Derby Theatre Community Programme

Twelve acts. Twelve areas. Only one winner! 🏆 DerbyVision is an event created to champion local talent and celebrate the wonderful communities of Derby - our own take on Eurovision Song Contest 🤩 What to expect on the night? 12 acts will perform live to represent their area of Derby with an original song, a panel of judges including industry specialists and community members will score points. We’ll also have an exciting line up of guest performers in the interval including last DerbyVision winner @terrianneofficial 🩷 This is truly an evening of entertainment and community spirit - we can’t wait to see you there! 📍St.Luke’s Church, 128 Parliament St, Derby, DE22 3RT 📆 Friday 22 May ⏰ 6:46PM 🎟️ Pay-What-You-Can starting at £5 —>BOOKING LINK IN BIO<— 📞 Or call Box Office on 01332 593939 📧 For more information email [email protected]

🎶Tonight might be the Eurovision Song Contest but coming up on Friday (22nd) is DERBYVISION! 🎶 🎤Derby’s own version of the song contest. 🎉12 areas, 12 acts only 1 winner! 🙌With friendly judging on the night we have fantastic Judges from community members to organisations and music professionals plus free refreshments and some VERY SPECIAL guest performers. 📻We are super pleased @realderbyone will be there too to capture footage on the night and follow the journey throughout the next year of the winner! 🗳️You get a vote too! Tickets via @derbytheatre /event/derbyvision/ Is your area being represented? Derbyvision entries from: #Allenton #Mackworth #Stockbrook #osmaston #DerbyWestEnd Normanton chelleston ChesterGreen CoxBench chelleston DerbyCityCentre Littleover Markeaton

Meet the Hosts 🎤 DerbyVision line up would not be complete without the three brilliant hosts who will guide us through the night and bring the event to life ✨ Joining us this year are: 🟡 Eza Eza is a DJ, event coordinator and social media manager, who you might know from frequent Sip & Paints and Paper Mic events across the UK. Eza has a strong creative presence in Derby, she’s also a prominent Stockbrook Steering Group member! 🟡 Pamela Gupta A freelance BBC newsreader, celebrant, guest lecturer and former Director of Media at the BRIT School. Raised above a corner shop in Normanton, she’s passionate about the Arts and empowering communities. 🟡 Nipa Uddin Also known as Siren GG, she is a poet, spoken word artist, DJ and psychotherapist. She was selected to launch her own monthly radio show with Swingdash Radio and recently released her debut pamphlet “This might make more sense later…”. DerbyVision is an evening of entertainment and community spirit coming to life - we can’t wait to see you there! 🎉 📆 Friday 22 May ⏰ 6:45PM (Doors Open 6:15PM) 📍 St Luke’s Church (128 Parliament Street, DE22 3RT) 🎟️Tickets are Pay-What-You-Can starting at £5 BOOKING LINK IN BIO OR Call Box Office on 01332 593939 For more information or support email [email protected] 📧

Guest performers 😍 The DerbyVision fun is not over yet! During the interval we have 6 brilliant guests performers from Stockbrook and beyond 👀 ➡️Blaise An R&B artist blending moody textures with soulful storytelling. Having toured the UK, Ireland and Asia, his sound draws influence from artists like SZA and Brent Faiyaz. ➡️B Casa A Derby-born artist and producer who blends the soulful influence of Motown, the pulse of UK underground culture and today’s modern genres. Rooted in his Caribbean/UK heritage, B Casa creates soul-cutting tracks that connect, inspire and evolve. ➡️Jon McKenzie He’s a self-taught, self-produced and self-motivated singer/songwriter with a love for lyrical storytelling and unusual concepts. Unbound by genre constraints, his style varies from song to song but at the centre of it all is an unmistakable sound that fans dubbed ‘Joncore’. ➡️Ashti A duo made of Dlivan Salih and Carol Fieldhouse, who met through Derbyshire Refugee Solidarity Music Group and formed a band in September 2023. Dlivan is a singer/songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist from Kurdistan and Carol is a singer/songwriter and local community musician. ➡️Slendz An emerging UK rapper bringing raw lyricism, sharp wordplay and real-life storytelling to the forefront of a new generation. He first found his voice through poetry before channeling that same depth and precision into music, creating a style that blends introspection with hard-hitting bars. 🩷Terrianne Our DerbyVision winner is joining to open the event and judge on the night! Terrianne is a gritty powerhouse pop artist known for energetic live performances. Inspired by artists like Raye, Chinchilla & Caity Baser, Terrianne’s set will have you crying one moment and dancing the next. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable community event, celebrating music, creativity and local talent in the heart of Stockbrook ⭐️ 📆 Friday 22 May ⏰ 6:15PM Doors Open 📍 St Luke’s Church (128 Parliament Street, DE22 3RT) 🎟️Tickets are Pay-What-You-Can starting at £5 BOOKING LINK IN BIO OR Call Box Office on 01332 593939 For more information or support email [email protected] 📧

Recording some postcards ahead of our live event next week! Grab a ticket! /event/derbyvision/

Did you book your DerbyVision ticket yet? 👀🤩 Now that you know all 12 artists who will entertain you on the night with some original bangers, it’s time to give the spotlight to the judges! Our judging panel is made up of professional musicians, producers, industry representatives and local figures who will score each act and determine the winner of DerbyVision 2026. Joining us this year are: 📻 Paul Chadbourne from Derby ONE @realderbyone 🎵 Steve Machin from Derby Music School 🎸 Bex Johnston, a local musician @fawn_music 🩷 Terrianne Lloyd-Jones, musician and previous DerbyVision winner @terrianneofficial 🍰 Iona Henry, head of catering at Derby Theatre 🎨 Nathan Geering from Surtal Arts @surtalarts 🎤 Ruth Discua, creator of The Vocal Revolution 🎉 Rachel Stevenson from RS Events 🎧 DJ Figa 🎷Muntu Valdo 🎸Phil Baggaley, songwriter and producer ☕️ Jai Sandhu from Nixon Coffee @nixonscoffee 🥠Nicole Jiang from the New Water Margin & the Vice-Chair of UK Culture and Trade Exchange @newwatermargin Join us on Friday 22 May at 6:15PM at St.Luke’S Church 🥳 Get your tickets early to support the local creatives of Derby! 🎟️ LINK IN BIO rbytheatre.co.uk/event/derbyvision OR call Box Office on 01332 593939 For more information or support email [email protected] 📧

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You asked, We listened💐🎨👂 We’re back for another Sip & Paint with @dtcommunities , led by the talented @mrs_westees 👩‍🎨 📆 31st May ⏰ 3-6PM 🎧 DJ @legrandpapii 📍 @nixonscoffee , DE22 3SJ 🎫 £5 , link in bio! A guided oil painting session on 10x10 canvas with limited palette to focus on light, value & depth (trust me… it makes everything look better) 🕯️ LINK IN BIO FOR TICKETS!!! 🎫 #derbyuk #derbyevents #sipandpaintuk #derby #thingstodoinderby

It’s finally here 😍 The complete line up of DerbyVision 2026… 🔴 Kelvin is a singer-songwriter based in Derby. When he’s not making music, he’s saving lives working as a registered nurse. His sound blends emotion and storytelling, with songs centered on love, faith and people. Kelvin creates music that connects deeply, drawing from real-life experiences and heartfelt moments. 📍 Osmanton 🎵 Home to Me @officialkelvinossai 🔴 PHEENIX is a Nigerian-born, UK-based artist redefining Afro-Fusion with a fearless blend of R&B, soul, hip-hop, Afrobeats, rock and cinematic pop. Through raw lyricism and emotional storytelling, he transforms personal battles into powerful, relatable music exploring love, identity and rebirth - and connects with audiences through honesty and passion. 📍 Stockbrook 🎵 Stuck in the Middle @bird_of_fire 🔴 Love life. Love music. Love vocals. Jonathan Dawkins’ songwriting reflects life, loss and love and was inspired by his late younger brother James. Jonathan aims to build a strong emotional connection between his music and you, the listener. “There is no better feeling than performing your own music live!” 📍 West End 🎵 Ghost of Momma Joe @jonathandawkinssinger Don’t miss out on this summer spectacular and make sure to cast your vote on who you think should become the next DerbyVision Champion 🏆 🏠 St.Luke’s Church, 128 Parliament Street, DE22 3RT 📆 Friday 22 May, 2026 ⏰ 6:45 PM (6:15 PM doors open) ➡️ Book DerbyVision via link in bio or contact Derby Theatre Box Office on 01332 593939 📧 For more information email [email protected]

Proud to announce that I’m representing Chester Green in this years Derbyvision by @dtcommunities 💫 @derbytheatre Come see me competing in this year’s competition with my latest release “Be Adored”. “Be Adored” is a track that always makes me dance because it’s about finding happiness within myself and that’s what creating music feels like for me, it’s an adventure that never ends. This song is me, in my most vulnerable state. It’s the first track I had written about my feelings towards myself, rather than about love for others. When I write songs, it’s not planned. I create a bass line and sing until something fits. It’s only when I listen back to the finished track that I can truly read between my own lines. As someone who struggles with emotion, expression through music is my release. After a long battle with severe anxiety after my Dad’s passing, I’d healed enough to finally stop and allow myself to believe that I’d gotten better. I made it out because of how much work I did for myself and that’s what “Be Adored” really means to me; I’m ready, I’m here, I’m Lilly f*cking Sphire🖤 Tickets: /book-online/840816/ Location: 22nd May 6pm onwards at St. Luke’s Church, Stockbrook, Derby DE22 ERT #womeninelectronicmusic #derbyvision #eurovision #songcompetition

Are you ready for more? 🤩 Next up we have Markeaton, Mackworth and Normanton! 🔵 Get ready for guaranteed silliness as wannabe rockstar Willow Millard takes the stage with their signature style of musical comedy! They will be performing a head-banging rock opera about a cool spider they saw once. 📍 Markeaton 🎵 Cool Spider @willow.millard.art 🔵 N.E.V.E and Cole Kristen are joining forces for this DerbyVision song contest. N.E.V.E is an RnB soul singer and songwriter who takes inspiration from real world issues and often writes with social purpose. Cole Kristen challenges stereotypes by not only bringing the fire with his rap lyricism, but also the ability to soothe a broken heart with soft, soulful acoustic singing. 📍 Mackworth 🎵 Complicated @colekristen_ @its_not_n.e.v.e_ 🔵 Orthneil Henry aka DVybrant is a Dancehall artist born in St.Catherine, Jamaica, now residing in the UK. He’s currently working alongside Starlinxx Records on making new materials for release and working on further establishing his musical career. 📍Normanton 🎵 Dream @dvybrant1 You’ve met nine DerbyVision acts so far, there’s three more to go - stay tuned and complete the picture with representatives from Osmanton, Stockbrook and West End this Friday🎉🙋🏻‍♂️ ➡️ Book DerbyVision via link in bio or contact Derby Theatre Box Office on 01332 593939 📧 For more information email [email protected]

New Matinee Meet Up just dropped 🤩 We’re excited to share that the team behind Frankie Goes to Bollywood will host a special music workshop at Derby Theatre. This interactive workshop will introduce you to the rich sounds of Bollywood and Bhangra music, explore their cultural meaning and origins. You’ll have a chance to get hands-on with the instruments and sheet music, experiencing the music from a performer’s perspective 🎶 The workshop is led by an experienced music educator and member of the band, Manjeet Rasiya. With over 20 years of experience he’s a multi-percussionist and tabla player. The workshop will finish with a short Q&A 😍 📍Derby Theatre Rehearsal Room 📆 Thursday 14 May 🕰️ 11:45am - 12:45pm 🙋🏻‍♂️Age guidance: 12+ 🎟️ £3 Your ticket includes a hot drink from the cafe! —> BOOKING LINK IN BIO<— Or call Box Office on 01332 593939 Or text 07717 346964