Nozstock’s much loved venue, the ‘Cabinet of Lost Secrets’ comes to Malvern Cube!
Rub a Dub Pub Club (formerly The Stiff Joints), Desert Boots + Funky Navigation DJs and mischief! December 11th – Malvern Cube
If you’ve ever ventured into the Cabinet of Lost Secrets at Nozstock the Hidden Valley, you’ll know it was something rather special. An iconic and much-loved festival venue from 2015 until Nozstock’s final outing in 2024, the Cabinet became renowned for its immersive themes, ever-changing layouts and wonderfully unpredictable atmosphere.
Behind its often-secret entrance lay a world of musical surprises. One minute you might be navigating a curious maze or underground burrow, the next finding yourself dancing to big beats, bold international brass, playful experimental electronica or deep-cut funk and soul. Add a DJ garden, unexpected pop-ups and the legendary Sangria and Buckfast bar, and you had all the ingredients for some truly magical festival memories.
Well, the good news is that the Cabinet of Lost Secrets is making a comeback this winter, bringing together a collection of favourite artists and DJs who helped make the venue such a special part of Nozstock over the years.
The mysterious tunnels and weird mazes might be missing, but the essential ingredients remain: great music, dancing, mischief and a chance to relive a little of that summer festival spirit. Dig out your best festival gear, brush up on those dance moves and get ready for a party, as the Cabinet kicks off its winter adventure at the brilliant Malvern Cube.
For its opening event, the organisers are celebrating some of the fantastic musical talent closer to home.
Leading the charge are Rub-a-Dub Pub Club, a ten-piece ska/punk powerhouse from Kidderminster, formerly known as the Stiff Joints. Regulars at the Cabinet throughout its Nozstock years, the band even played its last-ever gig there, bringing the venue’s story to a fitting close. Lifelong friends united by a love of music, partying and each other, they’re guaranteed to deliver a bouncing, high-energy set.
Also joining the line-up are Desert Boots, serving up dusty funk breaks and deep-cut soul. Sounding like a crate-digger’s dream, their blend of blistering breaks and honey-smooth vocals takes inspiration from the finest soul and funk 45s, with one clear objective: keeping the dancefloor moving.
Completing the musical line-up are old Cabinet resident DJs Funky Navigation, with Del and Dan returning to work their dancefloor magic and get everyone’s feet moving.
And, of course, it wouldn’t be the Cabinet of Lost Secrets without a few playful shenanigans thrown into the mix. Expect a little mischief, plenty of surprises and a welcome reminder of those unforgettable Nozstock summers.
The Cabinet is back. The party is on.
Tickets:
Early bird deal – £10 for the first 50 tickets!! Grab ‘em while they’re hot! £15 online standard ticket £20 on the door. Advance Ticket are available now.
Doors:
7pm – 11pm ….so there’s still time to make the last train home! Desert Boots approx 8.15pm Rub a Dub Pub Club approx 9.30pm Funky Navigation in between and pop ups popping up….