ABOUT
"The great thing about rock 'n' roll, is you realize the top of the mountain is big enough for more than one band"
- Paul Stanley -
NOZFEST is a festival put on by young promoter and blogger JodieBowie.
Jodie has been putting on Rock Nights along the south coast since 2015. She has worked alongside the likes of Marco Mendoza of the Dead Daisies, Beth Blade, Massive Wagons, Those Damn Crows, The Treatment, Mason Hill and Florence Black to name a few.
Jodie is heavily passionate about up and coming bands and their music, and from a young age, live music has always been very close to her heart.
Now she wants to share her passion with her home town, bands, and rock fans alike in a festival dedicated especially to the new wave of classic rock scene.
This is an independent festival, that we are hoping to keep making bigger and better in the years to come.
This festival is also family-friendly with under 16's being accompanied by an adult.
It is an indoor event, but we have air conditioning, an easy access bar, food on site, and a balcony with enough room for all of the bands merchandise.
NOZFEST 2019 was a massive success! People travelled as far as Germany to attend this inaugural festival. The line-up consisted of the legends that are Massive Wagons, Those Damn Crows, Big Foot and many more - the event SOLD OUT and was expected to do well in the future. This event generated such a buzz that attendees now refer to themselves as Nozzers! .
Due to the Covid outbreak in 2020, Nozfest had to be postponed until 2021 - but this only added to the high spirits that were experienced on the day. It was another SOLD OUT festival with an astonishing line-up consisting of The Treatment, Mason Hill, SKAM, Hollowstar and Collateral to name a few. The crowd and bands alike were ecstatic to be back in a place they all refer to as 'home'.
Nozfest has continued to SELL OUT each year it has been going, making this event a highly anticipated calender event. It has seen bands such as Scarlet Rebels, Chez Kane, The Hot Damn!, These Wicked Rivers, Blake Lakes, Jayler, South of Salem, Kim Jennett, and Kit Trigg.
Nozfest shows no signs of slowing down. Our advice to you is to get your tickets EARLY, as this is simply an event you cannot miss.
JodieBowie is also endorsed by Cloven Hoof Rum.
IMPORTANT INFO:
Date : Saturday 15th August 2026.
Venue : The 1865, Southampton, S014 3AR.
Tickets : £40 advance, £45 on door.
All ages welcome – under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.
There is limited seating, but booths can be reserved upon request.
Public Transport : Southampton Central (train station), Bus : Central Station – Holyrood Church (U1C)
Taxi’s : Radio Taxis, West Quay Cars, Aero Taxis Southampton Ltd.
Hotels : Room2 Southampton, Cargo Southampton, The Star Hotel, Southampton Central Travelodge are close by, but feel free to search around for a hotel suitable for you.
Parking:
There are several carparks located around the venue, including street parking and multi-storey.
Brunswick Square, Permapark, Orchard Place, Queens Terrace, Oxford Street, Gloucester Square, College Street and Eastgate.
Food : The Terrace Sandwich Bar, The Heartbreakers, Red Lion pub, Everest Cuisine, Bayleaf Kitchen, Cafe Thrive, Taco Bell, Liberty’s Sports Bar. Food is also available on site.
This Festival is supported by Cloven Hoof Rum, The New Wave of Classic Rock FB Group, and Rock Media UK.
NEW DATE : Saturday 15th August
