A one-night celebration of photography, music, and storytelling in Peterborough.

A Night In With Nick Elliott is a special live event celebrating 50 years of photography.

World-renowned rock art photographer Nick Elliott and respected local press photographer David Lowndes come together for an intimate evening of storytelling, conversation, audience questions, and projected photographs. They will share personal experiences from lives spent behind the camera.

What is the event?

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

The evening will end with an exhibition of Nick Elliott’s iconic rock photography. Some of his books will also be available. The exhibition will include photographs from Nick’s UK tour collection, as well as images from his rockumentary of David’s final year — his fiftieth year — as a press photographer at the Peterborough Telegraph. These images offer a personal and honest portrait of David and his career.

Where and when will it be held?

50 Years Behind the Lens

(For One Night Only)

A Night In With Nick Elliott & David Lowndes

Friday, 16 October 2026 | 7:30 pm

Peterborough Conservative Club

77 Broadway, Peterborough, PE1 4DA

Why is Nick doing this?

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

This event celebrates photography as storytelling. It honours two very different but equally important photographic careers and marks David’s final year as a press photographer at the Peterborough Telegraph.

Your support will help cover venue costs, exhibition production, and event materials, ensuring the evening is professionally presented and open to everyone.

About Nick Elliott

Nick Elliott is a world-renowned rock art photographer. Over more than 30 years, 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 magazines such as Classic Rock, Kerrang! and Sound. He was the official rock photographer for Planet Rock Radio and London’s O2 Arena for over 11 years, and his work has been featured in major books and exhibitions, including the Size Matters exhibition at Cholmondeley Castle.

About David Lowndes

David Lowndes enjoyed a long and respected career as a press photographer at the Peterborough Telegraph. He documented decades of life in Peterborough, from major news events to everyday moments, capturing the people and stories that shaped the local community.

Why your support matters

This is a rare opportunity to celebrate two outstanding photographic careers — one capturing the energy of global rock music, the other preserving the everyday life of Peterborough.

By supporting this event, you are helping to create a special cultural evening that celebrates photography, music, journalism, and community.

No raffles, sweepstakes, giveaways, or promotions are offered in exchange for any donations made to this GoFundMe.