Punks to front pages: How Derek Ridgers has captured London’s music scene for over 50 years

For our first Nicer Tuesdays of 2026, the iconic photographer Derek Ridgers joined us in London for a retrospective of his decades-spanning portfolio. From his early work for Island Records (when he didn’t even own a camera), to becoming one of the key photographers of the punk era, documenting London’s rich music scene and adorning the front pages of NME in its prime.

Images courtesy of Derek Ridgers Archive

Date: 18 March 2026
Words: It's Nice That
Tags: Nicer Tuesdays
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