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Nottingham’s Chloe Rodgers Chats Debut EP Back To The Quay, Campervan Mishaps and Performing in Her Home City
Tue 02 Nov 2021With stunningly eerie vocal tones and a broad musical style that ranges from jazz to folk, Nottingham singer-songwriter Chloe Rodgers is set to release her debut EP Back To The Quay this month. We sit down with the rising artist to chat about the record and her upcoming headline slot at The Bodega…
"I found Nottingham to be really friendly and it had such a romance about it" Actor Paul Kaye Reminisces on his Student Days in Notts
Mon 18 Oct 2021From fighting in the Greyjoy Rebellion to giving Ricky Gervais therapy sessions, Paul Kaye has had an on-screen career like no other since studying Theatre Design at Nottingham Trent University. We hear from the 56-year-old about his time in Notts, filming in Iceland and his love for Sleaford Mods…
"At some point I realised that the truth sets you free." We talk to Simon Amstell Ahead of the Nottingham Date of his Spirit Hole Tour
Wed 13 Oct 2021It’s fair to say that Simon Amstell has come a long way since the days of broadsiding bemused musicians with snarky questions on Popworld. We caught up with the stand-up comedian, filmmaker and presenter as he heads back on tour with his new show, Spirit Hole, to talk lockdown, dodging threesomes in New York and drinking ayahuasca with a Peruvian shaman...
Ferocious Dogs' Dan Booth Discusses New Album and What’s Next for the Band
Mon 11 Oct 2021After signing a record deal during the pandemic, Notts six-piece band Ferocious Dog are back with a brand new album. We got the chance to sit down with co-founder and violinist Dan Booth to chat about the making of The Hope, being signed to a label, and everything coming up for the band…
Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson on Staying Angry, Iggy Pop's Parrot and Their First Time Headlining the Motorpoint Arena
Wed 29 Sept 2021That famous rage might have dimmed ever-so-slightly, but it’s clear to see that Jason Williamson is still a man with a lot to say. With their most recent album, Spare Ribs, being their most successful to date, and a first headlining arena performance happening next month, we chat to Sleaford Mods’ charismatic frontman about capitalism, getting older and seeing Iggy Pop’s parrot dancing to his music...
Nottingham International Film Festival 2021 to “Champion Young British Talent,” Says Director Neil Jeram-Croft
Tue 21 Sept 20212021 sees the return of an in-person cinema experience for Nottingham International Film Festival. Aaron Roe sits down with festival director Neil Jeram-Croft to get the lowdown on the event...
Max Cooper On Studying a PhD in Nottingham and Performing at the Acropolis of Athens
Fri 17 Sept 2021Originally hailing from Belfast, electronica DJ and producer Max Cooper came to the University of Nottingham in the late nineties. He left the city eight years later with his debut EP and a PhD in Computational Biology, two assets that would coalesce to influence his career for years to come...
Poet Leanne Moden on swimming the channel, Wikipedia rabbit holes and accidentally becoming a teenage goth
Thu 16 Sept 2021UNESCO City of Literature, Paper Crane Poets, Poetry Takeaway, DIY Poets… Chances are, if you’re in any way involved in the Notts literary scene, you’ve come across the lovely Leanne Moden. As a poet, educator and spoken-word performer, she’s heavily involved in Nottingham’s poetry community, and even released her own collection, Get Over Yourself, last year
Aging Bull: Steve Ward on Being the World's Oldest Boxer, Turning 65 and Finally Bagging a World Title
Wed 15 Sept 2021Steve Ward has just about seen and done everything the world of boxing has to offer. From turning pro in the late seventies, fighting underground in bare knuckle fights, holding three Guinness World Records and now, finally getting his hands on a world title at the age of 65. We talk to the Hyson Green-born, Mansfield-based boxing legend as he finally hangs up his gloves...
TikTok Star GK Barry Chats Pryzm, Forbes and Studying at Nottingham Trent University
Wed 15 Sept 2021TikTok sensation Grace Keeling - better known by her nom de guerre, GK Barry - has come a long way since starting out as a fresh-faced film student at NTU three years ago. We catch up with TikTok’s queen of comedy to talk about her career as a content creator, cancel culture, and how her appearance in a different magazine tops this one… *cries*
Film Journalist Hanna Ines Flint Discusses Interviewing Stellan Skarsgård, The First Film Club and Her Time in Nottingham
Mon 13 Sept 2021Screen journalist Hanna Ines Flint has had an enviable career since graduating from the University of Nottingham with a degree in English and American Studies in 2009. This time, she experiences some role reversal as she answers our questions about the film industry and her career path…
Liam Bailey on His Career Highlights, Collaborating With Leon Michaels and Taking Long London Walks
Wed 08 Sept 2021Released towards the end of 2020, Liam Bailey’s genre-crossing album Ekundayo has been reworked by prominent New York producer Leon Michaels, founder of Big Crown Records. The result? Ekundayo Inversions, a dub/soul/reggae crossover that showcases Bailey’s silky-smooth voice like never before...
Major Labia Talk Role-Playing as Pigeons, Mary Berry Raps and Comedy's Gender Imbalance
Sat 04 Sept 2021From role-playing as the market square pigeons to performing Mary Berry-inspired raps, Major Labia are spreading laughs across Nottingham. As they get ready to perform live at Nottingham Playhouse this month, we chat to the Television Workshop alumni Siobhán Cannon-Brownlie, Phoebe Frances Brown, Gemma Caseley-Kirk and Narisha Lawson about their new show, comedy’s gender imbalance and chasing Lou Sanders down the street…
Nottingham Rapper Diana Drill Chats EPs, Favourite Artists and Why She Wears the Mask
Sun 29 Aug 2021Notts rapper Diana Drill has been building up a reputation as one of the most exciting up-and-coming musical talents in the city. As she gets ready to drop her EP, we catch up with the masked artist to find out what she’s all about...
Comic Book Artist Rich Perotta Discusses His Time at Marvel and New Project the Incantesi
Thu 26 Aug 2021Rich Perotta was living out his childhood dreams as an artist for Marvel and DC – but now he’s decided it’s time to go solo. We speak to the Nottingham-based creator about his experiences in the comics industry and how not even cancer could stop him from launching his most personal project yet...
Sound Designer Luke Gentry on His Work on Aladdin and Teaming Up With Tom Cruise
Wed 25 Aug 2021From video-calling Tom Cruise to working on blockbusters like Aladdin and The Gentlemen, Luke Gentry has had a hell of a career since graduating from Confetti just over 10 years ago. We chat to the Sound Designer about his role, his route into film and his thoughts on the movie everyone loves to hate, 2019’s Cats…
Meet Huw Longman, The Brain Behind Simpsons-Themed Vegan Deli No Homers
Fri 20 Aug 2021The brainchild of Simpsons fanatic Huw Longman, Notts-based vegan meat specialists No Homers combine his love of all things Springfield with his knowledge of food - specifically Irish deli meat. Self-described ‘seitanists’ (referencing the wheat gluten, seitan, which forms the basis of faux meat), No Homers supply the likes of Prickly Pear, Deli Llama and plenty of other local eateries, firmly establishing themselves as an essential cog in the machine of the Notts vegan community. We caught up with Huw to find out more...
Wild Card Brewery's Head Brewer Jaega Wise on Returning to Notts for Craft Beer Week
Mon 09 Aug 2021A decade ago Jaega Wise and her partner William moved from Nottingham to London and started up a brewery in Walthamstow. And, since launching in 2012, Wild Card Brewery has continued to grow at pace. Jaega returns home this month for Nottingham Craft Beer Week, and talks us through her journey, TV presenting and some of the interesting new collaborations she has up her sleeve...
The Cod’s Scallops Owner John Molnar Reflects on Ten Years of the UK’s Best Fish and Chip Shop
Wed 04 Aug 2021Despite being about as far from the sea as you can get in the UK, The Cod’s Scallops was named as the UK’s best fish and chip shop in 2020, capping off an impressive list of accolades for one of Nottingham’s biggest culinary success stories. Opening as a single shop ten years ago, Nottingham is now home to four of the renowned chippies. With a fifth on the way, as well as a 10% discount running throughout August to celebrate their anniversary, we caught up with owner John Molnar to find out the secrets of his success…
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves at 30: Ilene Starger on Her Experience as Casting Director
Wed 21 Jul 2021A $50 million budget, Hollywood’s biggest star, England’s most famous legend, an Oscar nomination, a BAFTA win, a song that became one of the best-selling singles of all time, that performance from Alan Rickman and a box office take of almost $400 million. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves left a huge impact on the legacy of Nottingham’s folk hero and, to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of its release, we caught up with some of the people responsible for bringing it to life, finishing with Ilene Starger...
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves at 30: Nick Brimble on an Awkward Premiere and Shooting in a Waterfall
Mon 19 Jul 2021A $50 million budget, Hollywood’s biggest star, England’s most famous legend, an Oscar nomination, a BAFTA win, a song that became one of the best-selling singles of all time, that performance from Alan Rickman and a box office take of almost $400 million. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves left a huge impact on the legacy of Nottingham’s folk hero and, to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of its release, we caught up with some of the people responsible for bringing it to life, continuing with Nick Brimble...
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves at 30: Mike McShane on Playing Friar Tuck
Tue 13 Jul 2021A $50 million budget, Hollywood’s biggest star, England’s most famous legend, an Oscar nomination, a BAFTA win, a song that became one of the best-selling singles of all time, that performance from Alan Rickman and a box office take of almost $400 million. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves left a huge impact on the legacy of Nottingham’s folk hero and, to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of its release, we caught up with some of the people responsible for bringing it to life, starting with Mike McShane...
Bringing Notting Hill to Nottingham: Actress Sapphire Joy Discusses J'Ouvert
Mon 12 Jul 2021Set during a single afternoon at the 2017 Notting Hill Carnival post-Grenfell Tower fire, J’Ouvert is only the second play by a black female writer to appear on the West End. We talk to star actress Sapphire Joy about the vibrant, soul-stirring production as it moves to Nottingham’s Theatre Royal...
Nottingham Castle Trust CEO Sara Blair-Manning Discusses the Venue’s Redevelopment and Reopening
Fri 09 Jul 2021Since joining the Nottingham Castle Trust back in September 2019, Sara Blair-Manning has managed to successfully lead a mammoth £30 million project through the pretty sizeable challenge of a global pandemic. We chat to the Chief Executive about the Castle’s extensive redevelopment, her role within the Trust and the activities she’s most excited for people to check out.
Rocking with the Reaper: One Nottingham Psychotherapist on How Brushes with Death Gave Her an Optimistic Mindset
Sat 12 Jun 2021Over the last three decades, psychotherapist and mindfulness teacher Jayne Pigford has endured a persistent battle with her physical and mental health. After adopting a routine of meditation and mindfulness, she’s been able to reroute her mindset from pessimistic to positive. Here, Jayne discusses the main themes of her new self-help guide, Rocking with the Reaper…