stapleford NG9 8JL. Residents are also encouraged to walk, cycle, or use public transport to our events.
United Living Main Stage programme
With DJ Expression keeping everyone entertained in-between performances.
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Info |
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1:25pm |
Nottingham Military Wives Choir |
The Military Wives Choirs Foundation is a network of choirs set up to bring women in the military community closer together through singing. The Nottingham choir is based in Chilwell and practice at Chetwynd Barracks. Making their Hemlock Happening debut, the 16 piece choir will be kicking off the day's live music action. |
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2:15pm |
Official Opening |
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2:45pm |
Shell’s Belles with jazz singer Jeanie Barton |
Get in the swing of things with 10 piece all-girl swing band, Shell's Belles, and Beeston based jazz singer, Jeanie Barton. |
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3:50pm |
Slow Train |
Forming in 2022, Slow Train consists of 5 friends - each having success in a variety of bands throughout the years. Prepare to hear a mixture of covers and original songs across a wide variety of genres, including pop, rock, folk and jazz. |
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4:50pm |
Acoustic Soda |
4 piece cover band Acoustic Soda will be playing a wide variety of popular classics - perfect for a sing-a-long in the sunshine! |
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5:55pm |
Anteloup |
Fan favourites from Friday 18, there will be something for everyone in Anteloup's set. Performing original songs across many genres, this is isn't one you want to miss! |
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7:00pm |
Beggar’s Belief |
Beggars Belief have crafted a signature sound that's uniquely their own. Their renditions of classics are infused with a high-energy rocky edge, giving each song a fresh, exhileratingtwist that keeps listeners on their feet. Expect classics from the catalogues of The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and Led Zeppelin, to the Britpop anthems of Pulp and Oasis. |
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8.15pm |
Televised |
Led by eccentric frontman Sam Cutting, Televised's music has been heard across the country in major cities such as |
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9.25pm |
The Jaxx |
Headlining Hemlock Happening 2025, The Jaxx will bring an infectious energy fit for the headline slot. This 4 piece party band will be performing the top hits from the last 50 years - the perfect soundtrack to dance into the night. |
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10.25pm |
Speech & Countdown to Fireworks |
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10.30pm |
Finale Fireworks |
Don't miss the spectacular firework finale to round off Hemlock Happening 2025! |