Splendour in Nottingham


Splendour in Nottingham is an annual one-day music festival held in Nottingham, England since [|2008]. Organised by Nottingham City Council and DHP Concerts, the event is held within Wollaton Park, to the west of Nottingham City Centre.
The first event was held in 2008 as a two-day event featuring artists Kate Nash, Paolo Nutini, Ocean Color Scene and Rufus Wainwright.

History

2019

2019's festival was held on Saturday, 20 July and headlined by indie band Manic Street Preachers and 2 Tone and ska revival band The Specials, the first time an act has headlined the festival twice.
2018's festival was held on Saturday, 21 July, celebrating 10 years of the festival. The festival was headlined by pop star and BRIT Award winner, Paloma Faith.
2017's festival was held on Saturday, 23 July. The festival was headlined by indie band and BRIT Award winners, Kaiser Chiefs.
2016's festival was held on Saturday, 23 July. The festival was headlined by pop star Jess Glynne, who cancelled her appearance in [|2015] to receive vocal surgery.
2015's festival was held on Saturday, 18 July. The festival was headlined by 2 Tone and ska revival band, The Specials, with a special guest appearance from rock band, James.
Jess Glynne was set to play the Main Stage. However, due to her vocal cord surgery in 2015, she was forced to pull out just weeks before the festival and was replaced by Indiana.

2014

2014's festival was held on Saturday, 19 July. It was from 2014 that the festival became sponsored by Nottingham's very own Confetti instead of Jägermeister. The festival was headlined by singer-songwriter and BRIT Award winner, Tom Odell and rock band, Happy Mondays.
2013's festival was held on Saturday, 20 July. The festival was headlined by Nottingham's own, Jake Bugg.
2012s festival was held on Saturday, 21 July. The festival was headlined by MC and rapper, Dizzee Rascal.
2011s festival was held on Sunday, 24 July. The festival was headlined by pop/rock band Scissor Sisters and rock band Blondie.
2010s festival was held on Saturday, 24 July. The festival was headline by synth-pop duo, Pet Shop Boys. Music producer, Calvin Harris also appeared at the festival.
2009s festival was held on Saturday, 18 July. The festival was headlined by ska band Madness.
The first Splendour festival was held on 19 and 20 July. The festival was headlined by singer-songwriters Kate Nash and Paolo Nutini.