BAD BETTY LIVE APRIL 17TH

Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:30 pm to 09:30 pm UTC+01:00

New Art Exchange | Nottingham

Bad Betty Press
Publisher/HostBad Betty Press
BAD BETTY LIVE APRIL 17TH
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A dynamic night of poetry and music, showcasing the most exciting acts from Notts, the UK and afar in a warm, inclusive setting. BSL signed.
About this Event

“Fierce and bristling with life” – The Guardian

“The very best of contemporary poetry” – The Book Hive

Award-winning publishing house Bad Betty Press presents poetry and music.

Hosted by Bridie Squires and Jake Wild Hall.

BSL interpreted by Steph Lehrle.

Supported by Arts Council England.

VENUE & ACCESS:

This event is part of NAE's Friday Night Socials. It takes place in the ground-floor gallery space alongside the current exhibition by artist Simeon Barclay. A plant-based menu is available from the community kitchen. NAE has a lift and accessible toilets. The building is fitted with induction loops for enhanced sound. Disabled parking is available on request. Full accessibility info here.

New Art Exchange (NAE) is the UK’s largest gallery dedicated to contemporary visual arts from the Global Ethnic Majority. Based in Hyson Green, Nottingham, NAE champions inclusivity and equity in the creative industries, nurturing and celebrating talent from diverse backgrounds About Us page on our website.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

T.B.A

ABOUT BAD BETTY:

Bad Betty Press is an award-winning independent poetry publisher, and curator of live literature events taking place across the UK. London-born, Nottingham-based, Bad Betty was set up in 2017 with the aim of showcasing risk-taking poetry, supporting poets’ artistic development and celebrating stories less often told.

Bad Betty was Highly Commended in this year's British Book Awards' Small Press of the Year category, has been a Midlands Finalist the last 3 years, won the Michael Marks Publishers' Award in 2022, and is the parent of pamphlet imprint, Little Betty.

“The epitome of bold independence” – The Big Issue

“Serious quality” – LeftLion

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

New Art Exchange, 41 Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 7.21 to GBP 15.87

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