Lemmy’s ashes delivered to DHP Family’s Rock City

A convoy of 55 Harley Davidson bikers has delivered the ashes of Motörhead legend Lemmy Kilmister to Rock City in Nottingham following the close of this year’s Bloodstock festival.

The specially-created Lemmy Forever memorial urn commissioned by Bloodstock has now taken up residence at DHP Family’s flagship Rock City in Nottingham, where Motörhead played 10 times from 1987 to 2006.

It will remain on public display at the venue before returning to Bloodstock, which is held at Catton Hall in Walton-on-Trent, Derbyshire, each August.

“We are so excited that the Lemmy Bust has arrived at its new home here at Rock City, and are honoured that Bloodstock Festival chose our venue to host the bust here between his annual pilgrimage back to their event each year,” says Rock City programmer Amy Lawson. “It seems fitting that a bust to celebrate such an iconic trailblazer in rock will stay in a venue which is tied so closely to his musical heritage. We can’t wait to welcome his legions of loyal fans to pay their respects to the icon.”

Also in attendance at yesterday’s (12 August) handover were Bloodstock festival directors Adam Gregory and Vicky Hungerford along with Alan Hungerford, Lemmy’s PA.

DHP recently announced it is reopening historic 2,500-capacity Nottingham venue Pryzm, which will be returning to its original incarnation of The Palais

At this year’s Bloodstock, fans were able to view the Lemmy Forever memorial and pay tribute to Lemmy and his legacy. The re-creation of Lemmy’s dressing room featured a host of his personal items including his hat, boots, bass guitar, and hand-drawn pictures, as well as handwritten lyrics, dressing room paraphernalia, and a never-seen-before selection of his personal photos.

Meanwhile, DHP recently announced it is reopening historic 2,500-capacity Nottingham venue Pryzm, which will be returning to its original incarnation of The Palais ahead of celebrating its 100th year in 2025.

The Palais, which first opened 24 April 1925 as a dance hall and billiard saloon, was reinvented as a nightclub in the late 80s, hosting the TV show Hitman and Her and has been known by several names including the Ritzy and Oceana. It is set to reopen from mid-September.

“As a local business deeply rooted in Nottingham’s music scene, we feel it’s only right to recognise the heritage of the venue and revive Nottingham’s original dancehall,” adds The Palais manager Sam Dye.

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