The Kimberley Jam

29/09/2026

On Sunday, Roots Micro Pub closed its doors for the last time.

John and Teresa created something genuinely special in the heart of Kimberley. In a town that benefits enormously from places where people can come together, Roots stood out for its warmth, kindness and inclusivity. Everyone was welcome, nobody was judged, and people from all walks of life could feel at home there.

The Kimberley Jam was always about bringing people together through music and celebration, and places like Roots helped make that possible.

Having a friendly and welcoming micropub like Roots was a real boon to Kimberley, and it was truly unique. At a time when too many places seem to thrive on division and resentment, Roots stood for the opposite. It brought people together.

John and Teresa's contribution to this town won't be forgotten in many a long year.
Thank you both for everything you've done, and good luck in whatever comes next. Whatever it is, we're sure it will contain the same warmth, joy and kindness you've shared with so many others.

Thanks for the memories. ❤️🎶🍻

(Picture credits to Steve Oliver and Graham Cooke. If you can see yourself, feel free to tag yourself in and share your memories of Roots.)

22/09/2026

**A rare post from us these days...**

The Jam may be mothballed at the moment, but some things are too important not to mention.

This Sunday, Roots Micro Pub closes its doors for the final time.

For many people, Roots has been far more than a pub. It's been a meeting place, a music venue, a community hub and a home for countless conversations, friendships and live performances over the years.

John and Teresa have created something genuinely special in the heart of Kimberley, and the impact they've had on the town reaches far beyond the walls of the pub itself.

As Roots prepares to close, friends of the pub and members of the The Spontaneous Folk Club will be gathering from 3pm to celebrate everything it has meant to so many people.

The Kimberley Jam would never have existed without the people, venues and community spirit that have supported live music in this town over the years, and Roots has played a pivotal part in that story.

If Roots has been part of your world, whether as a musician, a regular, or someone who simply enjoyed spending time there when you could, come along on Sunday and help give a much loved Kimberley institution the send off it deserves.

Thank you, Teresa and John, for everything you've done for Kimberley.

❤️🎶🍻

**Roots Emporium**
**Sunday from 3pm**

24/05/2026

Live music returns to Kimberley this summer. 👀

Popular, free live music event Friday18 returns to Kimberley in June and July.

07/02/2026

We're pleased to announce that we will be hosting "Love is in the Square" on Valentine's Evening 5pm until 8pm.
A casual evening of music and dancing with a few special surprises thrown in.

It's an open mic style evening so if there are any musicians who fancy a song please drop us a PM.

So, if you are treating your loved one to a romantic meal at one of our great eateries, or just having a chilled out drink in one of our many fab pubs, pop down before or after to enjoy some music, laser lights, take some photos in our photo booth and have a boogie!

25/06/2025

After promising at last years D.H Lawrence Music Festival to tear Sun Inn Hotel Eastwood a new one and subsequently having our advances rejected, we're back again for another pop at their cherry! This year we are joined by Octavia Wakes, Drone Queen, No Disco, The Royal Deficiency, Blu Syrup , Phlinch Band, The Longmen and Boy Royson & the Orbs! Its going to be a peach of a day playing tunes and supporting BlindEye, all ably abetted by Watsons Estate Agents and Broxtowe Borough Council! We cant wait to get in there! 🍒🍑🎵🎶

13/05/2025

+ ARTIST UPDATE +

Hey all

We just want to start off by saying a huge thank you to all the acts that applied to play this years festival. We ended up having over 600 applications ... which is a bit mad ... and obviously very difficult to then choose when you've got 160ish spaces. We decisded this year to try and get on as many new faces as possible, as well as a bunch of favourites to celebrate our 10 years with us, and personally I think this is our strongest lineup yet.

We've emailed every act now that we've chosen to play, with their stage and set time, so if your a musician that has been booked please check your emails for this, loads have replied back, so they should have arrived, but check your junk just incase it's niot there.

To those coming to enjoy the music, we will start rolling out the lineup in the coming months, so keep an eye out, it's gonna be a special one

Cheers
Ben

17/04/2025

Just a quick announcement to let you know there will be no Kimberley Jam in 2025, but we hope to return in 2026.
See you all in a field somewhere soon!

18/11/2024

Make sure you're there!