FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY!

This October/November, Nick Elliott brings his work home for a one-night-only special live event in Peterborough. 50 Years Behind the Lens: A Night In With Nick Elliott & David Lowndes is a one-off celebration of photography, music, and storytelling, marking five decades spent behind the camera. Joined by respected press photographer David Lowndes, Nick will share iconic rock images alongside personal stories from a lifetime photographing legendary artists, stages, and moments that shaped his career. The evening offers an intimate, in-person experience of conversation, projected images, and reflection — a unique event that will happen once, and only once.

50 Years Behind the Lens: A Night In With Nick Elliott & David Lowndes
A one-night celebration of photography, music, and storytelling in Peterborough

A Night In With Nick Elliott is a special live event celebrating the careers of two remarkable photographers whose work spans five decades.

World-renowned rock art photographer Nick Elliott and respected press photographer David Lowndes will come together for an intimate evening of storytelling, conversation, Q&A, and projected images, sharing personal experiences from lives spent behind the camera.

What is the event?

This is a live, in-person storytelling and photography evening, where Nick and David will guide audiences through some of their most powerful images and the stories behind them — from world-famous rock stages to everyday life in Peterborough.

The evening will conclude with an exhibition of Nick Elliott’s iconic rock photography, with selected works also available through his published books. The exhibition will include images from his UK tour collection, alongside a dozen photographs from Nick Elliott’s rockumentary of David’s final year — his fiftieth year — as a press photographer at the Peterborough Telegraph, revealing a deeply personal portrait of the man behind the lens.

Where and when will it be held?

The event will take place at the Peterborough Conservative Club in October/November 2026 (final date to be confirmed).

Why is Nick doing this?

After more than 30 years photographing over 300 legendary artists, Nick wants to bring his work home, celebrate a lifetime in photography, and share these stories directly with the local community.

This event is about celebrating photography as storytelling, honouring two very different but equally important photographic careers, and creating a memorable cultural evening for Peterborough — while also celebrating David’s final year as a press photographer at the Telegraph.

Your support helps cover venue costs, exhibition production, and event materials, ensuring the evening can be properly presented and accessible to all.

About Nick Elliott

Nick Elliott is internationally recognised as one of the world’s leading rock art photographers. Over more than three decades, he has photographed over 300 iconic artists, including Motörhead, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, The Rolling Stones, Iron Maiden, Debbie Harry, Robert Plant, and The Who.

His work has appeared on album covers and in publications such as Classic Rock, Kerrang!, and Sound. He was appointed official rock photographer for Planet Rock Radio and London’s O2 Arena for over eleven years, and his photography has featured in major books and exhibitions, including the acclaimed Size Matters exhibition at Cholmondeley Castle.

About David Lowndes

David Lowndes enjoyed a distinguished career as a press photographer at the Peterborough Telegraph, where he documented decades of life in the city. From breaking news to intimate portraits, his photography captured the people, places, and stories that shaped the local community.

What supporters will receive

Anyone who contributes to this GoFundMe campaign will receive:
• Free entry to the event
• A complimentary printed programme
• Their name featured on all event publicity and acknowledgements

Why your support matters

This is a rare opportunity to experience and celebrate two extraordinary photographic legacies — one capturing the raw energy of global rock music, the other preserving the everyday stories of Peterborough.

By supporting this event, you are helping to create a unique cultural night that honours photography, music, journalism, and community.

This is going to be a VERY SPECIAL NIGHT!

Make sure you don’t miss it!!

Nick Elliott Rock Art Photographer…

Words: By Crystal Sky