nick elliott rock art photographer officialFOR ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Posted on January 26, 2026
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!!
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ITS A PERSONAL PODCAST
Posted on May 16, 2022
Nick has started to develop his own personal podcast, for release in the next few weeks.
As Nick has become increasingly in demand over the last few years. His unseen rock images are now being distributed amongst galleries, his controversial Dark Art Projects are causing a stir with fine art collectors, London exhibitions are being organised, and several commissioned projects with high profile music artists, are only a select few of the commitments that Nick and the elliottstudios team are in the process of organising.
With such a hectic calendar, Nick finds there are a lot of topics to talk about. Nick’s personal podcast will include broadcasts from location shoots, his travels, current projects, personal opinions and views on anything that this outspoken rock art photographer wants to discuss.
Sometimes controversial, but still full of the humour, this personal podcast is well worth a listen to catch up with everything that is Nick Elliott.
“ I can’t wait to start getting these podcasts released, I’ll talk about anything and you can keep up with what me and the team are up to.” Nick Elliott.
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Posted on February 17, 2016
This month’s featured image is Pete Kennedy.
Remember, contact Nick if you’d like to commission him.
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Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a prosperous 2016
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50Folk Launches!
Posted on February 2, 2015
It’s been over a year in the making, but we’re now delighted to announce the launch of Nick’s second publication: 50Folk.
This limited edition, fine art, book features a collection of the iconic rock photographer’s favourite images of folk, blues and Americana performers shot during his time working with artists, record labels and major music publications at Cambridge Folk Festival.
Merry Christmas!
Posted on December 3, 2014
Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a prosperous 2015
Featured Image – November
Posted on November 11, 2014
This month’s featured image is Michael Monroe and Dregen.
Remember, contact Nick if you’d like to commission him.
Nick Celebrates Cambridge Folk Festival At 50
Posted on October 17, 2014
Avid readers of Nick’s news room may already know that Nick has been involved with the Cambridge Folk Festival since 2000, working at the festival with various clients and also using it as the subject for his debut book: TEN-A Decade In Images.
This year, the legendary festival reached 50 fabulous years and Nick was once again on site to participate in the celebrations and photographically record the occasion.