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Biggest Ever Hockley Hustle Will Be An Inspiring Showcase of Nottingham’s Music Scene
Tue 03 Oct 2023Vicky McClure’s Our Dementia Choir and the UFO Orchestra are just two of the 350 stellar acts lined up to deliver a fantastic showcase of Nottingham’s thriving music scene at the biggest ever Hockley Hustle on Sunday 22 October...
We Chat to Virgin Radio UK’s Amy Voce About Her Time at Nottingham Trent University and Her Most Memorable On-Air Moments
Wed 20 Sept 2023Before her voice became familiar across the nation thanks to her work on Gem 106 and Virgin Radio UK, broadcaster Amy Voce studied a degree in Communication Studies at Nottingham Trent University. We chat to her all about her connections to the city, her Two New Mums podcast, and her most memorable on-air moments…
We Visit Project Pies, the Carlton Hill-Based Lockdown Sensation That Has Changed Our City’s Food Scene
Sun 04 Jun 2023From plastering walls to baking pastries, Dan Lione has had a unique journey into the culinary world. We hear all about his internet-conquering, pie-focused passion project: Project Pies…
We Learn More About Nottingham's Strong Community Theatre Scene
Sun 07 May 2023When it comes to community theatre, Nottingham punches above its weight with a wealth of opportunities. We talk to to Alison Hope, Publicity Coordinator for the Lace Market Theatre, and Robert Dixon, Chair of the West Bridgford Dramatic Society, about their respective theatres and how they’re providing a platform for creativity at all levels…
Leading the Nottingham Nu Metal Music Scene, ALT BLK ERA Talk Their Journey So Far
Wed 11 Jan 2023They’ve already performed at Splendour Festival and BBC Introducing, they’ve already picked up thousands of followers on social media - but groundbreaking trap metal artists Nyrobi and Chaya Beckett-Messam, aka ALT BLK ERA, are just getting started. We hear all about their journey so far, and what they have planned for the future…
A Staple in the Nottingham Film Scene, Short Stack is Back This January
Sun 08 Jan 2023For ten years, Short Stack has been a staple in Nottingham’s filmmaking community - a night dedicated to showing a variety of shorts from creators in the area. We spoke to David Lilley and Ella Townsend about their upcoming event in January, and why short films are so important…
Both Eyes Open Xmas Party with UK SUBS SICK ON THE BUS , THE UNDESIRABLES & STATIC KILL
Sun 04 Dec 2022In Photos: UK's Strongest Man Beats World Record at Motorpoint Arena
Fri 25 Nov 2022Ahead of the UK's Strongest Man 2023 competition at Motorpoint in May, we headed down to see if ‘Baby-Faced Assassin’ Paul Smith (not that one) could casually break a world record for most reps of the ‘Daddy Dumbbell’, weighing 90kg...
Diving Into the Past and Present of GForce, the Nottingham-Based Fashion Brand Regarded as the ‘Forefathers of the UK Streetwear Scene’
Wed 16 Nov 2022If you were knocking round Nottingham in the eighties and nineties, you may have been familiar with GForce, an eye-catching shop nestled in the heart of Hockley. Behind its iron door made of sculpted shapes and forgotten objects was a shop that many have regarded as one of the forefathers of the UK streetwear scene, with fans including Eric Cantona and Cher. We catch up with founder Robin Kerr to find out more about the iconic GForce years…
In Photos: Knife Bride and Scene Queen at Rescue Rooms
Mon 31 Oct 2022Supporting Wargasm, these lot were worthy of their own photoshoot...
Interview: The Voice UK's Mark Howard On His Journey To The Final
Mon 24 Oct 2022Our Music Editor Gemma Cockrell chats to Nottingham's Mark Howard about his journey to becoming a The Voice UK Finalist...
Known for Their No Compromise Patties, Yello Yard are Changing the Nottingham Caribbean Food Scene
Tue 04 Oct 2022Specialising in ‘no compromise’ patties, Yello Yard are filling a gap in Nottingham’s food scene that has been around for far too long. Co-owner Jowayne Marks tells us how he and his partner, Mahalia Chambers, made it happen…
How Local Zine Queer Notts Is Aiming to Shine a Light on Our City’s Vibrant LGBT+ Scene
Fri 12 Aug 2022With a surprisingly small amount of queer venues in Nottingham, it might be easy to believe that we don’t have a thriving LGBT+ scene. But according to one local zine creator, the Nottingham queer community is thriving and in desparate need of celebration. In light of this, we catch up with Jade Bramley, the creative behind Queer Notts, to chat the vibrancy of queer creatives and their latest zine based around the queer Nottingham music scene…
Nottingham Artist Victoria Hayward Discusses Pysanky, the Traditional Egg-Decorating Technique She's Using to Raise Money for Ukraine
Mon 11 Jul 2022Victoria Hayward explains how she is using her artist residency at City Arts to decorate 100 eggs using a traditional Ukrainian batik dye technique, raising money for the Ukraine DEC appeal in the process
Rapper, Poet and Podcaster. Jah Digga Is A Major Player In the Nottingham Creative Scene
Sun 12 Jun 2022Few Notts artists have made the sort of impact Jah Digga has over the past decade. The rapper, spoken word performer and podcaster is involved with countless creative projects, from working with schools and youth groups to help combat knife crime to recording the No Blacks, No Irish podcast with co-host Derry Shillitto, he’s just about seen and done it all. We caught up with him fresh off the back of Poetz off the Endz, an evening he curated and hosted as part of Nottingham Poetry Festival, to talk about the importance of sharing a positive message, overcoming fear and what his own priorities are moving forward…
Duo Jimmy Rocket and LVNDLXRD Talk Their New EP, and the Notts Music Scene
Sat 11 Jun 2022There aren’t too many duos doing it better than Jimmy Rocket and LVNDLXRD (aka Curtz) right now. Having been part of the musical fabric of the city for years, the lyrical/producer match-up is garnering praise for the release of their latest EP, Bespoke Verses, which also features the likes of Rico and Vandal Savage. Music Co-Editor Elliot Farnsworth sat down with the pair fresh off the back of a string of shows to find out more about one of the most exciting recent collaborations in the Notts music scene…
It's One of the UK's Biggest Fears, But We Find Out Why Spiders Aren't All That Bad...
Wed 01 Jun 2022Spiders - they’re pretty creepy, right? Without a doubt. But they’re also remarkably smart, they play a vital role in our ecosystems, and they are mostly harmless here in the UK. So is it time to start looking at spiders in a different light? Dr Christopher Terrell-Nield, a Biosciences expert at Nottingham Trent University, certainly thinks so…
LeftLion Screen Podcast #4 - Chris Cooke on One for the Road, Broadway Cinema and Notts' Screen Scene
Fri 29 Apr 2022This month's podcast includes a chat with One for the Road director Chris Cooke, a review of The Northman, and a great debate about a certain Nicolas Cage...