Nottingham music festivals No Tomorrow, Dot to Dot and Deerstock have been shortlisted for the UK Festival Awards.
All three were voted into the final lists by fans.
No Tomorrow, held at Wollaton Park in June and featuring London Grammar, Clean Bandit and Sam Smith, is in the Best New Festival and Best Metropolitan Festival.
The current Best Metropolitan Festival title holder Dot to Dot is in the running once again after this year's event in May saw 150 artists playing across 44 stages in 33 venues across Manchester, Bristol and Nottingham. Starting out in the city seven years ago, the musically diverse festival has featured the likes of Ed Sheeran, The XX and Florence & The Machine, with this year's acts including Peace.
Ali McLean, Head of Festivals at DHP Family, said: "We are so proud that two of our festivals have been shortlisted in the same category as some of the UK's most prestigious and well-known events. DHP is passionate about producing a range of diverse and creative festivals that will appeal to everyone, whether it's the more intimate setting of Dot-to-Dot or the full festival experience of No Tomorrow. We put a lot of passion into our work and for this to be recognised by the industry is a real honour."
Deerstock, held at East Bridgford, raised Thank you for your support at this years Deerstock, which raised over £22,500 for charities, is in the running for the Extra Festival Activity Award for Pixiestock, a parallel event for children with disabilities.
Deerstock returns July 24 to 26 with Ferocious Dog, Funke and the Two Tone Baby, Big Boy Bloater, Dick Venom and the Terrortones, Sam Jones and The Steve McGill Band already confirmed to appear.
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