Nevertheless, its in one of Nottingham’s most renowned venues where Under the Radar’s Dot To Dot begins. The local scene is well represented here, particularly in independent venues like The Chameleon Arts Cafe and Percy Picklebackers, whose line-ups predominantly feature artists from the East Midlands. Looking through the timetable there’s a mouthwatering selection of artists from beginning to end of the Nottingham event, which is where Under the Radar have based themselves this weekend. Taking place over the second May bank holiday weekend - Saturday 27th in Bristol then Sunday 28th in Nottingham - Dot To Dot focuses on providing a multi-venue showcase for both new and established artists with a heavy emphasis on local acts from both of its participating cities.Īs with all great festival line-ups clashes are inevitable, and this year’s Dot To Dot is no different. It’s also grown significantly in size, this year’s event being spread between two cities - Bristol and Nottingham - while incorporating a combined total of twenty-nine venues across both.

Having first opened its doors in 2005 across three venues in Nottingham, Dot To Dot has grown into becoming one of the UK’s traditional festival weekends.

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