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What's Life Like on the MA Creative Writing Course at NTU?
Thu 25 Jan 2018Tuesday Goacher talks boosting confidence with academic study...
Getting Published with NTU's MA Creative Writing Course
Thu 18 Jan 2018Kim Slater talks about what she gained from her time at Nottingham Trent University...
From USA to Notts: Studying Creative Writing in the City
Thu 11 Jan 2018Ashley Silvey, from the USA, is a postgraduate student at NTU, and here tells us all about the hows and whys of studying in humble Nottingham...
Stephen Barker: The Creative Quarter's New CEO
Tue 26 Dec 2017The Creative Quarter was set up by Nottingham City Council in 2012 to help create jobs and economic growth in the east of the city: the Lace Market, Hockley, BioCity and Sneinton Market all included. Now that former CEO Kathy McArdle has handed the reins over to Stephen Barker, we thought we’d hit him up to see what his plans are with the organisation...
26 Nottingham Independents to Buy Creative Christmas Gifts From This Year
Mon 11 Dec 2017It’s easy to get bogged down in the conveyor belt of tax-dodging chain shops in the UK. You know the story: it’s a few days before Crimbo and you’re wading through the Market Square gaggles, with oodles of ornamental cats and willy-shaped salt shakers spilling out of your arms. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there duck.
This year, you can pack in the panic buys and consult our handy guide to the best independent makers, doers and sellers in Nottingham. That’s right, we’ve rounded up some of the top creative establishments in the city, and have highlighted a few of their top buys to stuff in yer nan’s stocking. Argos? Do one.
SHEAfriq: The New Creative Collective in Nottingham Town
Thu 19 Oct 2017SHEAfriq is a brand new collective of creative women of black heritage. We sat down with members Aïcha – DJ, artist and business owner – and Saziso – freelance creative producer and founder of The Anti Gallery – to talk about the collective’s aims, challenging stereotypes, and bringing the goods to the Nottingham populace...
The Nottingham Creatives Bringing the NHS to the Stage
Mon 21 Aug 2017Fifty years ago, John Berger and Jean Mohr brought the world of a rural medical professional into the spotlight with the book A Fortunate Man: The Story of a Country Doctor. Now, theatre-maker Michael Pinchbeck and photographer Julian Hughes have been developing a creative project based on the book. Working with New Perspectives theatre company, alongside a team of writers and visual artists, the pair have been taking another look at doctors, exploring just how much the NHS has changed over the years through their new theatre production A Fortunate Man...
6 Creative Writing Pieces You Need To Read Today
Thu 10 Aug 2017Over the past few months, Nottingham Trent University have been working in association with Broadway Cinema, Writing East Midlands and Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature to host talks and critical-creative writing workshops that explore contemporary issues: from race and sexuality, to discovering life on Mars. The event series was called Re:Vision, and attendees have been crafting loads of work over the duration, so here’s a selection of the goods for you to sample…
Nusic Advice: Getting Your First Radio Plugger
Wed 28 Jun 2017Some more advice for up and coming musicians, from Nottingham's finest...
Nusic Advice Guide: Getting Your First Media Coverage
Wed 14 Jun 2017Our mates, the biggest champions of new Notts music, have got another serving of advice for all you up and comers...
Nusic Advice: Getting Your First Gig
Tue 30 May 2017The latest advice video from our pals over at Nusic...
New Shop Creative 122 Opens in Nottingham's Lace Market
Sun 14 May 2017On Wednesday 10 May, the Lord Mayor of Nottingham launched the new shop which stocks items all created by New College Nottingham students…
Nusic Advice: Getting Your First Record Deal
Wed 05 Apr 2017The latest advice video from our pals over at Nusic...
Nusic Advice Guide: Getting Your First Radio Play
Thu 23 Mar 2017Our mates at Nusic have got a new advice video for all you up-and-coming artists...
Nusic Advice Guide: Getting a Manager
Thu 16 Mar 2017The second video in a series of helpful advice guides from our pals over at Nusic, who want to see you do well in the music industry. In this vid, you can find out about whether or not it's appropriate to get a manager, and the steps you need to take to make it happen...
Art Therapy for Mental Health at Creative Counsel down One Thoresby Street
Tue 14 Mar 2017Our Emily painted a picture and let go of her inhibitions...
A Fortunate Man: Creative Callout from New Perspectives
Mon 06 Mar 2017Calling all creatives. Be you a wizard with the visual – anything from photography, painting or film – or a pretty slick writer, deviser or performer, New Perspectives theatre company are calling you to join them.
Theatre Review: Second Hand Dance's Getting Dressed
Sat 18 Feb 2017Half-term dressing-up with a splash of dance for a fine old time that makes you want to shake up your morning routine
Flex Dancer Jamal Sterrett Talks Creative Movement in Nottingham
Thu 26 Jan 2017With limbs that contort and tremor like icy liquid, Jamal Sterrett can certainly claim a few moves on the dancefloor. Also a photographer, cameraman, graphic designer, and student who’s won awards for his creativity, the movement artist has derived his own style from flex and bruck up. You might have seen him around and about Nottingham’s streets with your jaw hanging by your knees. Yeah, that’s the one. We grabbed him for a chat…
Nottingham's Young Creative Awards 2017 is Now Open for Entries
Tue 10 Jan 2017Check out this gallery of work from last year's winners, then get entering with all your creative wares...
7 Things For Young Creatives To Do In Nottingham
Tue 20 Dec 2016Nottingham is a city that’s bubbling over with creativity. We were crowned UNESCO City of Literature in December 2015, we’re home to famous actors and actresses including BAFTA Award winning actress, Vicky McClure, and we’ve got shedloads of musicians popping out the woodwork at all times. If that’s got you feeling right inspired, youth, get stuck in to some of Nottingham’s creative offerings that’ll provide you with the time and space to create, with some professional encouragement along the way. Have a goose at these here suggestions...
Theatre Maker Paralysed by Guillain-Barré Syndrome Performs Getting Better Slowly
Tue 01 Nov 2016Adam Pownall thought he was done with dancing and playing football after he was paralysed through Guillain-Barré Syndrome in 2009, but after some intense recovery, he managed to literally get back on his feet. Now, he’s reliving the experience through his new performance piece Getting Better Slowly...
Nottingham Creatives on the EU Referendum
Thu 26 May 2016We spoke to a selection of Nottingham creative business people about their thoughts on the EU Referendum and what it might mean for them
Nottingham's Young Creative Awards - The Results are In!
Thu 19 May 2016"The awards are all about inspiring, supporting and encouraging creativity in the young people of Nottingham. These awards are becoming one of the most exciting events in Nottingham's creative calendar"
Jo Weston on Maggie's Nottingham Creative Writing Group
Tue 26 Apr 2016"Although everyone in the group has been affected by cancer, the focus is on an interest in reading and writing"