The first , day-long Music Festival in Basford is run by Arboretum Records, in collaboration with the Nottingham City Council and the Greater Nottinghamshire Partnership.

Featuring 11 local acts and headlined by funk band The Apples.  There are hands-on music making workshops for all the family in conjunction with the ParkLife programme.

 Local acts confirmed are:

            · Dan Beswick            · Jake Bugg
            · Tim McDonald          · Damon Downs
            · Becky Syson            · Chris McDonald
            · Hhymn                     · Lois
            · Old Basford              · Fat Digester
            · The Rugged Sound System

Parklive! starts at 11am with hands-on workshops in Salsa drumming, ukelele playing and Slovenian folk music for all the family to enjoy.