Jubilee Garden Party at Nottingham Castle
Thursday 2 – Sunday 5 June 2022 | 10am – 4pm
This year, Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of service.
Join us to celebrate this historic occasion with four fabulous days of fun at Nottingham Castle. During the holiday weekend, we’ll be hosting a jam-packed programme for visitors of all ages.
Commemorate the occasion by discovering our unique open-air installation, with artworks displayed amongst the trees in the Castle’s grounds. Take part in craft workshops on the Middle Bailey, be transported by impromptu storytelling and delight little ones with face painting.
On Friday 3 and Saturday 4 June, don’t miss magical performances of Alice in Wonderland: The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party in the bandstand, along with an exciting roster of live music from 11am onward, including the Steel Drum Band, Sadé Eboné and Mollie Ralph.
Entrance to the festival will be included as part of the general admission with a discount for Nottingham residents in postcodes NG1 to NG16. Entry to Robin Hood Adventures is also included in the price as well as access to the current exhibition, Laura Knight & Caroline Walker: A Female Gaze.
Live performances in the Bandstand
Friday 3 June
11am Alice in Wonderland: The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party (20 mins)
12.30pm Sadé Eboné (30 mins)
1.30pm Steel Drum Band (30 mins)
2.30pm Nottingham Samba Collective (30 mins)
Saturday 4 June
11am Alice in Wonderland: The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party (20 mins)
12.30pm Deep Down Brass (30 mins)
1.30pm Mollie Ralph (30 mins)
2.30pm Deep Down Brass (30 mins)
About the artists
Sadé Eboné
Nottingham born singer-songwriter Sadé Eboné comes from a musical background, with her dad being a musician and her mum a gospel singer. Her own musical creativity began at age 10 when she started writing songs and performing them at home for her family.
Taking the leap, Sadé released her debut single Heading in January 2021, which received great responses from the likes of BBC East Midlands Introducing’s Dean Jackson, and being listed one to watch on Chicago’s urban alternative radio ‘Vocalo’. With all of her music, Sadé aims to explore so many elements of the human experience whether that means faith, love or even social issues and that is what can be expected from her up and coming releases.
Steel Drum Band
Steel Drum Band have performed in seven different countries and counting, lead by the pitch perfect jazz junkie, Francis, they manage to produce the sweetest of sounds. Their repertoire includes an eclectic mixture of songs from various genres. Traditional and reggae as standard, but in addition, Steel Drum Bands boasts a comprehensive catalogue of popular hits, both current and classic, perfect for getting everyone moving.
Nottingham Samba Collective
Nottingham Samba Collective is a community-focused not-for-profit samba band (bateria) bringing the sound and energy of this traditional Brazilian music to Nottingham and beyond. They are a collective of all ages and backgrounds coming together in a spirit of friendship and solidarity with a focus on expressing themselves through the irrepressible rhythms of Latin-American music.
Deep Down Brass
A modern, lively brass band, who consider themselves a live mixtape of all your favourite songs…but reimagined.
Mollie Ralph
One of the East Midlands finest talents, Mollie Ralph, started her musical career in 2016. After releasing her Debut EP Old Café in 2019, she is one to watch after having multiple plays on BBC Introducing in the East Midlands, having “track of the week” for her song Give It Up and securing a place in the final for the Nusic ‘Future Sound of Nottingham 2019’ held at Rock City.
Described by the BBC’s Dean Jackson as a “Soul Queen”, Mollie Ralph mesmerises and draws in her audience at every gig with her soulful tone & dynamic range. Mollie has played some of Nottingham’s most renowned venues including The Royal Concert hall, supporting the Gypsy Kings, along with other stand out venues such as Rescue Rooms, The Bodega and Rough Trade.
