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An open conversation: journalist Gary Younge tells us about a public assembly on issues facing minority communities coming up in Nottingham

Mon 10 Feb 2025

Well known for his twenty years at The Guardian and a current position as Professor of Sociology at the University of Manchester, journalist, author and broadcaster Gary Younge has led conversations on minority experiences and systematic racism for decades. Those conversations have become all-the-more pertinent since 2020, so Mr Younge is planning new measures to address the issues facing minority communities.

This will take the form of public assemblies in four cities, one of which will be Nottingham. In January, Mr Younge arrived here to meet the local community who inform the substance of that assembly. Here he presents an open letter, explaining what people can expect from the meeting.

Matt Berry: In Conversation at Rough Trade

Thu 30 Jan 2025

Dr. Lucien Sanchez. Dixon Bainbridge. Douglas Reynholm. Stephen Toast. Laszlo Cravensworth / Jackie Daytona. There are few comedy actors who could boast a list of iconic TV characters and performances to match that of the great Matt Berry. However, while a lot of people are familiar with his work on the screen, his many other artistic talents are lesser known. To spread the word, Matt stopped by Rough Trade to launch his 11th studio album, Heard Noises. Sitting down for a Q&A on his musical ventures and illustrious career in television, we had to go along…

Art-rockers Everything Everything have already performed twice in Nottingham this year, having launched their latest opus Mountainhead at Rough Trade back in March before bringing the album to life at Rock City a month later in April. However, this their third show of the year in Notts was something a bit different, with frontman Jonathan Higgs and guitarist/producer Alex Robertshaw sitting down with BBC 6Music presenter Chris Hawkins, to talk through their career and play acoustic tracks from each of their albums. With the promise of a special night down at Saltbox, we went along to observe this unique event and report back what we learned…

Harmony at the Hall: Early music written between 1550 and 1750

Sun 20 Oct 2024

Artists’ Film: Jarman Award Touring Programme 2024, Followed by In-conversation With Maryam Tafakory

Tue 15 Oct 2024

A conversation with Rick Witter of Shed Seven

Mon 30 Sept 2024

Rick Witter has fronted Shed Seven since 1990, experiencing the rapid rise and continued success of the York band, which has included seven top-40 albums. We sat down for a candid conversation about new album Liquid Gold, record shops and working with Issy Ferris…

We speak with Wunderhorse about life, Rock City and everything in between

Sat 28 Sept 2024

If you’re looking for a fresh and fast-rising guitar band to get excited about, look no further than Newquay-formed quartet Wunderhorse, who released their acclaimed second album Midas back in August. Ahead of a sold-out headline show at Rock City this month, we spoke to frontman Jacob Slater about the ethos behind the record and his past experiences playing live in Notts.