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We chat to Better Joy about her EP, embracing vulnerability and touring the UK

With her debut EP heading into blue out soon, Better Joy (Bria Keely) takes listeners on a journey from the deeply personal waiting on time to the intimate reflection of quiet thing, balancing raw emotion with uplifting melodies. Working alongside legendary producer Mike Hedges, she’s crafted a sound that’s both nostalgic and refreshingly new. As she prepares for her first headline UK tour, including a date at The Bodega in Nottingham, Bria shares insights into her artistic evolution, the magic of live performance, and what’s next on her musical horizon…

Gig review: Doves at Rock City, with White Flowers

With frontman Jimi Goodwin only at Rock City 'in spirit', Doves fought on to perform a Nottingham show that proved the resilience and quality of their back catalogue...

Theatre Review: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at Nottingham Arts Theatre

The joyful coming-of-age musical struts into Nottingham Arts Theatre with a bright young cast and plenty of sass

Market economy: could stallholder markets revive independent retail in Notts?

The decline of the high street and independent retail is an issue that weighs heavily on the UK, as grassroots traders often lose money and shut shop just as quickly as they open for business.

However, with recent research, and examples available here in Nottingham, there’s a case to be made for stallholder markets as a saviour of independent businesses, providing that reliable sense of community and authenticity in shopping that so many of us look for today. Assistant Editor Caradoc Gayer takes a look at Nottingham’s history of markets, and how it could serve as an example for today.

Mid Life

Apollo’s Cabinet Music at the Court Of Frederick the Great

Nightmare! Nightmare! Kill! Kill! Drag Variety Show With Benthic Zone, Doxxie Phisher and Binjuice

Preview: Blue Road - the Edna O'brien Story

Ncf Comedy Presents Joey Page: Nice One.

Premier League Darts

Victor Ray

Paradise Found: Ultimate Meat Loaf Show - Nottingham Playhouse

The Bracknall

Creative Survival: Books Really Can Save Lives

Hidden History Tour

Gig review: Divorce at Rough Trade

Last time Divorce played live in Nottingham they did four consecutive nights at the Bodega. This time around, they’re doing two gigs on the same day, taking place at Rough Trade. We headed down to the first of the shows to hear the band perform in their hometown for the first time since their debut album Drive to Goldenhammer was released to great acclaim…

Cosmic Titans: Art, Science and the Quantum Universe Evening Talk - Gravitational Waves and Human Choices

Ramparts, Roundhouses & Rituals Life & Times at Burrough Hill Iron Age Hillfort, Leicestershire

Demonstrations: Quantum Lego

Free but Quality Body Care Product Workshops for Unemployed Women, Stay-home Mums and Women On Low Income Living In Nottingham

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Louise Doughty (plus Support)

Ncf Comedy Presents: Canalhouse Comedy Night

Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Grace Curtis In Conversation With Francesca May