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About The Nest
The Nest is a live music venue in Meadow Lane, Nottingham with a standing capacity of approximately 1200. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
The Nest books Pop, DJ / Electronic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Nottingham venue directory.
The Nest is Notts County FC's large fanzone and events space, a converted former factory next to Meadow Lane stadium in Nottingham. With room for up to 1,200 guests, it boasts a huge bar, the largest screen in Nottingham, full speaker rig and LED lighting, plus a separate street-food area. Beyond matchday and World Cup fanzone screenings, it has grown into a sizeable live-events room hosting tribute spectaculars (Legends of Manchester with Stone Roses and Oasis tributes, a Coldplay tribute show), the Garage Republic dance festival, and Christmas and corporate party nights.
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The Nest, Meadow Lane, Nottingham, NG2 3HU
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The Nest has a standing capacity of approximately 1200, classed as a large venue. See all Nottingham venues for size comparisons.
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