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Getting in front of an audience and revealing your innermost thoughts sounds pretty daunting, but the rewards of speaking your truth are many. We spoke to Ravelle-Sadé Fairman about performing on stage, inspiring young writers and the purpose of poetry.

Left Stag October: The Nottinghamshire Derby

Fri 20 Oct 2023

What could possess someone to get up at 7.30am on a Saturday morning, head into town and drink Guinness out of a plastic cup surrounded by men with neck tattoos and Stone Island clobber? An away day, of course!

Casino Zero by Bridie Squires gets a full house...

Gig Review: Jorja Smith at The Level

Thu 19 Oct 2023

To mark the release of her second studio album Falling or Flying, two-time Brit Award winner Jorja Smith takes to the stage at The Level as part of a string of intimate shows across the UK...

Gig Review: The Japanese House at Rescue Rooms

Thu 19 Oct 2023

In an ethereal live show London’s Amber Bain, formally known as The Japanese House, reaffirmed why the internet hasn’t seen the death of dream pop, in a beguiling fusion of electronica and blissful synth pop...

Gig Review: Dan Ottewell at Metronome

Thu 19 Oct 2023

Officially the youngest person ever to sell out Rough Trade here in Notts, Dan Ottewell has been running circles around the local music scene, and shows no signs of slowing down. He is well known for the energy he channels into his live performances, a reputation he upheld in his performance at Metronome....

Left Brian: October 2023

Thu 19 Oct 2023

Another month at the City Ground, this time featuring international breaks, away at Man City, Chelsea and Crystal Palace, home to Brentford and why anxiety is freedom...

Music Review: Leonkoro Quartet at Lakeside Arts

Thu 19 Oct 2023

Formed as recently as 2019 in Berlin by the Schwarz brothers. The Quartet are: Jonathan on first Violin and Lukas on Cello. They are joined by Amelie Wallner on second violin and Mayu Konoe on Viola. In their time together they have won numerous awards - among them, first place in the Wigmore Hall International String quartet competition. Shortly thereafter, the quartet became BBC Radio 3 New generation artists. Last night, they took over Lakeside Arts for a magical evening of music...