Not That Kind Of
Event Lineup
Upcoming Events:
F*CK Blue Monday @ The Birdcage
NTKO are proud to announce BLUE MONDAY – our effort to battle the most depressing time of the year. Join bands like Spekkoids, Now Disconnect(ed), Sacred Starfish and more, including a Supergroup of artists from across many of our most popular bands.
Saturday – 17th January, 2026
Sat 12:00 to 23:00.
NTKO Chess and Board Games
Whether you fancy yourself a grandmaster in the making or you’re not sure why the horse moves differently to the castle, join us for our chess and board game community events! Meet friendly people to chat and play casual games with in the comfort of a cosy, welcoming, and judgement-free environment.
2nd Wednesday of each month
The Bluebell, Tattershall Thorpe
Weds 18:00 to 20:00.
3rd Monday of each month
The Ebrington Arms, Kirkby on Bain
Mon 18:00 to 20:00.
Last Sunday of each month
The Castle, Conningsby
Sun 17:00 to 19:00.
The Riff Room – Ruskington
The Riff Room hits Ruskington: head over to the Red Lion for NTKO CIC’s monthly music and mental health social event! Meet like-minded people, chat, jam, and chill out with the Not That Kind Of Community.
Second Sunday of each month
Sun 16:00 to 19:00.
The Riff Room – Skegness
NTKO CIC are proud to announce The Riff Room: a monthly music and mental health social event for like-minded artists and music lovers! Head down to Olivia’s Bar in Skegness and chat, listen, and jam with your community.
Last Tuesday of each month
Tues 18:00 to 21:00.
Previous Events:
F*CK Normal On Tour – Leicester
The Firebug in Leicester hosts another round of great Lincolnshire live music on Tour with a Nu80’s Rock Powerhouse Lineup, featuring The Taskers, LA-85 and Burning Face!
£6 OTD.
Friday – 14th November, 2025
Fri 18:30 to 23:00.
F*CK Normal On Tour – Grimsby
NTKO’s top artists hit the road, bringing some of Lincolnshire’s best original Ska and Punk music to Grimsby in September!
Check them out at The Loft at the Matrix in Grimsby.
£6 OTD.
Saturday – 20th September, 2025
Sat 18:30 to 23:00.
SANITY CHECK @ The Lincoln Imp
You can’t spell ‘Mental Health’ without Metal! Support NTKO’s Lincs Mental Wellness initiative with a night of non-stop Rock and Metal, featuring original songs by The Taskers, Hard Rock Trio The Jade Covict, and Rock and Roll Heavyweights Ace of Kings.
£5 OTD.
Friday – 25th July, 2025
Fri 19:00 to 23:00.
Battle of the Bands 2025
The Black Swan in Coningsby hosts more than 10 young bands going head-to-head for a slot on the Smash the Stereotype Main Stage on Saturday 19th July! Free Entry and raffle to raise awareness of mental health in the community.
Saturday – 19th July, 2025
Sat 12:00 to 18:00.
CONVICTION: June
Join us on Friday the 13th for CONVICTION: June – a night of thunderous metal at the Lincoln Imp, featuring Reversing Destiny, Church of Lies, Concrete Badger and Sacred Starfish! Tickets £7 OTD, £5 ADV.
Friday – 13th June, 2025
Fri 19:00 to 23:00.
SESSIONS at the Courthouse
All rise – The court is in session! Head down to The Court House in Skegness for a night of original punk, rock and acoustic anthems. Tickets £5 OTD.
Friday – 18th April, 2025
Fri 16:00 to 23:00.
Alternatively Toxic or WOT Festival
Fancy a whole day of thumping live music and entertainment at a courthouse-turned bar in Skegness? Join us for the Alternatively Toxic or WOT festival on Saturday 15th March! Tickets on sale £15.
Saturday – March 15th, 2025
Sat 13:00 to 23:00.
Battle of the Bands 2024
2024’s Summer Music Lineup sees local bands rock out in front of a live audience, including some of the top producers in Lincolnshire’s music industry.
Saturday – July 13th, 2024
14:00 to 18:30.
