Lenton pub (Notts) the Three Wheatsheaves transforms into a scene from the 60s for a music video shoot

A NOTTINGHAM pub was transformed into a scene from the 60s as part of a music video shoot.

Lauren Lovejoy, 24, of Gamston, was at the Three Wheatsheaves, in Derby Road, shooting her first ever music video for her new track Dontcha Go.

The singer, who describes herself as a “blues soul” artist, co-wrote her new song with music writer and producer Jorden Milnes.

Lauren said: “So many people have turned up, I can’t believe all this is happening. I am really pleased with all the support. I am hoping the music video will do really well on the TV and come out a success.”

Lauren, who has been a professional singer since the age of 21, already has two singles out called Broken and Born, but Dontcha is her first big release.

She decided to theme the music video around the 60s - an era Lauren loves - and was even joined on set by 50 Mods on scooters and vintage cars.

Some of the riders, from The Nottingham Crusaders scooter club, were invited to participate in the video after hearing it was going to take place in the pub, where they meet on a weekly basis.

Lauren - who has been likened to Macy Gray and Shirley Bassey - added to the 60s theme by donning a massive beehive hair do, and wearing a black and white dress typical of the era.

Jorden, who met Lauren a few years ago through her partner Phil, said he believes the singer could “make it big”.

Jorden, owner of Silver Street Productions, said: “Lauren has a unique voice. I will get the video plugged to all the music stations. I know the track will get a lot of radio play. I think she could make it big, she is doing all of the right things.”

Lauren’s mum, Marilynn, of Arnold, went along to the shoot this morning, November 23, to show her support.

Marilynn said: “It is exciting, she has worked very hard. It is amazing to see it all come together. Lauren didn’t really realise she had a voice until she was about 15 when she joined a friend on stage at the end of school concert and sang Moon River. I had goosebumps.”

Glen Allen, owner of the Three Wheatsheaves, said : “It is nice to be able to use the pub for something else other than drinking. The Nottingham Crusaders scooter club meet here every Wednesday so the Mods are fitting with the theme. Lauren is a very good singer.”

The music video is set to be released at the start of next year.