Ride the MOD Wave at Derby

Expect music, vintage fashion, scooter displays, dance, and retro-inspired entertainment across the city centre.

From iconic MOD sounds to stylish showcases and vibrant street atmosphere, this is set to be an unforgettable day for all ages.

Scooters from Mercia Scooter Club will be on display on the Market Place and there will be free crafting sessions by Scraggy Moo, an iconic Dalek and stalls selling vintage clothes, records and other items from the era in the Market Hall.

Visitors are being encouraged to support popular shop, 80s Casual Clothing on Sadler Gate, and enjoy a bite to eat at The Olive Tree on Albion Street, which will be serving popular British classics. Local pub, The White Horse, in Derby’s Morledge, which has an impressive Mod theme inside, will be open on the day too.

On Osnabruck Square, there will be three performances from Twist & Shout - an all-star cast from the West End. At 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.20pm, the troupe will present a powerhouse of music that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love in the late 1960s.

From 1pm, energetic four-piece band, Modskas, will be at Derby’s Waterfall performing songs from Madness, The Special, Bad Manners, The Jam and many Northern Soul tracks.

Later in the day, the Northern Soul and Motown Disco will start from 5pm in the Derby Market Hall. DJ Prodigy Jack Stevenson will be on the decks from 5pm-6.30pm, followed by Derby’s Mick Moylan at 6.30pm, and headliner, DJ Pete Whelbourne of Modclothin’ fame, from 8pm.

Whether you are a lifelong Mod enthusiast or simply looking for a fun day out with family and friends, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.