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The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble (HBE) are seven talented brothers originating from Chicago. Born into a life of music, they grew up under the teaching and mentorship of their father, renowned jazz trumpeter Kelan Philip Cohran. Now based in NYC, they have blazed a trail as leading artists in the industry and have shared stages with Prince, Yasiin Bey (Mos Def), Damon Albarn, Snoop Dogg and De la Soul, all while gracing the most prestigious stages and acclaimed festivals worldwide. Ahead of their show at Peggy’s Skylight, they answered a few questions about their recent tour and forthcoming album…

Jam & Chutney Session with Just Grow Project

Last Tuesday, Windmill Community Gardens hosted a jam and chutney making workshop and gee whiz it was a real treat!

9 Cool Things to do in Nottingham

We all know Notts is full of great stuff to do, but why waste time looking for something, when we've stuck together a right good list of things for you lot to get ya teeth into...

6 Nottingham Pubs with some History

The buildings may have changed, the people may have grown, but one thing has remained the same throughout history. We all love a right booze up in Notts and, as we’ve been drinking since before time began, we decided to round up our top places for a pint that remind us of the years gone by…

Snap Notts: Lenton

This month's latest installment of Snap Notts - the series where photographers and poets are paired up and sent to an area to get inspired...

Our Nottingham Things

To celebrate National Poetry Day 2018 we are delighted to launch this poem, written by Bridie Squires and Georgina Wilding following a series of workshops with the people of Nottingham...

Africa State of Mind at New Art Exchange

New Art Exchange is dedicated to championing BAME art and artists, it felt like perfect timing to have Africa State of Mind’s launch in line with NAE’s 10 year anniversary. The exhibition showcases the work of 16 artists from across Africa, and presents Africa as both a psychological state, as well as a physical territory.

Left Duck: Nottinghamshire Cricket News and Updates

The season sauntered into an incredibly mild September as Nottinghamshire faced their last three games of the year.

Nusic Podcast 188 with Silver Wilson, Jetlines, Bone Cult, Roe Green and more...

This week’s New Music Podcast features two of the most distinctive artists we’ve heard this year, we share contact details for NME, Metal Hammer and Noisey, plus we get a little bit naughty on the Back to the Future bit.

This podcast may contain some fruity language. Sensitive ears – you have been warned.

Live Music Review: The Magic Gang + The Orielles + Sports Team at Rock City

The Magic Gang assert themselves as one of the most exciting indie bands around...

The Thompson Brothers on Goose Fair

Notts' most opinionated grocers on...

Live Music Review: Johnny and the Raindrops at The Polish Eagle Club

After entertaining families for ten years, Johnny and the Raindrops celebrated by playing a packed-out show at The Polish Eagle Club in Sherwood. Our writer Adrian Shaw went along to join in on all the fun...

Art Review: Visions of a Free-Floating Island at Surface Gallery

This cracking exhibition at Surface Gallery showcased new work from Hugh Marwood, Andrew Smith and Shaun Morris; their art reflecting many of the ideological and psychological challenges facing the UK post-Brexit. Our writer Adrian Shaw popped in to have a look and tell us all abaht it...

Get Snapping: Read On Nottingham Launches Social Media Selfie Competition

Bust out them reading glasses, dads — You've got some work to do.

From Notts to UEFA: Polly Bancroft

Tue 02 Oct 2018

Despite being based 700 miles away in Nyon, Switzerland, Polly Bancroft’s thoughts will be very firmly fixed on her hometown this Saturday, as England Women take on their Brazilian counterparts at Meadow Lane. For it was an England Women’s fixture nearly 30 years ago that led to her prestigious role at Europe’s footballing heart, UEFA.

Film Review: A Star is Born

Tue 02 Oct 2018

Bradley Cooper takes on the fourth version of A Star is Born in this enthralling directorial debut...

Live Music Review: Suede at Rough Trade

It may have been Fresher’s week in Nottingham, but the biggest crowd last week was hanging around Rough Trade for a special acoustic set by Suede, in promotion of their latest album, The Blue Hour.

2B or not 2B? Super Hamlet 64 Comes to Nottingham Writers' Studio

Video may have killed the radio star, but so far theatre seems to be faring pretty well. Ed Day's debut touring show Super Hamlet 64 blends the best and brightest of video game culture with the great bard's most melodramatic tragedy — is this a level-up in the world of immersive theatre, or is the piece one blue shell short of a race? We sent Chris McLoughlin down to the National Writers' Studio to find out.

City Stylin' #6

We spoke to a couple of Notts' best dressed...

LeftLion Magazine #106