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Gig review: Aaron West & The Roaring Twenties at The Bodega
Wed 22 May 2024A decade on from his first solo adventure, The Wonder Years’ frontman Dan Campbell has returned in 2024 with the third part in his Aaron West & The Roaring Twenties trilogy. Titled In Lieu of Flowers, the new record has been one of the most critically acclaimed of the year so far, adored by fans and critics alike. But does the new material translate to the live setting? We we went along to his sold-out show at The Bodega to find out…
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An evening with Thurston Moore at Rough Trade
Wed 22 May 2024Earlier this month, Ria Serena dropped in to Rough Trade for a special event with a man who is described by some as one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century. Best known as a founding member of Sonic Youth, Thurston Moore captivated the audience with his tales of the avant-garde music scene...
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Five reasons to attend Dot To Dot Festival in 2024
Mon 20 May 2024For almost 20 years, Dot To Dot Festival has remained the standard bearer for all metropolitan festivals in the UK. Launched in Nottingham during the mid-00s indie boom, Dot To Dot has since become a staple of the late May Bank Holiday weekend, showcasing only the very best new music across an epic all-day event. With the 2024 edition boasting one of the best line-ups to date, we thought we’d dive into what makes Dot To Dot so special…
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Festivals, exhibitions, art classes, and the return of the Luminarium: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham: 20 - 27 May
Sun 19 May 2024A bumper pick of the week showcasing some of the best events this bank holiday weekend. We've got art classes, live music, festivals, exhibition openings and the return of the Luminarium, all happening on your doorstep in Nottingham
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Gig review: The Staves at Rescue Rooms
Sun 19 May 2024We went down to Rescue Rooms to watch The Staves serenade Nottingham, and discovered that expressing yourself has never been simpler than watching the sisters on stage...
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Gig review: Grey Daze at Rescue Rooms
Sun 19 May 2024Despite existing for 30 years, Grey Daze only recently played their second-ever show in the UK. Nottingham's Rescue Rooms had the honour of hosting the band, and we headed down to experience it...
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Gig review: Elbow at Motorpoint Arena
Sat 18 May 2024After an all-too-long hiatus, Guy Garvey and Elbow returned to Nottingham in possession of a formidable catalogue of epic songs. We headed to the Arena to watch the show...
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Gig review: Average White Band at Rock City
Thu 16 May 2024We headed down to Rock City for a musicianship masterclass from Average White Band, as they visited Nottingham as part of their final tour...
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Could Be Real Tribute Festival Bringing Music to Newstead Abbey this Summer
Wed 15 May 2024Get ready to immerse yourself in a night of nostalgia as the Could Be Real Tribute Festival descends upon the serene grounds of Newstead Abbey on Friday 5 July...
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Gig review: Tourist at Rescue Rooms
Wed 15 May 2024Nine dates into a UK/EU tour promoting his fifth album Memory Morning, melancholic house maestro Tourist brought his concise, one-man show to Nottingham's Rescue Rooms, closing out the UK’s hottest day yet with some summery, electronic vibes...
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Martin Kemp to Headline Notts' Boho Festival in July, with Tickets Starting at £35 for Adults
Wed 15 May 2024You don't have to travel halfway across the country, or blow half your savings, to get that festival feeling - Notts' own Boho Festival is one offer closer to home that hopes to tick all your boxes...
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Gig review: The Wedding Present at Rescue Rooms
Mon 13 May 2024Rock City veterans The Wedding Present recently took to the stage for a fantastic performance at Rescue Rooms...
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Nottingham Chamber Music Festival is Bringing Classical Music to Contemporary Spaces this July
Wed 08 May 2024Classical music isn't just for posh people, you know. Nottingham Chamber Music Festival is out to prove the point with inclusive performances in venues like Nottingham Contemporary's Blend café, Delilah Fine Foods, and St Mary's Church in the Lace Market. There are also family performances and free admission events for people wanting to dip their toe in the genre...
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Music Reviews: May 2024
Wed 08 May 2024May music reviews: Grain Mother, Wilf Spiv, Bad Milk Blood Robot, Josie Beth, Seven Dark Lords and Katie Keddie
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Sting, Nile Rodgers & CHIC and Anne Marie To Perform At Sherwood Pines For Forest Live This June
Tue 07 May 2024Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, has announced that Nile Rodgers and Sting will both perform at Sherwood Pines this June. They are the first artists to be announced in the series, which takes place in unique forest settings around England...
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Free Green Hustle Festival Returns to Old Market Square this June
Tue 07 May 2024Green Hustle returns on Saturday 1 June with another all singing, soil-slinging festival of positive action, and it's all taking place smack bang in the middle of town...
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A vegan market, coffee club, opera and a fair dedicated to records and a love of music: Here’s what’s on in Nottingham this week: 6 May – 12 May 2024
Sun 05 May 2024This week in Nottingham! Get yourself down to a market selling only vegan produce, a vinyl record fair, some opera and a friendly coffee club
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We talk to comedian Peter Serafinowicz ahead of his Theatre Royal gig in June
Wed 01 May 2024Ahead of his gig at Theatre Royal Nottingham, the creative genius behind Brian Butterfield sheds some light on his alter ego...
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Ballet, Talks About Women in Music, a Movie About the UK Rave Scene and Literature Lectures: Here's What's On In Nottingham This Week: 29 April - 5 May 2024
Sun 28 Apr 2024This week in Nottingham we have ballet, talks about women in music, a movie about the UK rave scene and literature lectures from acclaimed international authors...
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Music Reviews: April 2024
Mon 15 Apr 2024LeftLion Listens: Kai-Otee, Roshan Sabet, Di$mal, Sharon Watkins, Rat Face Lewey, Drone Queen, Deri Sharman, Kirvn, ThaiThai, EM
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