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Sunday 31 March saw Waterstones hold an inspirational day of talks, poetry and music, as well as an interview with local writer Clare Stevens, as part of the launch for her debut novel Blue Tide Rising…

History of the Weird Midlands Episode Five: The Great Nottingham Curio Show!

Roll up, roll up! In the season two premiere, the gang take a look at the remarkable and infamous curiosity show, including exploitative entertainers of Goose Fair, the perennial jokester William Wallet, and the world-famous Joseph Merrick, A.K.A. the Elephant Man! Warning: Contains strong language and some serious spookiness.

A Magician in Notts

"If you’ve got a wannabe alpha-male in the group who thinks he’s going to be a clever dick, he won’t like someone else coming in and performing magic."

Live Music Review: The Zutons at Rock City

I’ma goin’ out, sick of stayin’ in, off to see The Zutons at Rock City. Go ’ed don’t be a divvy it’ll be a sound gig. And don’t swerve the support acts either soft lad.

Theatre Review: Rock of Ages

Big dreams and Big hair as Rock saves the day

Splendour 2019: Ones to Watch

Last week the brilliant boggers behind Splendour announced the full-line up for this year’s Wollo Park summer festival. Here are the acts our Music Editors will be jostling their way to the front to see…

Film Review: The Highwaymen

Initially scheduled to feature Paul Newman and Robert Redford, The Highwaymen has been stuck in production hell for well over a decade. Having been resuscitated by Netflix, and with a new acting line-up of Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson, the story of the men tasked with killing Bonnie and Clyde is finally available to watch...

Study Skills: BA (Hons) Graphic Design

We chat to a current Nottingham Trent University student about their studies and how their university course develops their creativity. This month, it's graphic designer Emily McCarthy...

Nusic Podcast #201 with Indiana, Soft Girls & Boys Club, Subculture, Silk Roots and More...

This week’s New Music Podcast features the MC who’s just had his debut Radio One play, the band recording with pigeons, plus Future Sound of Nottingham 2019 Final details.

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

Prepare to Play the Pro!

Tue 02 Apr 2019

I mean, we’ve all been there right? Ping-Pong table at Das Kino; there’s an atmosphere, you’re on your game, things are going well, so well you decide to tweet a Commonwealth table tennis champion and challenge them to a match.

Live Music Review: The Last Poets at Peggy's Skylight

Tue 02 Apr 2019

Silent listening mixed with reverence. A collective performance between audience and performers; The Last Poets enchanted the crowd at Peggy's Skylight recently...

The Harley Gallery Announces Two New Exhibitions

Tue 02 Apr 2019

From Punk Tapestry to Anglo-Saxon Jewellery- The Harley Gallery, one of the region’s leading contemporary art spaces, announces two major new exhibitions for April.

Less Bitter, More Glitter at the 2019 Louisey Rider Cup

This weekend saw the return of Nottingham Roller Derby's Louisey Rider Cup, an event that celebrates the life of fallen skater Louise Wright and raises money for the road safety charity Brake. The culmination of months of planning and hours of hard work; skaters, officials, fans and volunteers come together from all over the UK and beyond to participate in the biggest and brightest tournament in the roller derby calendar. We sent our Fabrice Gagos along to pap the action.

Nottingham Jazz Orchestra Celebrates Its 50th Birthday

As Nottingham Jazz Orchestra gets set to celebrate their 50th birthday, we caught up with drummer Les Shaw...

Food Review: 31K

We checked out the food at Hockley's new watering hole...

Under Cover Artist: Liv Auckland

Do you love the cover and poster artwork as much as we do? If so, you've got the extremely talented Liv Auckland to thank for it. We caught up with the Notts-based artist to find out how she managed to come up with such a cracking performance themed piece for us...

BAFTA-Winning Actress Jessica Hynes on Her Directorial Feature Film Debut